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La Habichuela

Margaritas 25, Cancun, Mexico

Featured Review : La Habichuela (the string bean) has been at this same location since the early years of Cancun's beginnings as little more than a tiny fishing village. La Habichuela is a little off of the beaten path but well worth the ...See Full Review

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  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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La Habichuela Reviews

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La Habichuela; Cancun - Wonderful!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Tex Shockey from Winnebago County, Illinois
  • January 23, 2025
Quote: We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at La Habichuela; Cancun. From the moment we arrived (we did not have a reservation), they were gracious & accomodating. Their menu was great & offered a variety of excellent choices......all... Read the full La Habichuela review

Pleased

  • 5 out of 5 stars by TX7 from GONZALES, Louisiana
  • October 10, 2025
Quote: This is the place to go for dinner. La Habichuela has a wonderful menu and excellent staff. You must order the Mayan coffee just to watch the presentation. Victor was our server, and he was outstanding! We have never seen anything so amazing at our... Read the full La Habichuela review

Great Find

Quote: We were recently in Cancun and asked a local for a recommendation outside of the tourist path...La Habichuela was his recommendation! This restaurant is definately one to put on your list of places to eat in Cancun. It's off the beaten touristy... Read the full La Habichuela review
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La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Cancun Charlie from Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • May 14, 2025
Quote: La Habichuela (the string bean) has been at this same location since the early years of Cancun's beginnings as little more than a tiny fishing village. La Habichuela is a little off of the beaten path but well worth the effort! It is best to take a... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal Cancun, Mexico

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La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by britgirl7 from Dallas, Texas
  • April 24, 2025
Quote: La Habichuela restaurant is listed in the discount guide you find at the airport. However, it is often neglected by most tourists because of its position in the downtown (El Centro) area of Cancun, where few folks from the hotel zone venture. We... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal Fun in the Sun

La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ColettePenland from Skippack, Pennsylvania
  • January 16, 2025
Quote: Year after year we return to this authentic Mexican restaurant with a group of about 15. Located in downtown Cancun and a far different outside atmosphere than the resort section of the city, you would never find this place if you weren't looking... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal Sunny Cancun in February

La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rosaleen from Marblehead, Massachusetts
  • November 18, 2025
Quote: This is a gorgeous restaurant. We sat in the "patio" area in big wicker chairs. I had their specialty dish, which was served in a coconut (it was recommended by a family member who had been there before). It was awesome food. This is fine dining... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal Family in Cancun

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La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by EPass from Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • November 4, 2025
Quote: If there is any place you HAVE to eat, it's here. This restaurant will astound you with the food preparation, taste, presentation, professionalism, courtesy, elegance, and service. Sounds pricey? Think again. On average compared to a lot of our... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal You Want The Truth About Cancun?

La Habichuela

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rthlncln from Pleasanton, California
  • April 28, 2025
Quote: Atmosphere like a Mayan jungle with hibiscus hanging over replicas of Mayan temples. Waiters were delightful and very attentive. Food was incredible. The best dish is the specialty of the house, a shrimp and lobster curry served in a coconut with... Read the full La Habichuela review

From journal Super Maya

La Habichuela

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Picottes from Elmira, Oregon
  • March 13, 2025
Quote: This is my favorite restaurants in Cancun. We go here every time we come to Cancun. They have wonderful Caribbean seafood, classic Mexican and American cuisine. It is very romantic at night. The food is fabulous and the service is excellent.

From journal Suffering 2 weeks in Cancun...