Martin & Alan’s guidebook
Breakfast (Downtown)
Pastry shop and cafe with fresh croissants, sandwiches, juices and coffee!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ITALDO
Pastry shop and cafe with fresh croissants, sandwiches, juices and coffee!
Small cafe and bookshop with a garden space and a wonderful atmosphere.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cara Feliz Tulum
Calle Beta NorteSmall cafe and bookshop with a garden space and a wonderful atmosphere.
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Hoja Verde
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
A vibrant cafe with incredible coffee and pastries, as well as options such as gluten free and vegetarian.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ALFONSINA COFFEE TULUM
A vibrant cafe with incredible coffee and pastries, as well as options such as gluten free and vegetarian.
TIERRA VEGAN / VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
This is a must! Conscious Eating at Tierra Restaurant. A culinary experience for conscious eaters. Tierra creates toxin-free plant-based meals infused with the best flavors, local ingredients, and love. About a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb!
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holistika
Calle 10 SurTIERRA VEGAN / VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
This is a must! Conscious Eating at Tierra Restaurant. A culinary experience for conscious eaters. Tierra creates toxin-free plant-based meals infused with the best flavors, local ingredients, and love. About a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb!
Since 2022, this French bakery has been sending locals' happiness levels soaring, and for good reason! Their tempting menu features croque-madame, quiche lorraine and croissants topped with sausage, mayo, guacamole, fried egg, melted jalapeño cheddar, all accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Whether you go for a delicious morning coffee, croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy on the beach, or for brunch with friends, the Nimeño will charm you every time.
Nimeno Bakery
Since 2022, this French bakery has been sending locals' happiness levels soaring, and for good reason! Their tempting menu features croque-madame, quiche lorraine and croissants topped with sausage, mayo, guacamole, fried egg, melted jalapeño cheddar, all accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Whether you go for a delicious morning coffee, croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy on the beach, or for brunch with friends, the Nimeño will charm you every time.
Breakfast (Beach Road)
A healthy choice for breakfast or lunch with magical jungle feels offering raw vegan smoothies, acai bowls, curry, pad thai and more!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raw Love
A healthy choice for breakfast or lunch with magical jungle feels offering raw vegan smoothies, acai bowls, curry, pad thai and more!
Delicious and healthy breakfast bowls and the freshest fruit. Come back in the evening for vegan friendly specialty thai food!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canopia Tulum Restaurant
Km. 7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaDelicious and healthy breakfast bowls and the freshest fruit. Come back in the evening for vegan friendly specialty thai food!
Lunch (Downtown)
Looking for great tacos? Try out Honorio... only open in the morning and for lunch (no dinner) so hurry up. Best place to take care of that hang over with some super tasty tacos... Fast service and cheap.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Honorio
Looking for great tacos? Try out Honorio... only open in the morning and for lunch (no dinner) so hurry up. Best place to take care of that hang over with some super tasty tacos... Fast service and cheap.
Cute place off the Main Street of tulum city. All the gelato is local and made by the owners of the establishment. They have lots of interesting and seasonal mixes like basil/pineapple, cucumber/lemon, and mixed berries. Great place to try out if you're looking for something sweet in the area.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campanella Cremerie
Avenida TulumCute place off the Main Street of tulum city. All the gelato is local and made by the owners of the establishment. They have lots of interesting and seasonal mixes like basil/pineapple, cucumber/lemon, and mixed berries. Great place to try out if you're looking for something sweet in the area.
This local hotspot is definitely a must-try when you're in Tulum if only for the perfectly seasoned al pastor tacos. This place is always busy but well worth any wait. Prices are local (most are $10/$15 per) and you can order tacos, sopes, tostadas and empanadas.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocina Económica La Chiapaneca
3 Calle Acuario NorteThis local hotspot is definitely a must-try when you're in Tulum if only for the perfectly seasoned al pastor tacos. This place is always busy but well worth any wait. Prices are local (most are $10/$15 per) and you can order tacos, sopes, tostadas and empanadas.
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Hoja Verde
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Great salad bar if you're looking for a light healthy lunch.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agusto Salad Bar
manzana 4 Av. TulumGreat salad bar if you're looking for a light healthy lunch.
Dinner (Downtown)
La Brasa
Calle Sol OrienteSteak house, International
IL BACARO Authentic Italian food in the heart of Tulum. Homemade pasta & pizza, wine and desserts in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere at a distance of 240 meters from our Airbnb.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IL BACARO
y Calle Sol Ote.IL BACARO Authentic Italian food in the heart of Tulum. Homemade pasta & pizza, wine and desserts in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere at a distance of 240 meters from our Airbnb.
Best Mediterranean Style Middle Eastern restaurant in Tulum. It offers Lamb kebab that is cooked slowly in the oven. Great Falafel, Meze, Shish Kebab, Vegetarian options, Gluten Free Options, Cypriot Mediterranean Pastas, Greek Salad, Kibbe, Tabbouleh, amazing turkish & greek coffee, homemade Baklava and more to discover. Food is prepared in the minute with the freshest ingredients available. The Turkish Chef will prepare your dish form owned family recipes to exceed your expectations.
Pasha Tulum
Best Mediterranean Style Middle Eastern restaurant in Tulum. It offers Lamb kebab that is cooked slowly in the oven. Great Falafel, Meze, Shish Kebab, Vegetarian options, Gluten Free Options, Cypriot Mediterranean Pastas, Greek Salad, Kibbe, Tabbouleh, amazing turkish & greek coffee, homemade Baklava and more to discover. Food is prepared in the minute with the freshest ingredients available. The Turkish Chef will prepare your dish form owned family recipes to exceed your expectations.
