Disclaimer: The restaurant and business information represented here is provided as a helpful guide. As businesses change names, move locations, or close entirely, customers should call ahead where possible to confirm that an establishment is still in operation. Sol Maya Vacation Rentals hopes you find this information helpful and realizes that opinions and tastes differ. Enjoy!
Al Cielo - INTERNATIONAL $$$-$$$$
Phone: see website
Hours: see website
XPU-HA BEACH, north on 307, just past the Hotel Catalonia look for the Palapa on the right with colored wrapping, turn right.
One of our favorites. You can go anytime during the day and spend some time under a Palapa in comfy loungers. Swim, have cocktails and then have a wonderful meal in the outdoor restaurant. Or have that special lunch/dinner that you deserve .It is a nice place, so dress the part. The beach is one the most beautiful in the area. IMPORTANT: CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS!!!! Cindy will help you. Please visit their site for more info. http://www.alcielohotel.com/restaurant.htm. Cash only!
Ana y Joses Restaurant and Bar - MEXICAN $$-$$$
Phone: (52) 998-880-5629
Hours: Daily 8 - 9:30
TULUM, 1.5 miles south on the Tulum beach road.
Swimming beach, loungers, beds, indoor/outdoor dining. Incredible beach!! Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and traditional Mexican. Full bar. Wonderfully prepared in a stunning setting. Very easy to spend the whole day there!! Visa/MC/Cash
Blue Sky Resort - ITALIAN/MEXICAN $$-$$$$
Phone: (52) 984-807-7285
Hours: Breakfast/lunch/dinner daily
Go south on 307, about 7 kilometres (not Miles) after Xel-Ha, there is a small sign that says “Blue Sky Hotel 1 km”.
Wonderful plates of salads, seafoods, pizzas and deserts. You can’t go wrong at this place. Service is top notch and friendly. A beautiful setting. Please visit their site for more info http://www.blueskymexico.com/restaurant.htm. Visa/MC/Cash
Dona Moni - MEXICAN $$-$$$$
Phone: (52) 984-807-7285
Hours: Breakfast and lunch
Across Highway 307 in Akumal Pueblo. Up the road and to your left. Look for the crowd.
Dona Moni has been feeding the Akumal locals for almost 20 years now. Local favorites and a cold “refresco” at a good rate. Not for the faint of heart, but an authentic meal.
Casa Cenote - INTERNATIONAL $$
Phone: 1-888-729-0771
Hours: 8am-9pm Daily
On Soliman Bay, Tankah
This place is off the beaten path, but not to be missed. Local seafood, great bugers, poplar Sunday BBQ and cold beers. Bring your snorkel gear. Manatee Cenote is located directly behind the restaurant. This is a freshwater lagoon that offers a winding open-water snorkeling route and a refreshing swim. Cash
El Bucanero Ice Cream Shop - ICE CREAM $
Next to Lol Ha
Open in the morning and afternoons/evenings, but closed for siesta during low season. Yummy cones and the kids will thank you...but eat it right away! Cash
Imelda's Good Food - MEXICAN $
Hours: 7:30 3 PM Mon-Sat
Through the arch, bear left, on the right next to Akumal dive.
Great spot for a simple meal with a belizian influence that won’t crush the wallet. Cash
La Buena Vida - CONTINENTAL/MAYAN $$
Phone: (52) 984-875-9061
About 1/2 mile in on Half Moon Bay.
Nice setting on the beach. Beach/bar dining downstairs, fine dining upstairs under a Palapa roof. Varied menus with something for everyone. Good service and fun atmosphere. Great for kids and adults. Visa/MC/Cash
La Cueva del Pescador - SEAFOOD $$
Phone: (52) 984-875-9255
Hours: Lunch/Dinner daily
Just inside the Akumal arch on the left
A jungle spot so to speak with tasty eats and casual atmosphere. Open air dining with tables inside and out. Whole fried fish, langostinos and more. Full bar, deserts. Ask them about preparing anything you may have caught that day! Cash
La Lunita - MEXICAN/INTERNATIONAL $$$
Phone: (52) 984-875-9070
Hours: 11:00 am Daily, Closed Sunday
Hacienda de la Tortuga 2, Akumal Norte.
