{"id":7468,"date":"2015-06-09T13:07:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-09T17:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2015-06-09T13:07:27","modified_gmt":"2015-06-09T17:07:27","slug":"restaurare-a-vegan-restaurant-in-tulum-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2015\/06\/09\/restaurare-a-vegan-restaurant-in-tulum-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurare: A Vegan Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Amanda Matte<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0697-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0697\" width=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0697-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0697-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nSituated less than two hours South of Cancun\u2019s international airport, Tulum, Mexico, has long catered to the gypset crowd with its mellow vibe and breathtaking beaches. The restaurant scene is another draw \u2013 the local abundance is top-notch, and nowhere is this better showcased than at Restaurare, a vegan delight on the jungle side of Tulum\u2019s main road. I had the pleasure of dining at Restaurare while vacationing there last month, and was blown away by the creativity and freshness of the restaurant\u2019s offerings. The food was so tasty that my fellow diner, a staunch carnivore, listed the tacos pibil \u2013 spicy vegan cochinita on chewy handmade corn tortillas \u2013 as the single best appetizer course during our nearly weeklong trip.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0700-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0700\" width=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0700-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC_0700-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nAlong with the tacos pibil, we sampled the locally sourced mole which featured oyster mushrooms and pumpkin in a rich, spicy sauce laced with dark chocolate, and the momo tofu \u2013 organic tofu stuffed with assorted vegetables and wrapped in hoja santa, an aromatic Mexican herb. The tofu was served over turmeric rice and accompanied by a complex savory red sauce. Next time I hope to try the Mayan curry made with coconut milk.<\/p>\n<p>We were told that the cocktails at Restaurare are quite good, but unfortunately we didn\u2019t have the opportunity to sample them. Soon after our arrival, the power went out (a frequent, charming occurrence at Tulum\u2019s restaurants), so we enjoyed our vegan feast by candlelight and accompanied by water, as the blender and juicer were out of commission. I will be back for the tacos pibil and a watermelon, ginger and peppermint refresher followed by a short walk to the pristine beach just across the road. <\/p>\n<p>For more information see: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/restauraretulum\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/restauraretulum<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amanda is a former Vegetarian Resource Group intern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Amanda Matte Situated less than two hours South of Cancun\u2019s international airport, Tulum, Mexico, has long catered to the gypset crowd with its mellow vibe and breathtaking beaches. 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