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Wow wow amazing foodie experience here. Can't recommend enough if you want a unique, superbly tasty experience highlighting ingredients of the region. We had a great server, Jonathan, who gave great recommendations. Each dish was presented with a detailed explanation which was appreciated. Everything was super high quality, unique and delicious.
Made dinner reservations here for a Sunday night and the place was packed. The restaurant/bar was outdoor, with an open kitchen and had candle lit tables. It was very intimate and perfect for couples but can definitely accommodate a large party. The cocktail I ordered was the Naked in Tulum which was mezcal based and tasted good, so much so that I ordered another one. The food we ordered included: the bone marrow, scallop crudo, Mayan octopus, suckling pig, and grilled sourdough. All were good. However the stand out for me was the Mayan octopus (highly recommend). For dessert we ordered the Marquesita which was not too sweet and a great finish to our meal. I can see why this place was on the Michelin guide. But be prepared to pay a pretty penny for your meal. Shout out to our server Melissa for being attentive, friendly, and giving us recs.
The Striped Seabass with green mole and jicama salad is worth the trip. Order 2. You won't want to share. Other highlights include the prawns, wagyu, and bone marrow. Do not skip desert. The ingredients and preparation are outstanding. Believe it or not, the inventive cocktail menu makes the already superlative menu even better. Don't overlook some adventure in a glass. With the tulum vibes in the dining room, open kitchen, and great service ARCA is a must visit.
I don't know what I could possibly say about Arca that would do it justice - this is a food experience that I genuinely will remember forever. Despite staying at an all-inclusive in Tulum, once we all heard that there were so many Michelin restaurants in Tulum, we knew we had to leave the resort and experience some incredible cuisine in Tulum. Arca doesn't just feed you, it gives you a cultural experience in addition to the absolutely incredible food and drinks that are unlike anything I've experienced - and for a price that you couldn't touch anywhere else given the quality, ambiance, and experience. Stepping into Arca is like stepping into a jungle experience with its outdoor seating, wood fired ovens, with beautiful greenery around you, and candles everywhere to light the area and also keep the vibe special and natural. It's also spacious - no tables on top of each other so you just feel like you can breathe and take your time. The DRINKS! A great mix of classics and ones that brought in a really unique cultural vibe - for example, my friends ordered dirty martinis, while I opted for the Mestizo Margarita - which used sour orange which is native to Tulum and recado negro syrup to give it the black coloring. DELICIOUS! Everything was fully explained to us when it was brought out, which really added a special touch to the experience. The FOOD. Oh my god, my mouth is watering as I write this review. The food at Arca is my favorite vibe - tapas to share, so plays nicely into my typical "Do you guys just want to get a bunch of apps?" vibe. We threw everything in at once, but it was all spaced out and basically arrived 2 at a time. We had the sourdough bread that was hot and so fresh, served with a coconut butter that lives in my dreams which arrived with the bluefin tuna crudo, served in an aguachile and with a vegetarian take on a chicharron. All dishes come out with explanations of how they should be eaten as well as the culture/history behind them as well. From there, we got my personal favorite, the whole squash, which was literally a roasted squash prepared so many ways and included squash blossoms and this AMAZING sauce. That came out at the same time as the grilled broccolini that was basically a deconstructed Caesar salad with some really unique, delicious twists to elevate it. Lastly, we had the crab esquites which was a massive portion served with corn, tomato, and in this delicious broth (it was also served in a massive shell) and the Mayan octopus that sat on lentil puree with radishes. Everything was AMAZING and it was the perfect amount of food for us. Again, the service was just top-notch, next level with every dish presented and described - you could feel the pride everyone had in being a part of the dining experience at Arca and it was truly special being a part of it. As a last surprise and delight, they brought out a cake and candle since my best friend and I were in Tulum to celebrate our collective birthdays. It was SO good and came with a goat cheese ice cream that I will also probably crave forever. This is truly a must for those who want a cultural experience in a gorgeous environment with people who are truly the best of the best at what they do. This is a dining experience I still think about and cannot wait to return to for the next time I'm in Tulum!
