Top 10 Foodie Spots for Vegetarians in Tulum, Mexico, Tulum, Mexico

Tulum is a hippie-inspired town located at the south end of the Riviera Maya. Sadly, Tulum is nothing like it was back in the 90's where you could eat a smorgasbord of food for two dollars. Today, Tulum features a variety of international cuisine, some that will break your pocketbook. But, the good news is that there are plenty of local establishments still around. Tulum is evolving to an international foodie paradise, so where ever you go, go hungry. My dad and I explored Tulum with no preconceived notions. And these are my favorite little places that we stumbled upon during our stay.

Vegans and vegetarians alike will have no problem finding something to meet their demands. It is easier to be vegetarian than vegan, so if you are one of those flexible-vegans, it's well worth it to experience the local flavor.

El Gourmet is an award-winning Trip Advisor favorite. I stumbled across this place as my dad and I met a newly-wed American couple who said this is one of the best rated restaurants on Trip Advisor. And damn. They were right. The caprese sandwich is a vegetarian favorite and the slight drizzle of olive oil and italian herbs takes an old recipe to a whole new level. The baguette, soft yet firm and chewy, is the best you'll ever experience outside of Europe. Visitors can choose from a variety of European delicatessens and cheeses. I recommend the soy chai latte.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).