Varadero Resort Food Guide: Buffets, À La Carte Restaurants and Snacks

Food at a Varadero all-inclusive resort can vary by hotel, season, supply conditions and occupancy. A realistic plan is more useful than expecting every restaurant and menu item to be available every day.

Buffet restaurants

The buffet is usually the most reliable place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Arriving near the beginning of service may provide a wider selection. Look for freshly cooked items, hot food served hot and cold food kept properly chilled.

À la carte restaurants

Some resorts require reservations, while others assign a limited number of visits per stay. Ask at check-in how reservations work, which restaurants are open and whether dress codes apply.

Snack bars and beach grills

Snack bars can be useful between meals, but their hours and menus may change. Do not assume that every advertised venue is operating daily.

What to bring

• small sealed snacks for travel days;
• oral rehydration salts;
• medication you normally use;
• reusable cutlery or a small container when useful;
• specialty food required for a medical diet.

Dietary needs

Travellers with allergies, diabetes, celiac disease or other dietary restrictions should contact the hotel before departure and carry a translated note explaining the condition. Cross-contact can occur in buffet environments.

Related guides

• Food and water safety in Cuba
• What to bring for possible hotel shortages
• What to expect at Cuba all-inclusive resorts
• Restaurants in Varadero outside the resort