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ARCA

Mex$ 300 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Hot spot
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.

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What 866 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Mexican

  • Tulum

    Best Overall

  • Tulum

    Best Food

  • Tulum

    Innovative

  • Tulum

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tulum

    Hot spot

  • Tulum

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tulum

    Great for fine wines

  • Tulum

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arca in Tulum offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about its "unique and delicious flavor combinations," with standout dishes like soft shell crab tacos and sea bass. The ambiance is "cool and chic," and the staff is "attentive and knowledgeable." Despite being pricey, it's "worth every penny."

866 Reviews
  1. Branka VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavors that dance on the palate! Truly exceptional dining experience.

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  2. Lluvia VIP

    Mexico City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buenisimo! Sin duda lo recomiendo Y el servicio de Jhonatan increíble! Muchísimas gracias!

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    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Excellent food, delicious cocktails, great wait staff and perfect ambience. Definitely recommend for any foodies exploring Tulum

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  4. Rocco

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we arrived, Arca was a constant stream of fantastic service, food and vibe. The atmosphere is welcoming and calm; you hear the call & response of Chef / the kitchen every now and then - broken up with a plume of smoke from whatever’s being cooked - which comes off as a heartbeat to let diners know this place is alive and passionately running. Our meal (2 diners) in order of my favorites. Note, everything was worth eating, this is my preference and would not NOT recommend any of these. 1. ROASTED PRAWNS: Unctuous broth with fresh, brilliant, prawns. This was a lux dish without feeling overwhelming. Amazing. 2. SCALLOP CRUDO: A stunning presentation; diced scallops sitting with juices that boasted both a citrus and vegetal element. Bright and beautiful. The tostadas were an incredible delivery mechanism as well. 3. MEXICAN WAGYU TLAYUDA: The smoked yuca purée & huilacoche mole married the steak and tlayuda; a perfect few bites. Cooked perfectly and seasoned incredibly well. Magical. 4. STRIPED SEABASS: So flavorful; the green mole had a depth and weight to it that balanced the coconut / jicama slaw; making the fish stand out and ebb & flow between a light bite and powerful flavor punch. Perfectly crispy skin, delicate underneath, just as it should be. 5. BONE MARROW: What a unique preparation; the char on top was in this blanket of suite, slightly spicy, rich and delicious glacé. I love tamarind and it really came through. The marrow itself was buttery and had a smooth consistent texture (hard to do) - atop the grilled bread with some salt, it was a great way to finish the meal. ** Don’t sleep on the COCONUT FLOUR TORTILLAS! These were amazing + perfect for sopping up every sauce. They brought us GOAT CHEESE ICE CREAM for dessert - it had a tropical fruit compote, of sorts, buried underneath; a sweet/savory cracker on top dusted with cocoa and other seasoning. Delicious. 2 Arca Coladas to drink, and there you have it. A perfect meal.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful everything- service was a bit in the slow side, having to wait a while to get the check, but everything else was amazing! Surely we will be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! Everyone was nice and the service was fantastic!

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  7. Amanda

    New York City13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, very expensive, service was extremely and unnecessarily rushed. We were informed by the host of the 1.5 hour reservation, totally fair, but the food flew out and we were finished with our 5 dishes in under 45 minutes. It was so fast that we cancelled our bottle of wine because 4 dishes had already arrived before the bottle. 400 dollars for 2 people.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    stunning. dessert fell a little short but everything was over the moon.

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  9. Sauhard VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab shell tacos and bone marrow were amazing, the suckling pig was so so

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  10. Eric

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a stellar experience from the moment we were seated - a stunning space with kind servers, modern-yet-rustic ambiance, and some of the best dishes I’ve eaten in my entire life. Worth every penny.

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ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 866 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for ARCA

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

Additional information

  • Price
    Mex$ 300 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–11:59 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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