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Rating8.2Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is a family Fun4All 24-hour all-inclusive on El Medano Beach (official RIU: Ideal for families, RIU Land, Splash Water World access via the Los Cabos complex). Live Resort Flock inventory maps 18 included venues: specialty dinners, main buffet, daytime poolside food, Capuchino, Lounge 24, bars, and room service. Official riu.com gastronomy highlights Mar de Cortes, San Jose (Italian), Misaki, Krystal, and La Coyota; partner fact sheets also list Bombay and El Medano steakhouse. Specialty dinners are walk-in (arrive at opening); formal dress for theme restaurants. Live RF previously tagged Adults Only; treat that as wrong against official family positioning. Confirm Bombay / El Medano operation and San Jose Italian vs Mexican lunch naming in the RIU app.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
Courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
Courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
Courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas offers 10 restaurants — 10 included in your stay. Featured venues include Krystal, Bombay, Misaki, El Medano Steakhouse and San José Italian Restaurant. The resort also has 1 coffee shop and 6 bars/lounges. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Live and partner materials do not require advance specialty reservations. Arrive at about 6:30 PM opening for Krystal, Misaki, Bombay, El Medano Steakhouse, San Jose dinner, and La Coyota, especially on busy weeks. Use Mar de Cortes as the reliable buffet fallback.
Partner RIU Palace Cabo rules: formal dress for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts and long trousers. Capuchino, poolside lunch, Pepe's Food, and swim-up bars stay casual.
Official RIU positions this hotel as Ideal for families with Fun4All, RIU Land, and Splash Water World. Adults-only RIU Palace Baja California is the neighboring adults product. Swim-up bars still list 18+ access on the live cards.
Official gastronomy calls San Jose Italian for lunch and dinner, while live inventory keeps separate Italian dinner and Mexican lunch cards and partner sheets say San Jose Mexican. Bombay and El Medano appear on partner / live lists but not on the current official gastronomy ItemList. Confirm names and nightly openings in the RIU app at check-in rather than assuming two different San Jose buildings.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay | Included | ||
| Capuchino | Included | ||
| El Medano Poolside Restaurant | Included | ||
| El Medano Steakhouse | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| La Coyota | Included | ||
| Mar de Cortés | Included | ||
| Misaki | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| San José Italian Restaurant | Included | ||
| San José Mexican Restaurant | Included |
Fusion / Gourmet
Official RIU gastronomy: fusion a la carte dinner blending cuisines from around the world. Live inventory: gourmet fusion dinner only, indoor air-conditioned, resort elegant / formal dress, no reservation (arrive at 6:30 PM opening). Live signatures: Iberian ham starters, braised short ribs, creamy rice with lobster, beef filet, lamb loin.
Signature dishes: Iberian Ham starters, Braised short ribs, Creamy rice with lobster, Beef filet, Lamb loin
Indian
Live inventory and partner RIU Palace Cabo fact sheet list Bombay as the Indian a la carte specialty (often framed as the rarest specialty in the Riu Mexico portfolio). Official riu.com gastronomy ItemList currently highlights Mar de Cortes, San Jose, Misaki, Krystal, and La Coyota and does not isolate Bombay. Live: dinner, formal dress, no reservation, arrive at opening. Live signatures: lamb stew with rice, Indian rice pudding with cardamom, pistachio dessert.
Signature dishes: Lamb stew with rice, Indian rice pudding with cardamom, Pistachio flavored dessert
Japanese
Official RIU gastronomy: Japanese a la carte dinner (soups, appetizers, meats, rice dishes, fish). Live inventory: sushi, sashimi, dim sum, stir-fries; indoor air-conditioned; formal dress; no reservation; dinner from about 6:30 PM.
Signature dishes: Sushi, Sashimi, Dim sum, Chicken stir-fries, Beef stir-fries
Steakhouse
Partner RIU Palace Cabo fact sheet lists El Medano steakhouse among optional dining. Live inventory: poolside steakhouse at dinner with terrace; smart casual to resort elegant; no reservation. Live signatures: filet mignon and shrimp, apple pie with vanilla ice cream, layered chocolate cake. Official riu.com gastronomy ItemList does not currently isolate El Medano.
