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Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
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4.5 of 5 stars 45 ratings
45 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
30
4.0 of 5 stars
8
3.0 of 5 stars
4
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
  • Measures overall traveller satisfaction based on ratings, reviews and other sources.
#10 of 214 restaurants in Playa del Carmen
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Café, Dessert, Ice cream
  • Price range*: £3-12 ($5-$20)

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Very good
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4 of 5 stars
Austin, TX
10 Sep 2009

The chocolates are ausome!!!! Try the dark chocolates. more

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5 of 5 stars
Playa Del Carmen
21 Jul 2009

Don't waste your time going to Starbucks...go to the local coffee shop Ah Cacao and get some delicious coffee and brownies. The service is great and the people watching location too. more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta
10 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My sister and I visited the Ah Cacao in Playa and got iced lattes. This is a staple item for me here in the states and get from either Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks but this place blew them away!! No bitterness, smooth texture...awesome! We each took a bag of Molido Espresso home for our espresso machines. I'm totally addicted! The... more

Management response from
Ah_Cacao, General Manager

Thank you very much for your feedback. We put a lot of effort into making all our drinks as good as possible and it's great when somebody notices! The US online store sells the same whole bean coffee we use in our store, which you grind for espresso. Alternatively, you can place a special order for pre-ground coffee. The reason...

Yummy
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4 of 5 stars
Omaha, Nebraska
30 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

These are the best brownies ever! They are not too sweet and they are good sized as well. more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
29 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

2 weeks ago my family and I went to the 5th Ave and Constituyentes in Playa and the new location in La Isla in Cancun. Both have excellent coffee, treats and service. At both locations the barista offered a sample of a brownie, piece of chocolate or chocolate covered espresso bean. The mocha grande is my favorite, and the iced... more

Management response from
Ah_Cacao, General Manager

Thank you for your feedback! Ah Cacao Chocolate Café is open: Playa del Carmen: 07:15am to 11:45pm La Isla, Cancún: 07:30am to 11:30pm http://ahcacao.com/en/stores

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3 of 5 stars
Boston MA
27 May 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I, too, expected some wondrous chocolate place. There was a decent selection - ice cream, cookies, brownies. Since chocolate is my 'food of choice' I got a brownie. It was good but I prefer ones I make out of a box. The coffee, however, was great. Best coffee I have ever had in Mexico. I would certainly go back for... more

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5 of 5 stars
Northwest Indiana
18 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stopped here to check out their chocolate after reading other reviews about this place. We each tried their ice cream and it was the best we had ever eaten. We so wanted to go back there the next day to get some more but our time wouldn't allow it. I did bring home some vanilla beans... more

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4 of 5 stars
Northwest US
8 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I do agree with the other reviewers that the brownie was nothing special, but the Mayan Hot Chocolate! Terrific! Spicy, sweet, with a taste of cinnamon and something a bit spicier! I made two trips back just of the Mayan Hot Chocolate. more

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4 of 5 stars
Arizona
29 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My hubby and I stopped in and tried a Mayan hot chocolate and it was amazing. You definitely don't need any bigger than the small size though. The flavor is very strong and has great spice. Loved it! more

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3 of 5 stars
Elkridge, MD
11 Apr 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I love chocolate, so I was looking forward to visiting the at the time #1 rated place in Playa for a great dessert. While I cannot really fault the place for anything, I don't really understand the raves and ratings. I got the brownie expecting a melt-in-your-mouth experience and, well... not so much. It was just a brownie. I've had... more

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Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe Address

5th Ave & Constituyentes, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tel: +52 984 803 5748
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.