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A world of variety, tempting flavors and something for everyone
A world of tempting dining choices awaits you at Royal Resorts. Enjoy precious moments with family and friends during your Cancun or Riviera Maya vacation. Savor every bite, the flavors are delectable, the settings are spectacular and the service matchless.
There’s something for everyone and you can try a different restaurant every night. Indulge with your favorite International dishes, Italian classics and traditional Mexican recipes. Dine on fresh Caribbean lobster tail and seafood or the finest cuts of tender beef cooked to perfection. You’ll find something you like on all the restaurant menus, from prime steak and grilled shrimp to pizzas and pastas.
For an unforgettable evening of fine dining, visit Hacienda Sisal, Captain’s Cove and El Conquistador, three top Cancun restaurants, or try Los Murales at The Royal Haciendas® in the Riviera Maya.
A romantic beach dinner is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. Fine food, candlelight, starlight and the sound of the waves breaking on the shore, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Satisfy your cravings for a BBQ with one of the poolside cookouts during the week. There are also theme nights with sumptuous seafood, Italian, Asian and Mexican buffets on different evenings, some with live piano, jazz or Mexican music.
Captain’s Cove
From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Lagoonside, opposite the Cancun Maya Museum El Conquistador
From 5 – 10 p.m., closed Saturday
At The Royal Islander® Hacienda Sisal
From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
At The Royal Sands® Los Murales
From 5 – 10 p.m.
At The Royal Haciendas®
Captain’s Cove
Serving fresh seafood in a captivating waterfront setting
Discover a Cancun classic, this seafood grill and steak house serves the freshest, locally caught fish, shrimp and lobster in a captivating setting on the shores of the lagoon. Enjoy Sunset Happy Hour in one of Cancun’s top restaurants and stay on for dinner on the open-air deck.
Don’t miss Prime Rib Night at Captain’s Cove on Wednesday and Saturday and Lobster Night on Friday. Open daily 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Located on the shores of the lagoon, opposite Cancun Maya Museum®
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops.
Fine dining at one of the best restaurants in Cancun
An evening of fine dining at one of the best restaurants in Cancun will be a simply unforgettable vacation experience. Fresh seafood, prime steaks, Continental dishes and show stopper flambées are all on the menu at this intimate little restaurant, and be sure to try the chef’s signature dishes. Live guitar music.
The Royal Islander. 6 – 11 p.m., closed Saturday
Dress code: Casual-elegant: skirts, dresses, dress pants and tops, blouses or light sweaters for women. Men should wear shirts with collars and sleeves or polo shirts, dress pants, khaki pants or smart Bermuda shorts.
Explore the world of traditional Mexican food at one of Cancun’s favorite restaurants. A romantic setting, warm hacienda hospitality, signature margaritas, premium tequila and mescal make Hacienda Sisal an unforgettable dining experience.
Open for dinner.
Don’t miss Sunday Brunch and live Mexican folk music on Tuesday and Thursday.
Located next to The Royal Sands, open daily, 5 to 11 p.m.
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops.
Serving burgers and poolside snacks, poolside. Incredible views of the Caribbean. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sand Dollar
The Royal Sands®
Located on the terrace at Sidelines Bar, Sand Dollar serves a tempting selection of ceviches, seafood cocktails, tostadas, tacos and freshly made sushi for lunch or dinner. Try the signature cocktail, the Pink Wave or order your favorite beer, sit back and enjoy the freshest seafood and a fantastic ocean view.
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops | 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., daily
La Palapa
The Royal Cancun®
Serving International, Mexican dishes and seafood in a tropical beach setting. This Cancun classic is a family favorite, famous for its spectacular views of the bay, great cocktails and friendly ambiance.
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Satisfy your craving for traditional Italian dishes including carpaccios, salads, fresh pastas, saltimbocca, linguine frutti di mare, Tuscan-style steak and more. Try the gourmet pizzas and don’t miss the tempting desserts, including homemade gelato.
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops | Daily, 5:00 -10:00 p.m.