Pros: The food is actually as good as they say online, and their beverages excel in quality compared to everything on the main Tulum street. Good vegetarian and pescatarian options. My partner has a huge aversion to mushrooms and he inhaled the mushroom ttlayuda. The ambience is amazing, an introverts paradise if you're a fan of dim ambient mood lights. Cons: Expensive! Steep. They were out of most of the mixology options on the menu that we were there to try. While seafood plates were good, the octopus was overcooked and a bit chewy. Crab tacos tasted or were primary just batter, no meat.
We went for dinner a couple weeks ago when we were in Tulum. I'm still thinking about the amazing seabass and green mole! It's so unique - doesn't taste like any seabass I've had. And so delicious and flavorful. We also got the Dzikilpak spread. It was unique and flavorful and filling. The restaurant is trendy and outdoors - typical for Tulum. Service was as expected for Tulum.
Really nice spot. Excellent service. We did the chefs tasting with alcohol pairing. Everything was small bites but so delicious and you can order more if you want. The presentation for each dish was pretty and explained with background of all the ingredients. Each pairing went well with each course. Would def recommend a nice fine dining experience here.
Best food I've ever had. My first experience at a Michelin featured restaurant. The soft shell tacos were INCREDIBLE. The crab was perfectly tempura fried giving the taco a nice crunch. The tortilla is subbed out for a leaf, which I found worked perfectly with the tempura. Where a regular tortilla could have been too heavy, the leaf gives a nice freshness to the taco. All of the flavors worked well together. The saltiness of the sea urchin paired well with the sweetness of the scallops. The bass was cooked to crisp perfection and I could drink the green mole sauce. The sauce was slightly smoky which worked well with the light and bright jicama salad. The salad also cut some of the richness from the sauce and the fish. The mushroom tlayuda was perfectly crisp with smoky, meaty mushrooms and fresh greens. The prawns were soft and juicy and I could drink that sauce as well. The atmosphere was laid back and sophisticated. Great music, not too loud. Definitely very pricy but worth it for the experience.
Hands-down my favorite dining experience in Tulum. We had a 5:30 PM reservation and were seated immediately. As a family of five, it was comforting to see other families dining there as well, since some restaurants tend to lean on the clubby side. But Arca is not that, you can tell they that their focus is in the quality of their dishes. First off, I must give major props to the spots amazing taste in music, from disco to Feist, I couldn't stop singing when I wasn't sipping from the delicious cocktails. The restaurant is moody and chic, tucked under gorgeous palm trees. All of the food is shareable, and it's more fun that way so that you can taste a bunch of things. We ordered about five dishes, excluding the kids, delicious crispy chicken and potatoes. EVERYTHING WAS 10 OUT OF 10!! We live in Los Angeles and dine out frequently, a lot of restaurants are trying to pull off the Tulum thing..and while they are absolutely delicious and elevated, Arca is top tier. Highly recommend visiting.
We went there when vacationing in Tulum. It was a perfect dinner for the occasion. We all loved our drinks, perfectly balanced, not too strong or too sweet. The food was served in smaller portions so we probably ordered 8 items for 5 people. Everything was very delicious. The ambience was amazing. We sat by the open kitchen and it was so much fun to see their actions. They are definitely in the top 50 as awarded.
ARCA was such a brilliant culinary experience we came back a second time! The whole atmosphere is designed to please- open air kitchen where the artist chefs create delish dishes. The soft shell crab tacos were amazing, the wagu was perfectly tender, the prawns flavor was to die for. Every waiter and waitress were kind and enthusiastic. Not many places that boast these kinds of prices can live up to it but ARCA surpassed expectation!
