Rating8.0
Rating7.9
Rating8.1Seven restaurants and five bars. The most important thing to know before you arrive: specialty restaurant access for standard all-inclusive guests is restricted by minimum stay requirements and reservation competition. Make reservations immediately on check-in for all specialty restaurants across your stay. Premium Level guests get unlimited à la carte access, which fundamentally changes the dining experience. The Caracol poolside lunch is the most consistently praised casual option. The swim-up bar at Caracol Pool Bar is the best daytime drinking spot.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracol Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Caracol Restaurant | Included | ||
| Cascada Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Coffee Shop | Included | ||
| Don Quijote | Included | ||
| El Mexicano | Included | ||
| Kyoto Sushi Bar | Included | ||
| La Fontana | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Miramar Buffet | Included | ||
| Plaza Mexicana Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| Sanca Bar (Night Club) | Included | ||
| Seafood Restaurant | Included | ||
| Veranda Buffet | Included |
Italian
Italian à la carte, dinner only 6:30-9:30 PM. Fresh pasta and pizza. Smart casual required, reservations essential. Standard guests access this once per stay minimum; Premium Level guests can book nightly. The pasta dishes are the stronger choice over the pizza here.
Signature dishes: Fresh Pasta, Exquisite Pizza, Traditional Italian Specialties, Italian Desserts
Japanese (Sushi)
Japanese, dinner only 6:30-9:30 PM. Nigiri, tempura rolls, makis, and fried rice. Intimate sushi bar format. The specialty restaurant that guests most frequently wish they'd reserved more times. Book this first.
Signature dishes: Nigiri, Tempura Rolls, Fried Rice, Makis
Seafood
Outdoor poolside seafood, dinner only 6:30-10:30 PM. Fresh fish dishes with sea views. The best setting of any dinner restaurant on property. Reservations required.
Signature dishes: Fresh Fish Dishes, Assorted Seafood
Spanish
Spanish à la carte in a bohemian indoor setting, dinner only 6:30-9:30 PM. Spanish specialties. Reservations required. Access subject to minimum stay requirements for standard guests.
Signature dishes: Spanish Specialties
Traditional Mexican
Traditional Mexican, dinner only 6:30-9:30 PM. Classic dishes and antojitos. The most appropriate choice for first-night dining in Mexico if you can get a reservation. Smart casual.
Signature dishes: Traditional Mexican Dishes, Mexican Antojitos
Seafood and Snacks
Outdoor poolside seafood and snacks, lunch only 12-6 PM. No reservation needed. The default good-quality lunch — fresh seafood and made-to-order snacks in a relaxed outdoor setting. The best daytime food option on property.
Signature dishes: Made-to-order Snacks, Fresh Seafood
International Buffet
Main indoor buffet, breakfast 7 AM - 12 PM, dinner 7-10:30 PM. Broad international selection with themed dinner nights. The buffet at breakfast is better than at dinner — omelet station is the highlight. Reviews consistently describe dinner as basic.
Signature dishes: Themed Dinner Selections, Variety of National and International Dishes
International Buffet
Casual outdoor buffet near the main pool, breakfast 7-11 AM, dinner 7-10:30 PM. Sea views from the setting. Slightly different rotation from Veranda — use both to add variety.
Signature dishes: Fresh and Authentic International Flavors
Bar Menu
Nightclub, 8 PM - 2 AM. Indoor, energetic, adult-focused. Not exceptional but the best option for dancing on property.
Bar Menu
4 PM - midnight. Live music most evenings. The most atmospheric evening bar — good for pre-dinner cocktails and winding down after shows.
Signature dishes: Exotic Cocktails, Premium Drinks
Bar Menu
Outdoor Mexican-themed bar, 8:30-10:30 PM. Family-friendly evening atmosphere with live entertainment. Good for watching shows without committing to the nightclub.
Bar Menu
Swim-up bar, 10 AM - 6 PM. The best daytime drinking spot on property. Fresh fruit juices and cocktails from the water. Consistently mentioned in positive reviews.
Signature dishes: Refreshing Cocktails, Fresh Fruit Juices
Bar Menu
Poolside bar, 12-6 PM. Standard service. Less busy than Caracol — worth trying if the swim-up bar is crowded.
Coffee & Pastries
Daytime, casual. Coffee and light refreshments. Standard café option.
International
24 hours, extra charge for standard guests, included for Premium Level. The standard menu includes continental breakfast and Mexican items. Useful for late arrivals but the food is average.
Signature dishes: Continental Breakfast, American Breakfast, Arrachera, Gringa al Pastor, Hawaiian Pizza