Fathom Favorites : Tulum Restaurants

1. Ana y Jose

Ana y Jose

The hotel's beachfront restaurant is excellent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The service is friendly and professional; the menu is primarily authentic Mexican fare with universal appeal.

Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Km 7
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-998-880-5629

2. Hemingway

Hemingway

There are only five super cozy and darling tables right on the beach within an eco lodge. No menu; you just tell them what you want.

Carrettera Boca Pila, Km 5
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-198-4114-2321

3. Cetli

Cetli

A gracious, more formal, romantic restaurant run by chef Claudia Pérez Rívas a couple of blocks off the main drag in town. Cash only; closed Wednesdays.

Polar Poniente St. corner Orion Norte St.
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-984-108-0681

4. El Tábano

El Tábano

A pretty, intimate restaurant that tends to rank as everyone's favorite along the beach. Reservations are a good idea. 

Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Km 5
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-198-4134-8725

5. La Zebra

La Zebra

Located closer to the Si'an Kaan nature reserve, it has a lovely outdoor lounge area on the beach. A good spot for sunset.

Carretera Tulum a Boca Paila, Km 8.2
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
 +52-198-4115-4726

6. Posada Margherita

Posada Margherita

Skip it. We put it on the list because everyone will recommend it. But you'll be the smarter for knowing it's overrated, over-priced, and not very tasty.

Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Km 4.5
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-198-4801-8493

7. Que Fresco!

Que Fresco!

An excellent fresh fish restaurant right on the beach at Zamas Hotel serving lunch and dinner. There's live music in the evening, everything from reggae to rock, which makes it a bit of a scene.

Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Km 5
Tulum, Quintana Roo 77780
+52-198-4145-2602