A no-frills seafood shack in Tulum town where locals eat — ceviche, fish tacos, and cold beer at prices that make the beach-zone restaurants look absurd. Cash only; arrive early or expect a wait.
Why It Belongs on the List
El Camello Jr. is the locals' secret that isn't really a secret anymore — a no-frills seafood shack in Tulum town center serving the freshest ceviche, fish tacos, and seafood tostadas in the area at a third of the beach zone prices. The fish is fresh. The ceviche is made to order. The tables are plastic. It's perfect. Go for lunch.
What Stands Out
- Best ceviche in Tulum — made to order and genuinely fresh
- No-frills plastic tables
- Perfectly prepared seafood
- Fraction of the beach zone prices
- The top-recommended local lunch spot
- Go for lunch — go hungry