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El Asadero

Satellite Norte | e/ Sagitario and Oriente, Mexico
984-128-6258
Ranked #4 of 129 restaurants in Tulum
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I wanted my spouse to have a beautiful experience in Tulum on his birthday. We stayed at El Pez ( another review) on the beach which was AMAZING! So I wanted his birthday dinner to be just as special. I actually referred to Trip Advisor to recommend a restaurant. After some reading we decided to check out El Asadero and... More

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Daylesford, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This certainly appears to be a favorite of the neighborhood. The food was excellent, the service a bit spotty , but staff was friendly and they were certainy busy. I'd go again.

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The flank steak is very tender but still has a lot of flavour. Comes with great sides such as grilled onion, cactus, chorizo, avocado and tortillas and was the best steak we had during our stay in Tulum. Friendly staff, dedicated owner anforge ambiance was lovely. Toilets weren't very clean and no alcohol but otherwise a charming place.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Off of Satellite (West of 307) in Tulum. Argentinian steak dinners starting at $20 US. Small and intimate, but no liquor so BYOB. There's a small convenience store next door that sells cold cervezas.

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Utah
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

El Asadero is a good place to go for a reasonably price steak dinner in Tulum. The owner/manager is extraordinarily welcoming, helpful, accommodating and flexible with his menu offerings. We split the arrachera platter which was not quite big enough for two so the owner added and extra small piece of his delicious grilled steak for a nominal fee. Everything... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

It is basic, but it is good. Scrubbed table, unforgiving lighting , but superb arrachera very different from anything we had before. Try the white agua the orchata, sounds wired but it was delicious. Great friendly and prompt service.

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Tulum, Mexico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Nice cuts of grilled meat and excellent personal service by the owners. And they are particularly nice to repeat customers. I like their Arrachera package with grilled onion, a jalapeno, and nopal (cactus). They have good chorizo too.

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Very reasonable price and food is perfect. You can bring your own wine, zero corkage fee. THe service is friendly, but very slow.

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Ottawa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

great grilled meats, wonderful service and a good value

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Paris
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We were on our way to Ginger, but unfortunately they were closed, so went around the corner to El Asadero and wasn't disapointed at all. For a couple of confirmed carnivors, this was heaven. The restaurant is rustic and casual but welcoming. With the smell of the grill everywhere. We had their mixed special which included roasted cactus, roasted chili,... More

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