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The Tulum Times Contributor
Javier Salgado
Culinary Critic
Javier Salgado is the Culinary Critic for The Tulum Times, bringing a sophisticated palate and years of exploration to the Riviera Maya's dining scene. From the rustic charm of jungle-to-table eateries to the refinement of Michelin-starred destinations, Javier’s reviews are the ultimate guide for global gourmands.
Recent Work by Javier Salgado
Dec 27, 2025
Checkpoint Ciao Osteria Debuts With Italian Roots and Local Influence
Checkpoint Ciao Osteria opens today on Tulum Beach, introducing a Mediterranean-inspired osteria led by Chef Marco Sforz...
Nov 19, 2025
Chef Jonatan Gómez Luna leads Le Chique into the world top 100
Le Chique secured the number 58 spot on The World’s 50 Best list, strengthening its global reputation and highlighting t...
Nov 10, 2025
Tulum celebrates Italian flavor and Caribbean spirit at the 2025 Pizza & Pasta Fest
Tulum hosted the 2025 Pizza & Pasta Fest, a weekend of Italian cuisine, local ingredients, and live music that high...
Oct 28, 2025
Tulum’s restaurant leaders urge unity as tourism slows
Tulum’s hospitality sector faces mounting costs and weaker demand. Business leaders say unity, not division, will be key...
Oct 27, 2025
César Castañeda chef leads Mexico’s quiet culinary revolution
César Castañeda chef represents a new model of leadership in Mexico’s hospitality industry, blending local culture, sust...
Sep 28, 2025
Parrillero Fest Tulum 2025 attracts over 2000 visitors with flavors on the grill
Parrillero Fest Tulum 2025 drew over 2000 people with smoky grills, local chefs, and cultural shows, celebrating World T...
Sep 27, 2025
Join the grill party in Tulum today at Parrillero Fest 2025
Parrillero Tulum Fest kicks off today with grilled dishes, live music and regional comedy in Centro Tulum. The free even...
Sep 21, 2025
Parrillero Fest Tulum to Boost Local Economy with 25 Restaurants
Parrillero Fest debuts in Tulum this September, uniting 25 local eateries in a cultural and culinary event expected to g...
Sep 13, 2025
Kin Toh Hosts a Night of Fire, Flavor, and Friendship with Chef Pedro Evia
Chef Pedro Evia brings ancestral Yucatán flavors to Kin Toh in Tulum for RE-UNIÓN, a one-night six-course ritual blendin...
Sep 1, 2025
Craft Beer with Maya Roots Brings Buzz Back to Tulum’s Beekeeping Tradition
A Maya honey beer brewed in Tulum is reviving local apiculture and capturing international attention—Nikte-Kaab is more ...
Jun 30, 2025
Tulum restaurants struggle to preserve traditional Mexican flavors
Tulum restaurants are increasingly losing their traditional Mexican identity, trading home‑cooked flavors for sleek Inst...
Jun 26, 2025
New Tulum‑Inspired Restaurant and Bar Tago Opens in Houston
Tago: a Tulum‑inspired restaurant and bar in Houston’s Midtown offering tropical décor, Latin‑fusion dishes, lively DJs,...
Jun 12, 2025
The Soul on the Tongue: Tulum Mexican Cuisine in 2025
Tulum 2025 blends ancestral Mayan roots, fine dining, and street food. Its cuisine tells a story of tradition, fire, and...
Jun 3, 2025
ITALIK redefines Italian dining at AZULIK Tulum
ITALIK at AZULIK offers a soulful, elevated take on Italian cuisine—where mindful eating, ancestral roots, and artistic ...