In the early 1990s, Tulum was a sleepy pueblo on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a day trip from a hotel in Playa del Carmen or Cancún to see ruins and stroll downtown. But by the turn of the 20th century, Tulum was well on its way to becoming a global destination, first for hippies seeking yoga and meditation retreats, then for celebrities, and then for developers. International investors, hoteliers, Mexico City restaurant groups, and chefs from around the world have flocked there, eventually creating an expensive tropical playground by the sea. Today we will take you to discover the best places to eat absolutely in Tulum!
Verdant
Chefs Maya Scales, veterans Arca and Izote of Mexico City and Benjamin Coe of Morimoto Napa, Commis and Box and Bells of the Bay Area, contributed to this waste-free and environmentally friendly space in Tulum. Options may include beautiful Caribbean shrimp cooked in seawater or a local grouper with nixtamalized tomatoes, which pays homage to pre-Hispanic cooking methods. The tasting menu changes regularly, but there’s always a vegetarian menu with dishes like grilled Bacalar cabbage in a spiced Trinidadian curry, made from herbs and vegetables grown in the roof garden.

Mi Amor
Couples staying at this sexy beachfront boutique hotel want to enjoy Chef Paul Bentley’s Mediterreanean a la Mexicana, which offers stunning ocean views. A veteran of the new Guadalajara scene, Bentley serves up fresh shrimp noodles, tacos and juicy burgers for ...