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Rating8.2Fifteen included venues under 24-hour all-inclusive at family-friendly Hotel Riu Guanacaste on Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica. Live Resort Flock inventory maps seven restaurants and eight bars: Liberia (main buffet), Tucán (Costa Rican gourmet), La Toscana (Italian), Ocotal (day buffet / dinner steakhouse), Furama (Asian), Agave (Mexican), plus American Country, Pepe's Food, Tiki Taco, room service, and the Filadelfia, Pura Vida, Sports Bar, La Plaza, and Santa Cruz bars. Official RIU gastronomy (fetched 2026-09-09) highlights Liberia, Papagayo, Furama, Agave, and Steak House and states seven themed restaurants overall. Map Ocotal dinner to official Steak House and Confirm reservation rules at check-in or in the resort app. Specialty dinners require reservations on arrival day. Tucán and La Toscana fill first. Confirm exact dinner and bar clocks in the RIU app. Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste offers 9 restaurants — 9 included in your stay. Featured venues include Tucán, La Toscana, Ocotal, Furama and Agave. The resort also has 5 bars/lounges. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Tucán, La Toscana, Ocotal dinner, Furama, and Agave require reservations on the live inventory. Go to the reservation desk early on arrival day. Tucán and La Toscana are the most competitive. If those are full, Furama and Agave are the next reliable specialty nights, with Liberia as the no-reservation backup.
Official RIU gastronomy lists Liberia, Papagayo (Italian), Furama, Agave, and Steak House. Live cards use La Toscana for Italian dinner and Ocotal for the steakhouse / daytime buffet. Tucán appears on the live page but not on the official gastronomy list. Confirm current public names at check-in before you chase a renamed room.
Specialty dinner and Ocotal dinner: formal dress with long trousers for gentlemen. Liberia dinner is smart casual with shoulders covered for men. Pool bars, Pepe's Food, Tiki Taco, and daytime Ocotal stay casual. Plan breakfast at Liberia, use Ocotal or Pepe's / Tiki Taco for flexible lunches, and rotate specialty dinners so you are not stuck in buffet-only nights.
Sports Bar and American Country are listed as 24 hours for snacks and drinks. Room service is also 24 hours on the live inventory. Use those after specialty kitchens and Liberia close instead of inventing after-hours restaurant service.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave | Included | ||
| American Country | Included | ||
| Furama | Included | ||
| La Toscana | Included | ||
| Liberia | Included | ||
| Ocotal | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| Tiki Taco | Included | ||
| Tucán | Included |
Gourmet / Caribbean Gourmet (Costa Rican)
Live Resort Flock inventory: Costa Rican specialty dinner and the most distinctive sense-of-place meal on property. Local ingredients and regional dishes. Formal dress with long trousers for gentlemen. Indoor. A la carte. Reservations required on arrival day and competitive with La Toscana. Official RIU gastronomy page (fetched 2026-09-09) does not list Tucán among Liberia, Papagayo, Furama, Agave, and Steak House. Keep live signature names already published on this page; Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Signature dishes: Prawns and Potato Puree, Peruvian broth with potatoes, cheese, and lobster, Shellfish Asopao, Beef Filet in Mexican Adobo, Sauteed vegetable quinoa with goat cheese
Italian
Live inventory: Italian a la carte dinner with buffet starters and desserts. Pasta-forward. Formal dress. Indoor. Reservations required; second-most competitive specialty after Tucán. Official RIU gastronomy lists Papagayo as the Italian concept (buffet breakfast with live cooking, vegetarian and gluten-free options, then authentic Italian buffet dinner). Confirm reservation rules at check-in or in the resort app. Keep live plate names already on this page; Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Signature dishes: Beef lasagna, Fettuccine Basil Pesto, Vegetarian Cannelloni, Seafood Risotto, Grilled Beef Filet, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Arancini, Beef Carpaccio, Fritto Misto, Burrata, Chicken Parmigiana, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Typical Italian buffet recipes
Steakhouse (Dinner); Costa Rican, American, International (Breakfast/Lunch)
Live inventory: multi-meal room with continental breakfast, lunch buffet, and a la carte steakhouse dinner. Poolside seating with some ocean-view tables. Formal dress for dinner; casual for breakfast and lunch. Reservations required for dinner. Official RIU gastronomy names Steak House: American-style a la carte dinner with a selection of meats, fish, and desserts in a relaxed atmosphere. Map Ocotal dinner service to official Steak House. Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Signature dishes: 12-ounce ribeye steak, BBQ ribs, Grilled chicken, Salmon, Burgers, Mixed grill, Gallo Pinto, Pizza, Salad bar, Selection of meats, fish, and desserts
Asian
Official RIU gastronomy: Asian buffet dinner featuring representative flavors of Japan, China, Korea, and Thailand. Live inventory: Asian specialty dinner, buffet format in the standard RIU model, reservation required, indoor, formal dress. A reliable change of pace from Liberia. Keep live sushi language already on this page; Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Signature dishes: Sushi (rolls, salmon sashimi), Asian buffet selections, Sweet desserts
Mexican
Official RIU gastronomy: Mexican buffet dinner with typical Mexican recipes in a cozy space. Live inventory: Mexican specialty dinner, reservation required, formal dress. Exact seating label is not explicit on the live card. Confirm named dishes in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
International (Costa Rican, American, Italian)
Official RIU gastronomy name for the main buffet: wide variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking stations, fresh produce, desserts, and three themed nights a week. Live inventory adds indoor dining plus a large outdoor terrace, smart casual dinner dress (shoulders covered for gentlemen), and gallo pinto / huevos rancheros / American breakfast classics among guest-facing highlights. Walk-in only. Handles the majority of meals when specialty rooms are full.
Signature dishes: Gallo pinto, Huevos rancheros, American breakfast classics (pancakes, waffles, bacon), Paella (seafood and meat), International buffet selections, Live cooking stations, Themed buffets
American Favorites / Sports Bar Food
Live inventory: American-style grill and comfort food with 24-hour snacks and drinks. Casual. Walk-in. Useful fallback when specialty restaurants are full. Not Confirm named dishes in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Signature dishes: Wings, Fries
Grill / Snacks
Live inventory: casual poolside grill for burgers, grilled items, and light fare during the day. No reservation. Casual dress. Exact lunch clock hours not published on official gastronomy.
Tacos / Snacks
Live inventory: light Mexican-inspired snack bar, useful for a quick midday bite without the full Liberia buffet. Casual. Walk-in. Not on the official gastronomy core restaurant list.
Signature dishes: Tacos
Beverages & Snacks
Live inventory: evening bar in the entertainment / lobby area with drinks and snacks. Casual. Walk-in. Confirm exact hours in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
Beverages & Snacks
Live inventory: lounge bar named after Costa Rica's national expression. Drinks and snacks. Casual. Walk-in. Live card lists 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Beverages & Snacks
Live inventory: indoor bar with screens, extended 24-hour service, drinks and snacks. Practical late-night option without the discotheque. Casual. Walk-in.
Beverages
Live inventory: main entertainment plaza bar for pre-show drinks and evening entertainment transitions. Casual. Open-air plaza. Live card lists 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Beverages
Live inventory: swim-up and poolside bar named after the Guanacaste town. Swimwear appropriate. Swim-up access 18+ on the live card. Live hours 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
International (Snacks)
Live inventory: included 24-hour room service with a bar/snack-style menu. Useful for early morning departures or late arrivals. Exact current menu card.
