Stupendous, fine dining with beautiful decor but casual friendliness. Layne was super sweet and the manager Estrella made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was out of this world and despite being a bit more than your typical hole in the wall taqueria it was a steal for the level of refinement we received as well as the exceptional white glove service. And whoever made my El Feugo Duce with Mezcal subbed for the Tequila, my hat off to you, you nailed it! A sweet and spicy margarita with a hint of smokiness. Outstanding! read more

I think it was just a rough night... we did not get menus or drinks for at least 30 minutes after the hostess sat us down. Some drinks were "bleh", others were . The Pink Mimosa shrimp specialty dish was very tasty but it was cold by the time it arrived... the seasoned rice was some of the best I've ever had. Overall the experience was 50/50. Very good and very not good. HOWEVER! Our server Michael was phenomenal. He busted his ass making sure we were taken care of and apologized for the lapse in service from other aspects of the restaurant. MAKETHISMANMANAGER ! read more

Food = delicious Service = exceptional Atmosphere = beautiful, tasteful This was our 1st of many visits to Tulum. I was delighted to find many options with poblanos in them. I love poblanos! There is a pleasant absence of Mexican caricature decor. It is done tastefully. read more

Best food ever! I had the mahi tacos today wow! Delicious The sides were great especially the mixed veggies so buttery and seasoned perfectly Yummy! The service is great, atmosphere awesome and the host Armando is muy simpático. read more

Tulum - Maji tacos and roast veggies - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Tolum is a high scale Mexican restaurant located in Spanish Fort on Hwy 31 near the Eastern Shore Mall. When you walk in, it just feels like you are going to have an awesome culinary experience. We have eaten at Tolum several times and it never disappoints. I typically order the Lobster Omelet, and the wife the Shrimp and Grits. Both dishes are amazing!!! We went back last Sunday after church to have some brunch. I am glad that we did!!! I ordered the Tolum Eggs Benedict and the wife her usual Shrimp and Mexican Grits. The kiddo ordered the Chicken Milanesa Pancake Tacos which is just their version of Chicken and Waffles but with Pancakes folded like Tacos. Again, we were treated with amazing food and service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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I made my first visit to this local eatery and had an Outstanding lunch with some coworkers. Service was very attentive. The chips and queso were excellent and my birria tacos were delicious. I like the pickled onions and the dipping sauce. The side of charro beans and the stewed okra were really good. Very nice serving so I didn't leave hungry. Definitely recommend checking Tulum out. read more

Tulum - Birria taco plate with charro beans and okra. - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Wonderful experience. My kids loved the rice (and that's saying something!). Get the fajitas with all the veggies. Super nice staff and helpful read more

Amazing Mexican spot in Daphne! Found them online and was intrigued by the photos and reviews, so we decided to check it out. Upon arriving we noticed the big parking lot, good location, and when we walked in we were greeted immediately. Inside was nicely decorated, dimly lit, and clean. We promptly got sat on a Sunday afternoon, and quickly got served water, got our drink orders, and food orders put in. The brunch menu is from 12-3, with mimosas and bloody Maria's. The bloody was really nice - could tell it had tequila! Old fashion was nice not overly Smokey. Onto the food, the tamales were some of the best I've had. They were HUGE. They came with birria, great consume, flavorful poblano rice, delicious poblano and corn cream (something of that nature) was so creamy and was GREAT. I couldn't believe how hot and fresh everything was. It was some of the best Mexican I've had. My husband enjoyed his chicken as well - it was tender and juicy, good char on the pineapple too. The portions were huge and we didn't eat it all. Good thing we didn't, the chef gave us complimentary dessert (ice cream because we're gluten free)! It was our first time and we'd love to go back. Everything looked and sounded great. Good margarita options, the flight was ordered by the table next to us! The overall cost for us two, although not the worst, but definitely not a cheap brunch was $110 with tip. Hot sauce was $2.50 on the side. A nice treat with friendly staff and good food, but not if you're looking to save some money. read more

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We were greeted at the door by a lovely hostess and she asked if this was our first time and seated us near a window. The place is beautiful decorated and clean with soft upbeat music playing in the background. Our waiter Victor was awesome. He was very helpful with the menu when we told him this was our first time. He was very attentive and kept our water flowing. . The food is very tasty and I cannot say enough about the portion size. They do offer a lunch menu until 3pm. We will return for dinner on an empty stomach!! Thanks for the service and food. read more

