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La Habichuela: Restaurant Reviews


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  • Cuisines: Caribbean
  • Price range*: $18-$37

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Amazing!

La Habichuela

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5 of 5 stars
kalthera99Chicago   3 contributions
Chicago
Jun 15, 2009

Absolutely perfect! We went to La Habichuela after a whole day of bad experiences in Cancun and it really made up for everything. The food was great (we had lobster), service was absolutely delightful and the atmosphere was wonderful.If you go, try the Mayan coffee. It's worth it just to see them preparing it in front of you! La Habichuela is our fondest memory of Cancun.

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La Habichuela

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5 of 5 stars
Indomeneo   3 contributions
Boston, MA
Jun 2, 2009

The other reviews pretty much say it all; I just wanted to add my 5 stars. The "famous" Cocobinchuela (sp?) is quite good, and my wife liked the Veracruz style fish. The garden is beautiful and romantic, though more air circulation would be nice.

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the reprieve

La Habichuela

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5 of 5 stars
highaction   6 contributions
Key West, Florida
May 28, 2009

glitzy nouveau Cancun disappears here.... despite the rain, and the hurried dash for inside dining... the staff and food here were terrific.. a great escape from the typical plates of mexican fame...... harking on old Mexican flavors with classy dining and excellent atmosphere. I love the street-corner carts and fried everythings that Mexico offers, but welcomed the change at least for one night..

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Come for the ambience!

La Habichuela

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4 of 5 stars
LoveToTravelAlbanyNY   34 contributions
Albany NY
May 20, 2009

This place is just lovely - what a beautiful garden setting. You actually don't need to have an ocean view at this place - the garden makes up for it! The food is fine - nothing special but the setting makes up for it!

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European Feel in Mexico. Great Garden

La Habichuela

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4 of 5 stars
dsch   30 contributions
Deerfield, MA
May 17, 2009

We went here at the recommendation of a friend. We loved the walk from the bus through "old" Mexico. The dining area was beautiful. We felt like we were in Italy or Prague. Very romantic atmosphe. Attentive staff. My husband and I both found the food "so so" - I tried "authentic Mexican cusine" and maybe it was the flaovrs I did like, My husband found the beef - too large and rather tough - we felt we should have selected menu items that we always have and therefore could compare. We will definitely go back on our next trip as we loved the place.

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La Habichuela Address

Margaritas # 25 | Parque de las Palapas, Cancun 77500, Mexico Tel: (52)9988843158 Fax: (52)9988840940
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