Excellence El Carmen

Fire-roasted American cuts meet Brazilian rodizio-style flavors, from thick steaks to the signature Oscar beef-and-crab burger, all cooked over an open flame. The room shifts from casual daytime dining to a polished, elegant dinner setting after dark.

A buffet widely considered the resort’s best way to start the day, with a wide variety of hot dishes, fresh tropical fruit, pastries, and made-to-order stations, set in a bright, casual dining room each morning.

Tapas-style shared plates, house-cured meats, and artisanal cheeses pair with a carefully curated list of Spanish wines. The relaxed room doubles as a late-night gathering spot for guests craving a lighter, sociable meal together.

An exclusive restaurant and bar reserved for Excellence Club suite guests, serving elevated breakfast and dinner in a romantic, refined setting found only in that private section. Expect highly skilled, attentive service throughout the dining room.

A French restaurant with an air-conditioned dining room and an extensive wine cellar for selecting a bottle before dinner begins. Casual elegance attire is required, and the à la carte menu needs no reservation at all.

A beachfront buffet is paired with made-to-order salads and wood-fired pizzas, set beneath open skies with views over the sand and sea. Ranked among the area’s best beach restaurants, it’s an easy, casual midday stop.

Seafood specialties include crab cakes, lobster bisque, lobster risotto, and tails of local spiny lobster, all served with views over the pool and ocean. The room’s relaxed setting suits a leisurely, memorable seafood dinner.

Traditional Mexican gastronomy from across the country’s many states appears in burritos, fajitas, and tacos of fresh fish, steak, or chicken, all paired with strong margaritas in an open-air, second-floor dining room each evening.

Regional dishes from India’s North-West frontier are served each evening in an indoor room dressed in traditional Indian decor. Dinner is à la carte with no reservation needed, and casual elegance attire is requested throughout.

An open-air, second-floor trattoria serving Italian pasta, wood-oven pizza, calzones, and house-baked sweets for both lunch and dinner service. Daytime dress code is casual, turning to casual elegance for the evening seating each night.

Pan-Asian dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, and Thailand include hand-rolled sushi and lively, interactive teppanyaki tables. Dinner is served nightly, though the teppanyaki experience requires an advance reservation for guests outside the Excellence Club.

Big screens, a fully-stocked bar, and casual food make this a go-to spot for catching the big game. Located in the central building beside the lobby, it’s built for sports fans day and night.

The centerpiece of the main lobby serves as a lively gathering place for cocktails and conversation, with the martini standing as the signature pour. It’s an easy stop before or after dinner each evening.

A chic late-night lounge with live DJs, crafted cocktails, and a state-of-the-art sound system that carries into the early hours. Casual elegance attire is required, setting the tone for a polished, energetic night out.

A poolside spot for natural juices blended with fresh fruits and creamy yogurts, perfect for cooling off between pool sessions. It’s a light, refreshing stop that runs through the morning and into early afternoon.