L.M Concierge’s guidebook
Food scene
From beach spots to town spots - we got you covered with our favorite places in Quintana Roo
($$$) Our favorite place for lunch and a great way to spend an entire day on the beach. There is a minimum consumption with varying prices due to time of year. We love to order the octopus and ceviche.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila($$$) Our favorite place for lunch and a great way to spend an entire day on the beach. There is a minimum consumption with varying prices due to time of year. We love to order the octopus and ceviche.
($$$) Similar to Hartwood with very avant-guard cuisine. Check it out if Hartwood is crowded. Their menu is compact but offers a punch of flavor. Enjoy.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arca
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila($$$) Similar to Hartwood with very avant-guard cuisine. Check it out if Hartwood is crowded. Their menu is compact but offers a punch of flavor. Enjoy.
($$$$) A complex with 3 restaurants:
Kin Toh is the jewel of all three, when it is time for a fancy night out with your special one.
They call the food Mayan Avant GUard we call it delicious.
Reservations are a must! +52(984)980-0640.
Explore the treetop nests and check out the nets for the perfect Tulum instagram shot.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azulik Resort
($$$$) A complex with 3 restaurants:
Kin Toh is the jewel of all three, when it is time for a fancy night out with your special one.
They call the food Mayan Avant GUard we call it delicious.
Reservations are a must! +52(984)980-0640.
Explore the treetop nests and check out the nets for the perfect Tulum instagram shot.
($$$) They are a cash-free location as of March of 2019 and have a minimum consumption, don't let that deter you from checking out their sea bar and raw bar. Also, a great spot to spend an afternoon.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Be Tulum Hotel
Km.10 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila($$$) They are a cash-free location as of March of 2019 and have a minimum consumption, don't let that deter you from checking out their sea bar and raw bar. Also, a great spot to spend an afternoon.
($$-$$$) Argentinian styled steak house with great service and comfortable atmosphere
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Banana
Km. 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila($$-$$$) Argentinian styled steak house with great service and comfortable atmosphere
($-$$) Fresh juices, a great variety of choices - you're sure to find something for everyone's taste. Closed on Tuesday
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azafran
6 Avenida Kukulkan($-$$) Fresh juices, a great variety of choices - you're sure to find something for everyone's taste. Closed on Tuesday
($-$$) Downtown coffee shop, fresh juices and delicious breakfast.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DelCielo
5 Satélite Sur($-$$) Downtown coffee shop, fresh juices and delicious breakfast.
($$$) Burritos are actually not a Mexican dish - they are the American take on Mexican food popularized in southern California. This restaurant while strictly here to serve its gringo patronage is also very necessary because sometimes you just want a burrito and that's ok! Their bar is solid as well and close to home!
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. Tulum($$$) Burritos are actually not a Mexican dish - they are the American take on Mexican food popularized in southern California. This restaurant while strictly here to serve its gringo patronage is also very necessary because sometimes you just want a burrito and that's ok! Their bar is solid as well and close to home!
A little pricey but perfect for all your favorite specialty foods and favorite vegan foods. Also, check out Chedraui if in need of a supermarket.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gypsea Market
A little pricey but perfect for all your favorite specialty foods and favorite vegan foods. Also, check out Chedraui if in need of a supermarket.
On the jungle side of the beach road, delicious breakfast all day long!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tábano
Km. 7 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaOn the jungle side of the beach road, delicious breakfast all day long!
Good brunch buffet every day 8 - 11am. They turn into a nightclub after hours, so it remains an impressive Herculean feat that they'd be able to invite their patrons back for eggs and bacon bits just a few hours later.
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaGood brunch buffet every day 8 - 11am. They turn into a nightclub after hours, so it remains an impressive Herculean feat that they'd be able to invite their patrons back for eggs and bacon bits just a few hours later.
The view here is special, and breakfast is very very good - top of its class!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ZAMAS HOTEL
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaThe view here is special, and breakfast is very very good - top of its class!
($-$$) Where locals eat - simply good food and inexpensive. Founded as a local fishermans cooperative Delicious seafood, especially octopus "pulpo" or shrimp cocktail. Open 11 am - 9 pm, Sunday 11 - 6 pm, closed Wednesdays.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Camello Jr.
($-$$) Where locals eat - simply good food and inexpensive. Founded as a local fishermans cooperative Delicious seafood, especially octopus "pulpo" or shrimp cocktail. Open 11 am - 9 pm, Sunday 11 - 6 pm, closed Wednesdays.
($-$$) Very simple place with great local and Mayan food - salbutes, panuchos, sopes, and Taco's pastor! Makes us ki’imak ool - pronounced 'kee eemahk ool' (Mayan for Happy)
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antojitos La Chiapaneca
3 Calle Acuario Nte.($-$$) Very simple place with great local and Mayan food - salbutes, panuchos, sopes, and Taco's pastor! Makes us ki’imak ool - pronounced 'kee eemahk ool' (Mayan for Happy)
Argentine steakhouse with good Asado, choripan, and empanadas (salta style - baked not fried). Old reliable Italian food, pasta and good pizza oven too. Delivery is available +52.984.902.55.98 Open 6 - 11pm
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estancia Jujeña
88 Av. TulumArgentine steakhouse with good Asado, choripan, and empanadas (salta style - baked not fried). Old reliable Italian food, pasta and good pizza oven too. Delivery is available +52.984.902.55.98 Open 6 - 11pm
Meat and veggie dishes. Great tacos and more. Open 6 - 11 pm closed on Sunday
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Asadero
Calle 2 OrienteMeat and veggie dishes. Great tacos and more. Open 6 - 11 pm closed on Sunday
Delicious panini, salads and fresh juices. The perfect snack. If you like salmon, try the loco roxie - divino! Open 10am - 8pm, closed on Sundays
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Gourmet
Calle Centauro SurDelicious panini, salads and fresh juices. The perfect snack. If you like salmon, try the loco roxie - divino! Open 10am - 8pm, closed on Sundays
The famous beach restaurant - google it for the story. Absolutely delicious. All cooking is done in a wood-burning oven or open grill. Located on the jungle side of the beach road. Open 6 - 11 pm no reservations, first come first served. Closed if it rains and sometimes in low season. Tends to get crowded, so have a backup plan.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaThe famous beach restaurant - google it for the story. Absolutely delicious. All cooking is done in a wood-burning oven or open grill. Located on the jungle side of the beach road. Open 6 - 11 pm no reservations, first come first served. Closed if it rains and sometimes in low season. Tends to get crowded, so have a backup plan.
A magical Caribbean garden full of hearts, with a very welcoming ambiance and warm atmosphere. Typical Mexican food, often with live music.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puro Corazón
Avenida Boca PailaA magical Caribbean garden full of hearts, with a very welcoming ambiance and warm atmosphere. Typical Mexican food, often with live music.
A delightful restaurant on the beach, probably my personal favorite for a 'last night turn down'. Italian food with pasta made fresh every day. Cash only, and no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the property.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Posada Margherita
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaA delightful restaurant on the beach, probably my personal favorite for a 'last night turn down'. Italian food with pasta made fresh every day. Cash only, and no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the property.
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