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 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!
The famous beachfront hotel takes food extremely seriously, showcasing two amazing restaurants under its Nomade Cuisine concept. Macondo and La Popular are both definite “musts” in the area!
The one-with-nature resort with the carbon-neutral mentality and practises offers a culinary haven for sophisticated foodies, through its three unique dining venues.
A native Argentinian came to Tulum, bringing along the amazing meat-culture of his homeland. The steak is quite possibly the best in town.
A small piece of Italy nestled in the very heart of Tulum has been introducing guests to the finest of the lavish Italian cuisine for almost 20 years now.
Redefining the very concept of conscious cuisine, The Real Coconut is a healthy-eaters’ ultra-stylish paradise.
Tulum’s best vegan eatery stands between the marble-white sand and the fierce jungle, making the best of the freshest local ingredients.