Excellent beachside restaurant with an open dining area with beach seating as well. The shrimp dishes are some of the best we have had and the wine list is well maintained. Please visit their website for more information: Excellent beachside restaurant with an open dining area with beach seating as well. The shrimp dishes are some of the best we have had and the wine list is well maintained. If you are lucky, walk down the beach after dinner and you might see nesting turtles!! Please visit their website for more information. www.lalunita-akumal.com. Visa/MC/Amex/Cash
Lol Ha - MEXICAN/CARIBBEAN $$$
Phone: Phone: (52) 984-875-9014
Hours: 7:30-10:00 Daily
On the beach to the right of Akumal archway
Another killer setting. This is the fine dining arm of this tri-restaurant. Breakfast and dinner in high season, dinner only in low. Beautiful verandah seating with excellent food. Full bar. Nightly entertainment with cultural shows on Thursday nights. Save this for a special night out and don’t hold back, you deserve it. Reservations may be necessary. Visa/MC/Amex/Cash
Loa Ha Beach Bar - MEXICAN/AMERICAN $$
Phone: Phone: (52) 984-875-9014
Hours: 7:30-10:00 Daily
On the beach to the right of Akumal archway
More than just a bar it is a popular hangout with locals and tourists alike. Great for families with kids as the choices are many. Breakfast served here in low season and the plates are big, don’t be afraid to split something. Pizza available as well. Happy hour is great and the margs are STRONG. Visa/MC/Amex/Cash
Loncheria Akumalito - MEXICAN $
Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM most days
Next to Chomak Market before the arch on the right
A place for locals with delicious and safe food at reasonable prices. Pollo a la Mexicano and other regional favorites. Also great are the "Aguas Frescas", fresh fruit juices that are cold and refreshing. Cash
Lucy’s Kitchen - MEXICAN $
Hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat
Plaza Ukana, behind the Mini-Super on the left before the archway
Homemade fish/shrimp tacos, empanadas, cold drinks and fabulous homemade ice cream. This spot is a treat! Cash
Oscar y Lalos - MEXICAN/SEAFOOD $$-$$$
Phone: Phone: (52) 984-804-4189
Hours: 7:30-10:00 Daily
On the highway just south of Xel-Ha
Don’t let the location fool you. This place has great food in a jungle setting. Their Conch Ceviche is the best and the cervezas are inexpensive. Their specialty is seafood and a great place whether for a nice dinner or a more casual lunch. Cash
Pizzeria Leo - PIZZA/MEXICAN $$
Hours: 4-10:30 Daily
CHEMUYIL - A little south of Akumal off 307 in the town of Chemuyil on the west side of the highway
Really good pizza and other goodies. The beers are frosty cold and if you want to get away from the beaten path, go there!! Cash
Que Onda, Ristorante Italiano - ITALIAN $$
Phone: see website
Hours: Break/lunch/dinner Daily. Closed Tuesdays.
Past La Buena and La Lunita on the left.
Not on the water but a beautiful manicured garden setting, a great choice in the winter months as the temperature is perfect at night. Fresh pasta, seafood with regional influences. Espresso and good wines. Please visit their web-site http://www.queondaakumal.com/. Visa/MC/AMEX/Cash
Turtle Bay Bakery & Café - AMERICAN/MEXICAN $$
Phone: (52) 984-875-9138
Hours: 7-3:00 PM Daily. Dinner Tues-Sat 6-9:00 PM
Through the arch on the left behind El Pescador
Offering fresh baked goods, breakfast, smoothies, coffees, and an unusual menu. Great lunch options as well. Catering available. Sometimes open for dinner during high season. Free wi-fi for guests. Please visit their site. http://www.turtlebaycafe.com/. Visa/MC/Cash
