Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyTen dining and drinking options. The steakhouse is the most-recommended specialty restaurant in guest reviews — book it early. Dante (Italian) and María Bonita (Mexican) round out the specialty options. The main buffet Cozumel handles breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The beach club has its own beach bar for the shuttle days. Room service is available.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Lupita
Courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelita | Included | ||
| Cozumel | Included | ||
| Cozumel Beach Bar | Included | ||
| Dante | Included | ||
| Lupita Bar | Included | ||
| María Bonita | Included | ||
| Pachá Nightclub | Included | ||
| Pool Snack Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Tequila | Included |
Mexican à la carte
Mexican specialty restaurant. À la carte main courses with buffet starters and desserts — a format that divides guest opinion. The locally relevant cuisine in Playa del Carmen makes this worth trying at least once. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Traditional Mexican dishes
Italian à la carte & Snack Bar
Italian specialty restaurant added in the 2015 renovation. Reservation required. Similar à la carte main + buffet starters and desserts format. Guest reviews note the format as less satisfying than a full à la carte experience.
Signature dishes: Homemade pasta, Wood-fired pizzas, Tiramisu
Grill & Steakhouse (dinner); Buffet/Snacks (lunch)
Main buffet restaurant. Breakfast is the strongest meal. Dinner cycles through themed nights. The fallback when specialty restaurants are full.
Signature dishes: Signature steak dishes, Ceviche tacos
International Buffet
The steakhouse — consistently the most-recommended specialty restaurant by returning guests. Book immediately on arrival. Grilled meats and beef cuts. The highest guest satisfaction of the specialty options.
Signature dishes: Themed buffets, Mexican specialties, Asian cuisine, Seafood towers
Casual Snacks
Casual poolside snacks. Daytime only. Light bites without leaving the pool.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Fries, Sandwiches
Bar menu, beverages and appetizers/snacks
Pool bar. The main daytime drinks hub at the main property pools.
Signature dishes: Appetizers and a wide selection of beverages
Bar menu, drinks and casual meals
Bar at the beach club. Drinks included when you take the shuttle for a beach day. Self-serve drinks system at the beach club — bring a refillable bottle.
Signature dishes: Tropical drinks
Bar menu, drinks
The main evening bar at the resort. Named after the property — the social hub before shows and after dinner.
Signature dishes: Full range of mojitos, Beer, Mixed drinks
Bar/Nightclub
On-site Pacha disco. Free entry. Drinks included in the all-inclusive. The main nightlife option. Complimentary transfers to Riu Get Together Parties at Riu Tequila are also available.
Beverages & limited snacks (via RIU app)
Available as part of the all-inclusive.
