Best Tacos in Tulum

Best tacos in Tulum begin as low as 15 pesos. Here’s a list of must-try taco places for your next visit to this Mexican beach town.  Oh and I apologize in advance for the low quality photos. (Truth be told, when tacos are in front of me, I’m more concerned with eating them than taking the perfect picture). And these taco places are listed alphabetically and not in order of preference. Be sure to scroll to the end for more helpful information about Tulum including:

• A word on safety in Tulum.
• Activities you may enjoy (especially as a solo traveler).
• Helpful resources on planning your trip
• Items you may wish to add to your packing list.
• Top FAQs about visiting Tulum.

Antojitos La Chiapaneca
Antojitos La Chiapaneca is a popular spot in Centro Tulum. There is typically groups of locals and tourists waiting outside of it. Tacos are budget-friendly, starting at 15 pesos. Well technically 10 pesos, but the extra 5 is for cheese. They are best known for their al pastor tacos and well worth the wait.

La Querida
La Querida is basically a tourist spot due to its location and massive patio. It is at the corner of Av. Tulum and Calle Centauro Sur. While I try not to order tacos at restaurants, I actually love them here. They are typically four pieces per order and quite satisfying. This is a great place for fish tacos.

Los Tacos Madre
This is my favorite taco stand in Tulum! (Maybe even in all of Quintana Roo). Their tacos are 25 pesos (add an extra 5 for cheese). The vegetarian tacos here are especially delicious. Try one with nopal and queso!  The last time I was in Tulum, they were at the corner of Calle Centauro Sur and Andromeda Ote (but I’m not sure if they move locations regularly).

Papaya Playa Project
This is the place for “splurge” tacos as they range from 250-350 pesos. Their beach club menu includes many seafood tacos including battered shrimp, crab, and tuna. (I had the grilled octopus). The tacos were delicious! That being said, it is a bit WTF to fork over 300 pesos for three tacos when you can get about 12 for the same cost from a taco stand. While equally satisfying, there certainly is a difference in the quality. Besides, a reservation for the PPP beach club requires you to meet a minimum spend. So why not splurge on some seafood tacos?

Read more “Best of Tulum” posts:
Best Breakfast in Tulum
Best Coffee Shops in Tulum
Best Beach in Tulum

Taco Stands on Satélite Sur
At the intersection of Av Tulum and Satélite Sur, there are tons of taco stands. They are on both sides of Satélite. These stands are cheap, delicious, and often busy with tourists and locals alike. I don’t have a particular favorite on this street, so I suggest you eat at every stand…

Taqueria Honorio
Taqueria Honorio is THE spot for tacos in Tulum. They actually open at 6:30AM (and close at 3PM). Tacos are inexpensive beginning at 20 pesos per piece. The most popular item is their slow cooked pork tacos (cochinita pibil). This is the perfect place to go if you’ve craving tacos for breakfast.

Tropi Tacos
Located a few doors down from Taqueria Honorio on Satélite Sur is Tropi Tacos. They tacos here are inexpensive and the service is fantastic. The only con is their vegetarian selection is limited.

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Two Places in the Beach Hotel Zone
While most of the places on my list are in Centro Tulum, there are two great affordable taco places by Tulum Beach (in the hotel zone). But minor problem, I cannot remember their names (despite my extensive search on Google!). I’ll do my best describing their locations and if you know the name, please comment!

• Across from I Scream Bar Tulum, is an amazing little joint with a good selection of seafood tacos, including octopus and shrimp. They have some of the best prices in the hotel zone for seafood tacos.
• Across from the area by Delek Tulum and Ahau Tulum is an incredible vegan restaurant. (If you hit the Aldos ice cream spot, you’ve gone too far). The service is impeccable and the food is delicious (even if you aren’t a vegan). Their tacos were some of the best I had in Tulum! (I’ve been dying to recall their name!)

Read more Mexico travel guides on RexAngel.com:
Things to do in Bacalar (located about two hours from Tulum!)
Best Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
Best Food in Oaxaca City

Tulum is overall a safe town, but definitely a place to be on alert. I’ve heard stories of muggings, home robberies, and gun violence (typically related to drug violence) but did not witness anything myself during my two visits (the second lasting two months). Use your common street smarts. For instance, I rarely walked home alone in Centro after 10pm. That being said, I do suggest reading about safety in Mexico. And I do advocate for travel insurance. If applicable to you, check with your employee benefits to see if you are covered. Otherwise, I like World Nomads as it’s quite reputable and provides 24-hour assistance.

Did I miss one? What is your go-to taco spot in Tulum? Share in the comments!
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