3 years ago
Food was good, presentation was good. Sea bass was our favorite by far. I believed the hype when coming here but there are better places in Tulum such as WILD to name one in my opinion. They were out of stock of several of the drink choices (one beer and one rose in stock on the entire menu). Additionally we ordered the bone marrow which came as one bone split with two pieces of small toast. Too much marrow to toast and they would not bring any additional toast without ordering a whole additional order of bone marrow (~600 pesos). In my opinion, price is steep for the service and the quality. I would have given this 4 stars but to be honest charging an extra 50$ for additional toast is inexcusable. I want to stress it was still a good meal but proceed with caution. read more
We had dinner at ARCA on New Years Eve, and it was a great meal. For being often described as possibly the best restaurant (in terms of food) in Tulum, our expectations were high. One nice thing that we appreciated was that they offered their normal seasonal menu, not a special/overpriced chefs menu just to upsell on NYE Tables were spaced reasonably far apart and covid precautions were bring taken. Service was good. It ended up being about US$115pp with drinks, tip, etc - definitely not a bad value all things considered. read more
5 years ago
Last minute reservation complements of the lady bartender at Ziggys. OMG! The food food is amazing here. So much flavor. Lalo, our server was the Best ! Help choose through the menu and created the perfect dinner. We'll be back, very soon. read more
4 years ago
Love love love ARCA! You can really tell when a food group really values their products and services. The whole experience from the hosts, to the bartenders, and to the servers. FOH and BOH are both amazing. Would definitely return. The food are phenomenal. My favorite is the soft shell crab taco. Please order! Loved the halibut and the scallop crudos. The cocktails are innovative. Not a huge fan of a few but overall great. I've tried the entire menu. Very cute venue as well. And whoever's the person behind the playlist really knows how to complement the vibe! read more
2 years ago
Expensive but worth it. Artsy level 5000. Get the soft shell crab tacos for sure. Broccoli was also an unexpected hit. Bone marrow is overrated. The military style shouts from the kitchen staff were inspiring. read more
Come to Arca for the ambiance, stay for the delicious and innovative plates of food. This is an incredibly trendy and popular dining spot in Tulum. Be sure to make reservations on the website ahead of time. They do take walk-ins, but you'll be waiting at least an hour on weekends. Arca is such an impressive establishment. They have a beautiful bar and open kitchen concept. It's beautiful to watch the chefs utilize smoke in unique ways while you dine. Now, don't get it twisted, this is absolutely fine dining. So expect fine dining prices. The highlights of our meal were the soft crab tacos. I would have ordered two, honestly. The mango dessert was also a pleasant surprise that cleansed my palate with freeze dried bits of coconut. YUM! My partner really liked the octopus. Crunchy and spicy! We also ordered the squash and bone marrow which is a staple, but I thought were good, though not over the top impressive. read more
What is there not to love in Arca. The highlight of my Tulum trip! Everything's so good, prepared really well and taste amazing! Like no other. The ambiance is perfect, service is superb. Definitely recommend when in tulum. read more
A M B I A N C E: 5 stars ARCA is beautifully designed, the typical boho chic that's ubiquitous with Tulum, but reversed with black tones instead of the typical white and neutral cream. All of the trendy and good-looking staff matched perfectly, dressed head-to-toe in black--our hostess had half of her head shaved, wore a crop top that revealed the tattoos on her arm, and a long flowy dress that came down to her combat boots. From the outside of the restaurant it would be easy to walk by and not even know that ARCA existed as there wasn't even a wall or front door, just two model-hostesses at a wooden stand and a tiny steel sign that read, ARCA. "Inside" the restaurant opens to the outdoors to give a feel as though if you were dining in the jungle with tables carefully placed between bamboo that created a wall. On the right facing and back end of the restaurant are 2 beautiful bars with an open kitchen and grill that wafted the smoking and grilled meats of the