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La Habichuela Downtown

Margaritas # 25 | Parque de las Palapas, Cancun 77500, Mexico
529988843158
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Ranked #16 of 443 restaurants in Cancun
Price range: $18 - $37
Cuisines: Caribbean
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Avenida Coba & Uxmal
Description: Located in the center of the city, La Habichuela, has become a establishment of Cancun with more than 32 years operation. Some say that if you don’t know La Habichuela, you don’t know Cancun. The genuine ambience of the Mayan culture, attentive service, & a menu complete with Caribbean seafood dishes, Mexican cuisine, steaks, & international cuisine, have built the restaurant’s strong reputation. La Habichuela was awarded the Five Diamonds Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences & is a proud recipient of the National Best Restaurant Award. Ubicado en el centro de la ciudad La Habichuela, se ha convertido en una leyenda de Cancún, con casi 32 años de operación, se dice que si no conoces la Habichuela no conoces Cancún. El genuino ambiente de la cultura Maya, el servicio cuidado al detalle y el menú de platillos de mariscos con recetas genuinas y de estilo caribeño, se complementa con los favoritos de la cocina mexicana, cortes americanos y cocina internacional.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Of course, I may be biased as I proposed to my wife there. We first went when we were dating, she enjoyed the quiet romantic garden area so much I knew that was where I need to propose to her the following year. It is worth the taxi ride from the Hotel zone. I can say that both the downtown... More

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Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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15 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We loved La Habichuela! My hubby took me for lunch for my birthday and it was so special. The decor is gorgeous, the staff is 5-star and the food is delicious. I had the Famous Cocobichuela, which is a coconut filled with lobster & shrimp in a curry sauce and hubby had the Grouper Supreme. It was fabulous. The restaurant... More

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Shirley, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I choose to spend my Birthday dining here last May based on a friends recommendation. The atmosphere is unsurpassed and one of the most spectacular and romantic outdoor settings in Cancun. The food is good although not exceptional. The service was attentive and better than standard. It was one of the most enjoyable surroundings, the trees that surrounded the dining... More

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IL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We had our 27th anniversary dinner here. We ate here for the first time on our honeymoon and had to come back. It's so good to see with all the changes Cancun has gone through, that this restaurant is still here and doing great. The food was very good, the atmosphere is great and the service was very good, as... More

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bristol, ct
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Nice atmosphere but that's it. Drinks are ok, Sangria overpriced. Service is good. Food is terrible. Had lobster bisque that just was strange. Even stranger was that they use it for the sauce for the stuffed calamari! There house signature stuffed grouper with guava sauce is repulsive. Sauce is sickly sweet and so much of it , it drowns out... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We had the Vegetarian Flambe, black bean soup, Heart of beef with mole sauce, and the house salad. Everything was delicious. The Flambe came to the table aflame, and was served with carmelized onions and mushroom, rice, guac and an excellent pico. The steak was perfect, although my husband wished he had ordered the grouper as the beef was a... More

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Roseau, Minnesota, United States
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The first time we ate here was in 2006 and we keep coming back everytime we come to Cancun. It's worth a trip downtown to eat at this restaurant. The atmosphere is great with the garden setting. This trip, my husband and I had a nice quiet setting in the garden area. The service was magnicificant! Very friendly, outstanding service.... More

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Moreton
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10 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Fantastic food in a beautiful setting. Food is the best we had all holiday. Waiters were lovely and very attentive. Both times we went we had different food, but it was fantastic both times. Would definately recommend the Fish Amaranth and the Duck in Pear Sauce. No mossquitoes in this place and they sprayed you with a cooling mist whilst... More

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

This is a must every year when we come to Cancun. The outdoor seating is romantic and beautiful. Cocktails are creative and generous. My favorite is a tamarind martini. We've tried many of the items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Breads are delicious as well. The house salad is my husband's favorite and I have tried with... More

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Palma de Mallorca
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I have always been a believer in going, where the locals hang out. So when I was invited to go dining at La Habichuela by a local Mexican friend, I didn't hesitate for a second, and that turned out to be a smart choice; We were greeted at the entrance by the very friendly staff, who showed us to our... More

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