Join Cris & Cale for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Tulum, Mexico. Tulum has grown from a hidden gem on Mexico’s east coast to a bustling destination for upscale tourists. While part of this is due to the ancient Mayan Ruins, world-renowned bio-reserves, famous swimmable cenotes, and pristine sandy beaches, the booming mixology and thriving food scene is both a result and a cause of the destination’s popularity. This culinary playground spans a range of preferences and price points - from budget taquerias to internationally recognized eateries.
CONTENTS
00:00 Intro Overview
01:39 Frescos
03:12 Raw Love
05:16 Don Beto
07:15 Honorio
08:52 La Chiapaneca
10:13 Batey
11:08 Ukami
14:29 Hartwood
17:45 Estrada
Frescos
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | $$ | Tulum Beach
Frescos provides healthy versions of Mexican specialties spanning from breakfast to evening cocktails. They serve up local, fresh foods in a sublime atmosphere. Homemade breads, jams, and cakes are used to create plates that are prepared on the spot. Located in the beach area, this restaurant caters to a variety of tourists with many vegetarian/vegan options. Healthy food, happy life!
Raw Love Café
Breakfast | Lunch | $$ | Tulum Beach & Pueblo
Known throughout Tulum as a gourmet plant-based café, Raw Love serves up vegan smoothie bowls, full entrées, healing shots, and a variety of specialty coffees. They have a beach location at Hotel Ahau of the famed Ven a La Luz - as well as a Pueblo location off the main drag. You will see tourists flock here as Raw Love is the perfect combination of hippie vibe and healthy food preparation to get you going.
Taquería Don Beto
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | $ | Tulum Ruins
The smell of hand-made tortillas from this no-frills taqueria will lure you to the outdoor seating at the side of the road. The locally famous slow-roasted Cochinita Pibil is a must-try Yucatán-style barbecued pork. And try the fried pork rind chicharróns for an added crunch.
Taquería Honorio
Early Breakfast | Lunch | $ | Tulum Pueblo
This unassuming yet legendary foodie-worthy taqueria is best known for their version of the Cochinita Pibil, the stone-oven Lechon al Horno, and bitter orange spiced Carne Asada. At just 26 pesos per taco, you can see why this is a favorite among locals and informed tourists. Qué Rico!
Antojitos La Chiapaneca
Late Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | $ | Tulum Pueblo
Antojitos are small bites - and La Chiapaneca serves them with meat like the marinated Al Pastor, freshly sliced off the trompo rotisserie. Search for the bright orange walls and the crowd of hungry customers. Salbutes and Panuchos, Yucatán-style tostados, are a must-try - especially at a cost of just 20 pesos. These are simple, authentic foods done right - by locals for locals. Ven con hambre! (come hungry)
Batey Mojito and Guarapo Bar
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Drinks | $$ | Tulum Pueblo
Batey is defined by its mood, music and most importantly, its mojitos. The bohemian atmosphere is highlighted by a VW Bug converted into a sugar cane press. This hole-in-the-wall turns out some fantastic drinks enjoyed with food and local music with a chill vibe.
Ukami Sushi
Dinner Only | $$$ | Tulum Beach
Ukami is a sushi restaurant that delivers a local interpretation of far east dishes. They have coined the term mayapanese to describe their mexican-japanese fusion foods. Delectable examples include the yuca gyoza (gee-oh-zah), teriyaki octopus taco, taco xcatic (es-kah-teek) tempura (shrimp relleno), and the spicy salmon tostada. The food, delivery, and atmosphere are all top notch.
Hartwood
Dinner Only | $$$$ | Tulum Beach
This famous off-the-grid open-air restaurant is the epitome of locally sourced cuisine executed to a tee. It is famous for their rustic-chic atmosphere, tasteful dishes and lengthy reservation list that can fill months in advance. The owners have successfully brought a world-class dining establishment to Tulum - along with the upscale clientele. During our off-season visit, this was the only restaurant with a wait and packed with customers.
Estrada
Lunch | Dinner | $$ | Tulum Pueblo
Estrada has perhaps the best, freshest coastal cuisine in Tulum. A family restaurant located within a Pueblo neighborhood, this is as close to home cooking as it gets. This restaurant also has the most diverse customer based - thanks to a seafood menu that attracts tourists and reasonable prices to lure locals. Come enjoy a truly authentic, elegant dining experience that is the fabric of Tulum dining!