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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
The Cancún branch of a Quintana Roo chocolate company founded in 2004, serving spiced Chocolate Maya, coffee drinks and gluten-free brownies.
At a glance
- Type
- Chocolate café
- Area
- Avenida Huayacán, Cancún, Mexico
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily · 07:30–22:30
- Official site
- ahcacao.com
Good to know
- Mexican chocolate products
- Coffee drinks
- Gluten-free brownies
Why we recommend it
Ah Cacao is a chocolate company from the Mexican Caribbean, and its cafés serve chocolate drinks inspired by Maya tradition alongside coffee. The idea took shape after the founders visited a cacao farm in 2002, and the company was formally founded in 2004, opening its first shop in Playa del Carmen, where its products are still made. A Cancún store followed in 2008, alongside a second shop in Playa del Carmen. A Maya-themed chocolate box was among the company's first products in 2004.
The company stresses that its cacao comes from family-run farms that work to protect the natural environment, and its range takes in chocolate bars, drinks and baked goods. The drink to try is the Chocolate Maya, a blend of cacao and exotic spices. Ah Cacao also serves artisanal coffee drinks, from espresso to frappés, and its brownies, soft, fudgy and gluten free, are a good match for either. Chocolate bars and gift boxes make easy souvenirs to take home, and the company also publishes chocolate recipes on its website for anyone who wants to recreate the drinks.
Ah Cacao has been part of the Cancún café scene for years, and earlier branches included one at La Isla Shopping Village in the Hotel Zone. The company currently lists its Cancún store on Avenida Huayacán, at the Soriana Híper, open daily from 7:30 to 22:30, which makes it handy for an early coffee or an evening treat.
Ah Cacao suits chocolate lovers, families and anyone looking for a gift with a local story. The brand also runs a chocolate factory workshop for children as part of its events, which can be a good rainy-day activity; check the website for dates.
Because the branch is in a supermarket complex on the mainland, it is best combined with other errands or with a drive along Avenida Huayacán rather than treated as a destination in itself. For questions about products, the company can be contacted by email through its website. If you want to explore more of Mexico's food traditions in Cancún, pair a cup of Chocolate Maya with lunch at one of the downtown markets, such as Mercado 28.
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café FAQs
What is Ah Cacao?
A Mexican Caribbean chocolate company founded in 2004, with cafés serving chocolate drinks, coffee and treats.
Where is Ah Cacao in Cancún?
The company lists its Cancún store on Avenida Huayacán, at the Soriana Híper.
What are the opening hours?
The Cancún store opens daily from 7:30 to 22:30.
What should I try?
The Chocolate Maya, a blend of cacao and spices, and the gluten-free brownies.
Does Ah Cacao serve coffee?
Yes, a range of artisanal coffee drinks.
Where are the products made?
In Playa del Carmen, where the company opened its first shop.
Are there activities for children?
The company runs a chocolate factory workshop for kids as part of its events.
How can I contact Ah Cacao?
By email at [email protected] or through the contact form on its website.