This place is sexy and swanky. The food is fresh, well seasoned, and elevated from your typical Mexican cuisine. The service was fast and friendly. The only reason I gave it four stars was because the waiter serving the table next to us was talking negatively about how the menu changes and the management to the patrons. Also, the dessert was a bit lackluster. We had the Mexican bread pudding. I have already decided that I am going back. The food is well worth it. I might sit at that sexy bar next time. read more

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This place is gonna ruin all of the other local Mexican restaurants for us. Tulum truly earns its claim of "upscale" Mexican! This was our first visit to this beautiful restaurant. We love calamari, so we chose that from the great looking list of appetizers. It was a very small serving, but, WOW! It was GREAT! I had the Wagyu burger and as a gourmet burger connoisseur, I can say it definitely impressed. I substituted a house salad for the fries that normally come with the burger. Their blue cheese dressing was delicious and it had some Mexican corn in the salad that really made it pop. The chips are thin and light - just like my wife likes them. Their salsa was excellent and as a bonus - the complimentary chips and salsa also come with a second dipping sauce that is unusual and super delicious. I forgot to ask what it was - but I'm guessing it was some sort of chipotle aioli. I could be totally wrong on my guess, but whatever it is - you've gotta try it. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and out. Tasteful, upbeat music plays at just the right volume and service is friendly and professional. Take your significant other here for a great hot date night and you will earn serious brownie points! Note: this place is a little pricey - if compared to other local Mexican restaurant prices - but this is truly an upscale experience. Ambiance, service, food taste and quality really does justify a higher price. I just wish, for that extra money, the serving sizes were a little bigger. If I could deduct a quarter or a half star, I would. But EVERYTHING else about our experience was so great - I couldn't deduct a whole star. We loved this restaurant and look forward to our next visit. read more

The food, the service in the ambience were amazing! Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Very unique, dining experience! read more

Tulum - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

The moment you walk inside, it's absolutely stunning, tropical, elegant, and such a vibe. Even the chairs are insanely comfortable. It's definitely a fun spot, especially for birthdays, they come out singing and make it a whole moment. We tried so many things, but our favorite by far was the birria tacos . The service was great, the restrooms were clean and nice, and honestly... you won't find another restaurant like this anywhere around here. read more

Tulum - Old fashioned - tequila base - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

The staff is always so welcoming and the space is very accommodating for large families like ours! I've never had a bad dish here, I would recommend trying something different each time. This time we ordered the cowboy burrito from the brunch menu and the Al Ajillo Shrimp (served with rice); so yummy! read more

Tulum - Al Ajillo Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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Upon entering, the wait to be recognized is unacceptable. Literally standing there at the entrance looking for an employee for five minutes. Other subsequent customers had to wait as well. The place is very dark inside with the theme of a jungle of plastic plants hanging overhead. There appeared to be a few real plants, but it was too dark to confirm that. The food is tasty, but overpriced for what you get. We had the feeling the money is being spent on the decor or the lease on the building rather than the food. The potential is there for a better deal without the hype. It's a "been there done that " place for me. read more

Holy cow. We had a spontaneous lunch get-together and chose Tulum for their diverse and unique menu. Every boxed was checked throughout our whole experience. The service (Victor) could not have been more friendly and helpful when asking about menu items and attentiveness. The owner was super nice and genuinely appreciative of our patronage. The atmosphere is everything I love when dining out, inviting, low lighting, tasteful decor, comfy seating. The food's freshness was glaringly obvious compared to so many of our other local establishments that specialize in lower quality. EVERYTHING our table ordered (four top) was perfection in flavor, freshness, and creativity. The chili relleno had a wonderful picadillo meat filling with the best pepper -to- coating ratio. The birria... omg - the real deal, the way good birria is supposed to be. I had the pink enchiladas because it sounded so different in interesting. It was amazing; light creamy sauce that did t feel heavy and carried a lovely beet flavor but balanced, shrimp perfectly cooked, the whole plate was gorgeous. We also sample the poblano soup which was delightfully different and shared the tres leche cake and bread pudding around the table. I can't stress enough the difference freshness, quality, and pride makes when we're so limited on dining options in our area. We drove over from West Mobile and it will be worth all the subsequent trips we'll be making to keep working through their ample and diverse menu. read more

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The food was excellent. We ordered Xaman rolls as an appetizer and mixed fajitas for our main dish. Everything we ate was distinct with unique flavors for the protein and starches served. We ate at the bar and enjoyed the casual dressy atmosphere and friendly bartenders. A special thanks to the greeters at the front door as the table wait was 30 minutes but their suggestion to eat at the bar was a lifesaver for both us and Tulum. Ambiance was also great as the lighting and temperature were great. We'll be back! read more

This place is a very upscale restaurant. We started with a white cheese dip, delicious! Our server seemed a little preoccupied at first and wasn't all that friendly but he came around. I ordered the beef tacos and my friend ordered the taco salad with chicken. I didn't get a chance to take a pic of hers. They were both delicious! The shell that her taco salad came in was perfection!! It had such a good flavor and crunch!! My tacos came in a flour tortilla which was good but l would have preferred the crunchy tacos. Such a beautiful presentation of the food!! read more

Tulum - Beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Excellent service from staff Atmosphere was a step above. Portions of food were larger than expected.

