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ARCA

MXN300 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN300 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–11:59 pm
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 847 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

    Mexican

  • Tulum

    Best Overall

  • Tulum

    Best Food

  • Tulum

    Best Ambiance

  • Tulum

    Innovative

  • Tulum

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tulum

    Hot spot

  • Tulum

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tulum

    Great for fine wines

  • Tulum

    Romantic

  • Tulum

    Good for special occasions

  • Tulum

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ARCA in Tulum offers a "magical ambiance" and "stunningly presented" dishes that showcase the best of modern Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "unbelievable flavors" and "knowledgeable staff" who provide top-notch service. Highlights include the suckling pig, octopus, and bone marrow. While some note the high prices, the "overall experience" is unforgettable.

847 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They were having a team meeting and making social media content and did not open the restaurant until 15 minutes after the reservation started. They were then extremely rude; the first words out of their mouths were that we had to leave within 90 minutes. Incense was blowing in giant gusts into our faces from the fireplace. Two dishes were tragically boring, one was good. We didn’t stay close to 90 minutes. The first five were more than enough. Busboys were friendly.

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  2. matthew

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best dining experience I've had in Tulum in years. The menu style, the pacing, the cocktails, the service, obviously the food... All impeccable. And as much as I hear people say Tulum is getting so expensive blah blah blah. I just had multiple courses and cocktails for almost half the price that the same meal would have cost me in NY at a Michelin recommended restaurant. Last time I checked that still makes it an incredible value. If you're looking for the lights out, special dinner out and perfect meal in Tulum I think this is it. I spent almost the same amount of money at Ilios for a much lower dining experience.

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  3. İrem

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The athmosphere, the staff, the food and the drinks were amazing. Great experience.

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  4. Marcella

    Cancun

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todos muy amables , la comida muy buena pero precios muy altos.

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  5. Jennifer

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we ever had. The soft sell crabs a must

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  6. Ted

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    True to their rating. Food was impressive However, while seated they released two clouds of insect repellent of some kind, both of which engulfed me & my food No Bueno

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  7. Ingrid

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente experiencia. Probamos los tacos de jaiba, los camarones y el pulpo, todos exquisitos con sabores únicos y bien equilibrados. El servicio y el ambiente de lo mejor. Sin duda, regresaremos.

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  8. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in Tulum! The food, service, and atmosphere is unbeatable.

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  9. Patrick

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service un peu trop rapide mais bien rattrapé par le serveur, cuisine intéressante, bémol sur le bruit des groupes électrogènes, cocktails au top et bonne musique

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  10. Sarabeth

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal! Such a treasure and memorable life experience. My husband is not an adventurous eater because he is celiac, and he loved it. The flavors are well crafted and complex. The thoughtfulness of the ingredients gives each dish a story. This was the highlight of our trip.

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FAQs

ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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–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
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