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Cocina de Autor  at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, ROO
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Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

MXN500 and over
Creative Western

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Creative restaurant with a Michelin Star in the Riviera Maya. Dining at Cocina de Autor becomes a culinary experience for all the senses. Delve into the imagination of chef Nahúm Velasco along with renowned chefs Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza. Each dish is a fun and creative version of the traditional, with imaginative touches and the freshest ingredients. Enjoy an uninhibited gastronomic adventure that reflects the excitement of living. Chef Velasco has crafted exceptional creative cuisine that is more than just a reinterpretation of classic dishes. His innovative menu takes you on a journey that demonstrates the purity and essence of new and familiar flavors. DRESS CODE: Men: shirt, dress pants and closed-toe shoes. Women: dresses, skirts or dress pants. AGE: 12 years and older are welcome.

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Executive chef: Nahum Velasco

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024

From the OpenTable editors: Dine at sunset over the sea at this Michelin-starred signature restaurant, created by chefs Mikel Alonso, Bruno Oteiza, and Nahúm Velasco. Their 9-course menu stands out for the quality of ingredients, featuring must-try dishes like the Mexican bald pork loin, marrow with caviar, and the catch of the day. The combination of exceptional flavors and a stunning setting ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, perfect for special occasions in a sophisticated natural ambiance.

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What 10 people are saying

Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambiance

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

10 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Wilmington15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and atmosphere - great value for the quality. Wine pairing was exceptional.

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  2. Paula

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is perfect, the food, the presentation, the ambiance and music, the customer service provided by everyone was outstanding from the minute we arrived til we left. Shoutout to Yadira and Pablo who were our waiters throughout the night!

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  3. Norberto

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio y atención, los platillos veganos todos deliciosos. Muchas gracias por la experiencia única.

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  4. Janel VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In one word: IMPECABLE. At least two of the dishes were WORLD CLASS and that is enough to put this restaurant in my elite catagory. I haven’t stopped thinking about the flavors and bites for over a week now. This matters a lot to me, it is my definition of impressed.

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  5. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited all three 1 starred michelin restaurants in quintana roo and cocina de author is by far the best. the ambiance, staff, food: all incredible. we had one of our favorite meals here. strongly strongly strongly recommend.

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  6. Kim VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, amazing and inventive food, very knowledgeable servers and sommelier. Cannot wait to come back!

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  7. Giselle

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular. Every course was intentional and delicious. I’m genuinely surprised they only have one Michelin star. I’ve eaten at a 3 star Michelin restaurant and the experience was comparable. I would definitely come back and recommend others to do the same. We celebrated a birthday here and they made it very special as well.

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  8. Keith

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing , good was delicious, very attentive service , great mock tails

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  9. Ralph VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tasting. Perfect amount of food. Great pacing. Exceptional service and tremendous value. True Michelin quality food. Truly a special experience. Numerous memorable bites. Terrific. The chef and his team should be proud.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 29, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Well that was an unmitigated disaster. I made a reservation for me and my girlfriend to go to a fine dining restaurant. That involves her spending two hours getting ready and both of us excited to visit a great restaurant. I spent the extra money for a taxi, because I was not going to be worried or distracted that I needed to drive. All this was fine. The rest? We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation at the resort. They wouldn’t let us enter while they called to confirm our reservation. The guts returned to the car after several minutes to confirm the spelling of my name. I also showed my reservation confirmation from Opentable. He returned to tell us that the restaurant was closed. Then made the taxi BACK OUT of the resort. Now we are in the middle of nowhere, completely dressed up, in a $40 round trip taxi to go ... nowhere. No follow up call. No apology. Just terrible.

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FAQs

Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is rated 5 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Cocina de Autor  at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Carretera Cancun - Tulum Km 62, Grand Velas Riviera Maya Colonia Centro, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
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  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Western
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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