La Negra Tomasa

It is a fantastic place to eat seafood. Very authentic flavors and be careful how much you order as the portion is huge! The manager Franco ensures that staff is well treated and you can tell by how people behave among themselves. Their service is fantastic too! Highly recommended!

The food is delicious, and the value for money is excellent. The aromas are incredible, the bar is beautifully showcased, and the service is simply amazing. I’ve been a chef for 20 years, and this has been my favorite place since I arrived in Tulum a month ago. I highly recommend it. It’s romantic, family-friendly, and festive all at once. Trini is the best waitress!

La Negra Tomasa is not to be missed!! Possibly the best meal and service we experienced during our stay in Tulum Centro--Trini, our server, was excellent! Attentive but not overbearing, and just an absolute joy to talk to. My husband and I happened to come in on a Wednesday night and caught an incredible live performance with fire dancers🔥 This place was the absolute best way we could have imagined ending our last night in Tulum: great food, refreshing drinks, fun and lively atmosphere, and top-tier service! If you didn't already love Mexico before this, a night here will do you good🇲🇽💗

Everything about our time here was AMAZING. We walked in around 6:30 on a Sunday and were sat immediately. Quentin our server was super kind and helpful. We ordered the cantaritos with tequila for our cocktails and they were SO good. We then ordered the grilled octopus taco which was to die for. We continued with the ceviche mixto and the aguachiles. They were both incredibly good but very similar so I’d suggest going for one over both the ceviche was less tart and perfect. (they’re also huge portions). There was also a live band that was so good. 10/10 on every aspect, definitely add this onto your list!

Had a really nice seafood experience at this place. Staffs were very nice and welcome. Especially our server Marilyn, she was really nice and thoughtful by dividing our soup to two bowls for us sharing without we even asking. 🎶🎶🎶🎶

Amazing food and great vibes at La Negra Tomasa! Absolutely delicious! There were four of us, and we ordered almost every dish on the menu — everything was incredible! The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions. The live music and show made the atmosphere super fun and full of energy. The staff were so friendly and attentive, even though the place was quite busy. We loved it so much that we went back the next day for lunch! Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, music, and a lively local vibe. 🎶🍽️❤️

I have quite literally never left a review but the food was amazing. All they have is seafood and I don’t even like seafood but the tacos were the best I’ve had on my trip. For seafood lovers and seafood haters I would recommend this restaurant for everyone. Franco and Ventura were both very helpful in ordering. The owner especially (Franco) took very good care of us and our needs.

Second time here. Has to come back for the great food and atmosphere. First stop in Tulum after getting here from the states. Noe was attentive and the whole staff was welcoming

This place is amazing! Food is delicious with down to earth prices (in the middle of trendy overpriced and underwhelming competitors) Service was so friendly and the patio set up invites you to disconnect and live the moment. We also saw a typical Mayan fire dance. Very impressive.

This popped up as a suggestion and based on the reviews and the line when I got there I figured I'd give it a try. Had to be good, right? Ordered two safe options: fish taco and shrimp taco and was highly disappointed. Also ordered the tostada mixta. I'm not a huge fan of ceviches, etc but wanted to see what the hype was. Personally didn't like it so this review is mainly based on the tacos. They were supposed to be fried in a tempura style batter. They arrived cold, no crisp or texture. It was almost like they pre-fried them and attempted to reheat on the grill but didn't leave them on long enough. Also the tortillas weren't heated up. I'd pass on the tacos and stick to the other options. They do welcome you with a plate of chips and shrimp broth which I thought was a nice touch. Otherwise very lively place. Cocktails looked good. Likely a wait.

I wish I had found this spot before our last day. It was highly recommended by a local, it did not disappoint. My only wish is that I would have ordered more food loo to try more of their offerings but we were in a time crunch. Food was very delicious & seafood focused ( perfect for me as a pescatarian) Not super pricey, reasonable. Recommend the Atun frito taco. Service was sweet, quick and attentive to our table her name was Marilyn and I was so pleased with how she kept an eye on us to make sure we had what we needed. I love the ambiance it reminded me of like a cuban setting or something with the colors. A must for seafood lovers !!!

La Negra Tomasa is an absolute must in Tulum. It's away from the hotels in the heart of the city and even locals rave about this place. Tulum has an amazing seafood culture but LNT takes flavors and creativity to the next level for an awesome vibe, great service and amazing fresh seafood. Go.

