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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
  • 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.

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What 858 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

    Innovative

  • Tulum

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tulum

    Hot spot

  • Tulum

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tulum

    Great for fine wines

  • Tulum

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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."

858 Reviews
  1. Sauhard VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Eric

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  3. Daniel VIP

    Fort Lauderdale6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Ixchel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Gian VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hace un anho cene en ARCA y todo estuvo fabuloso: la comida, la atencion y el ambiente. Sin embargo, este anho no corri con la misma suerte. Cabe senalar que no puedo comentar por la calidad de la comida (que seguramente sigue excelente), sino mi resenha es porque precisamente no pude cenar. Hice la reserva para cenar en ARCA con mas de un mes de antelacion y me la cancelaron justo cuando iba de camino al restaurante, media hora antes (incluso habiendo confirmado asistencia por OpenTable esa misma manana). Me enviaron un mensaje por Whatsapp (Paula)--ni una llamda telefonica--cancelando la reserva y nunca obtuve respuesta cuando les reclame. Al presentarme fisicamente en el restaurante (pues ya iba de camino), la actitud de la hostess dejo mucho que desear por su falta de profesionalismo y de empatia. Simplemente dijo que se habia cancelado la reserva porque el restaurante se habia cerrado debido a un evento privado. No ofrecio ni una disculpa. Acaso el evento se programo horas antes? Considero que debieron haberse comunicado conmigo mucho antes para explicar la cancelacion de la reserva y ofrecer alternativas. Muy frustrante y decepcionante. Por mas buena que sea la comida, la atencion al cliente siempre debe ser una prioridad.

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  9. Van

    Central Coast3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    ** Michelin Guide ** not ** Michelin Star ** TL:DR 1.5 hours of broken dreams and heartache, no drinks and no food. Party of 4 for my birthday, ARCA did not give a fk about our reservation made week in advance. Upon arriving we were rudely told to wait in a huge line even with the reservation. We waited on the street for 20 mins before they told us we could go to the bar and wait for our table there. No space at the bar so we sat on some couches, in the end they should have just served us there. We were not offered drink service at the waiting area so we split our group and squeezed in at the bar to order drinks for our party, the bartenders took our drink order, 20 mins later still no drinks, so we ordered again with a different bar tender, another 20 mins and the drinks never showed, while we were failing to order drinks the rest of our party notices multiple tables getting seated that were behind us in the line. The place had a great atmosphere, it was busy and extremely well staffed. We didn't expect it to get worse. 20 more mins of waiting around with nothing and we announced we are leaving, they said no and that suddenly there was a table ready for us... we were hungry and i really wanted to believe, so we sat down and the waiter was great, but he explained that because we arrived so late, the kitchen was out of most items on the menu... we did not arrive late, we got fked around for 90 mins... so we ordered drinks and discussed whether it was worth it as we were all starving, 10 mins later still no drinks, we finally had enough and left to get pizza and go home. A really awful experience and funny enough the reason I chose to fly to tulum was to enjoy birthday dinner at ARCA ... I had heard such good things about it, so much for that plan. I understand that good places can have bad nights, but the level of this experience was beyond a one night mistake. Will not be back.

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  10. Megan

    Oklahoma City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good atmosphere with excellent service. The food was hit and miss with some items, the sea bass, being spectacular but the wagyu falling short by a long shot (chewy and needed cut which is not wagyu level steak) and some of the food being over salted. However, the staff heard our feedback with openness and removed the cost from our final bill.

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ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 858 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

  • Price
    MXN300 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:30–23:59
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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