Casa Cocoa I found this beautiful place and I totally recommend it! The food was absolutely delicious, and the cacao was amazing . They make you feel right at home -- the service was warm, friendly, and truly above and beyond. If you're looking for great flavors and a cozy atmosphere, Casa Cocoa is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

We enjoyed this little hideaway place! The owner's (I think?) English was very good, and we were able to ask for recommendations for a drink. He suggested a cold chocolate drink - the premium. We got one with no sugar, and our friend got one that was sweetened. We really enjoyed the one with no sugar, but then of course after we tried our friend's and then went back to ours, it didn't taste so good anymore hahaha. The atmosphere was nice with it's little decorations, but we went at a time when it was very empty except for one guy who was a super regular. We weren't aware that the place sold actual meal foods, but I see from other reviews that apparently they do. The drink menu was quite overwhelming. I'd like to try this place again sometime but ask for more recommendations. read more

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Charming place with great hot chocolate and mole. You wouldn't know it from looking at the outside. Tamales were nice. We tried two hot chocolate s read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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We stopped by here on accident. My wife was intrigued by what the place looked like from the outside. There was an older couple running the smaller charming spot. Jose and his wife i think it's Rosalinda were so pleasant it's really unusual to meet such pleasant owners these days.. we tried their yummy hot cacao hot chocolate and wow it was soo good. We will be back whenever we are in the area again.. such a gem read more

Support small businesses!! Excellent service! They speak enough English Such a cute & clean gourmet chocolate shop for drinks and sweets! Really enjoyed the sitting room, different jars of goodies being sold (trying the black and the red mole when I make chicken, unsure how it'll be since the second ingredient is sugar). I really wanted to bring home their amazing Guava Marmalade but it was sold out. I almost want to return soon just to get this one item (though several jars as gifts). The guava jam was good but didn't stand out like the marmalade. Ask for a taste when you're there. Nut pie was delish! Similar to a less sweet pecan pie. Sweet enough but not overly sweet. Definitely worth trying if you like nuts. Champuraddo con expreso drink wasn't as thick as I thought it would be, though much of it was later found at the bottom of the mug. Not to my liking since it's not sweet and has a bitter taste (unlike too much dark chocolate, can't put my finger on it). Canela hot chocolate (cinnamon) was much better! I preferred this to the champuraddo. Everyone else raved about their frozen hot chocolate, think shake style. Looked good. I'll probably try that next time on a hotter day. read more

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This is a hidden gem! I highly recommend you try their hot premium cacao drink and the Enmoladas de queso! Wow! So impressed! read more

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Great little secret gem. Perfectly hidden yet sofisticated, classy, and perfect food and beverages with a base of cocoa. Also offers lactose free which was perfection read more

Loved the variety of exotic chocolates and the recommendations from staff. Sit down and try small samplers of the hot chocolate. Enjoy! read more

This is the place to come for all of your festive Party needs a well rounded variety of tobacco party favours a culture and various paraphernalia make this the one stop shop before the party takes pies make sure to bring your friends and girlfriend and boyfriend to go get some incensecool back posters hookah and other exciting stuff from the one place in the community that you can trust for a fun read more

Muy amable servicio. El chocolate es muy rico y el mole también. El restaurante tiene un ambiente muy relajante. read more

Casa Cacao - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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This is the best mole I've ever had. I basically licked the plate clean. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Casa Cacao - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This is a tricky place to review, as the food is simply so unique and unexpected. Bit wow is it DELICIOUS! The owner (also my excellent server) recommended two tamals with two moles. The tamals (one with cheese, one with chicken) were very thin and flat, and the filling wasn't identifiable. The two moles--a poblano and a Colorado--were much super liquid-y, which meant they ran into each other on the plate and it was tricky to identity which was which. Who cares!! The tastes were just so damn good! I quickly figured out the trick is to mash the tamal into the mole, giving a much more robust bite. He also suggested a cup of hot chocolate, which I would never have ordered, but will every time I visit this place. I have no idea how they make any of this, but it is insanely good, satisfying, and unique. The space feels like stepping into a different and very special world compared with busy TJ just outside the door. It is welcoming and full of charm and character. I will definitely return. read more

Casa Cacao - Two tamals, two different moles. YUM. Oh and a hot chocolate. - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Closed on Sundays. Came Monday morning at 10:45am. Since I was the only customer at the moment, the owner gave me a little history on chocolate and the chocolate making process. Food was authentic. I had a tamale mole (no meat; corn dough, chocolate sauce, hint of Chile not spicy, cacao nibs). Also had hot chocolate w/ cacao nibs. Meant for real chocolate lovers (dark chocolate; not milk/sugared down types). I love chocolate and I've never experienced anything too chocolate, so if you have, might not be as enjoyable. Overall pleasant experience and would recommend. read more

Casa Cacao - Hot chocolate - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Attentive service, very good mole and hot chocolate. Homemade cocoa, pastries and oil for sale.

