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    La Cocina

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    O M G.

    La Cocina is one of the restaurants at the Grand Hyatt in Playa del Carmen. Indoor and Outdoor seating. The hostess gave us sanitizer on our palms each time we arrived. As part of Grand Club benefits, free breakfast buffet and dinner drinks and food were served in La Cocina. I was told Grand Club members usually go somewhere else but due to renovations-- it was in a dedicated area of La Cocina during certain hours. There were always some type of vegan option but not much.. and actually I'm not quite sure if the food and service that Grand Club members received is separate or can be reviewed for La Cocina but that's where it was and the place was always clean and service was very good. Memorable and consistent excellent service was provided by Miriam and Christian. I'd rate lower for the lack of vegan options but the service-- keeps it at 5 stars.

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    Vaughn T.

    Well if you want an over priced breakfast this is the place to go. The buffet was $30/ person usd. We ordered off the regular menu and everything was very good 3 people it was a bit pricy for breakfast at $60 . I guess you can expect the higher prices in the Hyatt. but for breakfast it's rediculous in my eyes. The views are amazing from this place

    Rico!! Mi Amore!
    Margaret W.

    Delicioso! Dinner here was excellent. Bubby had the short ribs which was the best & I enjoyed the chicken con tres moles! Olé!

    Vegetable rice soup just made for me
    Rebecca C.

    This place is the bomb for breakfast buffet. We came here almost every morning for this amazing endless spread of pastries, salty lunch fare, perfect omelet station, and desserts/fruits, wit combination of European/American flavors and traditional Mexican dishes. We are super lucky to stay at the grand Hyatt with such amazing breakfast every day. The things to have/try, depending on availability of those things on that day - pozole (soup with pork and grain). Love this soup. Had this when I was in New Mexico and it's excellent here - Mexican coffee (a bit sweet but worth trying). Skip the churro. - the sausage and honey ham table always have good meats there. If they have grilled sweet peppers next to them, take them. - red prickly pear (fresh fruit section) - red prickly pear jam (next to the coffee and Oatmeal section) Other things are great - these are just the ones that are Mexican specialties or especially delicious. Sit outside and enjoy the breakfast. Come here earlier if you can (before 10am so you could have some calm times at the restaurant before the crowd arrives. Also the staff is exceptional. The chef is awesome. When I was disappointed that they didn't have Pozole that day, he brought out another soup for me. The danger of this place is that my eyes are bigger than my stomach - have to eat breakfast elsewhere 1-2 times just to not blow up completely during my holiday. The juices here are a bit too sweet for my taste. Get a Chaya/pineapple smoothie from the smoothie shop close to the lobby instead.

    Tres leche
    Tedan H.

    We came here for a fancy dinner on our last night at playa del Carmen. Hyatt never disappoints. Thought it was definitely on the pricier side, the food was fantastic and the service was top notch. The cuisine is more like Mexican inspired than Mexican, but I was really impressed with the twists the chef made on different dishes. I really enjoyed the whole dining experience along with live music performance. The view was spectacular next to the ocean. This definitely has more exclusive feeling since the property was designed as the resort for many who wants to have all at one place.

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    Bryan C.

    Came here as wanted Place with good food but also tv at the bar so could watch NCAA basketball. Got added benefit of view of the ocean. Food was great as changed menu item to make it not diabla i.e. Spicy. Ribs were meaty and international mix of German slaw with spicier Mexican sauce. Service was great as Alejandro spoke French perfectly having lived in Montreal. Pricier than many places in Area but worth it. If not staying here they will validate the valet parking.

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    Jenny S.

    We stayed at the Grand Hyatt, and ate at this restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Their 'Luna Azul' specialty drink is sweet, bubbly with a hint of lime, definitely worth a try! The dishes we ordered 'salmon tacos' and 'fish salad' are tasty and tangy. The waiters are attentive. Oceanfront view is very romantic.

    Salmon tacos
    Nadia A.

    I am always skeptical about the restaurants in hotels with ocean view but this one bit my expectations by far. We had various tacos here and they were all really good. Service was outstanding and the view is just remarkable. Super delicious, clean and relaxing place.

    Fish Tacos. So good!

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    Expensive and food has no flavor - you better off going to IHOP for breakfast ... servers are nice

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    Great food, great service. Beautiful views. My favorite was the guacamole. Just wish they had more food options.

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