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Nicolas Cocina de Herencia, Carmel, CA

Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.6
4.6
324 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.

The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8802
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andres Becerra & Susana Alvarez

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicolas Cocina de Herencia offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding flavors" and "attentive service." The restaurant boasts a fusion of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine, with highlights including "the best mussels" and creative dishes such as crab chile relleno. The ambiance is "beautiful and inviting," making it a must-visit in Carmel.

324 Reviews
  1. Chalyn VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great! Would come back again.

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  2. Eric VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One day of the finest meals ever!! Not just Mexican, but ever. You must go!

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  3. Ronald VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly amazing food that rivals some of the best we’ve had in Mexico City. Possibly the best meal we’ve had in many years. Am trying to figure when we’re coming back (soon) so we can try the rest of the menu!

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  4. Dan

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bone marrow with either corn or shrimp is must have dish. It is a large appetizer, so I recommend it be shared. The pork shank was awesome. Can't wait to go back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! The service is exemplary, all staff is attentive and kind. The food and the drinks are delicious and came out very fast! I got the poblano enchiladas, they were loaded with chicken and sauce. Unfortunately, I can’t handle spicy food, however this dish was perfect and did not lack authenticity.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enchiladas and Carne Asada were amazing as well the ambience of the restaurant. My only issue was no complimentary chips and salsa.

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  7. Claire VIP

    Central Coast83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicolas’s is beautiful. The food was daring, delicious and such a surprise. This is not your standard taqueria, it is a beautiful experience. The owners and chefs have brought their family recipes and then added something else. Very enjoyable and great evening.

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  8. Nadia VIP

    Central Coast118 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was beautiful, delicious cuisine, service was great . The cost is high, we paid $45 for a small portion Fajita!!

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! We’ve been here for drinks before and always thought it was an amazing space, but this was the first time having dinner and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible and chef Andrez (the co-owner) even came over and introduced himself. Just a fantastic experience all the way around!

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  10. Marietta

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time we have been to this restaurant and it keeps getting better! I love the menu’s unique choices and also that there is something new to try.we had great service too!

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FAQs

Nicolas Cocina de Herencia is rated 4.6 stars by 324 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
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

ocean avenue & Mission St suite 111, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive chef
    Andres Becerra & Susana Alvarez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8802
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