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La Habichuela: Restaurant Reviews


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

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La Habichuela Sunset in Hotel Zone is a delight

La Habichuela

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5 of 5 stars
pique   5 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Jun 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We dined at the new location for La Habichuela in the Hotel Zone last night and had a wonderful meal. I'm posting it here since it's only been open for a couple of weeks so it won't be on your maps but it is well worth finding and a lot easier than going downtown. The food was excellent, the service was very attentive and the location ambience is exceptional. We arrived early to watch the sunset over the lagoon and had a table next to the glass curtain wall. While the sun was setting, our waiter prepared our traditional caesar salad at the table so we had a show with the sunset and the table prep on both sides of the table. Menu is very similar to the downtown location but prices are higher than the Dos Gringos publication & doesn't have the famous Cocobichuela (shrimp lobster curry in coconut). They had a very nice chef's special that night of steamed grouper in foil with vegetable though and they also have lobster, shrimp, fish, beef and traditional dishes from the downtown menu. For Cancun it is a pricey place but well worth it. Wine list has good selection but seems a little high priced. Outdoor dining is also available.

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Great Garden, Great Food

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5 of 5 stars
karatedog   2 contributions
chicago, illinois
Jun 22, 2009
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The interior and garden are fabulous, and rather a change from the surrounding area. Our party of eight enjoyed great service and very fine food in the charming garden. My house specialty of beef tips "prepared like grandma used to" was spectacular. Our group included adults and teens and everyone found something to enjoy. Our bill was under $25 US per person. I would highly recommend a visit to this great restaurant.

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Amazing!

La Habichuela

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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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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

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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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La Habichuela Address

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