What should I order at Café La Habana?
Café La Habana
Cochinita Pibil
Highly praised as probably the best in the city, recommended particularly in the Friday through Sunday buffet, noted for excellent flavor and authenticity.
Concha
Recommended for its freshness and deliciousness as a sweet bread option, often mentioned alongside the fresh baked breads served in-house.
Molletes
Recommended for their beautiful textures and flavors, highlighted as a traditional and tasty breakfast option.
Chilaquiles
Frequently mentioned as a delicious breakfast item with great flavor and texture, a staple of the traditional menu.
Machete
Noted for being very delicious and served with a flavorful habanero sauce that is spicy and well-loved by customers.
Enchilada de Pollo Verde
Specifically recommended for its excellent taste, with customers expressing intent to return for more.
Oreo Smoothies
Suggested as a perfect sweet late night snack, balanced sweetness appreciated by patrons.
French Fries
Mentioned as well seasoned and a good accompaniment to snacks during late night visits.
Paquete 1 (bread toasts with maple syrup, orange juice, papaya slices, café Americano)
Recommended for breakfast, providing a satisfying combination of fresh fruits, breads, and excellent coffee with refills.
Americano Coffee
Highly praised for unlimited refills, freshly roasted on-site coffee beans, and excellent quality making it a signature offering of the café.
Espresso
Recommended as a quality coffee option complementing the café's fresh roasted beans and overall excellent coffee experience.
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. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh roasted coffee, especially the coffee ground on site, along with breakfast dishes like chilaquiles, molletes, and concha with cream. It is described as a casual, cozy, historic spot that is open 24 hours, with a central location a few blocks from Plaza Grande. The place is also noted for friendly service, reasonable prices, and strong appeal for breakfast, solo dining, and working on a laptop.
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 best known for fresh roasted coffee ground on premises and for breakfast classics like chilaquiles, molletes, and concha with cream. Reviewers also mention its 24-hour schedule and central Mérida location near Plaza Grande, which makes it a reliable stop any time of day.
What dishes are most recommended at Café La Habana?
The most often recommended items are chilaquiles, molletes, concha with cream, and pan de elote, with some reviewers also praising the buffet and cochinita pibil. People specifically call out the coffee, coffee flan, and fresh-baked breads as worth ordering too.
What is the atmosphere like at Café La Habana?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, and a little trendy, with natural light, jazz music, and a relaxed feel. It suits solo diners, groups, tourists, and people working on a laptop, though some reviewers note it can get crowded at breakfast.
Is Café La Habana good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is MX$100–200, and reviewers repeatedly describe the food as reasonably priced. The Friday through Sunday buffet is called a particularly good deal at about MX$200, and breakfast combos with coffee refills and natural juice are also mentioned as strong value.
When is the best time to visit Café La Habana?
Breakfast is popular, but several reviewers say to arrive early because it gets very crowded in the morning. It is open 24 hours, though the early-morning menu is limited and breakfast starts at 7.
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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