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ARCA

MXN300 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 22 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
Fine Dining
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–11:59 pm
Website
http://www.arcatulum.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 7.6, Centro, Tulum, ROO 77760
Neighborhood
Tulum
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

DZIKILPAKMX$470.00
Dip de pepitas ahumadas - miso de pepitas - flor de calabaza - cilantro criollo - aceite de cebollín - tostadas tatemadas
CRUDO DE CALLO DE HACHAMX$750.00
Aguachile de serrano y tomatillo fermentado - aceite de zacate limón - polvo de lechuga de mar - salicornia - chicharrón de callo y amaranto - kosho de lima local - aguacate y pepino parrillado
CRUDO DE ATÚN ALETA AZULMX$700.00
Aguachile de chile morita y ciruela local fermentada - kosho de jamaica - oxalis - toronja - rábano sandía lacto fermentado - tostadas de tapioca
TARTAR VENADO LOCALMX$600.00
Salsa macha - jícama - queso cotixa - chaya parrilllada - tostadas tatemadas
BROCOLINI PARRILLADOMX$420.00
Aderezo césar - suero de parmesano - cebollín - parmesano crujiente - alcaparras fritas
TACOS DE JAIBA CONCHA SUAVEMX$540.00
En témpura de amaranto y mezcal - kosho de xoconostle y habanero - emulsión de hoja santa - hoja santa parrillada
CAMARONES DE CAMPECHEMX$520.00
Rostisados en mantequilla de chile morita - vinagre de plátano macho - salsa de chile manzano
ESQUITES DE CANGREJOMX$640.00
Maíz cacahuazintle - carne de cangrejo ahumada - bisque cangrejo y coco - polvo de flamboyan - maíz tostado - chorizo
TOSTADA DE TRUCHA AHUMADAMX$720.00
En hojas de pimiento gorda - chicharrón de piel de trucha - emulsión de aceite de hojas verdes de pimienta gorda - grosella fermentada - cilantro
LOBINA RAYADAMX$720.00
Sellada en aceite de coco - mole verde caribeño - ensalada de coco y jícama - serrano - aceite de albahaca local
CALABAZA LOCALMX$520.00
A la parrilla - témpura de flores de calabaza - ensalada de hojas de calabaza y guías - mole de semillas de calabaza - granola de pepitas tostadas
PULPO AL PASTORMX$700.00
Cocinado en tepache - adobo de guajillo - mole de lentajas - granola de lentejas - rábanos encurtidos - salsa de chile catix y pimienta gorda
CARNITAS DE LECHÓNMX$750.00
Ahumadas en madera de canela fresca - reducción de orejón - verdogala - vinagre de mucílago de cacao local - aceite de hojas verdes de canela - tortillas
TUETANO ROSTIZADOMX$620.00
Rostizado al horno de leña - glaseado de tamarindo y pasilla - chile serrano - pan de pulque a la parrilla
TLAYUDA DE SETASMX$480.00
Setas parrilladas - chicharrón de hongos - mole de huitlacoche cebollón - sésamo negro - mastuerzo
TLAYUDA DE WAGUY MEXICANOMX$820.00
Sésamo negro - mole de huitlacoche y tuétano - queso chiapas - carnitas de rabo de toro
PAN DE PULQUEMX$250.00
mantequilla de coco
TORTILLASMX$250.00
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What 765 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Gluten-free-friendly
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Most Booked
Tulum
Best Overall
Tulum
Best Food
Tulum
Best Ambiance
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."

765 Reviews

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William
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I consider myself a Michelin style foodie and I can say without reservation this is the best meal I have had in years!!!
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Leamm
VIP
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arca is a food experience of the highest caliber. Everything about this space, people, food and atmosphere provided a true food experience that has risen to the top of my personal experiences. Highly Recommended!
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Murry
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was mostly excellent, but we were sat at a table with a used cigarette but on it and one fish was undercooked.
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Paulina
Mexico City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso todo!! Y el lugar está divino. De nuestros restaurantes favoritos
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Kevin
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
H great good and great staff. The octopus was fantastic.
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Linda
Sunshine Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal in a beautiful setting. Cannot recommend more
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Unique menus so certainly worth trying!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
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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Sarah
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
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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Joshua
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A simply phenomenal dining experience worth every penny.
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FAQs

ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 765 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tulum
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–11:59 pm
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.arcatulum.com/

ARCA

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Popular dishes

BONE MARROW

MAYAN OCTOPUS

ROASTED PRAWNS

Menu

A la carta

DZIKILPAKMX$470.00

CRUDO DE CALLO DE HACHAMX$750.00

CRUDO DE ATÚN ALETA AZULMX$700.00

TARTAR VENADO LOCALMX$600.00

BROCOLINI PARRILLADOMX$420.00

TACOS DE JAIBA CONCHA SUAVEMX$540.00

CAMARONES DE CAMPECHEMX$520.00

ESQUITES DE CANGREJOMX$640.00

TOSTADA DE TRUCHA AHUMADAMX$720.00

LOBINA RAYADAMX$720.00

CALABAZA LOCALMX$520.00

PULPO AL PASTORMX$700.00

CARNITAS DE LECHÓNMX$750.00

TUETANO ROSTIZADOMX$620.00

TLAYUDA DE SETASMX$480.00

TLAYUDA DE WAGUY MEXICANOMX$820.00

PAN DE PULQUEMX$250.00

TORTILLASMX$250.00

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