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ARCA

Mex$500 and over
Regional Mexican
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ARCA

4.7
Mex$500 and over
Regional Mexican
Tulum

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 52 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
ARCA is a contemporary Mexican restaurant led by chef José Luis Hinostroza, featuring a unique style distinguished by a variety of cultural influences. Since its opening in 2015, ARCA has quickly become an essential and prominent part of Tulum's growing culinary scene. Our culinary and beverage offerings pay tribute to the region, using the finest products sourced from local beaches and farms. Furthermore, our menus are constantly updated to reflect the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients.

ARCA Restaurant ranks No. 28 on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list, and ARCA’s bar holds No. 37 spot on North America`s 50 Best Bars list. ARCA is also recommended by the Michelin Guide Mexico.

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Executive chef: Jose Luis Hinostroza

From the OpenTable editors: This Caribbean jungle paradise treats diners to an unparalleled culinary experience. Chef José Luis Hinostroza's cuisine, recognized by World's 50 Best LATAM and the MICHELIN guide, stands out for its elegant preparations and spectacular presentation. Standout dishes include octopus with longaniza sausage, tlayuda with mushroom chicharrón and mole, and smoked trout tostada. The tasting menu highlights Mayan flavors with sophisticated presentations. Additionally, the cocktail selection, applauded by The World's 50 Best Bars, is a bonus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    984 177 2231
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 756 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Tulum

    Best Overall

  • Tulum

    Best Food

  • Tulum

    Best Ambience

  • Tulum

    Good for groups

  • Tulum

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tulum

    Healthy

  • Tulum

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tulum

    Romantic

  • Tulum

    Good for special occasions

  • Tulum

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ARCA in Tulum offers a "magical culinary experience" nestled in a jungle setting. Known for its "stellar" food and "incredible" service, the restaurant provides a unique dining atmosphere with dishes like soft shell crab tacos and roasted prawns. Although prices are high, it's "worth it for an unforgettable meal."

756 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jungle cuisine with top-notch service and outstanding food. Michelin star recommended and will be so much deserved! Tip: Follow your waiter recommendations and let you mind be blown away.

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  2. Sarah

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was great while dining. However, I hesitate to recommend this due to the poor service from the hostess. We arrived via taxi while it was raining (unexpectedly). Appreciate the resturaunt cannot control weather but it was a bit jarring to be told to wait in the pouring rain for 5 minutes despite having a reservation. Save room for the dessert at it was delicious. The seafood dishes definitely take the show and cocktails were phenomenal.

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  3. Pranav

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the cocktails but ended up staying for the food—and then had more cocktails. I truly think this is the best cocktail bar and tapas restaurant in the Tulum area. Forget the hype around other places; this one is absolutely worth both the time and the money.

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  4. Gabriella

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Tulum, but last night I was so disappointed 😞 service was very accommodating when we arrived (they sat us earlier than our reservation) but after that it went downhill from the moment we sat down. Our server seemed a little preoccupied. Our dishes came out pretty quickly and were explained in detail by someone else every time. I noticed the other servers were bringing out and explaining the dishes served. But what was most disappointing was the taste of two dishes we think about when someone mentions the name Arca (the bone marrow and the Suckling pig). The bone marrow tasted like beef stew and the pig was way over salted. The soft shell crab taco was oily. The only thing we enjoyed was the seabass. This restaurant is also way overpriced and small portions for what you pay for. I don't mind paying for good food and a good experience but sadly this was not the case.

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  5. Shannon

    New Mexico

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing place! Loved everything about it! Stunning vibe. Great service ! Tasty inventive dishes.

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  6. Kate

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience tonight! Overall the food was amazing and the service was great. Cocktails are out of this world 100/100! If you are a fan of Mexican food, this would be your heaven, for me as not a big fan, was definetly the best I tried, but the highlights were the shrimp and sea bass. Just wow!

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  7. Alec

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable food and unparalleled service. Chef Hinostroza is an incredible curator of taste and locally sourced incidents. The suckling pig and bone marrow are not to be missed.

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  8. haley

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do NOT miss this! Top two best meals we had in all of Tulum. I wanted to dine here a second time on the trip and wish we did!

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  9. Jean

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious food but expensive for the amount served. Also lighting was very dark. Had to use our phone light to see our food which was beautifully presented so would appreciate being able to see it before digging in. Very good service.

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  10. Janine

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ARCA is a beautiful restaurant and the service is top notch. Food is delicious

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ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 756 OpenTable diners.

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ARCA

4.7
Mex$500 and over
Regional Mexican
Tulum

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for ARCA

Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 7.6, Centro, Tulum, ROO 77760

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Tulum
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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