La Habichuela (Centro)
La Habichuela
An iconic Cancun garden restaurant founded in 1977, famous for its seafood curry served in a coconut shell.
Opened in 1977 and run by the Pezzotti family, this is one of the most famous historic restaurants in downtown Cancun, located just a block from Parque de Las Palapas. The candlelit courtyard is filled with hibiscus plants and replicas of Mayan sculptures, offering a romantic atmosphere perfect for dates and anniversaries. The signature Cocobichuela features lobster and shrimp cooked in a coconut-pineapple curry sauce and served inside a whole coconut shell. Another highlight is the cream of habichuela soup. Reservations are recommended for dinner, and you can try the Mayan honey-anise liqueur, Xtabentún, after your meal. There is another branch in the Hotel Zone; this listing is for the downtown location at Margaritas 25.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 1:00 PM–11:30 PM (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Parque de las Palapas
- Mercado 28
- El Meco Archaeological Site
- Nichupté Lagoon
- Coco Bongo
- Cancún Hotel Zone
- Mayan Museum of Cancún & San Miguelito
- Cancún Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA)