Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlySix restaurants across fusion, Japanese, steakhouse, Italian, Mexican, and main buffet formats. Specialty restaurants require reservations (formal dress: long trousers, no sleeveless shirts for men). Don Julian main buffet handles all three meals without reservation. 24-hour room service and Lounge 24 cover off-hours. Capuchino pâtisserie for daytime snacks.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Mexico
Courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Cubano | Included | ||
| Capuchino | Included | ||
| Don Julian | Included | ||
| El Palmeral | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| La Bodega | Included | ||
| La Dolce Vita | Included | ||
| Los Mariachis | Included | ||
| Lounge 24 | Included | ||
| Miyagi | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Steakhouse | Included |
Fusion
Fusion, dinner only, à la carte. Reservation required. Indoor, formal dress. Creative internationally-influenced plates. Among the more interesting specialty options — the fusion menu is more developed than the Italian or Mexican at most Riu properties. Reserve this first.
Japanese
Japanese, dinner only, à la carte. Reservation required. Indoor, formal dress. Traditional Japanese preparation — sushi, grilled, and rice-based dishes. Lighter option after several nights of heavy buffet food. Book early in the stay.
Steakhouse
Steakhouse for dinner; transforms into the 'Guacamole' beachfront eatery for lunch. Indoor for dinner, outdoor/beachfront for lunch. Reservation required for dinner; casual dress and no reservation for lunch. The beachfront lunch version is one of the best-positioned casual eating spots on the property.
Italian
Italian, dinner only. Buffet starters and desserts with à la carte mains. Reservation required. Formal dress. Classic pasta and Italian mains — comfort food option for guests wanting familiar flavors. The hybrid buffet-start-then-à-la-carte format is standard for RIU Italian restaurants.
Mexican
Mexican, dinner only. Buffet starters and desserts with à la carte mains. Reservation required. Formal dress. Solid Mexican execution in the context of an all-inclusive — fajitas and enchiladas competently done. Not a Playa del Carmen street taco experience, but consistent.
International buffet
Main buffet for all three meals. Live cooking stations (made-to-order eggs, pizzas, pasta, specialty dishes). Themed dinner buffets multiple times weekly — Indian, Asian, International, Seafood nights. No reservation needed. The quality anchor of the dining program.
Signature dishes: Made-to-order eggs, Pizzas, Pastas, Salads, Themed buffets (Indian, Asian, International, Seafood)
Patisserie & Ice Cream
Pâtisserie and ice cream parlor, daytime. Pastries, ice creams, coffee. Indoor. Good for the 3pm energy slump when you want something sweet without going back to the room.
Signature dishes: Pastries, Ice creams, Coffee
Snacks & Drinks
24-hour food and drinks. Casual, indoor. Snacks and beverages available at all hours. The late-night and early-morning solution.
Signature dishes: Snacks
Drinks & Snacks
24-hour lounge bar with terrace. Unlimited drinks and snacks around the clock. The other late-night option — slightly more atmospheric than the sports bar equivalent.
Drinks
Lobby bar, elegant indoor setting. Full drinks menu. Pre-dinner cocktail spot.
Drinks
Swim-up and poolside bar, daytime. Full drinks menu. Swim-up section for adults only (18+). The primary daytime social hub.
International
Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service, bringing a diverse international menu directly to your door. Perfect for a private meal, a late-night snack, or breakfast in bed, all included in your stay.