La Gloria de Don Pepe
57 Esquina Andromeda OteMediterranean, Spanish
Beautiful place to meet up, have a drink and dinner, food trucks with all kinds of food to choose from!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palma Central
6 Av. KukulkanBeautiful place to meet up, have a drink and dinner, food trucks with all kinds of food to choose from!
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin, Seafood, Central American, Fusion
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cenzontle
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin, Seafood, Central American, Fusion
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse, Latin, Grill, Argentinean
Gluten free options
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La parrillada grill
Calle Orión SurSteakhouse, Latin, Grill, Argentinean
Gluten free options
Mestixa
y Calle Polar PonienteAn Asian Mexican fusion street food concept
Akuma Tiger Sushi
Japanese, Asian, Fusion, Japanese Fusion
CANOVA cantina
CANOVA CANTINA An Italian restaurant at a distance of 120 meters from our Airbnb.
Best Argentine empanadas and more! Very good prices!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Sudaca Empanadas Argentinas
681 Calle Polar Pte.Best Argentine empanadas and more! Very good prices!
Dinner (Beach road)
Steakhouse, Latin, Argentinean
Urban rustic restaurant known for our steak + seafood. A true staple and favourite of Tulum locals & tourists alike!
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Banana
Km. 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaSteakhouse, Latin, Argentinean
Urban rustic restaurant known for our steak + seafood. A true staple and favourite of Tulum locals & tourists alike!
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
An open-air restaurant located on the jungle side of Tulum's beach road. Local sea-to-table ingredients cooked on the grill or wood burning oven. Menu changes daily based on availability of ingredients.Dinner only. Pesos only.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaVegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
An open-air restaurant located on the jungle side of Tulum's beach road. Local sea-to-table ingredients cooked on the grill or wood burning oven. Menu changes daily based on availability of ingredients.Dinner only. Pesos only.
RosaNegra Tulum
5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaIlios | Greek restaurant in Tulum
Km. 8 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaSaìkuk
km 8.5 Avenida Boca PailaAfrican, Moroccan, Mediterranean
Beach Clubs & More
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaRestaurant • $$$$ • Mediterranean • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 7
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboo Tulum
Restaurant • $$$$ • Mediterranean • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 7
Mexican Style Taqueria • $ • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 10
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria La Eufemia
7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaMexican Style Taqueria • $ • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 10
4 Star Hotel • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 8.2
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Zebra Hotel Tulum
Km 8.2 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila4 Star Hotel • Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 8.2
4 Star Hotel • Carretera Tulum - Boca Paila, Km 10.5
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila4 Star Hotel • Carretera Tulum - Boca Paila, Km 10.5
Pocna Tulum Hotel, Beach Club & Restaurant
Km. 1.5 Av. Boca PailaA prominent art dealer has turned an estate once owned by infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar into luxury accommodation filled with items from his collection.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Malca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaA prominent art dealer has turned an estate once owned by infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar into luxury accommodation filled with items from his collection.
Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. Set in a private beach cove.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gitano Beach
KM 9.5 Av Boca PailaRestaurant, Bar & Lounge. Set in a private beach cove.
Beaches Near Tulum
Probably the most exciting beaches, there are many secluded spots in this huge reserve south of Tulum.
316 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sian Ka'an
Probably the most exciting beaches, there are many secluded spots in this huge reserve south of Tulum.
If you have extra time in Tulum and want to venture out further, visit Akumal, another popular beach destination just 30 minutes north of Tulum. You’ll find stunningly clear water and the opportunity to swim with sea turtles.
416 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Akumal
If you have extra time in Tulum and want to venture out further, visit Akumal, another popular beach destination just 30 minutes north of Tulum. You’ll find stunningly clear water and the opportunity to swim with sea turtles.
Further north of Tulum, halfway to Playa del Carmen, this relatively off-the-beaten path beach is a gem and worth a day trip from Tulum if you are staying for longer than a few days.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xpu Há
Further north of Tulum, halfway to Playa del Carmen, this relatively off-the-beaten path beach is a gem and worth a day trip from Tulum if you are staying for longer than a few days.
Located less than an hour south of Playa del Carmen, Playa Xcacel is a stunning natural sanctuary and one of the best beaches in Riviera Maya.
Its hidden location makes it less well known and much less crowded than most other beaches near Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
With minimal amenities, Xcacel is a secret retreat where you’ll get to experience the untouched natural beauty and pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean coastline.
It’s located right off the main highway 307, and is about 40 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, or 20 minutes north of Tulum.
More specifically, it’s located in between Chemuyil and Xel-Ha Adventure Park.
Playa Xcacel is open on Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Note the beach is closed on Mondays and the closing times are strictly enforced.
There is staff on-site that walks up and down the beach alerting visitors when it is time to leave. It’s best to get there early so you can enjoy a full day at the beach.
Xcacel
Located less than an hour south of Playa del Carmen, Playa Xcacel is a stunning natural sanctuary and one of the best beaches in Riviera Maya.
Its hidden location makes it less well known and much less crowded than most other beaches near Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
With minimal amenities, Xcacel is a secret retreat where you’ll get to experience the untouched natural beauty and pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean coastline.
It’s located right off the main highway 307, and is about 40 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, or 20 minutes north of Tulum.
More specifically, it’s located in between Chemuyil and Xel-Ha Adventure Park.
Playa Xcacel is open on Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Note the beach is closed on Mondays and the closing times are strictly enforced.
There is staff on-site that walks up and down the beach alerting visitors when it is time to leave. It’s best to get there early so you can enjoy a full day at the beach.