El Tabano

El Tabano is a mexican restaurant Tulum located in Mexico.

8 / 10
178
ratings
  • Phone

    +52 984 134 8725

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

Carrettera Boca Paila Km 5 77780 Tulum , Quintana Roo Mexico

Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 50


Keywords:

cocktails eggs in casserole hartwood great value margaritas chicken tamales homemade jams tortilla soup trendy chile rellenos pork breakfast food casual coconut pears jalapeños vegetables pumpkin seeds cheese
Jessica Abell

Had a delicious lunch here! $50 USD for 2 people, including guacamole , roasted tomatoes , 3 fish tacos , a beer + a margarita . A little pricey but on par w/ everything else, it seems.

Talisa Chang

Breakfast comes with a chunky apricot and pear jam . Eggs in casserole was delicious and soupy dish. Chilaquiles (nachos with eggs , cheese and tomato sauce ) was great too. Under 200 for 2 w/coffee.

Benjamin Palmer

Really great restaurant . Second fave to Hartwood but much more chill , ate twice in one week. Avocado soup , pork , chicken , shrimp were highlights. Nice bar too so go early.

Kelly Olver

For something other than the usual tacos ,nachos,guac this is a MUST TRY.Stuffed jalapeños ,red chicken & pork in pibil sauce all taste sensations. Cucumber margarita a refreshing addition to the meal!

Tyler

Ask wait staff what their faves are, especially wines . They know their pairings-- I had a white with pork pibil that was life changing. Chupa chups for dessert ! GREAT GARDEN to get drunkenly lost in.

Garima Sinha

Peppers stuffed with chicken are amazing. Everything was really good except the ceviche . The fish wasn't fresh.

vivan thi tang

fave resto in tulum. everything is to die for but pollo rojo and spare ribs in green sauce are what i return for - over and over again!

Kelly Olver

Breakfast from 9am.The mamas make fresh marmalade from left over fruits which is served with fresh toasted bread.Devine!Eggs in casserole a good local Mexican brekky option.

Ol O

Excellent pork pibil . Barbera red wine from Cabo is great and good value too. Amazing design details hidden throughout. One of my favourites in Tulum!

Tyler

Came back for lunch - the chalkboard menu was no less overwhelming, as was the red-eye iced coffee (needed post drive from Punta Allen-unpaved jungle road . Do Veggie Tamales & Mint-Avocado on hot days!

Squeals

Delicious food and friendly staff . Meatballs were fantastic as was pork pibil . Take the mossie repellent as they'll drive you mad!

Kira Rocha

Had lunch here. It's not by the water but food is great. Try lavender shrimp , guacamole salad and tacos

Bryan Henry

The stuffed jalapenos and habanero shrimp in butter are amazing. Jair makes a great Mezcal margarita .

Charles B

start with the stuffed jalapenos . the mole sauce is perfect. the red chicken is good, spicy and hearty. oh, and do a few shots of tequila .

Jym Benzing

come here everytime i am here! THE MUSTS: Red Chicken , Grouper with Pumpkin Seeds , Poblano Crepes + Stuffed Poblanos (has pork in it - which i dont eat but my friends LOVE IT!)

Jayme Suravicz

Cute restaurant but wear bug spray. Try the stuffed jalapeños ! The pear and cheese tower is also very good.

Kushal Dave

Lots of great vegetarian options , tasty cocktails , romantic vibe . Was a bit of a wait when we went.

Lindsey Warren

Had a great lunch there. Vegetable Tamales are delicious and the house margarita comes with a spicy black salt rim!

Felicia Line

Excellent pumpkin seed fish and coconut prawns - although not moderately cheap as suggested!!

Vera Kern

Sooo delicious. Our cab driver recommended it and he was right. If you don't want to get in line at Hartwood , just walk in here.

Jason Yovanoff

Feels like watching someone cooking for you in their own kitchen. Relaxed pace with good food and well-made cocktails .

Charles B

best pure Mexican place we went to in Tulum. don't miss this place or the stuffed jalapeno app.

Lindsey Warren

Update: the size of the restaurant expanded but the quality of the food did not change. A must-try in Tulum along with Hartwood and Cenzontle.

Ranu Rajkarnikar

Great cocktails but beware of mosquito hour around 6. Wear bug spray! Live music is a nice touch here.

Jonathan Cohen

Best meal so far!!!! Coconut rice and shrimp were incredible. Nice service!!!

David Fudge

My favorite Mexican in Tulum. Get the guacamole salad and the red chicken .

Cristy Lenz

Best place to eat in all of Tulum. Great cocktails , great food. Try the red chicken .

Martin McKenna

Shrimps with garlic and guajillo peppers were incredible.

David Lake

Lavender Shrimp super tasty...red chicken...awesome. Excellent staff .

Marian Toader

Good service . The tortilla soup is a must!

Vasco Vicini

Good food but too quick in serving. Food came before the drinks and in 15 minutes the dinner was finished..

Michael DelGaudio

Great place for a late night cocktail once the restaurants close down.

allison

get the stuffed jalepeños????

Nina

Amazing homemade jam .

Maike Gräser

Don’t go! Overpriced food, that doesn’t event taste good, bad service, too. We got food we didn’t even order and got charged for it. Then we were asked if we would like to add a tip to our bill. Wtf?!

Tuhin Kumar

Chicken with jalapenos . Apply insect repellent.

Tino Wagner

The only really good thing was the band

Jonathan Payne

Horrible service and food was avg to below avg. the only thing that was good was the habanero salsa . The waitress was alone, sweating, running around. My son had to find napkins, forks, & expensive :(

Red Fabbri

A foodie choice in Tulum

Wangui Maina

Seafood with fantastic service

Nikki

Nice ambience but service was super slow even by relaxed Mexican standards

Jamie Russo

Looks cool, but entrees and service blows. We were advised to skip it, wish we did.

Ramiro Schmittendorf

Really good for a simple breakfast ! $130MXN per person

Jen Wu

Best mole !

Rob Heppler

Mexican hippies? Its like hampton beach wuth a tan !

marc-antoine B

Good food but a lot of mosquito. Don't forget your stuff.

Lauren

Eh. Just eh.

marc-antoine B

Don't forget your Anti mosquito.

Marfusha

Кажется, что работникам дали задание принести из дома, все, что есть - кофейные кружки , бабушкин утюг - так и собрали бар:) Но выглядит круто - Huevos a la cazuela is a must! Perfect for after-party)

Marie

Restaurant très sympa, avec des plats variés affichés au mur. Large choix dans les vins y compris certains "organic". Prix raisonnables et serveurs sympa.

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I was there with my GF. Really nice place. Couldn't make it to the dinner but the cocktails were really nice. Also the design is great. - Cem Oz

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Only had drinks and they were delicious. The staff was lovely. And the atmosphere was perfection - Katie Berger Folmar

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This might be some of the best Italian food you will have. Expect to pay a bit more for a great dinner. Also, the design of this place incredible - Eric Gelinas