night. S E R V I C E: 5 stars Service throughout the night was impeccable, the hostesses were very kind and welcoming--even though I ran 15 minutes late to the reservation I was able to be seated immediately. Upon greeting I was offered disinfecting gel and bug spray to avoid the mosquitoes--I was not bitten at all that night while dining outdoors. Being seated, our waiter was knowledgeable of the entire menu and provided good recommendations on how much to order, and what suited our tastes. What went above and beyond though was his energetic charisma that delivered an unpretentious ease to the atmosphere. Throughout the meal we never once asked for water, and our plates and utensils were changed immediately after each dish. F O O D: 5 stars - Scallop Crudo: The start to our meal set the tone for the entire meal, Scallop Crudo that was very fresh and beautifully presented in a giant shell. We dipped the scallop chicharron into the crudo and the salty crispness of the chicharron was the perfect bite with the crudo in herbs and lime. Who knew you could make a chicharron out of scallop. - Roasted Local Squash: Our next course was such a creative and new way of eating squash that I have never experienced before. An entirely vegetarian dish, you would have fooled if you told me this had meat, as the dish had a strong umami flavor that entirely transformed the squash. The squash itself was perfectly charred on the grill, soft yet still firm to bite onto. The squash was layered with what looked like chicharron, instead it was a crispy layer of roasted squash seeds. All of this was layered on a bed of bright yellow squash blossoms over a rich pool of squash sauce. The sauce was the star of this dish and imparted a strong umami flavor that transformed the dish into what tasted like a perfectly grilled steak. When I told a friend about this dish, she said it best, "I don't even like squash and I believe you." - Octopus al Pastor: Although our waiter recommended 2 dishes per person, my friend was not a big eater so we finished our meal with the Octopus al Pastor. Although not my favorite of the night, the octopus was perfectly charred and grilled, and the crunch lentils contrasted well with the tender octopus. - Desserts: Both of the desserts we ordered were delicious although my favorite was the cake with guava and white chocolate. Sweet, but not overly decadent. D R A N K S: - 5 alcoholic drinks among my friend and I, and all were delicious. One of the best old fashions I've had in a while. S M O K E L A D Y: 5 stars - Give this woman a raise! Every few minutes this magical shaman of the night floated throughout the restaurant wafting white smoke to ward off the pesky mosquitoes. O V E R A L L: - In total our bill came out to $200 USD including the 20% tip that we gave our waiter. An amazing value for the quality of food and service that you receive at ARCA. read more
6 years ago
We went to ARCA for pre-dinner drinks twice during our four night trip. The restaurant is beautiful and tables are spread out through the large space. As you head past the dining area, there's a large back bar with lots of lounge seating. The drinks here were probably my favorite of all the restaurants we visited in Tulum. I loved the Har Mar Superstar, with mezcal, ginger, honey, lemon and thyme. I also tried another drink with bourbon and ginger that I liked a lot, too. Everyone we encountered, from the hosts to the servers and bartenders, was very pleasant. During our first visit, my friend and I shared the roasted pepper tartare, which was beautifully plated and really tasty. I would absolutely return for drinks and would love to try dinner the next time I visit Tulum! read more
4 years ago
You MUST come to this restaurant when you're in Tulum and try alllll the dishes! Each one is honestly a work fo art. Such beautifully plated and you can tell the chef put so much thought into each flavour, ingredient, and taste in each dish. We didn't make reservations but luckily there were just 2 of us so we got a seat after 20 minutes or so at the bar. First off, the restaurant itself is beautiful and in the back there's a sort of lounge area as well to chill. I went with my bf for our 4th year anniversary and we looovvveeed everything about this restaurant. We ordered 4 things along with some wine: - the seared prawns - omg the sauce the prawns came with is soo flavourful and you can literally drink it - octopus al pastor - I think this is one of my FAVOURITE dishes of ALL TIME. Comes with 3 tentacles and the combo of lentils, pickled radishes, and the sauce... omg this was so so so delicious!! - local roasted squash - recommended by our waiter - this dish was also so amazing!! - the marquisita inspired cheesecake - THE most amazing cheesecake you will ever try. The texture of everything together and the flavour is just so good. I wish we got the pulque sourdough 'cause I heard it's their specialty but it was sold out for the night! If you're in tulum - do yourself a favour and come here for dinner! You will not regret it!!! read more