New to the area, based in Daphne we were doing the usual scoping out of local spots and came across this one. The reviews were positive and perked our interest. Having lived in the SW we were familiar with the menu options. I can break it down into "likes" and "not so much likes" .. Likes - nice surroundings, easy playing jazz in the background, clean, upscale look, nice table setting and good hor d'ourves (one of the bright spots). Reasonble pricing for the lunch menu options. The main menu seems to offer a wide variety with prices ave around $20. Not so much likes - we ordered from the lunch option slots and both went for the quesadilla special (one chicken .. one steak). The food arrived after some wait .. and honestly looked very plain on their arrival, no lettace/tomato on the plate just beans, rice and the quesadilla. It would have been nice to see some color on the plates. The spice level was a 2 (1-10 scale) and was very plain generally, not visually inticing or memorable taste. On the drink side my lunch partner ordered a coffee which was luke warm at it's best. Our waiter was fine initially with our order but after that no drink refills, no checkin with us and when we finished we waited .. waited and finally had to chase him down to get our bill to exit. Summary - not a spot we are likely to return to sadly. read more

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Tulum is setting standards for fine dining in the panhandle! Yes, I said panhandle, because if I'm willing to drive from Pensacola to Spanish Fort for mexican and a marg, then I am claiming it as partly ours. Be sure to pay them a visit if you're looking for a unique dining experience with seasonal menu items that are sure to impress you every time. 100/10 for food 100/10 for service 100/10 for ambiance 1,000/10 for AUTHENTICITY 1,000/10 for EXPERIENCE Thank you Dillan for your attentive service and wonderful recommendations. And thank you to Tulum for bringing finesse to our Sunday Costco trip. We can't wait to come back and try your rotating specials and another, new, flavorful, monthly margarita. 01-26-2025 read more

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Telum offers a dining experience that's a far cry from the traditional Mexican eateries you might be used to, taking a more modern, high-end approach to the flavors and ingredients of Mexico and other cuisines. While it's not exactly an authentic Mexican restaurant, it blends contemporary techniques with a vibrant mix of global influences, creating a unique fusion that's sure to intrigue. We were sat quickly, but since we requested a booth and the server was double sat, it took a while to be greeted and drink order taken but once it happened the service was great! read more

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Great experience here last weekend. It was our first time and the chef and owner served us. We will be back! read more

Tulum - Pink Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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Atmosphere was nice, but the food was simply "ok". There were bones in the mahi tacos and my tacos seemed to really lack flavor. We went prior to the rush but the glasses stayed empty and we never got a refill until we were ready for the bill. Just not the hit that I had hoped for. read more

Amazing restaurant. An elevated Mexican cuisine that I love taking people to experience! The service is always great and the place is beautifully decorated. read more

I reviewed Tulum 9 months ago. We ate there again last Friday night. I'll review the food first and the experience after. The chips, salsa and aioli were delicious and a welcomed change from traditional Mexican salsa's. We ordered the Queso and Queso with Chorizo- both very delicious. The margaritas were beautifully presented, but the 3 at our table that ordered them felt they were too tart. I had the Xaman Rolls (Taquitos) stuffed with Burria for my dinner. They were absolutely perfect. The meat was very tender and flavorful with beautiful garnishes and a lovely presentation. My husband had the steak Chimichanga and said it was very good, but was disappointed that it didn't have much steak in it. Everyone else really enjoyed their meals. This is a very good high quality restaurant. Obviously it's managed very well and all the staff were very pleasant and very hard working. We did not have a reservation, yet the staff was very accommodating and literally created a space for our family of 6. We were surprised at how they adapted to the continual flow of customers coming through the door. They had MANY special events, mostly Birthday celebrations (every few minutes), which became humorous with all the available staff rushing to join the celebratory (extremely loud) music. We were happy to join in the fun. It did make for a very loud background which made it hard at times to talk. This is a lovely restaurant and highly recommended. Try to enjoy it when it's a little less busy. But they handled the rush on a busy night very well. Overall very happy with our evening! read more

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It doesn't get any better for Mexican food around here. A great date night spot! We will be back.

