Rating7.2
Rating8.1Three a la carte specialty restaurants, one main buffet, and multiple snack and bar venues. El Italiano (ages 12+), El Caribeño (dinner service ages 12+), and El Mexicano all require reservations — book these on arrival day and for multiple nights during your stay. La Veranda buffet handles all three meal periods. Room service is 24 hours with one included delivery per day; second order may incur a charge. The Distintivo H rating is a Mexican government certification for food handling standards.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour Room Service | Included | ||
| Amphitheater Lounge | Included | ||
| Bikini Bar | Included | ||
| Café Solé | Included | ||
| Chac Mool Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Cruceros Bar | Included | ||
| El Caribeño | Included | ||
| El Italiano | Included | ||
| El Mexicano | Included | ||
| La Veranda Restaurant | Included | ||
| Snack Bar Bikini | Included | ||
| Snack Bar El Marlin Azul | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included |
Mediterranean / Italian
Italian a la carte, dinner only (6:30-11 PM). Wood-fired pizzas, chicken parmesan, and seafood risotto are the menu highlights. Indoor setting, ages 12+. Smart casual dress required for men (long pants, shirt with sleeves, closed shoes). Reservation required. The wood-fired pizza is consistently well-reviewed.
Signature dishes: Wood-fired Pizzas, Chicken Parmesan, Seafood Risotto
International (Lunch), Seafood / Caribbean (Dinner)
Ocean-view outdoor restaurant serving international lunch (1-4 PM) and Caribbean seafood dinner (7-11 PM). The giant grilled shrimp and fish tacos at dinner are the recommended orders. Clams chowder is a consistent guest mention. Dinner requires reservation and is adults only (12+). Semi-formal dress at dinner; casual for lunch.
Signature dishes: Clams Chowder, Fish of the Day, Giant Grilled Shrimp, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos
Traditional Mexican
Traditional Mexican a la carte, dinner only (6:30-11 PM). Authentic regional dishes beyond Tex-Mex. Reservation recommended. Smart casual dress.
Signature dishes: Traditional Mexican Dishes
International and Mexican
Main buffet overlooking hotel gardens and pool, open for all three meal periods. Nightly themed dinners rotate. No reservation needed. Breakfast is the best meal here by guest consensus — the buffet is more variable at dinner.
Signature dishes: Nightly Themed Dinners
Coffee shop, Desserts, Snacks
Coffee shop with gourmet coffees, pastries, light sandwiches, and ice cream, 7 AM to 11 PM. The best coffee option on the property. Consistently well-reviewed as a morning alternative to the buffet.
Signature dishes: Freshly Baked Pastries, Sandwiches, Ice Cream
Snacks
Beachfront snack service with ocean views, 11:30 AM to 6 PM. Hot dogs, pizzas, nachos, and burgers. Eat with your feet in the sand — the best location for casual midday food.
Signature dishes: Hot Dogs, Pizzas, Nachos, Hamburgers
Appetizers and Snacks
Poolside snacks with swim-up service option, 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM in front of the main pool. Light appetizers and snacks. No reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Munchies, Snacks
Drinks
Adults-only indoor sports bar, 6:30 PM to 2 AM. National and international drinks, screens for live sports. The latest-closing venue on property.
Signature dishes: National and International Drinks
Drinks and Coffee
Central lobby bar, 11 AM to midnight. Coffee and drinks. Meeting point for evenings before heading to dinner.
Signature dishes: Coffee, Variety of Drinks
Drinks
Swim-up and poolside bar at the main pool, 10 AM to 6:30 PM. Signature margaritas are the consistent recommendation.
Signature dishes: Margaritas, Cocktails
Drinks
Swim-up or waterfront deck bar, 10 AM to 6:30 PM. Ocean views from the massive deck. Good afternoon spot.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Drinks
Outdoor bar adjacent to the nightly shows venue, 8-11 PM. Pre-show and during-show drinks.
Signature dishes: Cocktails, Refreshing Drinks
International, Comfort Food
First daily delivery included; second order may carry a small charge. Classic cheeseburgers and ceviche are the guest favorites. Useful for late arrivals or early beach days when you want to skip the buffet.
Signature dishes: Cheeseburgers and Fries, Ceviche