Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlySix restaurants and five bars, all no-reservation, first-come basis. Don Rafael is the main all-day buffet with three themed nights per week. The four specialty restaurants (Kulinarium, Steakhouse, Nirvana, Il Gusto) are dinner-only. Pepe's Food handles casual poolside lunch. A 24-hour Sports Bar and in-room minibar with liquor dispenser cover late-night needs.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Vallarta
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | Included | ||
| Don Rafael | Included | ||
| Il Gusto | Included | ||
| In-room Mini-bar & Liquor Dispenser | Included | ||
| Kulinarium | Included | ||
| La Boheme | Included | ||
| La Plaza | Included | ||
| Mezcal | Included | ||
| Nirvana | Included | ||
| Pacha | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food Grill | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Steakhouse | Included |
Gourmet
Gourmet à la carte for dinner, 6:30–10:30pm. Formal dress code (long trousers, shirts with sleeves). The most elevated dining option on property. No reservation required but seating is limited — arrive early.
Steakhouse / Grilled Meat
Grilled meats à la carte with buffet starters and desserts. Dinner, poolside with terrace. Formal dress. Popular — arrive before 7pm for best seating.
Signature dishes: Grilled meats
Asian
Asian cuisine buffet for dinner, 6:30–10:30pm. Indoor setting. Formal dress. Broad variety of Asian preparations.
Signature dishes: Asian delicacies
Italian
Italian buffet-style poolside for dinner, 6:30–10:30pm. Pizzas and pasta are the draws. Indoor and outdoor seating. Formal dress.
Signature dishes: Pizzas, Pasta
International and Local Specialties
Main international buffet for breakfast (7–10:30am), continental to noon, lunch (12:30–3pm), and dinner (6:30–10pm). Live cooking stations daily, themed nights three times weekly. The breakfast spread is broad. Smart casual required at dinner (shirts with sleeves for men).
Signature dishes: Live cooking stations, International and local specialties, Themed buffets
Grilled meat and snacks
Poolside grill approximately noon to 4pm. Grilled meats and casual snacks. Casual attire — the no-fuss lunch alternative to the main buffet.
Signature dishes: Grilled meat, Snacks
Bar menu / Drinks / Snacks
24-hour bar with snacks. The only food option after the restaurants close. Indoor.
Signature dishes: Light snacks
Bar menu / Drinks
Swim-up pool bar, daytime. Full bar service from inside the water or poolside loungers.
Bar menu / Drinks
On-site six nights per week, included entry and drinks. Free entry also at Riu Jalisco's Pacha (open seven nights) with included transfers.
Bar menu / Drinks
24-hour room service included. In-room minibar with liquor dispenser, restocked regularly.
Bar menu / Drinks
La Plaza offers a lively gathering spot to enjoy drinks throughout the day and into the evening. With a selection of local and imported beverages, it's a great place to relax, socialize, and soak in the resort's vibrant atmosphere.
Drinks
Dance the night away at Pacha, the resort's lively nightclub. Offering complimentary entrance and drinks, it's the perfect venue for adults looking for vibrant evening entertainment. Guests also have access to the Pacha discotheque at nearby Riu Jalisco, which is open seven nights a week.
International
24-hour room service included. In-room minibar with liquor dispenser, restocked regularly.
Beverages
Every room at Hotel Riu Vallarta is equipped with a regularly restocked mini-bar and a convenient liquor dispenser. This complimentary amenity ensures guests have access to their favorite beverages, providing a private refreshment option around the clock.
