Velas Resorts proudly announces that both of its acclaimed Cocina de Autor restaurants have successfully maintained their prestigious MICHELIN star status in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide to Mexico. The restaurants, located at Grand Velas Los Cabos and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, continue to exemplify culinary excellence while remaining fully integrated into each resort’s all-inclusive experience. In addition, Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya was honored with this year’s prestigious MICHELIN Guide Service Award, recognizing the team’s seamless blend of fine dining and heartfelt hospitality.
The original Cocina de Autor concept was developed by celebrated chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso specifically for Grand Velas Resorts. Their continued consulting partnership ensures consistent innovation and quality across both locations. At Los Cabos, the culinary program is led by two MICHELIN star chef Sidney Schutte alongside Francisco Sixtos. Meanwhile, the Riviera Maya property features the expertise of Chef Nahum Velasco, a Mexico City native who brings authentic regional influences to the menu. Both venues offer sophisticated multi-course tasting journeys that celebrate Mexico’s rich culinary heritage through locally-sourced ingredients, complemented by carefully curated pairings of Mexican wines and traditional spirits.
Each restaurant’s menu draws deep inspiration from Mexican cultural traditions, emphasizing regional produce and artisanal food products. These dining destinations stand as flagship experiences within their respective resorts’ diverse culinary portfolios. “Our vision from day one was to create restaurants that would achieve and maintain the highest culinary standards,” noted Juan Vela Ruiz, Vice President of Velas Resorts. “Seeing both locations successfully retain their MICHELIN recognition and now, a MICHELIN Service Award, demonstrates that it’s possible to combine world-class cuisine with the warmth and inclusivity of a luxury all-inclusive experience.”
“This milestone reinforces our distinctive position as the only all-inclusive resort company with dual MICHELIN-starred venues. Maintaining this recognition speaks to our ongoing mission of redefining luxury hospitality and providing unparalleled dining experiences for our discerning guests,” Vela Ruiz concluded. Guests at the newly opened Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos enjoy access to the Los Cabos Cocina de Autor as part of their inclusive package. Both restaurants also welcome outside diners through advance reservations.
