El Dorado Royale: All Restaurants & Bars

The main all-day restaurant located on the ground floor of the Royale lobby, Cocotal serves an international breakfast buffet with live cooking stations and an extensive à la carte dinner menu in an air-conditioned setting.

✨ Insider tip: Arrive early for breakfast to enjoy the omelet station before the crowd. The dinner menu is expansive and a safe bet any night of the week.

Note: Continental breakfast available 6:30–7:00 AM before the full à la carte service begins at 7:00 AM

A beloved open-air oceanfront restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood and island-inspired dishes with breathtaking Caribbean Sea views. Features a patio area closer to the water and signature swing seating at the adjacent bar.

✨ Insider tip: This is the go-to first stop after check-in for many repeat guests. Look for the daily fresh catch displayed on ice — usually snapper or mahi-mahi, cooked to your preference. The gourmet burger menu is also excellent.

An open-air palapa restaurant located by the main pool serving Veracruz-style seafood and traditional Mexican dishes. Offers à la carte breakfast, buffet-style seafood lunch, and Mediterranean-influenced dinner service.

✨ Insider tip: Try the crepes at lunch. The enormous palapa roof is a resort landmark and provides great shade. At dinner the menu shifts to a Mediterranean focus that is well-executed.

Celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine with a broad menu of tacos, fajitas, pico de gallo, and regional specialties, all prepared with passion using locally sourced ingredients in a pleasant, casual atmosphere surrounded by tropical gardens.

✨ Insider tip: Try to fit in breakfast, lunch, and dinner here during your stay — each meal is distinct and satisfying. The Mexican breakfast is a highlight that many guests overlook.

Note: Breakfast may not always be available; check with concierge

The original Italian restaurant at El Dorado Royale, located on the ground floor of the main lobby. Offers a romantic setting with traditional Italian cuisine using imported ingredients in a stylish ambiance.

✨ Insider tip: The menu here is slightly more traditional Italian than D'Italia Casitas. The optional wine list is excellent and worth exploring to complement your meal.

Contemporary Italian restaurant in the Casitas section, housed in a chic glass-enclosed space between enclaves 31 and 32 on the first floor, offering stunning sea views and a modern take on Italian cuisine.

✨ Insider tip: Request a table by the windows for ocean views at sunset. The contemporary menu is more adventurous than D'Italia Royale, with intriguing modern Italian selections.

An elegant à la carte experience celebrating Mediterranean haute cuisine in a contemporary, refined atmosphere. Designed for intimate gatherings and worldly palates in the Casitas villa section.

✨ Insider tip: This is a smaller, more exclusive dining room than the other D'Italia venues. Perfect for a special occasion dinner in a quieter setting.

Note: Operates on select schedules; check availability upon arrival

Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant offering fresh sushi, sashimi, and Asian-influenced cuisine in a tranquil ambiance adorned with Buddha statues. Located between buildings 28 and 29 of the Casitas section.

✨ Insider tip: The air conditioning makes Kampai a welcome lunch retreat on hot days. The sushi menu is a standout, and the Buddhist-inspired décor adds to the serene dining experience.

Inspired by an old New Mexico mission, Santa Fe Grill serves innovative Baja-Med cuisine with coal-fired oven specialties. Located between enclaves 31 and 32 on the second floor, above D'Italia Casitas.

✨ Insider tip: The unique sharing concept means you select a main entrée and are served a series of appetizers to share. Tables are limited to 6 guests max. The sunset views over the surrounding mangroves are spectacular.

Note: Operates on select schedules. Maximum 6 people per table.

A unique culinary theatre experience under a 90-foot thatched-roof palapa where the head chef and sommelier perform a live cooking show while preparing a lavish multi-course meal, broadcast on four towering screens.

✨ Insider tip: Arrive promptly for the 7:00 PM welcome cocktail as there is only one seating per night. The wine pairing add-on is approximately $50 per person and highly recommended. Book early in your stay as seats fill quickly. Closed Sundays.

Note: Single nightly seating only. Welcome cocktail at 7:00 PM, dinner and show at 7:30 PM. Closed Sundays.

A beachfront barbecue restaurant offering Caribbean-style grilled fare with your feet in the sand and the sound of the sea. Located opposite building 55 on the seashore.

✨ Insider tip: The open-air beachside setting makes this ideal for a relaxed lunch. The grilled seafood fresh from the Caribbean is the star here.

Note: Operates on select schedules

An exclusive dining venue in the Casitas section at Bar 31, serving gourmet seafood-focused cuisine with spectacular ocean views. Designed for members and Casitas premium guests.

✨ Insider tip: This is a small, members-focused venue in the Casitas area. The seafood celebrates local Caribbean ingredients, and the intimate atmosphere makes it feel truly exclusive.

Note: Exclusive for guests in enclave 32 and Casitas members

A casual poolside pizzeria offering authentic wood-fired stone-baked pizzas and burgers. Located in front of the main pool in an outdoor setting.

✨ Insider tip: A great casual option for a quick midday meal without the formal restaurant scene. The wood-fired pizzas are surprisingly good for an all-inclusive.

An open-air seaside bar and snack venue offering fresh juices, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Located in front of the beach kiosk near the saltwater pool.

