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El Asadero

Satellite Norte | e/ Sagitario and Oriente, Mexico
984-128-6258
Ranked #4 of 129 restaurants in Tulum
4.5 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Daylesford, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This certainly appears to be a favorite of the neighborhood. The food was excellent, the service a bit spotty , but staff was friendly and they were certainy busy. I'd go again. More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The flank steak is very tender but still has a lot of flavour. Comes with great sides such as grilled onion, cactus, chorizo, avocado and tortillas and was the best steak we had during our stay in Tulum. Friendly staff, dedicated owner anforge ambiance was lovely. Toilets weren't very clean and no alcohol but otherwise a charming place. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Off of Satellite (West of 307) in Tulum. Argentinian steak dinners starting at $20 US. Small and intimate, but no liquor so BYOB. There's a small convenience store next door that sells cold cervezas. More

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Utah
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

El Asadero is a good place to go for a reasonably price steak dinner in Tulum. The owner/manager is extraordinarily welcoming, helpful, accommodating and flexible with his menu offerings. We split the arrachera platter which was not quite big enough for two so the owner added and extra small piece of his delicious grilled steak for a nominal fee. Everything... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

It is basic, but it is good. Scrubbed table, unforgiving lighting , but superb arrachera very different from anything we had before. Try the white agua the orchata, sounds wired but it was delicious. Great friendly and prompt service. More

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Tulum, Mexico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Nice cuts of grilled meat and excellent personal service by the owners. And they are particularly nice to repeat customers. I like their Arrachera package with grilled onion, a jalapeno, and nopal (cactus). They have good chorizo too. More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Very reasonable price and food is perfect. You can bring your own wine, zero corkage fee. THe service is friendly, but very slow. More

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Ottawa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

great grilled meats, wonderful service and a good value More

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Paris
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We were on our way to Ginger, but unfortunately they were closed, so went around the corner to El Asadero and wasn't disapointed at all. For a couple of confirmed carnivors, this was heaven. The restaurant is rustic and casual but welcoming. With the smell of the grill everywhere. We had their mixed special which included roasted cactus, roasted chili,... More

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Roby Mill
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Title says it all... friendly staff, great jamaica juice drinks, fantastic cheese taco's with chicken, steak and chorizo. Really good value, casual restaurant, tables are constantly busy and the locals eat here. More

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