Cocina de Autor
Restaurant · Playa del Carmen ·
Michelin-starred tasting menu with creative Mexican-Caribbean flavors
Michelin-starred tasting menu with creative Mexican-Caribbean flavors
"I found that presenting fine dining in an all-inclusive setting can feel like a paradox, but Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya — winner of this year’s MICHELIN Guide Mexico Service Award — masterfully aligns hospitality and gastronomy, delivering both at their peak." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Once inside the opulence of the Grand Velas resort, guests are treated to an indulgent, immersive experience encompassing stunning ocean views, assiduous service, and, of course, singular cuisine. As its name indicates, the cooking here is driven by the creative vision of Chef Nahúm Velasco, who delivers a sophisticated tasting menu that emphasizes novel combinations and compelling textures. A meal might progress from spider crab paired with silky jackfruit, to smoked bacon with tuna, or perhaps a foam of Jerusalem artichoke with huitlacoche and mushrooms. The menu changes regularly with ample originality, surprise, and culinary artistry. A wine pairing celebrating boutique growers in Mexico is a worthy and enlightening splurge." - Michelin Inspector
"Enjoy a Michelin-starred multi-course tasting menu inspired by Mexican culture, located in Grand Velas Riviera Maya." - Carrie Honaker
"Once inside the opulence of the Grand Velas resort, guests are treated to an indulgent, immersive experience from beginning to end, encompassing live music, assiduous service, and, of course, singular cuisine. As its name indicates, the cooking here is driven by the creative vision of Chef Nahúm Velasco, in the guise of a sophisticated modern tasting menu that emphasizes novel flavor combinations and compelling textures. A meal might progress from spider crab paired with silky jackfruit, to roasted pork with black garlic, cleverly decorated with leaves made from beet and butternut squash, and end with textures of honey from the property's own Melipona beehives. The menu changes regularly, so there’s always an element of surprise alongside the culinary artistry." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team
"A Quintana Roo restaurant known for its creative and luxurious dining experience."