[Garlic Addict]

I'll definitely bring the mugs! If the buffet food gets tiring (it did at Riu Playacar with only 1 buffet/restaurant open for lunch) I guess we can go into Playa Del Carmen or maybel I'll even lose weight (LOL right, that's so not going to happen even with all the walking)! Theme nights at the Riu Palace Mexico made going to the buffet a great alternative to the restaurants.

Originally Posted by Buns

Well...the bar service was really slow the whole week. But, I did bring two Bubba Kegs (that I purchased at the last minute before I left, from Wally World). They were LIVESAVERS. They will fill them up with whatever you want...cerveza, daiquiris, soda, water, etc. It eliminated quite a few trips back to the bar. At the pool bar, service was always slow. There were a lot of people and only one, sometimes two, bartenders. AND they serve drinks in small, 8-oz plastic cups. So, having my 32 ounce Bubba Keg was great!

As for the food...we were able to have 1 a la carte reservation (we only stayed 5 nights) we booked it for 9PM one evening, but ended up missing it, as we were late in getting back to the resort from PdC. We just ate at the buffet or the Pool Grill for every meal, and it was fine. They have different themes each day at the buffets, so there were different items to choose from. Everyone in my group was able to find something to eat at every meal. Breakfast was by far the best!