If Ceviche is your jam then this is your place! We came for a late lunch and were told that a Salsa band would be there at 6pm. On a Wednesday night!! But back to the ceviche: we had the big tower Torresona, of ceviche doused in Clamato juice. Raw and cooked shrimp, tuna, avocado and octopus and cukes. The Clamato was a little different. I realize I'm a ceviche purist so next time I'll get the classic. But my date lined it a lot. We also had the Tostada Salmon. Raw salmon with pineapple chunks. Very refreshing. Over a crispy chip (tho it was juice-laden by the end). They have some nice artisanal beers as well. All around a mighty fine place with great service, low key vibe. Come!

You want big portions fresh seafood and affordable prices just ditch the hotel zone and come here. Had the mixed raw and steamed shrimp ceviche for 18$ and it fed both me and my 6'5 gym bro bf! Next door is a coconut water shop and across the street is a kava bar! Definitely come here

Fucking cute spot in the city, food was so good we had to come back a couple days later bc I couldn't STOP thinking about that Salas they served with the oyster and clams (almejas) chocolata perfect with a ice cold Bohemia I want to bathe in that salsa! We got the Aguachile Mamalón too and so good, salsa verde with just the right amount of heat and so much depth. Shrimp, octopus & Scallops were decent size too (like a U-15), oh and can't forget the guacamole con chapulines (roasted grasshoppers) our server Dana was super nice! Second night we wanted to try a few different things so we got a couple of tostadas and a Caldo de Mariscos. They were both ok, the tostadas depending what you get was drowned in liquid so if you don't eat it in 90sec you'll have soggy mess. ** pro tip ** they serve these little cups of punchy shrimp soup as an amuse bouche, ask for a few and dump it into ur caldo

This restaurant lives up to the hype . Service was exceptional, live music was awesome. The tostadas are absolutely fantastic . We came back a second time . Got the guacamole with grasshoppers. Definitely a great idea. They taste like chicken . La torresona gives you a bit of a show The tostada with tuna and the black sauce was the best plate imo. Cantarito was the best

The tuna tacos were incredible! Sushi tower was great as well. Enjoyed the tuna in the sushi tower the best. Everything here was amazing. Live music, great ambience, & a must see. You are missing out if you don't have a meal here! Service was also amazing. As soon as we ordered the food was delivered. So fresh & tasty!

5/5, easy! This spot is so good that my party and I went twice during the same vacation time - never happens we nearly have a cardinal rule against this. The ambiance, service, pricing, location, and food are what will leave you missing Tulum in its purity, should you be from elsewhere like us. About the food: we tried a lot, but standouts were the tuna tacos, octopus tacos, and the Chapulines (just go for it) over guacamole. I don't drink, but my party enjoyed the ojo rojo most. We might be back for a third sitting - stay tuned.

This place was beautiful and had great cocktails. I don't eat seafood, so I was very limited, but my party loved their dishes.

Visited this restaurant with 8 work colleagues on a club trip and we loved it. We took an Uber from our hotel and walked the downtown area of Tulum. It was a beautiful evening and so worth the trip. We loved Le Negra and where it is located. Recommend.

What a vibe, what an absolute vibe! Dining in at this restaurant truly made my entire trip! Upon walking in, I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service and seated promptly. They also made sure that the fans were on, to keep the air flowing as it was a hot day. My waiter (Yisus) was also on point! He was very tentative to all of his tables, making sure that they had what they needed. He did not miss a beat! Yisus was also great with recommending delicious dishes. I ordered the pulpo taco, shrimp aguachile (piña) currd in pineapple, and a salmon tostone. While I waited on the dishes, I snacked on totopes (tortilla chips), with a delicious medley of salsas to choose from (spicy, savory, mild). The food came out in no time! The pulpo taco was nice and juicy and loaded with flavor. The fresh toppings and delicious sauce made it all the more appetizing! The shrimp aguachile was both bold and flavorful. I could taste the pineapple and other flavor elements, fresh lime essence encompassed each bite! I was not able to try the salmon tostada, as I was too full and packed it to go. I am excited to enjoy it later on! The cherry on top was listening to the merengue band play as the evening started. Pure soul and rhythm!!! Cheers to good eats!

