Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyNine restaurants plus six bars/lounges. No reservation required for most specialty restaurants — arrive at opening and wait if needed. Formal dress enforced at dinner specialty restaurants (long trousers, collared shirts for men; nice shorts are widely reported as acceptable despite the official policy). Pepe's Food and Tiki Taco serve noon–6pm without formality.
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolero | Included | ||
| Capuchino | Included | ||
| Colibri | Included | ||
| Elite Club Bars | Included | ||
| Elite Club Restaurant | Included | ||
| Guacamole | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| Kyoto | Included | ||
| La Peninsula | Included | ||
| La Toscana | Included | ||
| Marlin | Included | ||
| Minibar and Liquor Dispenser | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food Grill | Included | ||
| Petit Pigalle | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Tiki Taco | Included |
Fusion
Fusion, dinner only, à la carte. No reservation needed — arrive at opening. Short rib is the most mentioned signature dish. Indoor, formal dress. More creative than the standard all-inclusive fusion restaurant; the kitchen after the 2023 rebuild has been better reviewed than the pre-renovation version.
Signature dishes: Short Rib
International À la carte
Exclusive to Elite Club guests. Breakfast and dinner à la carte. Reservation via RIU app. More refined ingredients, smaller crowd, attentive service ratio. If you're on Elite Club tier, this should be your default for both meal periods.
Japanese / Asian
Japanese, dinner only, à la carte. No reservation needed — arrive at opening. Indoor, formal dress. Fresh sushi specifically mentioned. Lighter option for guests who've been eating heavily. Fills quickly; arrive at opening if sushi is your priority.
Signature dishes: Sushi
Mexican
Mexican, dinner only — à la carte mains with buffet appetizers and desserts. No reservation needed. Indoor, formal dress. Margaritas reportedly served on arrival. Chicken tortilla soup, steak fajitas, and chocolate pyramid dessert are the specific highlighted items. Reliable and well-executed.
Signature dishes: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Steak Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas, Chocolate Pyramid Dessert
Steakhouse / Italian
Dual format: poolside buffet lunch and snacks (casual), evening steakhouse with Italian influences (formal dress). No reservation. Lobster is occasionally available as a menu option at dinner — ask at seating. Steak quality has been consistently praised since the 2023 rebuild.
Signature dishes: Steak, Lobster (option)
International Buffet
Main buffet for all three meals, plus Cava at breakfast. Live cooking stations. Themed dinner buffets three times weekly. Omelet station, pancake/waffle station, birria tacos, and chilaquiles at breakfast are specifically called out. The backbone of the dining program.
Signature dishes: Omelet Station, Pancake/Waffle Station, Birria Tacos, Chilaquiles
Grill & Snacks
Noon–6pm, outdoor near pool. Casual. No reservation. Grilled items, ribs, fresh large burritos with chipotle sauce, and tacos. Frequently singled out as the best casual eating option on the property — the burritos specifically get enthusiastic reviews. Worth eating here at least twice.
Signature dishes: Grilled Items, Ribs, Burritos (large, fresh, with chipotle sauce), Tacos
Tacos
Noon–6pm, outdoor near pool. Mexican street-food taquería. Customizable tacos with fresh toppings. Casual dress. No reservation. Quick and genuinely good — a real taco station, not an approximation of one.
Signature dishes: Tacos
Pâtisserie / Coffee Shop
Pâtisserie/coffee shop. Espresso drinks and iced coffee specifically praised — better coffee than typical resort options. Pastries available. Good mid-morning and afternoon stop.
Signature dishes: Espresso Drinks, Iced Coffee
Lounge Bar
Evening lounge bar. Mixology cart in lobby for craft cocktails. Full drinks menu. Indoor and terrace. Smart casual. Pre-dinner cocktail spot.
Signature dishes: Craft Cocktails (Mixology cart available)
Lobby Bar
Swim-up pool bar. Full drinks menu, adults only (18+). Daytime. Primary poolside social hub.
Bar
24-hour bar. Sandwiches, pastries, chips with cheese sauce. The late-night fallback for food and drinks.
Poolside Bar
Swim-up pool bar. Full drinks menu, adults only (18+). Daytime. Primary poolside social hub.
Bar with Snacks
24-hour bar. Sandwiches, pastries, chips with cheese sauce. The late-night fallback for food and drinks.
Signature dishes: Sandwiches, Pastries, Chips with Cheese Sauce
Premium Branded Drinks
Elite Club guests enjoy access to two exclusive bars, offering a superior selection of premium branded drinks. Whether in the elegant Elite Club Lounge or at the dedicated beach bar, an elevated beverage experience awaits.
International / Snacks
Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service, bringing a diverse menu of international dishes and snacks directly to your door. Elite Club guests benefit from an upgraded menu and the option to schedule morning coffee delivery for an extra touch of luxury.
Signature dishes: Cheesecake, Fruit Platter, Clubhouse Sandwich, Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Beverages and Snacks
Each room comes equipped with a regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser, providing a convenient selection of beverages and snacks around the clock. Elite Club guests receive an upgraded minibar with premium snacks and top-shelf liquor.