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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Distinctive Coastal Dining, From Fire-Kissed Seafood to Poolside Cocktails
Savor five dining and drink venues shaped by the Riviera Maya coast: Malpeque’s open-flame seafood, Chaya’s seasonal all-day fare, JA’O’s mezcal-forward cantina classics, Peacock Alley’s coffee, cocktails and snacks, and the Pool Bar’s light bites beside the water. For added ease, an optional all-inclusive package includes select meals, beverages and 24-hour in-room dining, with reservations required for select dinners.
Seafood Open-Flame Restaurant
Malpeque
A refined seafood restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya serving grilled octopus, lobster, whole fish and other dishes shaped by fire and smoke. Malpeque suits evening dinners with raw bar presentations, an energetic open kitchen and a polished oceanview feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Contemporary International Restaurant
Chaya
A light-filled contemporary international restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offering imaginative seasonal dishes from exceptional local purveyors from breakfast through lunch. Chaya suits relaxed daytime dining that changes with the rhythm of the day, with an airy heirloom-kitchen feel.
- Serves: Breakfast & Lunch
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mexican Cantina Restaurant
Ja'O
A refined Mexican cantina restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya serving regional dishes, fresh ceviches, tacos, guacamole and churros with a curated tequila selection. Ja’O suits lively evenings over classic flavors, live music and cultural performances in a polished cantina setting.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cocktails and Coffee Bar
Peacock Alley
A stylish lobby bar at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offering signature cocktails, coffee and snacks in a resplendent gathering place. Peacock Alley suits early morning coffee, relaxed meetups and after-hours nightcaps, with an elegant feel at the heart of the resort.
- Serves: Cocktails, Coffee & Snacks
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Poolside Bar
Pool Bar
An open-air poolside bar at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offering light bites, inventive tropical cocktails, pressed juices and beers beneath a breezy palapa. Pool Bar is perfect for relaxed afternoons between swims, with a sunlit, al fresco feel beside the water.
- Serves: Tropical Cocktails & Light Bites
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining venues can guests enjoy at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya?
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offers five distinctive restaurants and bars, including the signature open-flame seafood restaurant Malpeque, the all-day contemporary restaurant Chaya, the Mexican cantina-inspired Ja’O, the lobby bar Peacock Alley, and the Pool Bar for al fresco poolside fare.
What makes Malpeque at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya unique?
Malpeque is the signature restaurant of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, specializing in open-flame, wood-fire cooking with dishes like grilled octopus, lobster and whole fish prepared over fire and smoke, complete with an energetic open kitchen and raw bar presentation.
Does Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offer an all-inclusive dining option?
Yes, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offers an optional All-Inclusive Package that includes daily breakfast at Chaya, lunch at Chaya and the Pool Bar, and dinner at Chaya, Ja’O and Malpeque, along with beverage service at included outlets and Peacock Alley and 24-hour in-room dining.
What kind of food is served at Chaya?
Chaya at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is a light-filled, all-day restaurant billed as an heirloom kitchen, serving a relaxed, regularly changing breakfast and imaginative seasonal dishes sourced from exceptional local purveyors throughout the day.
Is there a Mexican restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya?
Yes, Ja’O at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is a Mexican restaurant and bar inspired by traditional outdoor cantinas, serving catch-of-the-day tacos, ceviche, guacamole and regional specialties, complemented by a curated tequila and mezcal-forward bar.
What is Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya?
Peacock Alley is the lobby bar of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, serving as a stylish gathering place from early morning coffee to evening cocktails, offering signature cocktails, coffee and light snacks throughout the day.
Is there a poolside dining option at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya?
Yes, the Pool Bar at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is an open-air poolside palapa offering light bites, pressed juices, beers and inventive tropical cocktails for al fresco dining beside the resort’s oceanfront infinity pools.
Does Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offer in-room dining?
Yes, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya provides 24-hour in-room dining, with a diverse menu delivered directly to guest rooms at any hour, and this service is also included around the clock under the resort’s All-Inclusive Package.
Are children welcome to dine at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya's restaurants?
Currently, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya welcomes children of all ages across its restaurants and bars, with kids and teens under 14 able to stay and dine free. The resort has announced that beginning January 10, 2027, it will transition to an adults-only resort welcoming guests 18 and older.
Do the restaurants at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya require reservations?
For guests on the All-Inclusive Package, dinner at Malpeque and Ja’O is served via a 3-course selected menu from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm and requires advance reservations, so booking ahead is recommended when dining at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya’s signature venues.