3rd visit! WOW! Food A++, Service A++, Ambiance A++! I have not had a bad meal here yet! Everything about this place is great! Glad I made reservations, the place was packed! That should speak for itself! Can't wait to go again! We went with two other couples and they LOVED it too! read more

I wasn't planning on liking this restaurant. As a Mexican I don't like Tex Mex passing off as authentic. This place was fabulous. Flavored were spot on. Magnificent decor and excellent service read more

What an amazing dining experience. Not a normal Mexican restaurant. Definitely a step up with great prices, the salsa, cheese dip and their special house dip were all amazing for the chips and the fajitas were the best I've had.......and I've tried hundreds. Now the service was beyond spectacular with the owner Armando stopping by and our waiter Victor made sure we had everything we needed to ensure our experience was second to none. So we spent the night in the area before our cruise, but if you're just passing through or staying in the area, be sure to check them out. You won't be disappointed. Don't forget the bread pudding and sauce for dessert. read more

Incredible food and an amazing ambiance. We were personally greeted at the table and had a thank you for visiting dessert. We will definitely be coming back. We were not expecting this in Alabama. Tulum would have fit in with the Michelin star restaurants in Miami. read more

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Food is good. Price are reasonable. But they charge you 5 dollars to bring a extra plate? It is pathetic.

Wow. Drove over from Pns. So worth the drive. Beautiful inside but the food was the show stopper. Our server knew everything about the menu attentive not rushed polite. We started with the guacamole and chips yum.... Tacos burrito rice beans. Excellent will I drive over again? ABSOLUTELY read more

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Let me tell ya...I lived a good many years in Texas and traveled all over the state. El Paso, San Antonio, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston and Beaumont. I have had my fair share of Mexican cuisine and Tulum is unlike most Mexican cuisine establishments. The atmosphere is extremely nice and the host was exceptionally friendly. The food is not traditional fare and presentation, it is unique. You can tell the quality from the first bite. The chile relleno was the best I have had outside of the great state of Tejas. Everything we tried was outstanding. It is so good that we are going back this afternoon even though it is 35 miles away and 45 minutes to get the there...so you can guess I think it is worth the effort. You should plan a nice chill evening with a loved one or stop by for great food anytime. The price is more than your typical Mexican establishment but the quality is superb . Enjoy read more

Amazing food and I was actually surprised! The atmosphere is also a bit more upscale than what you would expect from most Mexican restaurants. I will definitely eat here again! I had the lamb delight which was cooked perfectly. I had ordered over veggies originally but they brought out over rice. The presentation over rice is much nicer but I am watching my carbs. The corrected the mistake. The presentation over veggies didn't allow for the same display but was still well done. read more

What an awesome addition to Spanish Fort! Talum is an upscale Mexican restaurant that has delicious food, ambiance, great customer service and beautiful decor. Our group of friends from the local gym met for lunch. Armando, owner/manager greeted our table after we were seated. The menu has entrees to please most every diner. Our group enjoyed hamburgers, chimichangas, shrimp pasta and steak. A torched chocolate cake was shared with the group for dessert. The ribeye steak was finished with a torch at the table. Presentation was breathtaking. The aroma of the fresh rosemary filled the air. We all saved room for a taste of the showstopper dessert, Torched chocolate cake. The presentation of the bandy torched over the chocolate dome was spectacular. Don't miss this awesome new restaurant on the Eastern Shore and be sure to save room for dessert!! read more

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We celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Tulum Mexican Restaurant, and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious--we could barely walk out we were so full! Everything we tried was flavorful and perfectly prepared. A huge thank you to our amazing server, Emily, who was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tulum - Mexican Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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We really like Tulum. It's an upgraded Mexican experience that is fresh and authentic. I haven't had a bad meal from the Seafood enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, and tacos. Definitely the best Mexican in Lower Alabama. read more

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While visiting family on the eastern shore, Tulum was suggested and so we had a table of 5. It is very rare to visit a new restaurant any more to find a place that surprises. Everyone liked what they ordered and personally, I loved the vegetarian fajitas entree I ordered. As a practicing vegan, it wasn't totally vegan because of the cheese. It was mostly vegan, so it was acceptable because when I travel or eat out at him, I expect that I can't totally control what's available for me to eat, so I didn't worry about it. When we travel back here again. we will definitely come back to Tulum. I just hope they can continue to do what they're doing, because many restaurants don't seem to be able to keep up their high standards over time. Thumbs up! read more

The service is top tier. The atmosphere is very appealing and welcoming. I would absolutely bring family and friends here. The food was extremely delicious...Definitely telling all my friends about this place. Love it!!! read more

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