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Cafe Canela Restaurant

4.5 (251 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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DR R.

If you like food, you should eat here. The end. Okay, more info: Breakfast was TOP notch. Make sure you get both red and green sauces to level up your meal. For under $8, the surprise burrito was an unbelievable value. My wife ordered the Chiliquilas with abudoba or some version of spelling which is less butchered. I finished my burrito and wanted to eat what she couldn't. Filling and absolutely delicious. If this vanilla family from Michigan is giving 8 collective thumbs up, (5 &7 yo), then trust that you will find something you like. It's a HUGE menu, too. The staff was so kind. I legit wanted to hug our waitress, but instead just asked that she hugged the kitchen staff.

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Amy W.

Happy to see that cafe canela has expanded! There is way more space now so no more waiting to be seated during peak times! As always, the food is excellent.

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Karen V.

This was a fantastic find on 61st Street near our hotel. We had to walk past the old cemetery and through a neighborhood to get here, but it was so worth it. Scarlet was great in getting us acquainted with this hidden gem. Everything is homemade and tasty. The décor and ambiance inside is very nice. There were Christmas decorations as well. She brought us complimentary chips and 2 kinds of salsa (green and red). We don't usually eat all the chips, but these were exceptionally good as well as the dipping sauces. The chips were served fresh & warm. The star of the show were the quesabirrias and enchiladas. These were so very tasty. My husband selected 1 chicken and 2 beef enchiladas. There's a choice of 3 fillings. He absolutely loved it. He even commented about how good the rice and refried beans were as side items. The meat was tender & delicious. It didn't taste like anything out of a crock pot. Thank goodness for that! We could taste every ingredient. The quesabirrias were just as delicious, and very large portions for the price. It comes with consomé and this delicious & spicy creamy avocado sauce. All the flavors blended well together. The birria meat was so delicious. I could go on and on about this meal, but the pictures speak volumes about our experience here. This is definitely the place to go if you're looking for more authentic Mexican flavors without being at a "hole in the wall" restaurant, or a food truck. It's in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you. It's apparently popular with the locals and has recently expanded. I just wish we would have returned a second time. The menu has so many items that look unique. Hopefully we'll get to try more of it in the future.

Melissa C.

November 14, 2025 I'm back!! More migas please! And a chicken tinga tostado's... YUM --------- November 13, 2025 It's been open 3 years and I finally tried this place. I did a Door Dash order for, churro's, migas, chips/salsa, cheese flameado, and beef street tacos Everything was FANTASTIC! This is my NEW FAV

Look at the size of these home made chips! The flour tortillas are also made in resturant.  FRESH!
Gigi B.

The food was very good and served at the right temperature and timing. Not a very long wait based on the changes made to the order. Small and quite surrounding with a flavor of old Mexico. It looks like lots of family and friend vibes with soft Mexican music in the background. The mole was really good.

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Scott D.

The aforementioned CBD shop is gone and the space had been absorbed into a larger and lovelier Cafe Canella, This has become a real go-to gor us when we are on the islsnd. The breakfast menu is extensive and delicios, the service prompt, the food is terrific and even the plating is beautiful, even in the midst of a Saturdsy morning.

So good!
Tracy A.

Cafe Canela is crowded for a reason. Service is great and the food is amazing. The plantains are so yummy and a must. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Breakfast burrito with everything.
Johnathan E.

This place is so good and worth trying. I am such a big fan of breakfast and this place did the job. The burrito was very filling. Will definitely stop by on our next beach vacation.

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2 months ago

I got the tacos al pastor, which were very good. The borracho beans that accompanied the plate were the best I have ever tasted.

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Delicious authentic mexican food!!!! Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Best actual Mexican restaurant and priced right. Staff is always friendly and courteous.

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2 months ago

great food. chill vibe and good music. service is quick and concise. shout out angie our server as well!!

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The food is good and not typical Mexican food. Mole is fantastic. It has now expanded and decor is nice. The service is excellent.

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Amazing breakfast! Love their French toast with Nutella and strawberries! Hubby loves the pozole and a must have is the cafe de oya.

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Cafe Canela Restaurant - mexican - Updated May 2026

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