Experts' Choice Award Cetli
What the experts agree on
Chef Claudia Perez Rivas showcases authentic Pueblan mole and regional Mexican cuisine in an intimate, lovingly decorated house tucked on a quiet Tulum backstreet—gourmet cooking that rivals Mexico's interior.
“There’s no need to venture all the way to Oaxaca for the perfect mole, as Chef Claudia Perez Rivas cooks up an excellent version of the dish at her Tulum-based restaurant, Cetli.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "If you're looking for traditional Mexican food such as mole (a chili sauce) dishes or chile en nogada (stuffed chilis in walnut sauce), hit this homey restaurant on a quiet Tulum backstreet." Full review
Frommer's "Some of the finest gourmet Mexican cuisine on the coast is served in this beautiful house on a back street in town that feels like a lovingly decorated family gathering spot" Full review
Eater "Inspired by the gastronomy of her home state of Puebla, chef Claudia Perez Rivas prepares moles and other regional dishes in an older style of Mexican haute cuisine that’s a rare treat these days"
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Enjoy all of it surrounded by the Mexican folk art that covers the white adobe walls, and be sure to get some of the signature mole pastes to take back home.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Cetli is just outside the city and the tourist hustle and bustle, located along the road that leads to the ruins of Cobà. Inside, white walls are enlivened by colorful paintings and..." Full review
The Infatuation "The best thing about Celti is its warm, homey vibe. The second best thing is the chiles en nogada, made of poblano peppers stuffed with beef and pork and topped with a creamy walnut..." Full review
