The heart of Café La Habana. Coffee beans are roasted on-site, ground to order, and brewed tableside. The result is coffee with real depth and character — strong enough for serious drinkers but not burnt or bitter. This is what drew Castro, Guevara, and Latin American writers to spend hours here.
Tips from diners
The coffee is strong and real — this is not a café for those who want cream and sugar to dominate.
Arrive early for the strongest, freshest roasts — the coffee quality peaks in the morning hours.
Made to order from fresh fruit — mango, papaya, orange, or mixed combinations. Can be blended with milk (licuado) for creaminess, or served as a straight juice. Refreshing, affordable, and a good complement to the strong coffee.
Tips from diners
Ask what's fresh that day — mango and papaya are best when in season.
The playful name refers to the eggs being 'separated' but still together. One egg is finished with a spicy red chile sauce, the other with a tart green salsa, separated by refried beans. It's a clever way to try two different salsas in one dish.
Tips from diners
Mix and match the sauces — play with them to find your preferred heat level.
A classic Mexican breakfast dish where crispy fried tortilla pieces are tossed in a fresh chile sauce, then topped with a fried egg, melted cheese, and Mexican crema. It's satisfying, warming, and pairs perfectly with strong coffee.
Tips from diners
Arrive before 10am for the best execution — once the lunch crowd hits, attention shifts.
A Cuban classic that fits the café's history. Roasted pork and ham are layered with melted cheese, tangy mustard, and pickles in a crusty roll, then pressed until warm and the cheese melts throughout. It's handheld, satisfying, and affordable.
Tips from diners
Eat while still warm and pressed — the texture is half the appeal.
Café La Habana opened in 1952 at the corner of Bucareli and Morelos, becoming a gathering place for revolutionaries, writers, and thinkers. Fidel Castro and Ernesto 'Che' Guevara met here weekly while planning the Cuban Revolution. It also served as a haunt for Latin American literary giants including Gabriel García Márquez, Roberto Bolaño, Octavio Paz, and Juan Rulfo. Coffee is roasted and ground on-site, and prices remain extremely affordable — locals can spend hours with just a cup of coffee.
Come here to understand Mexico City's literary and political history. Writers, revolutionaries, and thinkers have sat at these tables and changed history.
Perfect for lingering alone with coffee and a book or notebook. The staff won't rush you, and a single coffee allows hours of comfortable sitting.
Extremely affordable — a full breakfast with coffee for under 250 pesos.
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