Earlier this afternoon we headed over to Café La Habana for lunch. One of Mexico City’s legendary coffeehouses, Café La Habana has a long history of attracting local politicians and journalists. Outdoor seating is available, but a much better option is to grab a seat indoors at one of the wooden tables. With its fifties decor, stepping inside Café La Habana is a bit like stepping back in time. Black and white images of Cuba adorn the walls and antique coffeemakers and appliances take up space behind the bar.
Café La Habana first opened its doors back in 1952 and over the years it’s become a Mexico City institution, not to mention a favorite tourist attraction. It’s here that Fidel Castro and Ernesto Ché Guevara are rumored to have planned the Cuban Revolution. The photo hanging above the bar is a blown up image from a story about the now famous café that ran in the July 18, 1999 edition of the Mexico City newspaper Reforma.
Café La Habana is located at the corner of Morelos and Bucareli in the Centro. The closest Metro station is Juárez and the linea 3 Metrobus passes nearby.
