Cafe Del Lago — Restaurant in Nayarit

Ambiance: 4/5 The decor here is simply amazing, beautiful murals line the ceiling, and the open air/open wall architecture provides a great view of the rest of the resort. There's lots of outdoor patio seating for an even better view. Because there are no walls, it can get very hot during the summer. The only source of air conditioning are ceiling fans that don't do much unless you are directly underneath them (which can be requested).

Food: 4/5 There are more food options at the buffet than I could possibly cover. For a brief overview, they have many of the expected breakfast items such as fruits, pancakes, waffles, muffins, breakfast meats, and more. If you don't mind a brief line, you can get omelets, eggs of any kind to order, crepes, and a number of other more specialized dishes. The especially cool aspect of eating here is that there are some unique options, such as an Asian station with sushi and noodles, lots of French pastries, a desserts station, and many other unexpected items for a breakfast buffet.

Beverages: 3/5 To put it frankly, the coffee sucks. For anyone like me who enjoys a cup of coffee with breakfast, this is a big let down. However, the orange juice they offer is included with the meal, and is fresh and delicious. It is pulpy which could put some people off. They also include a green juice with the meal if you would like that instead of orange juice. I'm not quite sure what this juice is, but it's smooth, flavorful, and not as sweet as the orange juice. For an additional cost, a glass of milk, chocolate milk, or other beverages are available.

Overall: 4/5 Additional notes/tips: The hostess will seat you wherever you ask to be seated, provided there is availability. During the winter when the resort is at its busiest, the buffet can become VERY crowded and seating is much more limited. If you are a bacon fanatic like me, the bacon is located at the omelet station and must be asked for. I highly recommend the crepes, there are lots of toppings and they are well made! Thanks for...

Brunch Fantastic

If you are in the mood for a wide variety of breakfast and lunch selections then this is the place to come if you're on property.

"Things to Know" It can get a little busy at peak times. It's usually busier between 9:45am to 11:00am so plan for a slight wait during this time.

There are what I would describe as three types of seating areas each with different benefits and drawbacks. The 1st is inside; it's fully covered and closest to the buffet area. Drawbacks are that it is quite a bit warmer inside and also much noisier. The 2nd is a covered patio section which is sort of 1/2 in - 1/2 out and is a good compromise between close to the buffet, a little quieter and feeling like you're getting that tropical morning outside feel. The 3rd is the full outside around the perimeter, where the tables all have sun umbrellas. This area was my wife and I's preferred area. It has the least amount of children and is the quietest and most peaceful. Also the views of the jungle and the ocean in the distance are most scenic. This was also the most temperature as you get the advantage of a slight morning cross breeze. This is however the furthest walk to-from the buffet area which can pose a little challenge if you are traveling with elderly.

Pros: Food selection is enormous and the local flavors for omelets, house made empanadas, and salsa-sauces bars are fantastic. Service at the table is good and there are plenty of staff doing what they can to serve your needs.

Cons: During the busy times the inside area is noisy and there can be large parties and numerous small children which can lead to a crowded cafeteria feel.

Overall: A great spot for brunch, and if you're looking for a more intimate setting this can still be the place for you, you just need to make sure to sit outside around the outer edge of...

This is easily the best buffet breakfast in Vidanta. It is open until 12:30pm so you can sleep in and has by far the largest variety of breakfast items.

There is a wide range of cultural foods from Mexican to Asian to Western fare. Most of the food is pretty good. The meats are not seasoned or cooked as well as they would be in other restaurants and the Miso Soup is extremely salty but many other foods are quite good.

I quite enjoyed the cevechie station and the fresh fruits and salads there.

The staff come around with coffee, milk, and a couple of types of juice too.

To save money they sell coupon gift certificates in packs of six so if you have a few adults or plan to come a few times during your stay you...