The large number of spacious restaurants, cafes, and bars with more than adequate waitstaff means that a table is almost always available (or make a reservation, to be on the safe side).
El Dorado Royale style is casual elegance. Shirts are required in each of the restaurants and bathing suits are allowed only in places with outside seating. At dinner men must wear slacks and closed shoes.
Tables are covered in white cloth, the dishes are china, and there are candles and flowers everywhere.
Where to dine at El Dorado Royale? El Cocotal is contemporary Mexican and has the feel of a handsome hotel restaurant, with water flowing over an alabaster wall and a violinist serenading the tables.
Open-air La Isla, set beside a large swimming pool, serves international fare.
La Fondue speaks for itself.
Jo Jo’s Caribbean Seaside Grill is the most informal of all.
Fuentes has three open preparation stations and on several large screens placed around the room one of the chefs explains what he is doing.
Kampai presents Asian Rim cuisine. We had beautifully presented and deliciously prepared ceviche and avocado salad, and salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and asparagus for lunch.
The cuisine at D’Italia is so popular that another Italian restaurant is planned.
You don’t need to wait until dinner times to enjoy the food at El Dorado Royale. Healthy Corner, set on the beach, serves fresh fruit and whole-wheat sandwiches. Couples can also create their own smoothie concoction.
Our favorite snack place was Rincon Mexicano, which specializes in authentic Mexican dishes. Poolside pizza and ice cream are also available.
If the romance of your hideaway suite appeals to you more than any of these venues, anything can be brought to your room.
