Dining Spots by the Jungle

A once sleepy pueblo on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Tulum -with the jaw-dropping beaches and stunning cenotes in the dense jungle- is nowadays one of the world’s most celebrated holiday destinations for VIPs, celebrities, and hippies-at-heart alike. But what about the food? In Tulum you can hardly go wrong food-wise, as the extremely impressive for a relatively small beach town restaurant scene is one of the best in the world, stretching from small local-frequented taquerias in the streets of the city to boho-chic jungle restaurants by renowned Mexican -and not only- chefs. Tulum’s food game is at its very best!

A Foodie’s Paradise

\A once sleepy pueblo on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Tulum -with the jaw-dropping beaches and stunning cenotes in the dense jungle- is nowadays one of the world’s most celebrated holiday destinations for VIPs, celebrities, and hippies-at-heart alike. But what about the food? In Tulum you can hardly go wrong food-wise, as the extremely impressive for a relatively small beach town restaurant scene is one of the best in the world, stretching from small local-frequented taquerias in the streets of the city to boho-chic jungle restaurants by renowned Mexican -and not only- chefs. Tulum’s food game is at its very best! Let us not forget that Rene Redzepi chose this tiny corner of the map to create Noma’s third pop-up back in 2017, before reopening his legendary restaurant in Copenhagen, rated best restaurant in the world consecutively up to this day. This was not the beginning of the blooming Tulum food scenery of course, but it was the point when foodies all over the world acknowledged that the small beach city had become officially a culinary destination for sophisticated food-lovers from every corner of the earth. The main culinary culture met in most dining spaces in Tulum these days is that of fierce dedication to local produce and seafood and wood-firing almost everything in artisanal fire ovens, while serving Mexican-inspired (not necessarily traditional Mexican) cuisine and dishes elevated by the local flora and fauna and cooked with techniques inherited by the Maya. So, don’t hold your appetite, let’s check out the best bar restaurants for the ultimate Tulum experience for foodies!

Hartwood

The legendary outdoor jungle restaurant of New York native Eric Werner has been, since 2010, the number one choice for all world-travelled foodies when in Mexico.

Arca

Micro-seasonal menus, wood-fired oven and ingredients that taste as if they were just harvested from the plant, Arca is an absolute “must” in the Tulum diverse restaurant scene.

Gitano

Creative mezcal-based cocktails, sun-kissed beautiful people, exotic-glam ambiance and some lavish Mexican-inspired dishes make for your perfect night out in Tulum.

Meze Aegean Taverna

A small piece of the Aegean sea found its way to the heart of the Tulum jungle, in an explosive combination full of taste, simplicity and positive vibes. Part of the Gitano Group.

Casa Jaguar

In Casa Jaguar’s highly theatrical and atmospheric jungle grounds you will enjoy creative cocktails before (and after) diving into a tasteful world of culinary voodoo.

Mur Mur Tulum

Based on the authenticity of the true Mexican cuisine, this jungle side restaurant celebrates locality and seasonality in the most delicious of ways.

Nu Tulum

Gracefully nestled inside the jungle of Tulum, this romantic, open-air restaurant offers exotic dishes and creative cocktails under the stars and the candlelight.

Rosa Negra

With the Latin-American spirit carved in its DNA, Rosa Negra is a clubby rainforest patio serving cool cocktails, delicious and plethoric dishes and strong doses of pure fun.

Kin Toh

The stunning treehouse restaurant of Azulik Eco Resort constitutes and absolute “must” fine dining experience, addressing all five senses in the heart of the Tulum jungle.

Kitchen Table

Reflecting “the old Tulum vibes” through its unique jungle aura and one-with-nature feeling, this restaurant celebrates seasonality, sustainability and open-fire traditional cooking.

Saikuk

A trip to the faraway exotic landscape of Marrakech is offered in the very heart of the Tulum jungle, through exciting dishes reflecting the pure essence of Moroccan gastronomy.

Tulum Treehouse

Seasonality, corn, open fire, a stone mill and pre-Hispanic culinary traditions come together in an open-air kitchen that reinvents the slow food Mexican culture.

IT Restaurant

Tulum proudly showcases its very own IT Restaurant, serving top-notch Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a tropical setting with a luxury flair.

Bak’ by Harry’s

The best meat cuts in the world are to be found in this premium steakhouse, promising to introduce you to the finest side of “meating”.

Okoru Sushi Bar

An atmospheric small restaurant, promising to deliver a truly authentic Japanese cuisine experience to its guests, through its sophisticated sushi and dish choices.

Wild

Middle East-meets-Mediterranean cuisine and locally-sourced, top-quality ingredients in an atmospheric and utterly “wild” jungle restaurant.

Moro

Bringing together the best sides of the Spanish and Moorish cuisine with the infinity and diversity of the Tulum fresh produce, Moro is an ode to simplicity and balance.