What to do and see in Tulum, Quintana Roo: The Best Food & Drink

April 19, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Mayan ruins tower over the sea in Tulum. The formerly walled city was one of the last to be built by the Mayans, and its archaeological sites are incredibly well preserved. Take a break from the beach to visit El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the Temple of the Descending God. Explore an underground river under a canopy of stalactites in the sacred caverns of LabnaHa Eco Park, or dive into Cenote Dos Ojos to snorkel inside of caves in the middle of a forest.
Restaurants in Tulum

1. Rivera's Kitchen Tulum

Calle 13, Tulum 77764 Mexico +52 984 129 2690 [email protected] http://riverakitchentulum.wix.com/rivera-kitchen-tulum
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Rivera's Kitchen Tulum

Get off the tourist track! enjoy an authentic Mexican Culinary adventure and take the passion of Mexican Traditional Cuisine into your kitchen!.Mexican Cooking lessons in Tulum start with a Cultural introduction to the broad Mexican Culinary Map,then experience the complete process of preparing and cooking an authentic Mexican meal in a group setting,and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Reviewed By 991maggier - Memphis, United States

Lily welcomed us into her home and made us feel like friends. We learned how to cook authentic Mexican dishes (including guacamole the old Aztec way!) that were DELICIOUS and we had so much fun. She was a great teacher and gave us the recipes (and more) to take home with us. The techniques she shows can be applied to many Mexican dishes. This was such a unique experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

2. Lina's Mexican Kitchen

Calle 2 Oriente, Lote 15, Manzana 23 Villas Tulum, Tulum 77764 Mexico +52 984 876 2614 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Linasmexicankitchen/
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Lina's Mexican Kitchen

Linas Mexican Kitchen emerged her passion from her joy and constant desire to share the delights of the truly Mexican food with other people as she has always done with her family and friends. Lina has created the authentic Mexican menus from recipes and techniques she learned from her mother as a young girl growing up in Oaxaca which is one of the richest places in Mexico in culture and gastronomy. Lina moved to Tulum 20 years ago, during this time she has been working in different projects. Her cooking and personality made successful a well know restaurant in Tulum. Along the years she has delighted and made happy many palates from all over the World.

Reviewed By AZM1990

My wife and I stayed in Tulum for our honeymoon - and decided to partake in cooking classes during our stay. Lina and her sister did a phenomenal job interacting with us, showing us the basics of Mexican cuisine, and was honestly one of the best meals I have ever had. Lina is a well known chef in Tulum, and was recently at Zebra . My wife and I had an amazing time, and would highly highly recommend this place experience to anyone visiting Tulum!!!

3. Traveling Spoon

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Traveling Spoon

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.

4. Eating With Carmen Food Tour - Tulum

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Eating With Carmen Food Tour - Tulum

Eating With Carmen Tulum is a food tour company based in Tulum and we offer authentic Mexican food tours daily departing every morning. We love local and authentic food and that's what we are going to show you! We are going to eat like the locals, with the locals :)

5. El Camino Tulum Spanish school

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El Camino Tulum Spanish school

School dedicated to teaching Spanish and other languages (English, French, German, Italian, Mayan), for travelers and local people. Likewise, we have artistic, scientific and recreational workshops. Language classes for children and adults. Flexible schedules. Group and private classes.

6. Delicia

Tulum 77780 Mexico +52 984 120 4541 [email protected] http://m.facebook.com/Demicocinasumesa/
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Delicia

If you are interested in learning not just how to cook some of the most popular traditional mexican dishes, but also interesting information about the importance and relation of food and mexican culture, details about ingredients and pairing the dishes that you will cook with mexican wines, beers and cocktails I am offering special dinners cooked at my place. Trip across mexico throughout the food Private chef service

Reviewed By JodiSu - Queretaro, Mexico

We had them do a private chef dinner and open bar one evening, and it was quite a treat! The prices were very reasonable, and they really worked with us on the menu. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. Service was incredible, including clean up afterwards. We really could not have asked for more. Highly recommend that you add this to your vacation in Tulum!

