Arca

No.67 World's 50 Best 2025 — Arca

Veronica's Take

Arca, the dark horse of the 2025 World's 50 Best list at No. 67, is where Baja California's culinary mastermind Jose Luis Hinostroza transforms Mexican street food into a jungle-sophisticated experience. In the heart of the Caribbean, Hinostroza wields fire like an artist, reinventing classics with local ingredients and modern techniques that make each dish an explosion of flavor and nostalgia. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a sustainable sanctuary where nature dictates the vibe, and the food tells a story of innovation and devotion. If you're looking for the move in Mexican cuisine, this is it—unhinged, elevated, and unapologetically wild.

elevates the culinary experience typically found in touristic beaches all over Mexico by bringing sophistication to popular dishes and creating a sustainable spot where nature rules. Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza, hailing from Tijuana in Baja California, reinvents Mexican street food dishes with local ingredients and modern techniques. He brings the explosion of flavours to the Caribbean jungle, creating unique recipes with sophisticated taste. Alongside the nostalgia and inventiveness, fire is an important element in the kitchen. @arcatulum Arca elevates the culinary experience typically found in touristic beaches all over Mexico by bringing sophistication to popular dishes and creating a sustainable spot where nature rules. Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza, hailing from Tijuana in Baja California, reinvents Mexican street food dishes with local ingredients and modern techniques. He brings the explosion of flavours to the Caribbean jungle, creating unique recipes with sophisticated taste. Alongside the nostalgia and inventiveness, fire is an important element in the kitchen.