Very cool spot with delicious food. Looks like an alley between buildings, but has beautiful plants, plenty of shade and a very cool atmosphere. Shrimp ceviche was the only miss; just whole raw shrimp on a plate. The tostados were the way to go; so good. Two tostados is enough for a large meal for one person. Split a few to try more. The mar y Tierra is exactly what it sounds like and I could live off just eating this forever. The La Nuevo was delicious, but the onion rings we ate separately because it wasn't possible to do otherwise. The negrit que enamora stole the show with a ton of fresh tuna and perfectly flavored chili sauce. Delicious!

Great service, great food ! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The pulpo taco was my favorite !

Writing some reviews on yelp to help these places get the attention they deserve (although part of me selfishly wants to keep these a secret). This place tastes as good as it feels! The vibes are great with its intimate but lively interior courtyard space. Stumbled across this randomly walking on this street upon arrival to MX, so happy this was my first place! First of all, their appetizer chips + fish juice + lime shooter thing is AMAZING. SOOOOO good I can't believe it's not the norm everywhere. Split one of their signature tostadas and ceviche. Oh my god, everything tastes so good and fresh! The ceviche portion was huge. The tostada was such a surprise, it was ahi tuna with a blackberry balsamic glaze, WOW! Service was quick and kind. Can't believe how affordable and amazing it was, we loved it so much we ended up coming back for another meal. This time I tried their version of pina colada - it was fancy and strong! The first time we got to experience some local live entertainment. All in all it's a fun, delicious good time and I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in Tulum! Muchas gracias :)

Decent seafood place in town with live music and towers of raw fish. This place is frequented by locals. I am not a big seafood eater but I have tried their vegan tacos. Good bang for your buck and good vibe.

The food was so authentic and amazing. Great tacos great ambience the tostadas were amazing. This is the place you wanna go when you're in Tulum and you wanna see how the real people that.

This place is fantastic!!! Everything is great from the food,drinks & service. I've came to Tulum twice & eating here multiple times is a MUST! The aguachile verde is my absolute favorite & the Guerita cocktail is so yummy. I wish there was a restaurant as fresh and good as La negra Tomasa back home.

Bueno, bonito y accesible $. Para ser tulum este lugar tiene buenos precios y la comida es divina. Nos atendió un argentino, excelente servicio.

the La Torresona is really good and worth a try if you dont mind eating raw. That sweet and savoriness of the sauce was perfect! portions are huge too. Had we known though that both our orders were a little similar we wouldve tried something else - we had the La torresona and Classic mixto. Oh well. Space was spacious enough and clean too. Service was also good and communication was not an issue. Glad our hotel front desk recommended the place and we rented a scooter to get here.

Left the hotel area and ventured in to town and oh my goodness this was the best meal I had in Tulum. And the prices phenomenal! Drinks did not let us down either, well made and less than half the prices near the resort.

What an incredible experience. The food, ambience, music, and service were all 5 stars. We ended up having dinner here 2 nights in a row to try more of the menu and requested to be sat in Franco's section. Every plate was created with intention and so much flavor. My favorite dish was the "Negrita qué enamora"- a little sweet, a little salty, a little spice. A MUST try at La negra Tomasa. Thanks again Franco!!

Went on a Thursday evening and there was live music! There is an abundance of seafood dishes that were fresh and delicious. The biggest surprise was the tostada with berry flavor--just wow! I personally would skip the tostada with salmon and pineapples. There are so many great options on the menu. If you don't eat seafood, I would recommend not coming here though. This was one of the best nights I had in tulum. The vibe, food, and drinks were just out of this world. Don't miss out!

The place is exotic and has good music, the food was great, the green shrimp aguachile is a gluten free option, it was spicy but delicious, guacamole with chapulines was fun to eat, gf too. as well as the taco gobernador just ask to be made w corn tortilla instead of flour tortilla. They have good service.

Food was delicious and the customer was exceptional. Esta chingon este lugar. Jared and Tana were great waiters!

Was recommended this vibey seafood spot by a resort staff member on our day out in the city. Just steps from the Main Street, this gem is tucked away and an absolute plant lovers paradise! We ordered the ceviche, oysters, quesabirria de marlin and frito de atun tacos. Everything was impeccable and fresh! They also had a great assortment of hot sauces and salsas!