I followed another reviewers advice and got the Chocolate tamale with mole negro & chocolate con espresso. I was almost brought to tears with how happy I was enjoying such quality and a very beautiful quaint shop setting. Certainly more of a highlight than I was expecting. Cost 140 pesos or about $7.50. A gentleman explained to me the history and processing of the cacao. Even bringing some of the full-sized fruit to the table for me to see. This was upscale. The food was not made to be scarfed down. I'm a big guy and I took my time savoring every bite spending about 40 minutes in the establishment. This could just be the cacao talking, but I love you all and the world is a beautiful place. Yeah, that's what you get when you have a ton of cacao nibs in wonderful chocolate Mole :-) read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

My mom and I spoke to either the owner or an employee about the closed nature of the restaurant. We had already paid for parking and it's quite an ordeal for my elderly mother to walk far. The Yelp address and hours are completely wrong. She chose to close two hours early. We explained the errant address after Yelp took us 15 minutes away. I seriously don't know how to visually estimate meters as I'm used to miles. I used the church to find the restaurant. It wasn't worth the hassle and we don't have a reason to return. This was the third time we tried to go sample mole. We'll stick to our favorite mole place on our side of the border. (Super Cocina is 5 stars) read more

Amazing food, wonderful service and a beautiful cozy setting for a meal/cup of the best cacao or coffee you've ever had.

Tamales with mole sauces are amazing, each order comes with two and you can pick different selection with different moles. We got the vegetarian with red mole and cheese with black mole, both are pack with flavor and I cherish every bite. We also got sopes, one of which is crickets (chapulines) and guacamole and that's the best!!! I fear that it will be a long time to my next visit so although we are 90% full we got another order, taquitos, so I can try the legendary ants. That is, the most amazing, such an earthy taste, no wonder people go crazy about this morsel. In terms of drinks, I got the chocolate Classico and hubby got the etole, mine was definitely better. The etole is on the liquidy side which I am not use to. There's a little store where one can get lots of goodies from Oaxaca, such as crickets, salsa with crickets, worm salt, the this really amazing purple garlic snack. I can't wait to come visit again. read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Had the vegetarian tamale with the rojo mole The chicken tamale with the Negra Mole We don't really like tamales but the mole was fabulous We bought a jar of the negra mole for $5. They told us a few recipes to make with it. They gave us a tiny sample mug of hot chocolate that was amazing. We walked here from the Mercado M Hidalgo read more

Casa Cacao - Vegetarian mole tamale Chicken tamale with mole negra - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Only the old husband and wife was running the place. The old husband was running the store in the front, acting host, acting server, acting bust boy, while the old wife was running the kitchen by herself. I felt bad when we had a big group waiting for someone to hand us the menu, while there was five other group of customers waiting for their food and orders to be taken. Some of the tables still had the used dishes that was left by the previous customers. It was sad... maybe it was the pandemic that the other employees left... but we did not had a pleasant experience and end up leaving before getting the chance to other something. read more

Such a gem of a place! The owners are friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, happily answering any question thrown their way. For starters, the vegetarian items are, for the most part, vegan or made to be. You can opt out of cheese on some of them and Voila! The mole is already made with water instead of chicken stock. The gorditas are cooked in olive oil. The hot chocolate can be made with a water base instead of milk--the chocolate is so flavorful you don't miss out on anything by going this route. The rice is also chicken stock free. Before concluding your visit you must browse around the merchandise area. Between the agave syrups, moles, chocolate tablets and chocolate products imported from Oaxaca, you have many options for amazingly delicious souvenirs. read more

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An absolutely amazing chocolate and mole shop one block off of revolution. Everything made by hand and atmosphere is new and cool. This shop has been around for years and Mexicans drive for hours to visit here. If your on Revolution, this is a must see. It's just past the arch and left. Yeh, not the best area and a strange location for such a restaurant, but worth the walk. For us Gringos, come for lunch. read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This place is really cute natural. The food is amazing they are small portions but very satisfying. So come with an appetite but not starving. It is only cash or Venom but always bring cash. read more

Casa Cacao - Tejate pre-Hispanic tradition drink - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Amazing mom and pop shop. It gives the feeling of being at grandmas house. Every time I'm in TJ I come here at least twice. read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

OMG, I walk in this place and the smell it's just absolutely amazing!!! Tlayudas were on point, the Hot chocolate semi bitter made with water it's amazing!! Can't wait to go and eat the Mole and tamales, service can improve, but the flavors, location and prices are the best. It was not bad, it was just not enough, but all good. You gonna love it read more

