Restaurante La Habichuela
Garlic Bread, Butter
Pink Shrimp from the Caribbean, Cocktail Sauce, Avocado, Crackers
Huitlacoche Crepes, Hollandaise Sauce
The Famous Cocobichuela – Lobster, Shrimp, Curry Sauce served in a Coconut with Rice, Pineapple, Plantain
Grilled Jumbo Caribbean Lobster Tail, Rice, Steamed Vegetables
A part of Cancún’s culinary landscape for four decades Restaurante La Habichuela prides itself on fine Mexican and Caribbean Cuisine plus professional service, lunch on a Sunday finding the place nearly empty and stifling as a lone window air-conditioner struggled to keep up with June heat.
At one time also part of the Hotel Zone, that location since shuttered and leaving behind only the downtown original, it is beginning at 12:30 that guests are offered a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, the latter un-shaded on wrought-iron chairs in a central garden.
Revered for Seafood, mostly caught by local Fishermen and offered at premium prices, it is while decisions are made that Bread is offered, a fluffy crumb with Garlic enjoyable even without Butter while a soundtrack of 80s power ballads plays overhead.
Mostly classic in terms of style, occasional Mayan influences found amongst Proteins prepared in varying ways, Appetizers consisted of fresh Shrimp served in proper Cocktail form alongside a Crepe loaded with Cheese and Corn Smut beneath a blanket of silky Hollandaise.
Inspired by the famous haciendas of Yucatan, and slow in terms of pace, it was with a fan pointing directly at the table that Entrees were presented 60 minutes after seating, a grilled Lobster Tail exactly what one would expect next to Rice and Vegetables while “The Famous Cocobichuela” earns its signature status thanks to a lot of Seafood and aromatic Curry begging to be scooped from a Coconut.
www.lahabichuela.com