Super cute restaurant with yummy food and outdoor seating! We enjoyed the fish and shrimp tacos best. The service was great and there was also a fire show which was so intense yet fun.

The seafood was fresh and delicious. Tostadas La Roja, La Verde, La Chiquilla, and Negrita Que Enamora are a must! Great service and drinks!!!

Group of five and everyone's food order was delicious and fun armed. We especially enjoyed the Mayan fire dancers drummer. Great Tulum dining experience!

Loved this restaurant on our trip to Tulum. If you are downtown it's a must visit. Our waitress and waiter were very kind and attentive. The food was all good. The drinks were great. Loved the guava water and the ceviche the most. Great music selection and Tulum vibes.

I went here with a group of 9 during a bachelorette party in Tulum. The food and service was amazing. Our waiter was kind, funny, spoke great english (and Spanish) and was happy to entertain our group! I had the ceviche and micheladas. The view and vibe of the restaurant was awesome. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner out or drinks with a sunset view.

Food was good but not amazing, fair price (~$35USD for 2 of us) for what it is. The popcorn chicken is DIVINE !!! Definitely a must try if you come here. (:

I had the shrimp barilla tacos which were tasty but had quite a bit of shell in them. Atmosphere was very nice though. Walking distance to the shops.

Food was delicious. Guacamole was freshly made. My favorite was the Pulpo (Octopus) Taco. All the flavors (spices and sauces) complemented each other well. Would I order it again? Most definitely! I thought the Gobber Taco was just okay. Would I order that again, probably not. Tortilla chips were freshly made and delicious. The soup was flavorful, although fishy, yet tasty. Overall, I would come back and try other things and also get more Pulpo Tacos!

My friends and I had the best time here when visiting Tulum. It was just good vibes overall. Beautiful space , delicious food, drinks were flowing etc. I couldn't recommend this place more, it was one of the highlights of our trip.

The food was delicious and very filling! This place is cute and a little off the beaten path. The crowd drew us in and we were glad we stayed and ate! A great option to try some authentic Mexican food.

Visited Tulum from CA. Got lucky enough to find this gem. Amazing food, drinks and ambiance for reasonable prices. Also right across from Matcha Mama, perfect after dinner dessert.

Food here was fairly good. Food: Pulpo taco - very good Fried tuna taco - very good Salmon tostada - very good Pina colada - this had a weird garbage taste especially with the metal straws. Would not recommend anything that has to be drunk through these metal straws.

Hotel desk recommended we try this when we asked for lunch recommendations. Started with chips and salsa verde & rosa at the table. I had a (frozen) lemonade and the fried tuna with guacamole taco, which was great. My husband had a shrimp taco and an octopus taco. He said the octopus was the best! We also shared papas fritas, and left some unfinished. We were both pleased with the friendly staff and the pretty garden setting with plenty of large fans blowing, which really helped with the heat of the day. A good spot!

The food here is amazing and the drinks were strong and tasty! I would ditch going to the bigger places that cost more money for less and come to this place every time! Service and the location itself were All wins for me and my group!

It's a local spot. The food was delicious and it's affordable . It's a must visit spot in Tulum.

The best taco I ever ate . - The tacos it's so much tasty - service it's lovely - spicy sauce it's very nice Enjoy your time

Really delicious and fresh and unique food at a super reasonable price in a pretty and casual location. Great service and the Dj plays ambient music that wasn't too loud.

Delicious! The Mar y Tierra was so yummy but HOT. Maybe I'm a baby, but my gosh it was hot. Cool vibes here as well!

Best restaurant in Tulum. Great food. Great ambiance and music. Great service. Great ambiance!

Came back multiple times while in Tulum. Staff was so friendly and spoke great English. Bartenders were making amazing drinks. Favorite tacos I've had in Tulum!!

Delicious food and friendly staff. We stopped here for drinks every day. They have great margaritas for a great price.

The PERFECT day-drinking spot. So laidback yet lively. La Negra gives me Cuban/Mexican vibes - it's a small, colorful spot that you just might miss while walking down its street if you couldn't hear all the conversations and feel the vibes emanating from this place. My bf and I stopped by to grab a couple drinks here and their mojitos were fantastic and strong, and the servers so casually warm and helpful. We regret that we couldn't try their food, but it's all the more reason to come back again someday.