Blue Deer Tulum Faves
Food scene
Local fave! Lively open air food venue with covered outdoor seating and tons of varied food trucks, a bar, music, kids playground and a stage for live performance. Perfect for everyone - singles, couples, friends, dates, family and kids!
109 locals recommend
Palma Central
6 Av. KukulkanLocal fave! Lively open air food venue with covered outdoor seating and tons of varied food trucks, a bar, music, kids playground and a stage for live performance. Perfect for everyone - singles, couples, friends, dates, family and kids!
Perfect for a quick morning coffee stop! Owned by a lovely Mexican couple.
7 locals recommend
Cafetería Hunab Ku
Mz 40 Av. KukulkanPerfect for a quick morning coffee stop! Owned by a lovely Mexican couple.
Traditional Mexican seafood. Nothing fancy or gourmet, but fresh, large portions and affordable prices - Perfect for groups or families. Ceviches are HUGE.
376 locals recommend
El Camello Jr.
Traditional Mexican seafood. Nothing fancy or gourmet, but fresh, large portions and affordable prices - Perfect for groups or families. Ceviches are HUGE.
Delicious middle eastern food in a soothing, dimly lit and mellow environment.
46 locals recommend
Pasha Turkish And Middle Eastern Cuisine Tulum DOWNTOWN
Delicious middle eastern food in a soothing, dimly lit and mellow environment.
Yummy perfectly sized burritos, bowls of all kinds and excellent fresh juices. Great for breakfast or lunch.
212 locals recommend
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumYummy perfectly sized burritos, bowls of all kinds and excellent fresh juices. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Tasty food and drinks with indoor and backyard dining. Live music a couple times a week.
72 locals recommend
Encanto Cantina
21 Av. TulumTasty food and drinks with indoor and backyard dining. Live music a couple times a week.
Very casual. Excellent salads, fresh pastas and carpaccio's. Also yummy cappuccinos!
ITALY TULUM GOURMET & MARKET
6 Avenida KukulkanVery casual. Excellent salads, fresh pastas and carpaccio's. Also yummy cappuccinos!
Beautiful fresh space for breakfast or lunch. Clean, green and welcoming. Great food and juices, heathy options.
Palo Santo
Beautiful fresh space for breakfast or lunch. Clean, green and welcoming. Great food and juices, heathy options.
One of my favorites! Thai fusion. Delicious cocktails and excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner with an ocean vista and stairs that lead down to the public beach.
198 locals recommend
Mezzanine Bar
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaOne of my favorites! Thai fusion. Delicious cocktails and excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner with an ocean vista and stairs that lead down to the public beach.
Hipster type spot for breakfast or lunch with indoor and outdoor dining and some interesting art pieces to browse through.
Tulum Art Center
87 Av. TulumHipster type spot for breakfast or lunch with indoor and outdoor dining and some interesting art pieces to browse through.
Cute little place for coffee and breakfast on the main street. Good location to people watch.
11 locals recommend
Prieto Tulum
Mz 5 Av. TulumCute little place for coffee and breakfast on the main street. Good location to people watch.
Bonita Tulum's Burger Bar
Calle Beta SurNo frills, just delicious burgers and sandwiches!
Nothing fancy, but a great casual spot - I personally love 3 things here: Fish tacos AL VAPOR (steamed not fried), Tuna Tiradito (sashimi style tuna dish, no rice) & the grilled lettuce!
181 locals recommend
Los Aguachiles
Chetumal-CancunNothing fancy, but a great casual spot - I personally love 3 things here: Fish tacos AL VAPOR (steamed not fried), Tuna Tiradito (sashimi style tuna dish, no rice) & the grilled lettuce!
Traditional egg and toast breakfast local Mexican style, quick service, strong coffee and LIVE music in the mornings!
163 locals recommend
Don Cafeto
Avenida TulumTraditional egg and toast breakfast local Mexican style, quick service, strong coffee and LIVE music in the mornings!
Gourmet breakfast with vista of the ocean. Gorgeous boutique hotel ambiance.
17 locals recommend
Mi Amor
Km. 4.1 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaGourmet breakfast with vista of the ocean. Gorgeous boutique hotel ambiance.
Wellness
TRY THE TEMAZCAL! Aka sweat lodge. It is a ceremonial and cleansing experience with sizzling stones, intentions, drums and chanting! Also, cheap yoga here in the mornings.. I think it's actually by donation. The owner Lalo is a GREAT guy - If you get to meet him, tell him Lesley says hello!
Huaya Camp
Avenida TulumTRY THE TEMAZCAL! Aka sweat lodge. It is a ceremonial and cleansing experience with sizzling stones, intentions, drums and chanting! Also, cheap yoga here in the mornings.. I think it's actually by donation. The owner Lalo is a GREAT guy - If you get to meet him, tell him Lesley says hello!
Gorgeous jungle filled property with an outdoor art walk and indoor yoga classes as well as a stunning dome structure where they hold sound healings, meditations, ceremonies and other events.
119 locals recommend
Holistika
Calle 10 SurGorgeous jungle filled property with an outdoor art walk and indoor yoga classes as well as a stunning dome structure where they hold sound healings, meditations, ceremonies and other events.
Easy to get to, cool beachfront spot for yoga and breakfast or lunch after!
22 locals recommend
Habitas Tulum
Avenida Boca PailaEasy to get to, cool beachfront spot for yoga and breakfast or lunch after!
Food Shopping
High end food market. Not the cheapest option, but the ambiance is so lovely, it's worth checking out.
97 locals recommend
Gypsea Market
High end food market. Not the cheapest option, but the ambiance is so lovely, it's worth checking out.
HUGE supermarket that will have everything you need including alcohol. This will be your go-to for food hauls!
609 locals recommend
Chedraui
HUGE supermarket that will have everything you need including alcohol. This will be your go-to for food hauls!
Frutas y verduras La Poblana
3150 XcaretClosest fruit and veggie shop, across the street from Palma Central
Gourmet bakery - Italian owned. Fresh breads and delicious baked treats. Also a great spot to sit and have a coffee.
106 locals recommend
ITALDO
Gourmet bakery - Italian owned. Fresh breads and delicious baked treats. Also a great spot to sit and have a coffee.
Shopping
MexicArte
Ecclectic little shop to pick up souvenirs!
Kaahal Home Tulum
Super cute shop with some beautiful home goods.
Organic Beauty Shop La Madre Tierra
esq Centauro Nte.Great little shop for skin and bath products
Beach Day
Places to spend the day at the beach
A hidden gem, secluded beach cove where you can rent daybeds or chaises and not get ripped off!
Diamante K
A hidden gem, secluded beach cove where you can rent daybeds or chaises and not get ripped off!
City advice
Ways to save
Money Exchange - SAN JORGE
There are 2 locations in Tulum. They offer the best exchange rates.
Ways to save
ATM's
Closest is BANCO AZTECA, on the corner of Kulkulkan and the Main Street.
Across from the Municipal building, my go to is CIBANCO. The lines at HSBC can be long.
There is also a good ATM in the back of 7-11 where you can get cash in the AC;)
What to pack
Keep it low key & don't be Flashy!
It is best not to show flashy signs of wealth or throw money around in the open.