7. Altamar Tulum Cooking Class

Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 8.2, Tulum 77760 Mexico +52 984 255 5550 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/AltamarTulumCookingClass/
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Altamar Tulum Cooking Class

Take home some new cooking skills after a class at Altamar, where Chef Eric Fischer will teach you the fundamentals of Mexican cuisine in the Yucatan style using fresh local ingredients. Learn the secrets to expertly made ceviches, tacos and Mexican sauces, including tamarind-chili and a tangy Mayan sauce called x'nipek. And stick around for tequilas and classic margaritas with the Chef! The class includes a folder with the most important recipes and a tortilla presser to make tortillas at home. Ask for availability and schedules.

8. Naj K'ooben

Calle Satelite Norte con Sagitario At the Hostel Sheck, Tulum 77780 Mexico +52 1 984 130 7094 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/najkoobenfoodexperience/
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Naj K'ooben

Taco Chef's Table We decided to call this a "Chef's table" as this culinary experience is very interactive focusing of what it takes to create tacos by a Mexican chef/Taco expert, rather than just a standard cooking class. Our Chef who is a taco expert, has one of the best taco stands in the Yucatan Peninsula, so we created this experience in order for people to come and see what the taco is really about. We value authenticity and intimate experiences offering food of a high standard. I myself am an Aussie who is a traveller so I know what travellers are looking for and I am working with two Mexicans, my partner, Carlos who has been working in tourism and our Local Chef & Taco expert. We all host the experience together sharing traditional and local recipes; and then delicious tacos of this region. A fun, intimate food experience that focuses not only on tacos but an insight into ancient and traditional techniques and recipes. Carlos and Jessica are now also holding vegan options.

Reviewed By yazopht - Playa del Carmen, Mexico

First class taco masterclass run by a fantastic, professional team with a real passion for authentic Mexican flavours and methods. Jess and Carlos were both warm and extremely knowledgable which made for a fun and informative hands-on afternoon with a small, intimate group. The talented local chef ran us through a host of mouth-watering recipes that have been passed down through the generations, ensuring that we were introduced to and tasted many new regional ingredients, explaining their significance to Mexican culture and traditions. The tacos were incredible and we left extremely full and happy to have enjoyed such an amazing day - go hungry as you will want to try them all :) An experience that you are unlikely to find anywhere else! If you want to learn how to make real Mexican tacos then look no further, you've found the place! I'll definitely be bringing friends and family here when they come to visit :-)

9. Conscious Experiences

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Conscious Experiences

Exclusive and creative experiences to learn and enjoy the real essence of the Mayan Caribbean culture, its deepest history and knowledge, the ancestral food and its best natural beauty. Half a day experiences, all inclusive, private or in small groups. We want people to enjoy the authenticity of our area and the friendship of our people.

10. Todo Tulum Concierge

Tulum Mexico http://www.finalfiestatulum.com
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Todo Tulum Concierge

We pre-plan everything you need for your trip to Tulum so you can just show up and have fun! We can pre-decorate your air bnb, book all your dinner and jungle party reservations, arrange a private Catamaran or Yacht, hire a private chef or mixologist, set up a private yoga or fitness bootcamp session, in house massages and anything else you can imagine- we can do it! We have the hook ups everywhere so we guarantee you the best price and best service.

Reviewed By lindacmoriarty - North Reading, United States

Planned a last minute getaway to Tulum with a group of five girls for my sister's 40th and our Airbnb host put me in touch with Carissa at Todo Tulum to help with all the weekend's details. I wanted the weekend to be super fun as well as relaxing but I wasn't completely sure where to start and what options were available in the area. Carissa had a ton of suggestions and recommended starting our weekend with a morning of private yoga and meditation followed by in-house massages for the group - followed by a few mimosas of course! We also had her book a visit and transportation to a cenote, as well as a couple dinner reservations for our group. She also had great suggestions on where to find the best beach clubs and fun little places to hang out at night. The absolute highlight of our trip was the private Catamaran tour which also included lunch, snorkeling and even an open bar! My sister was one happy birthday girl! All around fantastic experience with Todo Tulum - would absolutely use them again and can't wait to get back!

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