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ARCA

Name: ARCA
Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 7.6 Centro, Tulum, ROO, Mexico, 77760
Price range: MXN300 and under
Rating: 4.7

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MXN300 and under

Mexican

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

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
Fine Dining
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–11:59 pm
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
Neighborhood
Tulum
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Colombia on the Table
MX$1,900.00 per person
May 17, 2025 only
An Evening of Shared Flavors at ARCA ARCA becomes the stage for an unforgettable dinner where the creative power of three remarkable Colombian women will shape every dish, every glass, every moment. Chef Leonor Espinosa (LEO), internationally acclaimed for her cuisine of origin; Catalina Vélez (Domingo), a guardian of ancestral flavors; and Laura Hernández Espinosa (La Sala de Laura), sommelier and liquid storyteller of her territory, come together for a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the sensory richness of Colombia and the strength of women in the culinary world. As part of this special evening, ARCA unveils its new cocktail menu—a bold, botanical journey designed to pair perfectly with the night’s menu. To complete the experience, a live DJ will set the mood, filling the air with vibrant sounds as the evening unfolds.

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 906 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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
Best Service
Tulum
Best Ambiance
Tulum
Innovative
Tulum
Great for creative cocktails
Tulum
Hot spot
Tulum
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ARCA in Tulum delivers a "truly magical experience" with "amazing flavors" and inventive dishes like the "scallop crudo" and "soft shell crab taco." The "service is top notch" and the "atmosphere is great," creating a memorable dining experience. Though some find it pricey, its culinary creativity is highly recommended.

906 Reviews

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Vandi VIP
Denver20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite- the prices are extraordinary but so is the food! The soft shell crap tacos served on Hoja de Santo and the filet served on blue corn tostada are both fabulous dishes. The ambience is also just perfectly on point.
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Fatima VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The flavor combinations were a work of art! They were so unique. The presentation was perfection!
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Ernesto VIP
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, food and service where the best we had in Tulum.
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Kimberly VIP
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a dream! The attention, service, location and food!!! Each plate & bite filled with flavors. The presentation of each plate stunned us. Each bite transporting you to somewhere familiar but yet new. Oscar & the team were welcoming and warm. We celebrated a birthday. Wine recommendation was great as were the plate recommendations. We has the soft shell crab tacos, the scallops, the octopus, the wagyu and the bone marrow. Dessert was the guava ice cream. Everything was wow and did not disappoint. Recommend 100x. Thank you for a pleasant experience. Compliments to the chef & team.
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Lacey
Baton Rouge1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an amazing experience!! My husband and I can not stop talking about how great the food was, the ambience is relaxing and the service was outstanding!!
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Nikolas
Munich3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sehr schönes Ambiente, mit ausgefallenen Essen. Ruhige Atmosphäre mit super Service.
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Alvanys
Baja California3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I got tacos de jaiba, shrimps and pastor octopus, everything amazing, I personally loved the shrimps and the sauce of this dish. Staff is attentive and will explain everything to you. Prices are in the high but expected
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Guillermo
Guadalajara2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Increíble, todo un manjar y gran experiencia culinaria. Delicioso la pasamos
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irina
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tasting menu, I loved the sauces and flavors and the use of local ingredients.
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Oscar VIP
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buen lugar, 100% recomendado. Un must en Tulum.
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FAQs

ARCA is rated 4.7 stars by 906 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.arcatulum.com/

ARCA

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Colombia on the Table

Popular dishes

BONE MARROW

MAYAN OCTOPUS

ROASTED PRAWNS

Menu

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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