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US$3 - US$9
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin, Cafe, South American, Central American
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

I couldn't resist to my Favorite smoothie in Nz, the Cool Bananas and this time I tried the amazing Cuba Sandwich... omg super good!! Beautiful staff FOH and in the kitchen!! I will definitely come back!!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 March 2023 via mobile

Fantastic quick breakfast and coffee. Lovely small Cafe with friendly vibe. Homemade muesli was yum! These small businesses have suffered during COVID so it matters that we all support them. Highly recommend El Cafe!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 17 November 2022 via mobile

Love the piccolo!!! Best I’ve had for a while. Had fish tacos yesterday and came back for huevo rancheros for breaky - it’s that good!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 15 July 2022

We always have breakfast at El Cafe when we visit Paihia. Good coffee and we love the breakfast burritos. Great to see the staff wearing masks too. Thanks!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 7 February 2022 via mobile

I have only had coffee from here this visit to Paihia, but, it is great coffee. I have enjoyed talking with the barrista too.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 9 January 2022 via mobile

We just felt like a sandwich for lunch and did a search coming across El Cafe. We all had the BLT (bacon lettuce and tomato) sandwich with iced coffees (blended or not, we love blended) and they were yum and a tropical smoothie, also very...delicious. The BLT’s were perfect and fit the bill, just what we wanted! Everything is takeaway although there are tables you can sit down at outside. It was great to see the recycling being done on site with customers being asked to put their rubbish in the right bin - more places should do this. Hot coffee is also good (as it became our go to while there on holiday) so definitely fans!More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2021

Fab food, good service, most decadent hot chocolate I've had in a long time, if I was local it would be my regular haunt

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 13 July 2021

Popped in for a takeout coffee - was so good so went back for another and stayed for lunch. So yummy! I had the vegetarian burrito and my husband the breakfast burrito - full of flavors and big portions. Kids had chocolate milkshakes which they...loved. Great service, great coffee, great food - we will be back.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 16 January 2021 via mobile

We were so glad we found this place early on. We visited at least once a day and found service and food consistently amazing. It is a place that shows how good fresh produce makes the meals beautiful. Simple food done at its best. We...were sad to leave our holiday and have to go home and cook. We will be backMore

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 31 December 2020 via mobile

Great coffee and delicious breakfast, not the usual boring menu.. Cosy little cafe, friendly owner. Well priced.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 28 September 2020 via mobile

100% consistently good coffee, decadent milkshakes and delicious authentic food. Healthy but very tasty! GF options

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 11 September 2020 via mobile

I wanted a coffee, and thought I should have a little snack too, so had their amazing lemon, coconut muffin, and it was the best! My flat white coffee was perfect too, thank you El Cafe!

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 9 September 2020 via mobile

We just popped in for a quick late lunch. The food was fantastic, coffee was great and the smoothie was out of this world.

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 25 July 2020 via mobile

Good food good service their burritos are kickass. Didn't have to wait long for food the menu was straight forward the staff are great will bring my family back for lunch sometime 5 stars

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 28 June 2020 via mobile

Whenever in Paihia we always make sure to stop by for coffee or a meal. Subject line says it all. The team never miss a beat and the flavours are sensational. Meals are hot. And a really relaxing atmosphere. See you next time!

Date of visit: June 2020
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Yes, El Cafe offers takeaway services.

El Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5