El Habanero Negro
A lively cantina with colorful decor and murals, serving exquisite Yucatecan-inspired tacos and creative cocktails.
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El Habanero Negro
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Must-see attractions
A lively cantina with colorful decor and murals, serving exquisite Yucatecan-inspired tacos and creative cocktails.
"Amazing atmosphere, amazing food, amazing drinks! Super hip casual place with extensive drink menu."
Reservations Recommended
Book in advance or arrive early to avoid wait times, especially in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Don't Miss Tejuino!
Experience the unique sweet-sour-tart-salty taste of their non-alcoholic Tejuino drink.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
Address
C. Manuel López Cotilla 1228-a, Col Americana, Americana, 44160 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
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Unique Tejuino Drink
Discover the unique Tejuino, a fermented corn drink offering a delightful sweet, sour, tart, and salty flavor profile. Naturally gluten-free!
Exquisite Tacos
Savor creative tacos like the Lyn Mei with pork belly or the cochinita, packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Enjoy the lively ambiance with colorful decor, cool murals, and great music from live DJs, perfect for an afternoon or evening out.
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Reservations Recommended
Book in advance or arrive early to avoid wait times, especially in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Don't Miss Tejuino!
Experience the unique sweet-sour-tart-salty taste of their non-alcoholic Tejuino drink.
Vegetarian Options Available
Inquire about vegetarian substitutions, as they can easily adapt many meat dishes.
Explore the Drink Menu
Discover creative cocktails featuring Mexican spirits like tequila and mezcal.
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Reservations Recommended
Book in advance or arrive early to avoid wait times, especially in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Don't Miss Tejuino!
Experience the unique sweet-sour-tart-salty taste of their non-alcoholic Tejuino drink.
Vegetarian Options Available
Inquire about vegetarian substitutions, as they can easily adapt many meat dishes.
Explore the Drink Menu
Discover creative cocktails featuring Mexican spirits like tequila and mezcal.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Habanero Negro is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails, and delicious, often spicy, Yucatecan-inspired tacos. Diners rave about the unique Tejuino drink and the lively ambiance, making it a must-visit spot. However, some patrons have encountered issues with service, particularly regarding menu accessibility without a phone, and a few have noted concerns about food quality.
"My favorite drink is the non-alcoholic Tejuino. Before the trip I didn't know such a corn fermented drink. After the trip I think I will always think of this sweet, sour, tart, and salty taste. We also got several other small eats but nothing impressed me as this new drink I discovered :) P.S. it's gluten-free since it's made from corn and so natural. They had a live DJ onsite and murals on the wall are cool too. Good vibes."
YD
"Really recommend the lyn mei taco I am pointing at the menu. Also the cochinita taco. Ask for one first since they are really stuffed full. The food pic is the "flautitas de platano" fried tacos stuffed with banana! In the background you can see the boogaloo cocktail. It is the best mezcal with hibiscus drink I have ever tried."
Sofia Flores Subealdea
"Amazing atmosphere amazing food amazing drinks!
Loved it!
Super hip casual vintage place with extensive drink menu with light food menu."
Mihwa Lee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tejuino is a traditional fermented corn drink from Jalisco, known for its unique sweet, sour, tart, and salty taste. It's also naturally gluten-free.
Reservations are recommended, especially for evenings and weekends, to avoid long wait times. You can also come early.
Yes, the restaurant is accommodating and can easily substitute meat dishes for vegetarian options.
The Lyn Mei taco with pork belly and the cochinita taco are highly recommended, as is the unique Tejuino drink.
The restaurant often features live DJs playing music, adding to the lively and vibrant atmosphere.
Some reviews suggest that menus may only be available digitally via phone, which has caused issues for some diners.
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Offering a tropical vibe year-round inspired by Yucatán Península, El Habanero Negro is more than just a bar. With a food menu that includes small plates — of tacos of cochinita pibil, plátano, pepita hummus and pork belly — this place satisfies those craving a light meal paired with good drinks. Its drink menu includes original drinks like the chejuino, which combines tejuino – a traditional drink in Jalisco made of fermented corn – and beer (also dubbed chela), gin tonics and carajillos.
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Address: C. Manuel López Cotilla 1228-a, Col Americana, Americana, 44160 Guadalajara, Jal., MexicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/elhabaneronegro/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elhabaneronegro/. This Cuban gastropub serves rum-based classic cocktails like mojitos, as well as a bunch of creative tacos. Try their “taco Lyn Mei” with pork belly and chicharrón or their “taco Mongol” with Mongolian beef!
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El Habanero Negro was my first restaurant experience in Guadalajara – an instant favorite – and a few years later, during another visit, I returned for a second round. Verdict: Still just as fantastic, with that unique ambience I so love about Guadalajara, which is somehow hard to put into words. An exotic vibe in the middle of the city, yet not on the coast.
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I hate to call Habanero Negro hipster but the place is located in the heart of the Colonia Americana and stacked with bicycles on Sunday’s Via Recreactive. I think the only reason I say it is hipster is that they have an agave-nerd selection of artisanal Mexican spirits. The food could easily be taken from a roadside restaurant in the Yucatan.
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Nestled on one of city’s prettiest streets under the canopy of a huge leafy tree, this very cool and trendy place lives up to its name… because everything is spicy here!. The lovely all-green decor is very pleasant for recovering from the explosive sensations in your mouth. Excellent cocktail menu!
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Este lugar se inspira en la cocina de la Península de Yucatán y hace honor a su nombre: es de lo mejor para un día después de la fiesta o también para abrir boca y picar toda la tarde. Dirección: López Cotilla 1228-A, Americana. TE INTERESA: OCHO MUY BUENOS RESTAURANTES ORIENTALES EN GUADALAJARA
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A cozy and intimate bar and restaurant located on one of the more beautiful streets, Lopez Cotilla, in Colonia Americana. Very laid back setting but with attentive service. Quite inventive & exotic cocktails utilizing tequila, mezcal and other Mexican ingredients.
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