Tulum is a tropical paradise based in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. With a perfect white sand beach, organic farm to table restaurants, swanky jungle bars, and bohemian shopping Tulum has it all. Here is a list of some of the best restaurants and bars to explore when visiting Tulum.
Antojitos la Chaipaneca
Calle Acuario Nte. 3, Tulum Centro, Tobiano, 77760 Tulum
Head into Tulum town and search out this open air taqueria. You will know you've arrived when you see the giant al pastors roasting on spits. This no-frills taqueria is a local favorite and for good reason. The food here is insanely delicious and incredibly cheap. It's worth the journey into town to eat dinner at Antojitos, this place is perfect.
Posada Margherita
Km. 4.5, Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, 77780 Tulum, Q.R
After eating only Mexican food for two weeks Posada Margarita's homemade Italian pasta was just what we needed. We came here for lunch and ended up spending the entire day lounging on their beach chairs. The funky bohemian vibe at this restaurant/hotel was welcoming and relaxing. We never wanted to leave! We loved the tamarind cocktail, fresh focaccia bread, and homemade pasta.
Tacos Eufemia
Boca Paila Km8, Zona Hotelera, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Looking for a good time and some great tacos? Tacos Eufemia is one of the most hopping spots on Tulum beach. With cheap tacos and even cheaper beer this place is always packed. It's a fun place for a day party. Expect to leave with a full belly, sunburt nose and with lots of new friends.
Hartwood
Carretera Tulum Boca Paila 7.6Km, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
The most talked about restaurant in Tulum is undoubtedly Hartwood. All the food is sourced from local farms and is soley cooked over an open fire. People line up for hours to snag a table at this famous hot spot. For us, after all the hype the food fell a little flat but we still enjoyed our evening and watching the Chef cook over the hot coals right in front of us was a great experience.
Raw Love
Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 7. 5, Tulum 77760, Mexico
This cute cafe nestled in the jungle has a completely healthy and vegan menu. Grab a hammock and enjoy an homemade yogurt bowl with fresh local fruit while sipping on a coconut milk coffee.
Casa Jaguar
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 7.5, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Another Tulum hot-spot, Casa Jaguar has an incredible ambiance. Set back in the jungle the vibe here is swanky and the food and cocktails are amazing. We came here for one thing, churros dipped in chocolate after dinner and enjoyed a delicious craft cocktail in the jungle,
Gitano
Beach Road Km. 7, Boca Paila, QRO, Mexico
Look for the shine of the neon pink sign out front and mosey your way into this jungle bar. Craft cocktails and tapas are the name of the game here. Come for a pre-dinner sipper or stay and dance the night away under the disco ball to the sounds of live music at one of Tulum’s most hip bars.
Batey’s Mojito & Guarapo Bar
Andromeda Ote & Calle Centauro Sur, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
One of the most lively bars in Tulum town, Batey’s Mojito and Guarapo Bar shouldn’t be missed. They are known for their can sugar mojitos which are made with freshly pressed cane sugar! You can see their sugar cane press built into this old VW bug. You can watch as they crush the sugar stalks emitting this delicious sweet sugar which is used in all the mojitos. Each drink is garnished with a raw cane sugar stalk. Make sure to chew on your stalk to taste the pure sugar. Delicious! When we were here you could hear this beautiful jazz music from a block away, as we followed the tunes we entered into this place and saw a 20 piece band setting the perfect tone for a fun night out.
Ziggy's
Carretera Tulum - Boca Paila Km 7,5, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, QROO, Mexico
Ziggy’s cocktails were some of our favorite in Tulum. Like most of the beachfront bars the drinks are a little pricy but the bohemian design and cool vibe will make you never want to leave.
Safari
Carrer Tulum Boca Paila Km 8 Frente a los Lirios, Tulum 77780, Mexico
This super unique restaurant and bar can be found along the main beach drag. Keep an eye out for the silver airstream trailer tucked in along the palms. This kitchen on wheels serves up tasty tacos! Sit at the bar and check out the funky palm tree wall paper while the bartender mixes you up a delicious tropical cocktail.
CoCo
Carretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 7, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Famous for its chic white bar swings overlooking the ocean, CoCo is definitely posh but the setting is rad. Expect to pay $12+ for a drink but it’s worth it to kick up for feet for awhile on one of their adorable white swings.
Santino Bar
Av. Tulum, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
We stumbled across this bar one night in the town while we were shopping. The cool hanging Edison bulbs and chic interior design drew us in. We came back every night, chatted with the nice bartenders and enjoyed the rad music. Come by after midnight, when the real party begins as a nightly DJ takes the stage.
We hope you enjoyed our foodie guide to some of the best food and drinks in Tulum, Mexico. It is such a beautiful place and there are so many incredible places to explore.
We hope you find yourself there one day sipping a margarita with your toes in the sand.
