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Nightlife · Tabasco, Tabasco

Los Tulipanes

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  • PriceBeer MXN 45-70, cocktails MXN 100-160 (approx USD 3-4 and USD 6-9)

Los Tulipanes occupies a riverside site in Villahermosa's CICOM cultural zone, near the Museo Regional de Antropologia, and has built its reputation on a live marimba trio that performs during lunch service and again in the early evening, giving diners and drinkers a genuine taste of the tropical marimba tradition rather than recorded music. The crowd spans families with children during the day to couples and small groups of friends by early evening, with casual to smart-casual dress typical throughout.

A long-standing riverside restaurant in the CICOM cultural zone best known for its live marimba trio performing during lunch and early evening service, drawing families, couples and visiting groups for regional Tabasco dishes and a relaxed drink afterward.

Los Tulipanes occupies a riverside site in Villahermosa's CICOM cultural zone, near the Museo Regional de Antropologia, and has built its reputation on a live marimba trio that performs during lunch service and again in the early evening, giving diners and drinkers a genuine taste of the tropical marimba tradition rather than recorded music. The crowd spans families with children during the day to couples and small groups of friends by early evening, with casual to smart-casual dress typical throughout. The bar side of the operation serves cold domestic beer and a modest list of rum- and tequila-based cocktails, positioned as a complement to the food menu rather than a specialist cocktail program. Because the venue functions primarily as a restaurant, there is no cover charge and no dedicated dance floor, though diners sometimes rise to dance a few steps near their tables when the marimba plays a well-known cumbia. Hours run daily from around 1PM to 11PM, with the marimba performances anchoring the two busiest windows of the day; there is no late-night programming, and the venue closes well before Villahermosa's other bars.

Good to know

Hours
Daily 1PM-11PM, marimba show typically 2PM-4PM and again in the early evening
Signature
Live marimba during lunch and early evening alongside regional Tabasco dishes

Location

Perif. Carlos Pellicer Camara 511, Zona CICOM, Centro, 86100 Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico

17.9752, -92.9312 View on map

Highlights

  • Live marimba trio during lunch and early evening
  • Riverside setting in the CICOM cultural zone near the anthropology museum
  • Regional Tabasco dishes paired with casual drinks
  • Family-friendly by day, relaxed couples and groups by evening

Tips for visiting

  • Time a visit to coincide with a marimba set, typically early afternoon or early evening
  • Combine the visit with the nearby Museo Regional de Antropologia on the same walk
  • No reservations are required for the bar side, though groups for dinner should call ahead
  • The venue closes by 11PM, so plan an earlier evening here before moving to Zona Luz for later drinks

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cover charge for the marimba show?

No, the marimba performances are included as part of the regular restaurant and bar service with no separate cover.

What time does the marimba play?

Sets typically run during lunch, around 2PM-4PM, and again in the early evening; times can vary, so check on arrival.

Is this venue suitable for a late night out?

No, it closes around 11PM and functions primarily as a dinner restaurant with music rather than a late-night bar.