Rating8.0
Rating7.9
Rating8.1The largest concentration of specialty restaurants in the Barceló Maya Grand Resort complex — Kyoto, Marenostrum, Santa Fe, Capri, México Lindo, La Fuente, and La Trattoria are all accessible from or within Colonial. All require reservations (fill on arrival day) and enforce dress codes. The 24-hour Strikers Sports Bar handles late nights. Book all specialty restaurants immediately on check-in.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Restaurant | Included | ||
| Colonial Buffet Restaurant | Included | ||
| Jaguar's Nightclub | Included | ||
| Kyoto Restaurant | Included | ||
| La Cantina Cigar Lounge | Additional charge | ||
| La Fuente Restaurant | Included | ||
| La Trattoria Ristorante Italiano | Included | ||
| Marenostrum Restaurant | Included | ||
| Mariachi Restaurant | Included | ||
| México Lindo Restaurant | Included | ||
| One Disco Club | Included | ||
| Palmeras Restaurant | Included | ||
| Poolside Bars | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| Santa Fe Restaurant | Included | ||
| Strikers Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Tequila Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Theatre Bars | Included |
Modern Asian fusion, Japanese
Modern Asian fusion and Teppanyaki, dinner only 5 PM-10 PM. Sushi, sashimi, tempura, and the Teppanyaki show tables — the live cooking format makes it the most theatrical specialty restaurant in the complex. Formal dress, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Sushi, Sashimi, Specialty Rolls, Tempura, Teriyaki, Teppanyaki dishes
Seafood, Mediterranean
Mediterranean seafood à la carte, dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM. Grilled lobster, Galician-style octopus, and pan-fried prawns are the signature dishes. Formal dress, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Grilled lobster, Pan-fried prawns, Galician-style octopus, Prawn and pineapple appetizer, Cream of oyster soup, Salmon main dish, Baklava
Steakhouse, American
American steakhouse format with the signature Rosemary Santa Fe sauce, dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM. The most consistently well-reviewed specialty dinner in the complex. Smart casual dress, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Tastiest cuts of meat, Classic Santa Fe sauce with rosemary
Italian
Classic Italian pizzas and pastas, dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM. Smart casual dress, reservations required. Reliable execution — the right choice when the other specialty restaurants are fully booked.
Signature dishes: Italian pizzas, Pastas
Traditional Mexican
Traditional Mexican à la carte with the Arrachera Asada as the standout dish and a personalized tequila cart service. Dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM. Smart casual, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Arrachera Asada, Personalized tequila cart service
Spanish
Spanish à la carte with Serrano ham croquettes, breaded sirloin in blue cheese sauce, and crema catalana as signature dishes. Dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM. Formal dress, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Serrano ham croquettes, Breaded sirloin steak with Serrano ham in a blue cheese sauce, Crema catalana
Classic Italian
Italian à la carte at the Maya Mall — Diábolo pizza, linguine frutti di mare, and lasagna as standouts. Indoor and outdoor terrace, self-serve salad bar. Smart casual, dinner only 5:30 PM-10 PM, reservations required.
Signature dishes: Diábolo pizza, Linguine frutti di mare, Lasagna, Chicken breast
International
Main buffet for all three meals, 7 AM-10 PM. International rotation with themed Tropical Buffet dinners twice weekly. Air-conditioned, casual, no reservations. The default when specialty slots are booked.
Signature dishes: Themed dinners (Tropical Buffet)
Grill, Mexican
Beachfront grill and buffet, 10:30 AM-6:30 PM. Sandwiches and casual daytime food with ocean views. No reservations, casual dress — swimwear acceptable.
Signature dishes: Delicious sandwiches, Buffet offerings
Grill, Barbecue
Outdoor poolside grill with pool and ocean views, 10:30 AM-6:30 PM. Barbecue and grilled meats under palapa roofs. No reservations, casual.
Signature dishes: Barbecue, Grilled meats, Sandwiches
American sports bar fare
24 hours. Continuous snack buffet (burgers, hot dogs, pizza, nachos), drinks, bowling, and video games. Noble Beach Prize winner for Most FANtastic Sports Bar. 18+ for alcohol. The practical all-hours fallback for the complex.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Hot dogs, Pizza, Nachos
Bar menu, Drinks, Snacks
Open all day and evening. Wide drinks selection with an outdoor terrace for smokers. Pre-dinner gathering point.
Bar menu, Drinks
18+, entry and house drinks included until 2 AM. VIP Lounge with imported drinks at extra charge. The main late-night entertainment venue.
Bar menu, Drinks
24 hours at extra charge. International menu. Use Strikers as the free alternative for late-night hunger.
Signature dishes: Refreshing cocktails
Bar menu, Drinks
Enjoy a range of beverages and cocktails while being entertained at the resort's Kukulkan and Palenque theaters. These bars provide convenient service throughout the evening shows, ensuring your refreshment needs are met as you take in the nightly performances.
Non-alcoholic beverages
A dedicated space for teenagers, One Disco Club offers a fun and safe environment to hang out, listen to today's hits, and enjoy non-alcoholic beverages. Exclusively for guests aged 13 to 17, it's the perfect spot for younger guests to socialize and dance the night away.
Bar menu, Premium drinks, Cigars
8 PM-midnight, adults-only (18+). Premium tequilas and Havana cigars in an indoor smoking-permitted space. The most distinctive evening bar option in the complex — worth a visit for tequila enthusiasts or cigar smokers.
Signature dishes: Premium tequila, Havana cigars
International
24 hours at extra charge. International menu. Use Strikers as the free alternative for late-night hunger.
Signature dishes: Club Maya Sandwich, Hot Dog, Spaghetti al Burro, Mexican Pizza, Arrachera
