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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Buffets, Specialty Dining, Snacks, and Cocktails by the Beach
Enjoy all-inclusive flavor from morning to night: buffet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at La Hacienda; Mexican and Italian à la carte dinners with reservations; poolside snacks from midday to late afternoon; and cocktails at the Lobby Bar. Expect national and international dishes, casual dress codes, select seating times, and ocean or terrace settings, with schedules and availability confirmed on arrival.
International/Mexican Buffet Restaurant
La Hacienda
A welcoming buffet restaurant at Samba Vallarta serving national and international favorites, from pizzas and pastas to Mexican, Mediterranean and Spanish dishes, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Hacienda suits easy family meals and varied appetites, with air-conditioned seating and a terrace.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. onward daily
Mexican À La Carte Restaurant
El Mexicano
A vibrant Mexican à la carte restaurant at Samba Vallarta serving regional favorites with ocean and sunset views. El Mexicano is perfect for a relaxed dinner of tacos al pastor, pechuga poblana and Veracruz-style trout, with a casual feel and reservations required.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Italian À La Carte Restaurant
Venezia
An elegant Italian restaurant at Samba Vallarta serving à la carte favorites in an air-conditioned setting. Venezia suits adults looking for a refined dinner, with Mediterranean flavors, classic Italian touches and a calm evening atmosphere.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Casual Snack Café
Snack Bar
A casual snack café at Samba Vallarta serving hamburgers with fries, hot dogs, salad bar selections and fish ceviche in the same easygoing space as El Mexicano. Snack Bar is ideal for a quick midday bite, with a relaxed feel between pool time and the afternoon.
- Serves: Burgers & Snacks
- Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
A welcoming lobby bar at Samba Vallarta serving classic cocktails and liquors next to reception. Lobby Bar suits an easy evening drink before or after resort plans, with a convenient setting and familiar favorites like Purple Rain, Blue Lady and Illusion.
- Serves: Classic Cocktails & Liquors
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Samba Vallarta?
Samba Vallarta offers a well-rounded all-inclusive dining program built around three on-site restaurants — the buffet-style La Hacienda, the à la carte Mexican specialty restaurant El Mexicano, and the à la carte Italian restaurant Venezia — plus a poolside Snack Bar and the Lobby Bar. Guests staying at Samba Vallarta can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner without leaving the resort.
Is Samba Vallarta an all-inclusive resort with meals and drinks included?
Yes, Samba Vallarta operates as an all-inclusive resort. The plan includes lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet service at La Hacienda, national beverages, snacks in the afternoon, and à la carte dinners at the Italian and Mexican specialty restaurants, which require reservations and are subject to availability.
What restaurant serves buffet meals at Samba Vallarta?
La Hacienda is the main buffet restaurant at Samba Vallarta, offering seating in both an air-conditioned dining room and an outdoor terrace. It serves national and international cuisine, including pizzas, pastas, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes, with nightly theme buffets such as BBQ, seafood, Italian, Spanish and Mexican nights.
Does Samba Vallarta have a specialty restaurant for Mexican cuisine?
Yes, El Mexicano is the à la carte Mexican specialty restaurant at Samba Vallarta, featuring ocean and sunset views and dishes like tacos al pastor, pechuga poblana and trucha veracruzana, along with signature drinks. This restaurant at Samba Vallarta welcomes guests of all ages and requires a dinner reservation.
Is there an Italian restaurant at Samba Vallarta, and is it suitable for kids?
Samba Vallarta features Venezia, an air-conditioned Italian à la carte restaurant with an elegant atmosphere, serving dishes such as beef carpaccio, prosciutto and melon grissini, and frutti di mare. Venezia at Samba Vallarta operates as an adults-only dining venue, so it is reserved for guests without children.
Do I need reservations for the specialty restaurants at Samba Vallarta?
Yes. Both à la carte restaurants at Samba Vallarta — El Mexicano and Venezia — require reservations, which can be made directly from the guest room, and availability is not guaranteed. A casual dress code applies at both venues.
What bars are available at Samba Vallarta?
The Lobby Bar at Samba Vallarta is located next to reception and serves classic cocktails such as the Purple Rain, Blue Lady and Illusion in the evenings. Guests of Samba Vallarta can also enjoy drinks throughout the day as part of the all-inclusive beverage service.
Is there a snack bar for casual dining at Samba Vallarta?
Yes, the Snack Bar at Samba Vallarta shares its space with El Mexicano and serves hamburgers with fries, hot dogs, a salad bar and fish ceviche, paired with drinks like the Bob Marley or Blue Lagoon. It’s a convenient option for guests at Samba Vallarta looking for a quick, casual bite between meals.
What is the dress code for dinner at Samba Vallarta?
The specialty restaurants at Samba Vallarta follow a casual dress code for evening dining. Guests dining at Venezia are asked to avoid sleeveless shirts for men and bare feet, keeping the atmosphere at Samba Vallarta relaxed yet polished for dinner service.
Are children welcome at all dining venues at Samba Vallarta?
Samba Vallarta is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort with daily activities for both adults and children, and most dining venues — including La Hacienda, El Mexicano, the Snack Bar and the Lobby Bar — welcome guests of all ages. The one exception at Samba Vallarta is Venezia, the Italian specialty restaurant, which is reserved as an adults-only dining experience.