Dress code: Casual. No swimsuits or bare feet. Men must wear a t-shirt or shirt, no sleeveless vests or tank tops | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Weekly events
Sunday: Lobster Night
Tuesday: BBQ
Friday: Shrimp Festival (live guitar music)
The Paco’s Tacos menu is also available in Cayo Largo at lunchtime
RESTAURANTS IN Playa del Carmen
La Palapa del Sol
The Royal Haciendas®
Seafood, steaks, Mexican fare and International cuisine in a huge thatched palapa right by the beach | 7.a.m. – 10 p.m.
Don’t miss the theme nights, there’s a different one every evening, each one with a delicious buffet.
Weekly events
Saturday: Mexican Night
KINOKO
The Royal Haciendas®
Subtle and sophisticated, the flavors of Asia
Offering tempting Asian cuisine, discover Kinoko our new restaurant at The Royal Haciendas.
Choose your favorite Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes from the menu. Watch the chef
making sushi and book your table
for the Teppanyaki and Shabu-shabu dining experiences.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
| 5:30 -10 p.m.
Reservations are required for Teppanyaki and Shabu-shabu service.
Sol y Luna Grill
The Royal Haciendas®
Serving tasty burgers, wraps, salads and tacos poolside
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bar hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Friday night
Weekly events
Saturday: Mexican Night (weather permitting, La Palapa del Sol is the alternative venue)
Sunday to Wednesday: Royal Originals & Chef’s Specials for dinner
Thursday: Steak Night
LUNA GRILL
Casual meals and snacks by the pool
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Bar hours 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
La Rotonda
Open for coffee and pastries from 7 a.m. Try the crepes and paninis in La Rotonda Bar from 5 p.m. Open daily.
Los Murales
The Royal Haciendas®
The art of fine dining in the heart of the Riviera Maya
Discover a signature Riviera Maya restaurant where every evening is a celebration of fine cuisine, art and music. The menu is a marriage of flavors: the freshest lobster, fish and shrimp, juicy prime steaks, poultry and pastas served with bold citrus flavors, organic herbs, a touch of chili and exotic spices. Heavenly desserts set the seal on your gourmet experience. Live music, attentive service and a sophisticated setting make this an unforgettable fine dining spot inPlaya del Carmen.
All the Royal Resorts restaurants have a gluten-freemenu and a vegetarianmenu with plenty of delicious options. Our chefs can also work with guests who have food allergies.
OUR Bars
Sip a tropical cocktail from the beach and pool bars at the resorts during the day. And be sure to visit:
Sidelines Sports Bar at The Royal Sands®
Sports Bar at The Royal Cancun
La Rotonda at The Royal Haciendas®
For evening entertainment, including sports, music and karaoke. Sippin’ and Dippin’ Beach Bar, The Royal Cancun
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the summer
The bar at Captain’s Cove is the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail and after-dinner drinks and entertainment. Don’t miss the Mexican Fiesta on Monday night and the Caribbean Night on Wednesday.
Opening hours: 4 p.m. till…!! Daily Happy Hour 4 -7 p.m. and late Happy Hour from 11 p.m. to midnight.
Captain’s Cove restaurant is opposite the Cancun Maya Museum.
Sippin’ and Dippin’ Beach Bar, The Royal Cancun
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the summer
Food to Go
In the mood for casual lunch or supper in your suite?
Order 24-hour Room Service at The Royal Cancun, The Royal Sands and The Royal Haciendas.
You can also try the convenient Royal Express food to go menu at The Royal Cancun®, The Royal Sands®, The Royal Islander® and The Royal Haciendas®. It features roast and fried chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, salads, fruit platters, fresh bread, cookies and cakes and a variety of desserts.
Daily | 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Free villa delivery.
Bartolo’s Pizza
Why order out when you can order in?
Fresh, piping hot homemade pizza delivered to your villa in no time.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Royal Roast Coffee Co.
Gourmet coffee, cappuccinos, espressos, mocha, Frappuccino and more. Fruit smoothies, hot and iced teas. Tempting freshly baked pastries, cakes, salads and sandwiches to go with your coffee. Two locations:
The Royal Market in The Royal Sands, serving Starbucks® coffee
The lobby at The Royal Islander, serving Britt® coffee
