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ARCA

MXN300 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 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, 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

Menu

A la carta

  • 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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                                      Last updated: 1 October 2024

                                      What 764 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 Ambience

                                      • 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."

                                      764 Reviews

                                      1. Leamm

                                        VIP

                                        Phoenix

                                        3 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        3 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        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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                                      2. Murry

                                        Las Vegas

                                        1 review

                                        4.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        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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                                      3. Paulina

                                        Mexico City

                                        11 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        11 reviews

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        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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                                      4. Kevin

                                        Phoenix

                                        10 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        10 reviews

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        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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                                      5. Linda

                                        Sunshine Coast

                                        9 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        9 reviews

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        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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                                      6. OpenTable Diner

                                        Baja California

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Fantastic! Unique menus so certainly worth trying!

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                                      7. OpenTable Diner

                                        Montreal

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 10 December 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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                                      8. Sarah

                                        London

                                        4 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        4 reviews

                                        Dined on 10 December 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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                                      9. Joshua

                                        San Francisco

                                        2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined on 7 December 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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                                      10. Aubrie

                                        VIP

                                        Orlando

                                        13 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        13 reviews

                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        It was a nice experience and something very different.

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                                      FAQs

                                      ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 764 OpenTable diners.

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                                      2 people
                                      19:00
                                      Booked 45 times today
                                      Google Map for ARCA

                                      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
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