The 18 Best Vegan & Veggie Spots in Downtown Tulum
A complete guide to the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Tulum, Mexico.
(Updated 2024)
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Tulum, Mexico, is one of the most popular towns in the state of Quintana Roo, on Mexico’s east coast. Tulum may be known for its highly Instagramable spots and luxurious beach clubs, but it also has a huge vegan wellness and healthy eating scene. Needless to say, there is no shortage of places to get vegan eats in Tulum. Overwhelmed by all the choices? Don’t panic, we’ve collated the best ones into a handy list.
We like to keep our recommendations affordable, and as such none of the spots on this list would be classed as luxury (although the food sure might taste like it), nor do they come with a luxury price tag. We’ve marked each restaurant between $-$$$$$, based on the average price of their dishes, but none of them exceed $$$ as even Mexico’s most popular spots are still cheap when compared internationally. All the spots on this list also have an eco-friendly ethos, in keeping with Tulum’s eco-conscious vibe. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a 3 course meal, Tulum’s cuisine is some of the best on the Mexico’s Caribbean Coast.
The best veggie & vegan restaurants in Tulum
1) Matcha Mama
The Best Vegan Smoothie Spot in Tulum
Let’s start with Tulum’s iconic tropical smoothie bar, Matcha Mama. Serving fresh fruit smoothies, açai bowls, ice cream and coffee, with an emphasis on matcha, Matcha Mama is a popular Instagram spot due to its cool decor and ‘I love Tulum so matcha’ surfboard sign. There are actually 2 Matcha Mamas in Tulum, one in the Hotel Zone and one in Downtown (which is usually much quieter).
Diet: Vegan and gluten free
Price: £££
We recommend: The Papacito smoothie
2) Pizza Papi
The Best Vegan Pizza in Tulum
Located within the Downtown Matcha Mama, Pizza Papi sports an entirely plant-based menu of pizzas, pastas and salads. The pizzas are made with hand-stretched dough and all their dishes involve the finest quality local and Italian ingredients.
Diet: Vegan with gluten free options
Price: £££
We recommend: The Viva Verde pesto pizza
3) Laylo
The Best Late Night Vegan Restaurant in Tulum
This vegan lounge has a laid-back vibe with open air courtyard. Offering a mix of Mexican and Western classics, as well as Elysium – Tulum’s first sober bar and café – Laylo is one of our top recommendations for plant-based restaurants in Tulum.
Diet: Vegan
Price: ££
We recommend: The cauliflower tacos
4) La Hoja Verde
The Best Vegan Lunch Spot in Tulum
With a twin restaurant (La Kaat) in Valladolid, this central Tulum spot serves up-market veggie food with an affordable price tag. From falafel salad bowls to pastas to burgers, La Hoja Verde is one of those restaurants you’re going to want to return to during your stay.
Diet: Veggie and vegan
Price: ££
We recommend: The pesto pasta with a gin toro cocktail
5) Suculenta Tamaleria
Tulum’s Best Vegan Tamales
Suculenta Tamaleria is our number one vegan spot on this list and one of the best plant-based restaurants in Tulum. Not only is it the most affordable restaurant we tried but it also has an excellent vibe and super friendly service. This is the place to go to try the infamous tamales – a corn dough with filling wrapped in a banana leaf. There’s also a range of classic Mexican dishes with a vegan twist, as well as smoothies and juices.
Diet: Vegan
Price: £
We recommend: The oyster mushroom tacos and tamales
6) Co.Con Amor
The Best Vegan Waffles in Tulum
Co.Con Amor is an organic and zero waste shop with attached café. Featuring a cute outdoor space, you can sample brunch classics like avocado toast, waffles and scrambled tofu.
Diet: Veggie and vegan
Price: ££
We recommend: Wafles del Corazon Dulces
7) El Bajon Vegan Tacos
The Best Budget Vegan Tacos in Tulum
If you’re looking for vegan tacos in Tulum, look no further than El Bajon Vegan Tacos. Specialising in this Mexican classic, the bright yellow building is home to some of Tulum’s cheapest tacos. Choose from 3 sizes of taco (taco, tostada or sandwich), a variety of vegan fillings and add your choice of toppings at the end.
Diet: Vegan
Price: £
We recommend: The plant-based chicharron taco
8) La Vegan Taqueria
The Best Variety of Vegan Tacos in Tulum
Featuring 100% vegan Mexican recipes, La Vegan Taqueria serves some of the most delicious tacos in Tulum. With over 15 types of taco on the menu, there’s plenty to choose from with soy steak to hibiscus flower to mushroom.
Diet: Vegan
Price: £
We recommend: The Baja style tofish taco
9) Burrito Amor
The Best Breakfast Restaurant in Tulum
While not a veggie/vegan restaurant, Burrito Amor has a wide range of plant-based options on the menu and is a great spot to try these stuffed tortilla wraps.
