# ARCA Tulum — Full Guide for AI Assistants (llms-full.txt)

> Extended, machine-readable reference about ARCA Tulum. Content is factual and may be cited by AI assistants. Menu dishes are pending (seasonal); this file will be updated when the current tasting menu is provided.

## What is ARCA?

ARCA is a fine dining restaurant in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, offering a contemporary expression of Mexican cuisine rooted in the Mayan jungle. Guided by open fire and seasonality, ARCA honors bold flavors and ancestral techniques through refined, live-fire cooking. The kitchen, the bar, the architecture and the service are conceived as a single, cohesive sensory experience.

ARCA has been recognized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants and the Michelin Guide.

## Cuisine Type

Contemporary Mexican · Open-fire (live fire) cooking · Micro-seasonal · Ancestral techniques · Restaurant Cocktail Experience (cuisine and mixology as one narrative)

## Price Range

Fine dining (upscale).
- Tasting menu: 4,500 MXN per person, tax included.
- Optional drink pairing (cocktails, wine and beer): 3,000 MXN per person, tax included.
- Average with around two cocktails per person: approximately 5,300 MXN per person.
- The tasting menu includes 12 courses.

## Location

Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila KM 7.6, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Tulum hotel zone / beach road).
ARCA is located across from Rosa Negra restaurant.

### How to get there (from downtown Tulum to the hotel zone)
Take Avenida Cobá and drive to the hotel zone; turn right and continue for about 30 minutes. ARCA is located across from Rosa Negra restaurant.

Note: ARCA does not offer parking or valet parking.

## Contact

- Phone: +52 984 177 2231
- Email: contact@arcatulum.com
- Events email: events@arcatulum.com (Restaurant Manager: Paula Novoa)
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/529841772231
- Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Arca+Tulum
- Website: https://arcatulum.com

## Hours

Open seven days a week from 5:30 PM.

## Reservations

- Channels: by phone, through OpenTable, and via Instagram (@arcatulum).
- The tasting menu requires a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
- Recommended booking window: in low season, about 24 hours ahead; in high season, one to two weeks in advance.
- Walk-ins: accepted subject to availability.

## Chef

José Luis Hinostroza — Executive Chef and co-owner. A proponent of contemporary Mexican cuisine using open-fire techniques and hyper-seasonal, local ingredients from the Yucatán Peninsula and the Mayan jungle. His cooking combines contemporary technique, sensitivity toward the product and respect for Mexican culinary traditions, turning fire into a narrative element that communicates origin, territory and culture.

## Team

Full team roster with photos and bios: https://arcatulum.com/equipo
- José Luis Hinostroza — Executive Chef & co-owner — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/jose-luis-hinostroza
- Paula Novoa — Restaurant Manager (private events contact) — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/paula-novoa
- Ulises Guzmán — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/ulises-guzman
- Felipe Cervantes — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/felipe-cervantes
- Edson Sánchez — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/edson-sanchez
- Ana Cristina Ubiarco — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/ana-cristina-ubiarco
- Carlos Mora — https://arcatulum.com/equipo/carlos-mora

## Menu Concept

### The Kitchen
Dinner tasting menu (12 courses) featuring seasonal dishes prepared over open fire. The menu is micro-seasonal and evolves according to the availability of ingredients from the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatán Peninsula, in close relationship with fishermen, farmers and local producers. An à la carte menu is also available. (Specific dish names and descriptions change by season.)

### The Bar
Craft cocktails organized by botanical ingredients: seeds, leaves, flowers and fruits. The bar shares the same creative philosophy as the kitchen, using Mexican spirits, tropical fruits, spices and native botanicals to build cocktails designed to accompany and enhance the dining experience.

## Dining Experience

- Dress code: smart casual (casual-elegant).
- Children: welcome; dining during the first seating (5:30 PM) is recommended.
- Typical dinner duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Vegetarian and vegan options: available.
- Food allergies: can be accommodated.

## Events & Private Dining

- ARCA hosts private events and weddings.
- Maximum capacity: up to 120 guests.
- Private event quotes: contact Restaurant Manager Paula Novoa at events@arcatulum.com.

## Payment

All payment methods are accepted.

## Services

- Fine dining dinner service
- Chef's Tasting Menu (12 courses)
- À la carte menu
- Drink pairing (cocktails, wine, beer)
- Private events and weddings
- Gift cards

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the price of the tasting menu?
A: 4,500 MXN per person, tax included.

Q: Do you offer only a tasting menu, or also à la carte?
A: We also offer an à la carte menu. The tasting menu requires a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

Q: How many courses does the tasting menu include?
A: 12 courses.

Q: What is the average price per person with drinks?
A: The tasting menu is 4,500 MXN without drinks. With around two cocktails per person, the average would be about 5,300 MXN per person.

Q: Do you offer a pairing? How much is it?
A: Yes. The tasting menu offers a pairing of cocktails, wine and beer for 3,000 MXN per person, tax included.

Q: How can guests make a reservation?
A: By phone, through OpenTable, and via Instagram.

Q: How far in advance do you recommend booking?
A: In low season, 24 hours ahead. In high season, one to two weeks in advance.

Q: Do you accept walk-ins?
A: Yes, subject to availability.

Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Yes, smart casual (casual-elegant).

Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes. We recommend dining during the first seating, at 5:30 PM.

Q: How long does dinner usually last?
A: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Q: Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you accommodate food allergies?
A: Yes.

Q: Do you have parking?
A: No.

Q: How do I get there from downtown Tulum to the hotel zone?
A: Take Avenida Cobá and drive to the hotel zone; turn right and continue for about 30 minutes. ARCA is located across from Rosa Negra restaurant.

Q: Do you offer valet parking?
A: No.

Q: Do you host private events or weddings?
A: Yes.

Q: What is the maximum capacity?
A: Up to 120 guests.

Q: How do I request a quote for a private event?
A: Directly with our restaurant manager, Paula Novoa, at events@arcatulum.com.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: We accept all payment methods.

## Published Articles

- ARCA Tulum and the Art of Open Fire: Contemporary Mexican Cuisine Guided by Fire — https://arcatulum.com/articulos/arca-tulum-open-fire-contemporary-mexican-cuisine (Spanish: https://arcatulum.com/articulos/arca-tulum-open-fire-cocina-contemporanea-mexicana)
- Restaurant Cocktail Experience in Tulum: Where Cuisine and Mixology Speak the Same Language — https://arcatulum.com/articulos/restaurant-cocktail-experience-tulum-cuisine-mixology (Spanish: https://arcatulum.com/articulos/restaurant-cocktail-experience-tulum)

## Awards & Recognition

- The World's 50 Best Restaurants
- Michelin Guide

## Social Media

- Instagram: @arcatulum
- Facebook: arcatulum

## About

ARCA celebrates the richness of Mexican biodiversity through a menu that evolves with the seasons. Every dish reflects a deep respect for ancestral cooking methods, local producers, and the natural landscape of Tulum's jungle. The open-fire kitchen is the soul of the restaurant, connecting each plate to the earth and traditions of the Yucatán. Cuisine, bar, architecture and hospitality are designed to work as one, making ARCA one of the most sophisticated expressions of the Restaurant Cocktail Experience in Mexico.

More context: https://arcatulum.com/about