✨ Insider tip: Perfect for a light, healthy midday meal. The fresh juices and smoothies are refreshing after a morning at the beach. Great ocean views from this spot.

A casual taqueria located near the Spot pool offering a serene environment for a leisurely breakfast or quick bites. Serves tacos and light Mexican fare in a relaxed poolside setting.

✨ Insider tip: A laid-back alternative to the main restaurants when you want something quick and casual by the pool.

24-hour in-room dining service available to all Royale and Casitas guests, offering a variety of cuisine options delivered directly to your suite.

✨ Insider tip: Don't hesitate to order multiple courses — it's all included. Late-night room service is a great way to end the evening after the bars close.

An elegant, air-conditioned lobby bar in the Royale section offering over 30 varieties of premium martinis plus a full selection of cocktails, draft beers, and spirits. Features a pool table inside and an outdoor deck.

✨ Insider tip: This non-smoking, air-conditioned bar is a sophisticated retreat. Don't let the martini theme limit you — they pour everything from tequila shots to draft Heineken.

The resort's premier nightlife venue, an open-air bar between buildings 40 and 17 near the Royale-area spa. Features swing seating, lounge areas, live music, and entertainment until late.

✨ Insider tip: This is THE place for evening entertainment and nightlife. Shows and live music run until 2 AM. Arrive early for good swing seats. It can get crowded on popular nights.

An upscale beachfront cocktail bar with contemporary décor and spectacular sea views, located across from Santa Fe Grill atop D'Italia Casitas. Serves premium cocktails and an extensive mixology menu.

✨ Insider tip: Perfect for pre- or post-dinner drinks. The ocean views at sunset are unforgettable, and they pour the most premium spirits available on the property.

A beachside bar located in front of Kampai restaurant offering refreshing cocktails with spectacular ocean views. Popular in the evenings as guests return from Guacamayas.

✨ Insider tip: This bar gets popular at night as guests walk from Guacamayas back to the Casitas section. The moonlit ocean views with a drink in hand make for a perfect nightcap.

A premium beachfront bar located on the seashore opposite building 55, offering cocktails on lounge chairs and Balinese beds by the sea with panoramic ocean views.

✨ Insider tip: Grab a Balinese bed early for a luxurious afternoon of drinks and ocean views. This is one of the most scenic spots on the entire property.

A lively beachfront bar located next to Jojo's Restaurant by the main pool, featuring signature swing seating, ocean breezes, and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps going until late.

✨ Insider tip: The swing seats are a must-try. This is the quieter of the late-night bars compared to Guacamayas, making it perfect for moonlit conversation with ocean views.

The main swim-up bar in the central La Isla pool, offering premium cocktails and refreshments without leaving the water. Centrally located with shaded areas.

✨ Insider tip: This is the most popular swim-up bar on the property due to its central location behind La Isla Restaurant. Grab a shaded spot early.

A swim-up bar located at the Fuentes swimming pool, offering premium cocktails and refreshments in a comfortable poolside setting.

✨ Insider tip: A quieter swim-up option compared to the main La Isla pool bar.

A swim-up bar in the heart of the hotel near the Don José gallery, offering craft cocktails in calm waters with direct room access for many Casitas guests.

✨ Insider tip: Centrally located and easy to access from most Casitas rooms. A great place for a refreshing afternoon cocktail.

A tranquil swim-up bar next to the Fuentes restaurant, ideal for those seeking a serene, noise-free atmosphere with premium drinks by the pool.

✨ Insider tip: The quietest swim-up bar on the property — perfect if you want relaxation without the party vibe.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 25 with direct room access and a serene poolside atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: One of the private enclave swim-up bars — perfect for a lazy afternoon without trekking to the main pool areas.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 26, combining direct room access with a tranquil atmosphere and refreshing drinks.

✨ Insider tip: A peaceful, intimate pool bar ideal for couples seeking privacy in the Casitas area.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 27 with direct room access and an intimate poolside setting.

✨ Insider tip: Like the other enclave bars, this is a private oasis steps from your room in the Casitas 27 section.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 28 offering direct room access and a tranquil oasis with refreshing cocktails.

✨ Insider tip: Conveniently close to the Kampai restaurant area in the Casitas section.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 29 with direct room access and a relaxing poolside atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: One of the quieter enclave bars, perfect for a serene afternoon retreat.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 30 offering a tranquil atmosphere and premium cocktails with direct room access.

✨ Insider tip: A comfortable and intimate poolside option in the quieter section 30 of Casitas.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 31 providing a peaceful haven with direct room access and crafted beverages.

✨ Insider tip: Located in the premium enclave 31 area near D'Italia Casitas and Santa Fe Grill — convenient for pre-dinner drinks.

A Casitas-section swim-up bar in enclave 32, the most premium section of the resort, offering a serene atmosphere with refreshing cocktails and direct room access.

✨ Insider tip: Located in the exclusive enclave 32 near Las Olas and the presidential suites. The most upscale swim-up bar experience at the resort.

The Casitas lobby version of the signature Martini bar, offering an exclusive selection of premium martinis and cocktails in an elegant, sophisticated setting.

✨ Insider tip: A refined alternative to the Royale lobby bar with the same martini expertise and a more intimate vibe.