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Café La Habana
Coffee
Most frequently praised item in the reviews, repeatedly described as excellent, strong, fresh, and delicious, with several mentions of refill service and freshly roasted beans.
Chilaquiles
Mentioned many times as a standout breakfast dish, especially the green chilaquiles and chilaquiles with egg, praised for great flavor, good portion size, and satisfying seasoning.
Huevos Motuleños
Recommended multiple times as a flavorful, well-served breakfast plate with good seasoning and a classic regional taste.
Molletes
Called out as good comfort food and one of the better breakfast choices, appreciated for its simple, satisfying flavor.
Machete De Flor De Calabaza
Recommended for being soft, cheesy, crisp at the edges, and especially tasty with the habanero sauce.
Huevos Divorciados
Praised as a tasty breakfast option, especially when paired with the restaurant’s coffee and juice.
Mexican Steak
Highlighted as one of the best dishes a reviewer ate in Mexico, noted for being tender, very flavorful, and cooked perfectly with a spicy sauce.
Concha Con Nata
Repeatedly mentioned as a favorite sweet item, described as delicious with a balanced sweetness and especially good with nata.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Café La Habana
Café La Habana is a coffee shop and breakfast restaurant in Mérida, Yucatán. Reviews consistently praise the fast and friendly service, along with the good coffee and well-served breakfast plates. Guests also mention a pleasant, clean atmosphere and a historic location with views near Santa Ana. The menu is noted for breakfast favorites like chilaquiles, concha with cream, molletes, and pan de elote, with options for lunch and dinner as well.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Café La Habana known for?
It is especially known for breakfast dishes and coffee, with the chilaquiles, concha with cream, and fresh-ground coffee mentioned repeatedly in reviews. People also call out the view across from Santa Ana Church and the quick, attentive service that makes breakfast feel efficient but relaxed.
What dishes are most recommended at Café La Habana?
Reviewers most often recommend chilaquiles, including chilaquiles con huevo and chilaquiles con cocinita, plus the concha with cream, pan de elote, molletes, and huevos holandeses. Other specific plates that get praise are enchiladas de mole, huevos mineros, huevos arrebatados with cecina, and the mushroom-and-cheese omelet.
What is the atmosphere like at Café La Habana?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, and quiet, with indoor seating, an upstairs area, and outdoor tables on the sidewalk. It suits solo diners, groups, and people who want to talk or work on a laptop, and several reviews mention that it feels clean, pleasant, and good for a calm breakfast.
Is Café La Habana good value?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe the prices as very accessible and honest, which fits the MX$100 to 200 price range. Guests also mention well-served plates, abundant portions, and breakfast packages that include coffee refill plus juice or fruit, which adds to the value.
What should I know about wait times and the best time to visit Café La Habana?
Breakfast is a strong time to go, and several reviews say service is fast even when the place is busy. Because waiting time is mentioned often, it is smart to arrive early or choose a quieter time if you want a smoother visit, especially for a table with the Santa Ana Church view.
Is parking available at Café La Habana?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is Café La Habana kid-friendly?
Yes, Café La Habana is good for kids.
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