Menu - Suculenta

Established by cousins in Suculenta Tamalería is celebrated locally for its entirely Vegan menu, but even those more accustomed to Masa wrapped around Chicken o... read more Established by cousins in Suculenta Tamalería is celebrated locally for its entirely Vegan menu, but even those more accustomed to Masa wrapped around Chicken or Pork will find a lot to like about the scratch-made fare prepared in this bare-bones place. Open from in downtown Tulum, just two women in a kitchen fronting their own courtyard garden, guests arriving early are given an opportunity to watch the pair carefully fold six types of daily Tamales while Soups bubble on a stove adjacent refrigerators packed with Vegetables. Hailing from CDMX, but at Suculenta preparing Tamales Oaxaqueños featuring local Mayan ingredients, deciding on one “best” option is an undeniably daunting task, though the mix of bitter Mole and sweet Plantains juxtaposing Mushrooms and a Tamale studded with soft Lentils are pretty tough to beat. Priced at pesos each, with most diners likely sated by two, be sure to ask for Salsa if spiciness iw desired, and for those seeking a sweet finish the peso Loaf of Carrot Cake packs a lot of complexity and moisture despite its lack of Frosting

This place is so great we ate there twice! I would have stopped by more than that, but we mistakenly stayed on beach road (which left us with overpriced food op... read more This place is so great we ate there twice! I would have stopped by more than that, but we mistakenly stayed on beach road (which left us with overpriced food options mostly just cauliflower and an hour of traffic to get to town...where this gem is). Vegan food feels like a luxury on a trip, but in this space, they made it look easy and it filled me up and didn't empty my wallet. The service was simple and friendly. The food delicious. And you have to get a green juice you won't regret it