3 years ago
Well I wanted to love this restaurant hence leaving it for our last dinner while in Tulum. I have mixed feeling about it first the seafood dishes was season that it took away the essence of the true flavor of the seafood. Their play on texture is what I enjoyed. Their squash dish and bone marrow delicious! We ordered chicken for the kids and my daughter end up throwing up that night. Beautiful ambiance, love the idea of fumigating the insects with some Palo Alto just take it down a notch :). Creative and inventive just need to tone down some flavors to make the dishes main ingredient to shine. The waiters are awesome !!! read more
3 years ago
We had read good things about ARCA and it did not disappoint. We had the squash, prawns, pork, mushrooms and bone marrow. All were memorable and delicious. The service was outstanding as each dish and the concept behind it was explained to us. Drinks were also a highlight. Everything was beautiful presented and the vibe is hip and cool. For my birthday they prepared a special dessert since I needed to avoid dairy. All in all a perfect night. read more
6 years ago
Great dinner spot. Very nice intimate setting with a great music playlist of dinner music. The drinks were great to start the night. My wife & I ordered a few different things as the menu is more tapas style. We had the Tartare of roasted peppers, toasted almonds, morita chile oil with the house grilled pulque bread. This was a fantastic start, super tasty, well seasoned. Next we had the soft shell crab in amaranth tempura tacos with a grosella and pickled habanero salsa, hoja santa emulsion, grilled hoja santa. This was excellent. MUST GET dish. We followed that up with the Seared prawns in chile mixe butter, plantain vinaigrette, green grosella and chile manzano salsa. We both enjoyed this as well. You get 4 prawns and you crave more by the time you are at your last bite. The final dish was Octopus al pastor, guajillo adobo, lentil purée, lentil granola, pickled radishes, xcatic salsa, epazote. This was my wife's FAV dish. The Pulpo (Octopus) was cooked to perfection. I loved the wood fire taste of it. It was crunchy and delish. MUST GET. You sit at picnic style tables, so don't be surprised if you end up chatting with your neighbors like we did. read more
Absolutely amazing experience! From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was perfect. Our host and waiters were incredible and very attentive. The cocktails were delicious and the food was next level. My favorite was the scallops with uni. The soft shell crab tacos and fish with coconut milk sauce were also delicious. read more
Ehhh ... The only good things were the Soft shell tacos, squash, bone marrow. Everyone else was alright. Spent about $400 US dollars. The dessert wasn't that great also. Took hella long for them to get us the Marrow. It was our birthday dinner. read more
4 years ago
THE BEST OCTOPUS and soft shell crab tacos of my life. Incredible flavors! Woah. Blown away. So blown away -- we wanted to order another round of the octopus and tacos. Best restaurant in all of Tulum. Can't wait to be back. read more
6 years ago
We were able to get seated right away which is a rarity at this gem on the Tulum strip. The menu changes based on what's in season. We ordered squash appetizer, a jicama salad, and the catch of day. We enjoyed everything thoroughly. Hartwood and Kitchen Table both take the edge over ARCA for me, by just a tad. All three are musts when in Tulum, though. read more
4 years ago
Amazing food, atmosphere, and cocktails! We had an exquisite time at ARCA. We ordered the soft shell crab tacos, bone marrow, and the sea bass. We also got dessert that was insane but forgot a pic. It did not disappoint. It's been a long time since I felt compelled to buy the kitchen a beer - that's how good it was! Highly recommend sitting at the bar for pre/post dinner cocktails. We had a great time exploring personally crafted cocktails. ¡Increíble! read more
6 years ago
