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#4 of 195 restaurants in Playa del Carmen
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Coffee Shop, Dessert, Ice Cream
  • Price range*: $5-$20
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
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“Much better than Starbucks”
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5 of 5 stars
Larrypebblebeach 5 contributions
Pearland, Texas
Jul 4, 2009

The iced mocha was one of the best I've had in a long time. The brownie and chocolate mousse were also very good. What made a lasting impression on me regarding their brownie and mousse was the high content of cocao used in these desserts. It made them have a unique and distinctive flavor from other desserts I've had in... more

“OMG Delicious!”
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5 of 5 stars
emorybabe 1 contribution
Atlanta
Jun 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My sister and I visited the Ah Cacao in Playa and got iced lattes. This is a staple item for me here in the states and get from either Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks but this place blew them away!! No bitterness, smooth texture...awesome! We each took a bag of Molido Espresso home for our espresso machines. I'm totally addicted! The... more

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Ah_Cacao, General Manager

Thank you very much for your feedback. We put a lot of effort into making all our drinks as good as possible and it's great when somebody notices! The US online store sells the same whole bean coffee we use in our store, which you grind for espresso. Alternatively, you can place a special order for pre-ground coffee. The reason...

“Yummy”
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4 of 5 stars
Lindalouj 6 contributions
Omaha, Nebraska
May 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

These are the best brownies ever! They are not too sweet and they are good sized as well. more

“Best espresso in Cancun and Playa!”
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5 of 5 stars
Ebabybaby 2 contributions
Washington, DC
May 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

2 weeks ago my family and I went to the 5th Ave and Constituyentes in Playa and the new location in La Isla in Cancun. Both have excellent coffee, treats and service. At both locations the barista offered a sample of a brownie, piece of chocolate or chocolate covered espresso bean. The mocha grande is my favorite, and the iced... more

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Ah_Cacao, General Manager

Thank you for your feedback! Ah Cacao Chocolate Café is open: Playa del Carmen: 07:15am to 11:45pm La Isla, Cancún: 07:30am to 11:30pm http://ahcacao.com/en/stores

“Great coffee”
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3 of 5 stars
PalapadeBordeaux 11 contributions
Boston MA
May 27, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I, too, expected some wondrous chocolate place. There was a decent selection - ice cream, cookies, brownies. Since chocolate is my 'food of choice' I got a brownie. It was good but I prefer ones I make out of a box. The coffee, however, was great. Best coffee I have ever had in Mexico. I would certainly go back for... more

“Yummy ice cream”
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5 of 5 stars
mexicangirl2 4 contributions
Northwest Indiana
May 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stopped here to check out their chocolate after reading other reviews about this place. We each tried their ice cream and it was the best we had ever eaten. We so wanted to go back there the next day to get some more but our time wouldn't allow it. I did bring home some vanilla beans... more

“Mayan Hot Chocolate - YUMMY”
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4 of 5 stars
LaLaNorthwest 32 contributions
Northwest US
May 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I do agree with the other reviewers that the brownie was nothing special, but the Mayan Hot Chocolate! Terrific! Spicy, sweet, with a taste of cinnamon and something a bit spicier! I made two trips back just of the Mayan Hot Chocolate. more

“Mayan hot chocolate.. mmmm!”
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4 of 5 stars
atpanda 87 contributions
Arizona
Apr 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My hubby and I stopped in and tried a Mayan hot chocolate and it was amazing. You definitely don't need any bigger than the small size though. The flavor is very strong and has great spice. Loved it! more

“It's a coffee shop people!”
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3 of 5 stars
BMoreE 4 contributions
Elkridge, MD
Apr 11, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I love chocolate, so I was looking forward to visiting the at the time #1 rated place in Playa for a great dessert. While I cannot really fault the place for anything, I don't really understand the raves and ratings. I got the brownie expecting a melt-in-your-mouth experience and, well... not so much. It was just a brownie. I've had... more

“Oh Cacao!”
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5 of 5 stars
linusd 1 contribution
Palo Alto
Apr 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to Playa del Carmen a couple of weeks ago, and now I have serious cravings for the mocha at Ah Cacao. It's funny with coffee and chocolate that it seems so simple - yet that there can be such a difference in quality. Go and have a nice dinner at some of the many good restaurants in Playa... more

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Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe Address

5th Ave & Constituyentes, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tel: +52 984 803 5748
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.