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ARCA

MXN300 and under

Mexican

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

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, recognised by World's 50 Best LATAM and the MICHELIN guide, stands out for its elegant preparations and spectacular presentation. Must-try dishes include octopus with longaniza sausage, tlayuda with mushroom chicharrón and mole, and smoked trout tostada. The tasting menu highlights Mayan flavours 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 17:30–23:59
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
Area
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 861 people are saying

ARCA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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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."

861 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined today
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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Amanda
New York City13 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 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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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 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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Sauhard VIP
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Eric
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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Daniel VIP
Fort Lauderdale6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food if you want to eat soMething unique this is the place , it is amazing the food presentation , the flavor is amazing , you need to see the place the candle every where
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Ixchel
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excelenteeee!! Que comida maravilloso, sinceramente compliments to the chef and team. Super creativo, el taco de cangrejo es imperdible, su textura y sabores increíblemente creativos y sabrosos. La única cosa que baja la reseña no es ni siquiera su culpa, y es el vecino que es tannnnn escandaloso que arruina un poco la vibra del lugar e interrumpe la experiencia.
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OpenTable Diner
Cancun1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best culinary experience in Tulum. The service, the space, the presentation, the kitchen, and THE FOOD. Everyone leaving the restaurant kept saying how amazing it was in the street; and they were right. Totally delicious and detailed. Book a reservation now. It’s sooo good! Loved the he entire team. They were friendly, and proud of their work.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Demasiadamente fuerte la música del lugar. Lo demás perfecto.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El lugar es muy bonito, el servicio excepcional, la comida buena pero esperaba en ciertos platillos un sabor excepcional.
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ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 861 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

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

Additional information

Area
Tulum
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:30–23:59
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/

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Popular dishes

BONE MARROW

MAYAN OCTOPUS

ROASTED PRAWNS

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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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