3.5 stars rounded up - fresh/bold flavors and the most stunning jungle aesthetics, however service and value were just okay. The atmosphere at ARCA was everything and was my favorite of all the restaurants I visited in Tulum. - Soft Shell crab tacos: I'm not usually a fan of soft shell crab, but I enjoyed this dish. Crispy yet light with a tangy pickled habanero salsa. - Seared prawns in chile butter: I enjoyed the tangy yet sweet sauce and ordered bread (~$8 USD for 3 pieces of sourdough bread, perfect bouncy texture) to soak it up. My husband found the sauce to be too sweet. Can't justify paying ~$23 USD for 3 prawns though. - Coconut oil pan fried fish filet: Flaky, fresh and tender with a crunch from the fish skin. Not bad, just not something I'd crave or re-order next time. - Grilled octopus terrine: I was hoping for larger succulent and seared octopus pieces, but it was my fault for overlooking the fact that it's a terrine. Not the most memorable - I would opt to try their octopus al pastor next time. My husband and I were satisfied but not necessarily full after 4 dishes and 2 drinks. At ~$93 USD for food alone, I can't say it was a great value. The seafood was fresh and I enjoyed the bold flavors, though I can't say I would crave any of the dishes nor was blown away by anything I tried. Service was just okay, they maybe checked on us once, otherwise we had to flag someone. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation/opening and the hosts weren't particularly warm either. Make reservations via email in advance and don't forget your cash (they accept both USD and pesos). I would still return for the aesthetics and to try other dishes next time I'm in Tulum. read more
5 years ago
So this is the type of place where you order a bunch of food and eat family style. I wish we had done that so I could've tried everything but what we had was really good. I really wanted to try Arca & Hartwood but was only able to try Arca. The food tastes so fresh and so good and I recommend you try this place in Tulum. It's a mature vibe and you won't see people taking pictures or getting drunk like the rest of Tulum. Everyone is enjoying their meal and it's very peaceful and calm. I had the fish and it melted in my mouth, delicious. The sauce that it came with made it so so good, I almost wish there was more of the sauce. My friend had the squash which she liked because she's a vegetarian. I think it's the only vegetarian friendly option on the menu. read more
Nice place for a date night in the jungle in Tulum! Make a reservation if you want to come here as it is very popular. The plates are small so I recommend getting 4 or 5 plates to share. The service we received was great and the food was so unique to try. My memorable favorites are the scallop crudo and the seared prawns. The cocktails are also unique and some have little grasshoppers in it that you're supposed to eat. Parking is tough but they have a spot across the street you can pay for if you have a reservation here read more
4 years ago
Dope ambiance here. I had the Baked In Tulum drink. As a title spicy for me but it was a nice experience watching the bartenders work their magic. read more
Really delicious seafood but a touch on the exorbitant side. The cocktails are roughly the same price as Manhattan club drinks, and the food, while tasty, can be had for a little bit cheaper in a setting that's just as beautiful. Arca, like other nearby restaurants, is definitely a "see and be seen" type of scene. If you have some time to kill, I recommend strolling through the little boutiques to be amazed at the crazy high prices for a crochet bikini and a beach hat. (1) Grilled winter pear salad. Amazing. Not as fruity and sweet as I thought. Great palate cleanser for all the meat/seafood to come. (2) I tried the grilled octopus while my boyfriend got the roasted whole fish. The octopus was super tender and came with deep fried, crunchy lentils. Fish came with some curry sauce, which we used to eat the jicama salad. Speaking of jicama, it's definitely on the fibrous side. I loved it (and needed it badly). Didn't try the cocktails or the desserts. Twice during our meal, a waiter came by with a cauldron of fragrant steam and sort of wafted it everywhere. This also happened at our dinner at Mur Mur and we had no idea what it was for, so we sort of just sat in bemused silence. I think that if Kitchen Table hadn't thoroughly blown me away, I would have put Arca as #1 in the list of restaurants we tried. read more
6 years ago
