Five restaurants and four snack or bar options. Three specialty a la carte restaurants require reservations — El Mirador (Italian, ages 12+), KOI (Asian/teppanyaki), and La Concha (seafood/Mexican). Le Grand Prime Rib House operates at a surcharge. Cocay is the main buffet for all three meal periods. The El Jardín snack bar converts to a taco stand in the evening. Room service is 24 hours with one daily delivery included. Dress codes are enforced at specialty venues — men need long pants and closed shoes after dark.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Solé | Included | ||
| Cocay Restaurant | Included | ||
| Ekinox Lounge | Included | ||
| El Jardín Snack Bar | Included | ||
| El Mirador | Included | ||
| Fresco Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Juicy Health Bar | Included | ||
| KOI Restaurant | Included | ||
| La Concha | Included | ||
| Le Grand Prime Rib House | Additional charge | ||
| Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Pizza Corner | Included | ||
| Premier Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Royal Tower Lounge | Included |
Italian
Italian a la carte with glass walls overlooking Nichupté Lagoon — the lagoon-view setting is genuinely good for dinner. Pasta and Italian classics with a dessert buffet at the end. Adults only (12+), smart casual dress code (men: long pants and closed shoes). Reservation required. Live entertainment during some evenings.
Asian (Japanese, Chinese, Thai)
Japanese, Chinese, and Thai a la carte with teppanyaki tables as the main event — chef grills in front of you with performance-style tableside cooking. The peking duck and octopus are specifically cited by guests. Bamboo-lined interior creates a separate atmosphere from the main resort. Smart casual dress code. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Peking duck, Octopus
Mediterranean, Seafood, Mexican Gourmet
Lunch and dinner with views bordering the main pool and sea beyond. Mediterranean seafood at lunch transitions to Mexican gourmet at dinner — Mayan chicken and shredded pork regional specialty are the standout dishes. Adults only (12+) for dinner service. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Seafood dishes, Mexican gourmet menu, Mayan chicken, Shredded pork regional specialty
Contemporary International, Mexican
Main buffet for breakfast (7 AM), lunch (12:30 PM), and dinner (6:30 PM) with live cooking stations and daily themed dinner buffets. Pool and garden views. Family-friendly, all ages welcome. No reservation needed. The butcher's block station at dinner is the better end of the buffet.
Signature dishes: Chef's specialties from the butcher's block
Snacks, Mexican Tacos
Daytime pool snacks (burgers, nachos, hot dogs, 11 AM to 6 PM) convert to a taco stand Sunday through Friday 7 PM to 11:30 PM. The evening taco stand is casual and popular — good Mexican street-food quality without restaurant formality. Note the dress code shift in the evening (no wet clothes or sleeveless shirts for men).
Signature dishes: Burgers, Nachos, Hot dogs, Variety of Mexican tacos
Pizzeria
Oven-baked pizzas with a different daily special, 11 AM to 5 PM. Sea views. Walk-in. Good for a quick midday meal without leaving the pool zone.
Signature dishes: Oven-baked pizzas, Daily special pizza
Coffee Shop, Deli
Coffee shop just off the lobby, 7 AM to 11 PM. Gourmet coffees, fresh pastries, homemade ice cream, and paninis. The best coffee option on the property — the main buffet coffee tends to draw complaints.
Signature dishes: Homemade ice cream, Gourmet coffee, Pastries, Fresh paninis
Smoothies, Healthy Drinks
Fresh smoothies and healthy drinks during the day. Included. Good post-workout or morning option.
Signature dishes: Smoothies
Bar
Adults-only rooftop bar above El Mirador, 6:30 PM to midnight. Handcrafted cocktails with Nichupté Lagoon sunset views — the best sunset vantage on the property. Resort casual dress required. Worth arriving at 6:30 for the full sunset window.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Bar
Adults-only (22+), also known as Cassis Bar. Sophisticated drinks in the lobby setting, 6:30 PM to midnight. Top-shelf spirits available on request.
Signature dishes: Cocktails, Top-shelf liquor (upon request)
Bar
Adults-only swim-up bar in the infinity pool. 10 AM to 8 PM. The most coveted daytime bar spot on the property.
Signature dishes: Famous cocktails
Bar
Across from the main swimming pool, 10 AM to 8 PM. For guests at the family main pool rather than the adults-only infinity pool. Walk-up.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Lounge, Continental Breakfast, Hors d'oeuvres
Exclusive to Royal Tower guests. Continental breakfast in the mornings, evening hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and top-shelf drinks. Low-sugar yogurt and fresh fruit in the mornings. The evening cocktail hour is the most valuable perk for Royal Tower guests.
Signature dishes: Low sugar yogurt, Fresh fruit
International
24-hour room service; first daily delivery included in rate. International menu. Useful for the early-morning or late-night window outside regular restaurant hours.
Steakhouse, Seafood
The resort's premium steakhouse in the Royal Tower, open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Prime rib slow-cooked for 6+ hours is the signature dish — order it over the lobster and crab unless those are specifically your preference. Antipasto and salad bar precede the main course. Surcharge applies. Resort-elegant dress code strictly enforced: no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or sandals. Reserve through concierge.
Signature dishes: Prime Rib (cooked for 6+ hours), Lobster, Crab