If you've read anything about Tulum's food scene, you've probably heard about Hartwood. The restaurant is a popular destination for visitors, which also means it's pretty much impossible to get a spot for dinner there these days. Hopeful diners used to line up outside the day they wanted to eat there in order to procure a reservation, but now, you're only able to reserve a table via email. If Hartwood is on your bucket list, make sure to plan way in advance of your trip. The same can be said for several of the popular places on Tulum beach. If the spot you want to go takes reservations, make them as early as you can!
Important: Don't just go to the "hotspots"! Yes, the Hartwood is great. And oh boy, are Casa Banana, Casa Jaguar, and Gitano truly delicious. Posada Margherita? So Instagram-worthy. But don't miss out on authentic Mexican food (again, explore the town, too!) and other great spots that may not be as crowded and as talked about but are also wonderful and probably a lot cheaper.
