Aquamarine Caribbean Coastline, sandy beaches, luxury resorts, tantalizing food, and trendy restaurants is a platter you are served when you visit the beautiful Tulum. Here is a list of the best restaurants in Tulum. Bon Appetite Beauties!
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1. La Popular at Nomade Tulum
One of the best restaurants in Tulum
Featuring seafood with rich flavors, La Popular Nomade Tulum is one of our favorites! The trendy eatery has a pretty beach set up with palm trees, sunbeds, a wooden deck, and cozy cushions to sit all around the space.
It is a kind of beach hotspot that popped right out of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie! You will totally feel the vibes.
P.s. The Sopa de Camaron, aka the shrimp soup, with guajillo and chipotle with fresh ingredients is the BEST! You MUST try it when you pay them a visit.
2. Arca
One of the best restaurants in Tulum
Sit under green palm trees, enjoy gazing at the sun as it hides behind the horizon, and hear the birds chirp as the day sluggishly morphs into the night. Arca is all about serenity in Tulum. We loved every moment at this calm eatery.
In addition, the Terrine Octopus Tostada, topped with grilled octopus, cashew, caramelized cotija cheese, and mixe salsa at this lush green eatery is AMAZING! The octopus is so fresh and the meat is so TENDER. We fell in love with every bite!
3. Kin Toh at Azulik Hotel
Get ready to take your taste buds on a voyage of avant-garde gastronomy cuisine because Kin Toh brings you just that. The kitchen features authentic flavors of Mexico that you will find hard to resist.
Moreover, the location is PRIME! The sunsets at Kin Toh will make your heart skip a beat. Crimson sunsets are our love language. Delicious cuisine and heartfelt moments here we come!
4. La Valise Restaurant at La Valise Hotel
One of the best restaurants in Tulum
Both the hotel and the restaurant of the La Valise family at Tulum are luxurious and trendy. The La Valise restaurant features modern Caribbean cuisine fused with the classic flavors of the Mediterranean.
Furthermore, the establishment was featured in Forbes, Vogue, and The Telegraph too! So cuisine that matches the top standards of international gastronomy is a given. And the DESSERTS! You will make a deal with the devil! They are DIVINE!
5. Meze
Book your table at Meze and indulge in International, Mediterranean, and Greek cuisine that will totally leave your palate satisfied. Plus, the ingredients are harvested by the family themselves. Hence, it is organic, hygienic, and fresh.
Furthermore, the hygge feels at Meze are so soothing. The owner grew up with his grandmother and the menu features many of his grandma’s recipes. You will feel love in every bite.
An SMT recommendation: Their juicy lamb meatballs with a cool, crisp glass of rose. Best duo ever!
6. Taboo Tulum
Get ready to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine Taboo style! The eatery brings you appetizing cuisine that is packed with flavors that are a party for the taste buds.
Plus, Taboo is a beach club studded with wild nights, unspeakable fantasies, and groovy music. At Taboo the night never sleeps for it is parties and dance till dawn.
Remember to pack the best pair of bikinis. Because this beach club is all about fashion and chic trends! Glam and glitz with mouth-watering cuisine!
7. Gitano Tulum
Dance the night away under the disco ball that splatters glittery lights all over the floor. Plus, the eatery having an open setup makes it even more glamorous! Imagine shimmering starry skies, a company worth the while, delicious cuisine, and a serene ambiance. The feeling is ever so amazing!
Remember to try their Cochinita Pibil, Crispy fish, or Chicken al Pastor. And for a drink, order the Bird of Paradise cocktail. Everything tastes EXCEPTIONAL!
8. Matcha Mama
Funky, groovy, trendy, and cool. Matcha Mama is not only about good cuisine but also the bustling ambiance and good energy. As you sit to have your lunch/dinner you will feel how happy the place is. The staff leaves no stone unturned to make your experience worth every penny you spend and the food too tastes great.
Our personal fav at this plant-based eatery is the smoothies and the fruit bowl. They energize your very soul. They are “THAT LEVEL” of fresh!
9. It Tulum
One of the best restaurants in Tulum
It Tulum is a green restaurant and a lounge that is surrounded by lush plants. Plus, the Italian restaurant is one of the top-class French cuisine eateries in town and the idea behind the “It” is to bring its guests a fusion of tasty Mediterranean cuisine, classy decor, and music that gets you grooving.
Don’t forget to give their Ceviche, lobster, and succulent tacos a go. The dishes tasted GREAT!
10. Nu Tulum
An amazonic jungle experience awaits! Wild nights, dangerous cuisine, and drinks that threaten to take your senses away. Nu Tulum won’t leave you disappointed.
Featuring Mexican and contemporary cuisine, this eatery is home to creations that guests will thoroughly enjoy to the very last bite.
An SMT recommendation: Scrumptious shrimps skewered on sticks. Tender, juicy, and crisp!
11. Maresias at Be Tulum
The Maresias kitchen brings you tasty Mexican, Seafood, and South American cuisine that will leave you licking your fingers. Plus, the beachfront location of the club is no doubt the best to enjoy the sandy beaches and breezy summer.
Furthermore, the seafood is exceptional. Our personal fav is the lobster served with citrus butter and parsley. The meat melts in your mouth and the tangy citrus makes the taste even more amazing! Makes our mouth water and palate hungry for more! Bon Appetit!
12. Bagatelle Tulum
One of the best restaurants in Tulum
Located in the very heart of Tulum, Bagatelle is yet another chic eatery that brings classic contemporary cuisine fused with the local flavors of Mexico. Guests can enjoy French and Mediterranean cuisine. Additionally, the Bagatelle bar offers nice cool drinks to go with your course.
It says French, and we don’t try the pasta? Not a chance! The pasta is amazing. The tomato sauce tastes DIVINE! And the cheese! Beauties this is the place you NEED to try when in Tulum.
13. Parole Tulum
An Italian eatery that features a cuisine enriched with flavors from the past. A true blend of modern and classic gastronomy of Tulum. Furthermore, the fish and ingredients from the sea are as fresh as ever. Don’t forget to try the homemade pasta. Warmth and love in every bite.
Plus, the romantic decor makes it the best place to eat out with your beloved. An unforgettable night with sweet memories and tasty food awaits your arrival at Parole Tulum.
14. Ocumare tulum at BE Tulum
Ocumare is all about fine dining, tantalizing drinks, and a chic ambiance in Tulum. Chef Elias Silva brings his guests a gourmet cuisine that is a reflection of Mexican culture and tradition. Plus, the seasonal produce is fresh and brought right in the morning from the eatery’s organic garden.
And not to forget the hotspot’s fine wine collection. Curated by the best, every sip tastes like HEAVEN!
15. Chambao Tulum
A Mexican steakhouse at Tulum that brings you firey feasts of ever so tender and juicy meat that you will definitely ask for second helpings!
Get ready to be whisked off on an exotic journey of flavorsome dishes that pack all the authentic spices of Mexico. Plus, the rich ambiance is yet another element that makes it one of the best in Tulu. So why the wait? Lets go order us a juicy steak!
This was our list of the best restaurants in Tulum
Are you already in love with this fantastic city? Also, check out our Tulum hotels Guide here!