My boyfriend and good friend spent a number of afternoons at El Tabano just hanging out and drinking Montejo or Leon. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming and the bartenders and waitstaff are super friendly and accommodating. We ventured to other spots around town and always ended up back at El Tabano. We didn't end up eating here as a... More

My husband and I loved our experience at El Tabano for dinner so much that we actually returned a second night for our last meal in Tulum on our last night of our honeymoon. First of all, the ambience of the restaurant and bar was just what we were looking for and we thought encompassed the bohemian-chic feel of Tulum.... More

The 'road fly' had good reviews so we were very much looking forward to our first meal in Tulum. My friend 'groan' was generous with his review... Our taxi dropped us off in a very casual and dimly lit atmospheric street which looked very promising indeed... We stepped out into the balmy night and into the throws of El Tabano... More

Hard to describe how disappointed I was with my visit here. Our first night in Tulum and we went here on the recommendation of the guidebook. It looked promising - al fresco candlelit tables, chilled music, welcoming staff. We were told to find a table and relax - someone would be right with us. 20 minutes later my companion had... More

Loved the food at El Tabano! Prepared with care and love by local chefs. Outstanding selection of dishes. I would only suggest that the bar and bar service improves.

My wife and I had an excellent dinner here. This restaurant has tons of character, and the food and service were very good. I took a star off because, on the night we visited, it was buggy because of a shower that afternoon. The building does not get much light, so the bugs like it. But really, the choices are... More

The food at El Tabano is more interesting and complex than most of what can be found on or near the beach, though it wouldn't bother me to see a vegetable once in awhile. The jungle setting is wonderful as well and the massive numbers of mosquitoes can attest to that. Seven or eight bites in less than an hour... More

I'm a regular to Tulum, come there about 4 times a year and had heard good things about the food here. I was excited to try the place. I stopped off here for a drink coming from somewhere else to see the ambiance and to check out the menu and what I got was rude, rude, stuck up staff, you... More

Successful places in Tulum work because they have their own style and stick to their concept. This one is a sweet winner too! El Tabano is your own livingroom. Build heaven out of whatever you have at hand. Highly creative kitchen, funky friendly skilled and open bartenders. Try their Loma Bonita, a mezcal based beauty. Or just tell the staff... More