Azucar Hotel Tulum

Long a favorite of the Zona Hotelera dining scene, this boisterous spot offers more than just a hip, lively atmosphere—the crowds flock here to indulge in a menu of rustic, satisfying Argentine cooking. Centered around a traditional wood-fired oven and parrillada, the menu presents a bevy of options to suit diverse tastes. Signature appetizers like juicy empanadas or roasted artichokes with smoked labne and fried capers are a cut above. For mains, carnivores will find satisfaction with the requisite hearty steaks, which share space with fresh seafood and vegetarian options, as in whole roasted

Although the outdoor jungle-chic setting here fits right in with the numerous restaurants of this heavily trafficked strip, the cooking offers plenty of personality to set it apart from the pack. This menu utilizes a plethora of local ingredients (many from Mestiza de Indias, a regenerative farm in the Yucatan Peninsula), blending tradition with novelty for memorable results. Vegetables play a key role, whether in meat-free dishes like an “agrodolce” of sweet potato and squash enriched with peanuts or in more substantial items like xcatic chiles filled with boudin blanc. A delicious finale of

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