Lotes 84-85 Retorno Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY, 63732, Mexico
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Buffets, Rooftop Views, and Beachside Cocktails by Banderas Bay
Enjoy four buffet-style restaurants on staggered schedules, from La Mesa del Capitán and poolside Palapa Drake’s to rooftop El Sol and lobby-level El Mural. Start with breakfast, stop for snacks or light lunch, then return for themed dinners including Mexican, Italian, and American flavors. Sip domestic and nonalcoholic drinks from 10 am to 11 pm at three bars by the beach, Roof Garden, and lobby.
Buffet Restaurant
La Mesa del Capitán
An indoor buffet restaurant at Villa Varadero serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with air-conditioned comfort, ocean views, and rotating dinner themes including Mexican, Italian, and American. La Mesa del Capitán suits guests who want easy all-day dining in a cool, relaxed setting.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Buffet Restaurant
Palapa Drake's
A casual beachfront buffet restaurant at Villa Varadero serving meals and snacks close to the pool and beach. Palapa Drake’s suits easy family days between swims, with a relaxed open-air feel and convenient access to laid-back dining.
- Serves: Meals & Snacks
- Hours vary — see concierge
Mexican Rooftop Restaurant
El Sol
An open-air Mexican rooftop restaurant at Villa Varadero offering snacks and Mexican dinner specialties with panoramic sea and mountain views. El Sol suits guests who want casual meals above the resort, with a breezy Roof Garden setting and relaxed all-inclusive feel.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Buffet Restaurant
El Mural
A welcoming buffet restaurant at Villa Varadero offering a terrace and indoor air-conditioned seating, with buffet breakfast, grill service and Italian specialties at dinner. El Mural suits guests who want easy, varied meals in a bright lobby-level setting beside its large mural.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Beach Bar
Drake's Bar
A casual beach bar at Villa Varadero preparing drinks and cocktails on the edge of the beach with views out over the sea. Drake’s Bar is perfect for easygoing refreshments between swims, with a relaxed seaside feel close to the sand.
- Serves: Drinks & Cocktails
- Hours vary — see concierge
Roof Garden Bar
Bar Luna
A scenic roof garden bar at Villa Varadero serving house-selected drinks and cocktails with panoramic views. Bar Luna is perfect for sunset drinks and easy evening gatherings, with an open-air feel above the resort.
- Serves: Drinks & Cocktails
- Hours vary — see concierge
Lobby Bar
Graffiti Bar
A casual lobby bar at Villa Varadero serving house-selected drinks and cocktails in an easy evening setting. Graffiti Bar is perfect for gathering after a day by the beach, with a relaxed feel and convenient location near the lobby.
- Serves: Drinks & Cocktails
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Villa Varadero?
Villa Varadero features four on-site restaurants offering buffet-style dining throughout the day. Guests can enjoy La Mesa del Capitán, an indoor, air-conditioned ocean-view restaurant; Palapa Drake’s, a casual poolside and beachfront buffet; El Sol, an open-air rooftop restaurant with panoramic sea and mountain views; and El Mural, a terrace and indoor restaurant known for its Italian specialties.
What bars can guests enjoy at Villa Varadero?
Villa Varadero offers three bars for guests to relax and enjoy drinks with national liquors. Drake’s Bar sits right on the edge of the beach, Bar Luna is located on the Roof Garden with panoramic views, and Graffiti Bar near the lobby is ideal for evening gatherings.
Is dining at Villa Varadero all-inclusive?
Yes, Villa Varadero operates on an all-inclusive plan that includes buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon snacks, and a themed buffet dinner each night. For stays of three nights or more, adults can also reserve a specialty dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants.
What are the breakfast hours at Villa Varadero?
At Villa Varadero, buffet breakfast is served daily, with La Mesa del Capitán offering breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 am. El Sol on the Roof Garden also offers an early morning continental breakfast option with panoramic views.
Does Villa Varadero offer specialty dining experiences?
Villa Varadero’s all-inclusive plan includes a reservable specialty dinner for adults on stays of three nights or longer, in addition to the nightly themed buffet dinners rotating through Mexican, Italian, and American menus at the resort’s restaurants.
Is Villa Varadero's dining experience suitable for families?
Yes, Villa Varadero is a family-friendly, all-inclusive beachfront resort, and its buffet-style restaurants are designed to welcome guests of all ages, from children to teens to adults, with casual poolside options like Palapa Drake’s alongside more formal venues like La Mesa del Capitán.
What type of cuisine is served at Villa Varadero?
Across its four restaurants, Villa Varadero serves a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, including Mexican specialties at El Sol, Italian dishes at El Mural, and rotating themed dinners at La Mesa del Capitán featuring Mexican, Italian, and American cuisine.
What are the drink service hours at Villa Varadero?
At Villa Varadero, domestic and nonalcoholic beverage service runs from 10 am to 11 pm each night, available across the resort’s three bars, including the beachfront Drake’s Bar and rooftop Bar Luna.
Does Villa Varadero have a rooftop dining or drink option?
Yes, Villa Varadero’s Roof Garden is home to both El Sol, a restaurant offering panoramic sea and mountain views with snacks and a Mexican dinner buffet, and Bar Luna, where guests can enjoy house-selected drinks and cocktails with the same scenic backdrop.
Are gratuities included with dining and drinks at Villa Varadero?
At Villa Varadero, gratuities are included as part of the all-inclusive rate covering all onsite dining and drink service, though additional tipping remains at each guest’s discretion.