Guidebook TULUM
Food scene
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumBest burritos in town.
Extraordinary gourmet dining in town. From the founder of Arca comes Verdant - an extraordinary restaurant where they grow their own food. Super creative geniuses run this high-end restaurant. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Quite expensive, but absolutely worth it. For special occasions or food lovers.
24 locals recommend
VERDANT
ChemuyilExtraordinary gourmet dining in town. From the founder of Arca comes Verdant - an extraordinary restaurant where they grow their own food. Super creative geniuses run this high-end restaurant. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Quite expensive, but absolutely worth it. For special occasions or food lovers.
Exceptional Gourmet Dining. Always make a reservation ahead of time if you want to go here. Quite expensive, but perfect for Big Nights.
75 locals recommend
kitchen table
Exceptional Gourmet Dining. Always make a reservation ahead of time if you want to go here. Quite expensive, but perfect for Big Nights.
DELICIOUS pastries and coffee. The Almond Croissants are mind blowing. Italian master baker Fabrizio is a true pastry genius. They also serve Black Croissant Avocado toast and other delicious breakfast/lunch meals.
106 locals recommend
ITALDO
DELICIOUS pastries and coffee. The Almond Croissants are mind blowing. Italian master baker Fabrizio is a true pastry genius. They also serve Black Croissant Avocado toast and other delicious breakfast/lunch meals.
MIND BLOWING GOURMET. Very expensive, but amazing for that special occasion.
113 locals recommend
Arca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaMIND BLOWING GOURMET. Very expensive, but amazing for that special occasion.
Authentic Mexican in every way... Always filled with locals. Large portions at a low price - I dare you to try the Jumbo platter.
376 locals recommend
El Camello Jr.
Authentic Mexican in every way... Always filled with locals. Large portions at a low price - I dare you to try the Jumbo platter.
Sensational gourmet food, beautiful jungle side seatings with romantic lights at night. Exceptional service. Quite expensive and the portions are not big.
11 locals recommend
BAL NAK
KM 7.5 Av. Boca PailaSensational gourmet food, beautiful jungle side seatings with romantic lights at night. Exceptional service. Quite expensive and the portions are not big.
Middle Eastern Delight! Very chic and romantic setting and fantastic flavours - be sure to check out their secret back garden! Large servings.
46 locals recommend
Pasha Turkish And Middle Eastern Cuisine Tulum DOWNTOWN
Middle Eastern Delight! Very chic and romantic setting and fantastic flavours - be sure to check out their secret back garden! Large servings.
BEACHSIDE. The best Italian restaurant in Tulum...?! A bit on the expensive side, but you also get freshly made pasta carbonara that is outer-worldly. Large dishes.
15 locals recommend
Parole Tulum
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaBEACHSIDE. The best Italian restaurant in Tulum...?! A bit on the expensive side, but you also get freshly made pasta carbonara that is outer-worldly. Large dishes.
YOGA HEAVEN, Holistika. Several classes daily. Amazing location and very high-level teachers. They also have a great (vegan, vegetarian and meat-based) food selection.
119 locals recommend
Holistika
Calle 10 SurYOGA HEAVEN, Holistika. Several classes daily. Amazing location and very high-level teachers. They also have a great (vegan, vegetarian and meat-based) food selection.
An Asian and Mexican street food concept founded by executive chef Cara Davis and Jose Luis Hinostroza. Very particular and delicious experience!
21 locals recommend
Mestixa
y Calle Polar PonienteAn Asian and Mexican street food concept founded by executive chef Cara Davis and Jose Luis Hinostroza. Very particular and delicious experience!
Groceries
ORGANIC FOOD MARKET. Excellent place to buy healthy food and groceries. Gypsea market also has a restaurant where you can enjoy organic food prepared to your liking, including stone baked pizzas.
97 locals recommend
Gypsea Market
ORGANIC FOOD MARKET. Excellent place to buy healthy food and groceries. Gypsea market also has a restaurant where you can enjoy organic food prepared to your liking, including stone baked pizzas.
The largest supermarket in Tulum. Has everything you need at reasonable prices.
609 locals recommend
Chedraui
The largest supermarket in Tulum. Has everything you need at reasonable prices.
Cenotes
Very picturesque cenote not very known amongst tourists. Bring your own food and drink as they do not sell that on site.
175 locals recommend
Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - TulumVery picturesque cenote not very known amongst tourists. Bring your own food and drink as they do not sell that on site.
Super cool cenote where you can jump into the cenote from small holes in the ground. Also usually has a swing you can use.
104 locals recommend
Cenote Calavera
Super cool cenote where you can jump into the cenote from small holes in the ground. Also usually has a swing you can use.
Gran Cenote
Amazing cenote, with a turtle colony. Very popular and much visited.
Beachfront places
Papaya Playa is easily accessible, has fantastic views and good lunch options at reasonable prices (albeit more expensive in downtown). Minimum spend if you want a private mattress on the beach.
297 locals recommend
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaPapaya Playa is easily accessible, has fantastic views and good lunch options at reasonable prices (albeit more expensive in downtown). Minimum spend if you want a private mattress on the beach.
Excellent location to enter the beach for free. Notice that they have both the Raw Love cafe and the restaurants and they serve very different food. I recommend Raw Love for a healthy and reasonably priced lunch.
112 locals recommend
Ahau Tulum
Excellent location to enter the beach for free. Notice that they have both the Raw Love cafe and the restaurants and they serve very different food. I recommend Raw Love for a healthy and reasonably priced lunch.
High end beach resort. Amazing food and ambience. Very beautiful and very expensive.
84 locals recommend
Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaHigh end beach resort. Amazing food and ambience. Very beautiful and very expensive.
Free public beach! Excellent option if you want to bring your own food and drinks to the beach.
159 locals recommend
Paradise Beach
Free public beach! Excellent option if you want to bring your own food and drinks to the beach.
CENOTE & BEACH IN ONE! Amazing venue where you find a private cenote and beach.
79 locals recommend
Caleta Tankah Hotel
Carretera Federal 307CENOTE & BEACH IN ONE! Amazing venue where you find a private cenote and beach.
Super chill beach hangout. Excellent vibe and reasonable prices at their restaurant Mia.
Selina Los Lirios Tulum
Km. 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaSuper chill beach hangout. Excellent vibe and reasonable prices at their restaurant Mia.
Internet cafe / co-working space
Digital Jungle
Calle TulumCo-working venue with high speed internet.