ARCA
What the experts agree on
Arca's wood-fired kitchen elevates Mayan ingredients with precision—the smoky octopus is legendary. Chef Hinostroza's flagship pairs inventive seafood and vegetable dishes with creative cocktails in a casual beachside setting that's become essential
"Talented chefs have also begun emerging from restaurants on the peninsula like Arca and Le Chique. Dishes are elevated by the local flora and fauna, and cooked with techniques inherited..."
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March 17, 2023
1 Star
"Don't let its location along a very busy road in the touristy part of town fool you: Arca is every bit a can't-miss spot. This inviting open-air venue welcomes guests to three seatings..." Full review
"If you’re only going out for one meal in Tulum, make it Arca. The chef, Jose Luis Hinostroza, is a major figure in the Tulum dining scene, and this is his flagship, with a wood-fired..." Full review