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ARCA

MXN500 and over
Regional Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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
    MXN500 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 745 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

    Most Booked

  • Tulum

    Best Overall

  • Tulum

    Best Food

  • Tulum

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tulum

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tulum

    Good for special occasions

  • Tulum

    Lively

  • Tulum

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arca in Tulum is a culinary gem known for its "amazing food" and "incredible service." Diners rave about the soft shell crab tacos, sea bass, and wagyu dishes. The jungle setting adds a "magical" ambiance, though some guests note service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a "must-visit" for a unique dining experience.

745 Reviews
  1. Janine

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. GolanH

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant's ambiance was delightful, and the service was exceptional. The presentation of the food was stunning, truly a work of art. However, the flavor did not quite meet our expectations; it was a bit overwhelming in certain aspects.

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  3. Diana

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced Small portions Dirty toilets Nice service

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  4. Kevin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food with a few service hiccups, which the team was apologetic about. Still a very worthwhile visit!

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  5. Katie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love seeking out exceptional dining experiences when we travel, and this was our first visit to a Michelin-rated restaurant—and it exceeded all expectations. The staff were incredibly attentive and professional, the atmosphere was a perfect blend of jungle elegance and fine dining, and every dish was simply outstanding. If we find ourselves back in Tulum, this restaurant will undoubtedly be at the top of our list.

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  6. Michael

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance for a youngish crowd. Food was very good, on average, but very expensive for what you get. $15 for three slices of standard bread. $45 for two crisps with thin slices of lukewarm wagyu beef. These were the disappointments. The octopus, blue fin tuna and whole squash were highlights. The prawns were also quite good. The pisco sour cocktail at $17.5 was a disappointment: little character/taste and hardly any pisco. A bottle of still water is $10. The pale ale beer was great. The service was friendly and professional, but we had a long wait in the middle of the dinner where we wondered if they had forgotten us. Overall, I felt it to be a hip restaurant with good cooking but too focused on cashing in on the tourist.

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  7. Gbenga

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an incredible dining experience. Truly. I forget our server’s name, but she was from France and she was wonderful. She curated the best dining experience for us with her knowledge of the menu, her suggestions for meals that compliment each other, and ensuring we were happy. The food ranks up there as top three ever for me and I don’t remember my other top 2 experiences lol. Highly recommend for an incredible dining experience.

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  8. Ozgur

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Tulum definitely a must try restaurant

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  9. RAUL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing….our dinner was amazing so awesome,delicious our service was top notch, I highly recommend.

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  10. Hugo

    Monterrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida en este lugar es maravillosa, si tienen oportunidad de ir definitivamente no la desaprovechen. Adicionalmente a la comida, el ambiente en el lugar es genial, con las mesas entre la selva y la iluminación ambiental aunada a la música de fondo. Definitivamente regresaré

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FAQs

ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 745 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
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for ARCA

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tulum
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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