Café El Palmar, located in the heart of Isla Mujeres at Calle Vicente Guerrero 11, is a haven for coffee lovers and a jewel in the local coffee scene. Patrons rave about the exceptional quality of their brews, particularly the standout white mocha and the vibrant strawberry kiwi tea infusion. Delicious pastries like the chocolate chip banana bread and pastel de elote add to the delightful experience. Reviews from customers resonate with a shared appreciation for the café's ambiance and service. Emily Ryan highlights the deliciousness of their offerings, while Yanick Paiement praises the owner's hospitality and fluency in English, making it a welcoming spot for all. The passion and expertise behind the coffee are evident; Rio The Messenger describes the owners as "coffee rockstars" who strive to provide transformative coffee experiences, sourcing beans from their family farms in Chiapas, Mexico. The warmth from the staff, especially Bruce and Carla, makes the café a must-visit. With fresh pastries made daily and dedicated service, Café El Palmar is not just a coffee shop—it’s an inviting corner where every sip and bite is crafted with love. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this café promises an unforgettable start or break in your day.
Amenities and More
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has rooftop seating
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Children
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
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Reviews For Café El Palmar
Emily Ryan
Jun 25,2025
Incredible coffee (we got a white mocha) and tea infusion (we got strawberry kiwi), and chocolate chip banana bread. All were made so well and tasted great! Great service and atmosphere and everything was delicious!
Yanick Paiement
May 17,2025
Excellent place, super nice coffee flavour! I'm looking forward to tomorrow morning! The owner is really nice and speaks awesome English, makes it a little bit easier since my spanish is not so good.
Rio The Messenger
May 17,2025
Incredible spot for premium coffee and perhaps the best service I’ve ever gotten in my life. The people who run this cafe want you to have a cup of coffee that changes your life. Their coffee comes from their family farms in Chiapas, Mexico. They are using the most fanciest most delicious methods of making coffee. They are coffee rockstars. I’m amazed with their passion and their knowledge. Highly recommend! My husband tried the pastel de elote (corn cake) and he said it was DELICIOUS. Please go to Cafe El Palmar!
Andres Gisli
May 16,2025
One of my favorite place in all my travels through Europe and Mexico. One of the best coffee I have had and great fresh pastry made every day. Went there 2-3 times every day during my stay in Isla. The best part about this place was the staff, Bruce and Carla are the best! Definitely visit El Palmar if you are a coffee enthusiast.
Heidi A
May 4,2025
Loved this clean and tasty coffee shop on Isla Mujeres. Our lattes were delicious as well as the bread——we samples the banana, carrot and orange during our two day stay on the island. Gracias for the great service.
Frank Blue
Apr 14,2025
This place is a must try. Which great prices and even better coffee. We ordered a white chocolate Moka which was done with precision. They coffee was the perfect mix of sweet and bitter. Must try
Lorin Williamson
Mar 24,2025
The best. The espresso is perfect!! If you enjoy espresso this is your go to spot on the island. They even have a few pastries that look good although we did not try them.
Dennis Kasimov
Mar 20,2025
Was out on Isla Mujeres and Playa Norte for the day and needed some coffee after hours in the sun. Great cappuccino here. Nice coffee flavor and not too milky. I wanted one all day today but it’s too far away . We also had a cookie and one of the pastries which were nice as well. Highlight was definitely the coffee though
Reviews For Café El Palmar