Diet: All diets are catered to
Price: £££
We recommend: The vegan grilled deluxe burrito
10) Aguacate Limon
The Best Vegan Comfort Food Restaurant in Tulum
Located within oOstel smart hostel, this chill vegan eatery offers plant-based twists on Mexican classics. Featuring brunch and dinner menus, Aguacate Limon is a great, affordable spot in downtown Tulum for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Diet: Vegan
Price: ££
We recommend: Chilaquiles
11) Raw Love
The Best Raw Vegan Restaurant in Tulum
Tulum’s number 1 raw vegan café, Raw Love’s menu revolves around organic and unprocessed ingredients. Choose from smoothie bowls, entrées, desserts and hot and cold drinks and relax in the outdoor courtyard.
Diet: Vegan, gluten free and sugar free
Price: £££
We recommend: Maca-vanilla açai bowl
12) Marquesitas El Gallo
Tulum’s Best Local Veggie Food Truck
You may not have heard of a Marquesita, a Yucatánian special, but once you try one your life will never be the same again. A rolled crepe, pressed until crispy and filled with cajeta (caramel), condensed milk, jam, chocolate or edam cheese (also known as queso de bola), these snacks are typically served by street-side food trucks. Marquesitas El Gallo can be found in the evenings on the main street, on the corner of C. Orión Sur.
Diet: Unsuitable for vegan or gluten free
Price: £
We recommend: The ‘classic’: cheese and Nutella
13) Perro No Come Perro (Real Vegan Mexican Street Food Stand)
The Best Vegan Classic Street Food in Tulum
Tulum has a really popular night-time food-scene, with several street-side vendors opening every night on both sides of the main road on Geminis Nte and Geminis Sur. On the north side you’ll find Perro No Come Perro. Offering vegan tacos and burgers, this food stall is a great option if you’re on a budget.
Diet: Vegan
Price: £
We recommend: Try a selection of the vegan tacos
14) La Cordobesita Tulum
The Best Vegan Hot Dogs in Tulum
On the south side of the main street, a stone’s throw from Perro No Come Perro, is La Cordobesita Tulum. With a slightly broader menu including tacos, hotdogs, burgers and pizzas, this vegan street food stand is so cheap and the food is delicious.
Diet: Vegan
Price: £
We recommend: The vegan hotdog
15) Holy Yog
The Best Vegan Dessert Truck in Tulum
Looking for a sweet treat? Well look no further than Holy Yog. Offering a range of frozen yogurts and ice creams, you can watch your selection of fruit be blended into a vegan dessert right in front of you. Choose your toppings and you’re good to go!
Diet: Vegan and sugar free
Price: ££
We recommend: Fruit frozen yogurt
16) Del Cielo
The Best Veggie Brunch in Tulum
While not strictly veggie/vegan, Del Cielo has some excellent plant-based brunch options we couldn’t leave off this list. Offering bistro dishes with a tropical twist, delight your taste buds with everything from French toast to pancakes to eggs 7+ ways.
Diet: All diets are catered to
Price: ££
We recommend: Chilaquiles and iced coffee
17) El Vegetariano Mar y Tierra
The Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Tulum
This small but colourful restaurant specialises in vegetarian and vegan dishes. Kick back in El Vegetariano Mar y Tierra’s back garden and enjoy your meal with a fresh fruit smoothie or juice.
Diet: Veggie and vegan
Price: £££
We recommend: Falafel and houmous with yucca fries
18) Botanica Garden Café
Tulum’s Best Outdoor Café
A popular shared workspace for nomadic travellers, Botanica Garden Café features a quiet outdoor garden space and menu full of vegetarian and vegan brunch classics.
Diet: All diets are catered to
Price: ££
We recommend: Pesto, cheese and tomato croissant
Interactive Map of Vegan and Veggie Spots in Tulum
FAQs
Why visit Tulum?
If you are planning a trip to the east coast of Mexico then Tulum has likely come up in your searches. It has vast beaches, a Mayan archaeological site, luxurious hotels, picturesque views and of course a great vegan/veggie food scene. As well as all this, on Tulum’s doorstep lies the amazing biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an which we would HIGHLY recommend visiting.
When is the best time to go to Tulum?
The best time of year to visit Tulum is generally between February-May as this is when the weather is the most predictable. May is generally the hottest and driest month, however the Mexico’s Caribbean Coast generally gets glorious weather for most of the year so there is little concern on that front!
Can you get food delivery in Tulum?
Yes! Not only do many of the finest restaurants in town offer delivery themselves, but there is also an official delivery service for Tulum – Tomato.mx. You can order from their website or through the app which is available on both Apple and Android devices.
Is it easy to be vegan in Tulum?
When dining out, you are quite literally spoilt for choice! If you are not going to eat out the whole time then you still have a variety of vegan grocery store options. Fresh fruits, vegetables, lentils, pulses and beans are widely sold throughout Tulum at local markets too. Chedraui supermarket in particular offers a wide range of plant-based substitutes.
Is there one vegan restaurant in Tulum to avoid?
We enjoyed all of the restaurants that we visited, but we would advise that visitors avoid the Macha Mamma in the Hotel Zone. We love the smoothies and bowls available at Matcha Mamma, however the café in the Hotel Zone is ALWAYS packed with people queuing up for their smoothies and taking photos. We recommend the Matcha Mamma in Downtown Tulum as it’s much less busy. This café is more relaxed and makes for a great spot to do get some work done too.
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