Signature dishes: Filet mignon and shrimp, Apple pie with vanilla ice cream, Layered chocolate cake
Italian
Official RIU gastronomy labels San Jose as Italian a la carte with appetizer and dessert buffet for lunch and dinner. Live inventory splits San Jose into an Italian dinner card and a Mexican lunch card. Keep this card as the Italian dinner service: lobster ravioli and lasagna with portobello mushrooms as live signatures; formal dress; terrace; no reservation. Confirm reservation rules at check-in or in the resort app.
Signature dishes: Lobster ravioli, Lasagna with portobello mushrooms
Mexican
Official RIU gastronomy: Mexican a la carte dinner featuring typical Mexican dishes. Live inventory: dinner specialty, indoor, resort elegant, no reservation, a la carte (live also notes buffet starters/desserts on some nights). No plated signature list on official gastronomy; Confirm details in the resort app or at the host stand on arrival.
International Buffet
Official RIU gastronomy main buffet: breakfast and dinner with live cooking stations, juices, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, and three themed nights a week. Live inventory adds continental breakfast window, dinner into evening (later in summer), and ocean-view terrace. Casual dress for breakfast; gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts at dinner. Walk-in.
Signature dishes: Fresh native fruits, Warm baked breads, Authentic native Mexican breakfast dishes
International Buffet / Snacks
Live inventory: daytime poolside buffet for lunch and afternoon snack (pizzas, pasta, salads) with terrace. Casual. No reservation. Partner fact sheets describe hot/cold lunch buffet with live cooking. Exact seasonal clocks.
Signature dishes: Pizzas, Pasta, Salads
Mexican
Live inventory: Mexican lunch on terrace with a la carte mains (tacos, made-to-order guacamole) plus buffet starters/desserts. Partner fact sheet labels San Jose as Mexican Restaurant (buffet starters and dessert). Official riu.com gastronomy currently labels San Jose Italian for lunch and dinner. Keep the live Mexican lunch card for inventory continuity and flag cuisine naming as.
Signature dishes: Delicious tacos, Guacamole made to order
Grill / Snacks
Live inventory: casual pool-area grill for lunch and afternoon snack. No reservation. Classic grill fare without leaving the pool deck. Exact plated list.
Cafe / Patisserie
Official hotel copy highlights Capuchino pastry and ice cream shop. Live inventory: coffee, espresso, tea, ice cream, pastries, light snacks with ocean-view seating, about 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, casual, walk-in.
Signature dishes: High-quality coffee, Espresso, Tea, Ice cream, Light snacks, Pastries
Snacks / Drinks
Live inventory: 24-hour continental breakfast items, light snacks, and beverages; indoor with smokers terrace. Partner materials emphasize snacks 24 hours a day. Walk-in.
Signature dishes: Continental breakfast, Fresh fruits, Meats, Cheeses, Pizzas, Pasta, Salads
Bar Menu / Beverages
Live inventory: lobby bar with local and imported beverages, indoor and terrace seating, about 10:00 AM-12:00 AM. Casual. Walk-in.
Bar Menu / Beverages
Live inventory: lounge bar with stage and dance floor, local and imported drinks, indoor and outdoor terrace, about 6:00 PM-12:00 AM. Entertainment hub. Walk-in.
Bar Menu / Beverages
Live inventory: outdoor chill-out bar in front of the beach, about 10:00 AM-12:00 AM. Casual. Walk-in.
Bar Menu / Beverages
Live inventory: poolside swim-up bar, about 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Swimwear appropriate. Swim-up access 18+ on the live card even though the hotel is family Fun4All.
Bar Menu / Beverages
Live inventory: second poolside swim-up bar, about 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Swimwear appropriate. Swim-up access 18+ on the live card.
International / Light Meals
Partner and live inventory: 24-hour room service with a modest a la carte menu (club sandwiches, Mexican-style chicken toasties, nachos and cheese, salads, desserts). Included in 24-hour all-inclusive. Confirm current in-room menu in RIU app.
Signature dishes: Club sandwiches, Mexican-style chicken toasties, Nachos and cheese, Salads, Selection of desserts