Hartwood is truly amazing. Everything is tasty Ann's creative. Start with the sea urchin with spices and orange. It's citrusy and spicy. It definitely opens up your appetite. The crab taco is fried to perfection. The breading is light and crispy and it's hot when served. The service is really professional - food should be served at its best condition. The scallop is good but my least favorite. Chef used dried scallop for more flavor I guess. But personally, I like the texture of fresh scallop, so smooth. It'd be nice if they can switch sometimes. The Octopus dish is pretty amazing too. I like the fried lentil and and smoky lentil sauce. Truly memorable! read more
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I was finally able to make it back and the food is still simply amazing! The service lacked this time around but it did not take away from the delicious experience. Now, I must say if you do visit - ARCA is not somewhere you go to get full & have a hearty meal, this is a place you go to EXPERIENCE a meal, along with the ambiance. By the way. the octopus was cooked to perfection and the scallop is a must try. read more
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We really loved this little jungle dining experience. Definitely make a reservation if you can as it gets quite busy (you can actually go online and make one I didn't know that at the time. Our cocktails were fantastic. Mine was complete with a grasshopper (I ordered the Solar). It took me a minute to convenience myself to try the grasshopper (but you know drinks have a funny way of enabling you to do certain things). Our favorite sharing dish was the prawns. Definitely a fun spot to try! Good ambiance, unique food & cocktails. read more
7 years ago
Beautiful place, date night in the jungle type of ambiance. Lights hanging from trees, very dim lighting, limited seats, but great scenery and vibe. Service was okay, but the bartenders from the front bar were amazing. I asked for something spicy, slightly sweet with vodka and he worked his magic! --Grilled Octopus Terrine (3/5) - I at first expected the whole grilled squid, but unfortunately not. Slices of grilled octopus on a black terrine tostada. Borderline fishy, octopus very soft, this dish is a bit savory and citrusy. I felt like I could have tried something better or at least tried the other octopus on the menu. --Soft Shell Crab (4/5) - Even though this was lightly fried, it was also refreshing because you use the "Hoja Santa", which is a Mexican herb wrapped around the soft shell crab with delicious habanero salsa. I personally hate the taste of a soft shell crab body because it is fishy and mushy. I only ate the legs which is the part where you don't get that ocean, gut taste. --Roasted Bone Marrow (5/5) - The hi-light and best part of our meal! Comes out sizzling over a bed of charred wood, two bone marrows. Two slices of bread bread that were a little bit burnt on the sides, spread some marrow on them. Makes the perfect delicious, savory, buttery, slightly fatty bite! --Coconut Pan Fried Fish (5/5) - Half refreshing, half citrus and savory over a bed of coconut salsa, vinaigrette, grilled corn, and corn nuts. Fish was flakey, skin side was a bit crunch and cooked to its perfection. A piece of fish with sauce, crunchy corn, and some cilantro to complete the bite! --Sucklin Pig Roulade (1/5) - "Most talked about on yelp" but very mushy, porky, but bland! I did not like this one bit. The meat felt blended, but stringy. I can't quite explain how horrible this was. There was a side of "chayote" which was their "salad" to this dish. It was so hearty and meaty that this salad kind of elevated the dish. The chayote was sliced into noodle pieces mixed with their mint vinaigrette to make it more refreshing after each hearty bite of the pig. (blehhh) Service was great, and food came out pretty quick. I would still come back to try other things, and I also thing their menu changes every so often. Make sure you set reservations as well! We had to wait about 30 minutes at the bar before seating. It also started raining so some of the tables with customers moved around to other open tables and there were more tables towards the back area where there's a second bar. read more
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Great restaurant with excellent food and service. This was the best restaurant during my recent trip to tulum. Must haves - dip - shrimp - leaf tacos - curry fish - short rib- one of the best I've ever had read more
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