Casa Cacao is a gem! In the middle of busy downtown Tijuana streets, it's hard to notice it even exists. However everyone should give this place a visit. The food and hot chocolate are delicious. Try the hot chocolate and mole, you will not be disappointed! The couple that run Casa Cacao are lovely people. They let us try some of their Oaxacan alcohol and also shared their hot chocolate recipe. Inside the place has a lot of charm. It is not a busy establishment so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Highly recommend this place! read more

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When you enter you are greeted by the kitchen staff that look out into the little shop they have. Shop is full of cute little Mexican treasures. In the room next door is the seating. The gentleman sat us right away and we ordered tamales en mole with some taquitos. Everything we ordered was vegetarian, so it's veggie friendly. Not sure if there are vegan options. The tamales were amazing! Especially the vegetable one. They make their tamales flat and wide. I'm not sure if this is a specific style, but i like it because it evens out the filling/masa ratio. I would order these again and again. They were my favorite. The taquitos are not rolled and fried, which is what we originally thought. Instead they are small tacos on handmade soft and tasty tortillas plated with a little bit of tangy lettuce, red onion and tomato. They were good too. I loved the little salsa they came with it. Had nuts and seeds in it. Overall the food here all taste homemade, fresh and authentic. The gorditas looked amazing too. It was really hot here. It's not well ventilated and does not have AC, like most places in TJ. So beware. I am coming back in the winter to warm up with their cafe de ollas and chocolate. read more

A little chocolate shop run by a local family. They have all your typical coffee shop fare, but also raw or cooked cocoa. Cocoa tamales, and mole dishes made in house with their cocoa. I had the chocolate tamale with mole which had just a hint of spice, and a chocolate tamale a la mode, both where delishous, especially the a la mode. You can purchase cocoa by the package for $70 pesos, local honeys, jelly's and various other goods. Definitely a good place to stop while visiting Tijuana. read more

Casa Cacao - Food menu - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Even with a limited menu this place blew my taste buds away. The texture of the tamale is incomparable. Wow! The hot chocolate and champúrado are also a must.. read more

Outstanding. I had the three cheese tamale and jicama with pineapple to drink. Everything tasted delicious and the service was warm and hospitable. Would recommend for anyone Mole fan. read more

Casa Cacao - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This place is so cute! The mole is amazing...made from Organic chocolate from Monte Alban, Oaxaca. The hot chocolate was delish as well as the hot chocolate with mezcal! Entre came with side of crema and salsa! We also got a neat history lesson on the chocolate origin! Oh and the mole sauce was vegetarian. read more

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Loved this place the atmosphere and food were fantastic. English and Spanish speaking staff. Got a container of the mole to bring home to try it myself. read more

This is hands down one of the best spots I have ever been to! The essence of their food is from the cacao bean. Delicious hot chocolates, moles, tamales, Oaxacaeño inspired food. I ordered a little bit of everything and it was all delicious. read more

Que bella experiencia/what a wonderful experience. Not only was the mole delicious but the hot chocolate was so tasty and frothy. The owner was kind enough to give us his expertise on everything from the mescal to the ingredients in the dishes. Everything we requested he made sure we were satisfied. Most of all He treated our big boy with so much consideration and Our baby left happy with his artisan airplane souvenirs. If I could give more stars I would. 5 para nuestros amigos de la Casa de Cacao. Regresaremos pronto. read more

Hi Everybody, Just fyi, this place is amazing. I spoke to the owners and they have had trouble editing the hours on Yelp. On yelp it says they close on Sundays late in the evening, however because this place is opened everyday of the week and all the same people go everyday they close early on Sunday at 4pm, sometimes by 3pm. So I definitely recommend you call and make a reservation if you are going on a Sunday. This place is so worth it!! Enjoy. read more

This place is excellent all the way around. Family owned by the nicest people and the food is outstanding. It doesn't look like much from the street, but go in--it's charming. Try a bunch of things, and don't skip desert! read more

Lovely owners, beautiful souvenirs & delicious foods. They play music & taught me about some wonderful composers.

Awesome mom and pop regional and artisanal chocolate shop. The owners are very kind and knowledgeable. Much of the chocolate is prepared on site. Be sure to try their mole or any chocolate product. The cacao culinary tradition goes way back in Mexican history. One way Mexican chocolate differs from the European kind is they do not use milk to prepare it. They also traditionally add cinnamon to their chocolate. I tried a mole enchilada and it was delicious, and I bought a block of chocolate to take home. read more

One of my favorite places in TJ! The tamal con tres quesos is my favorite and you can't go wrong with a cup of their hot chocolate. The owners are the sweetest people who love getting to know their customers. It's right off Revolucion so make sure to stop and eat here while exploring Tijuana. read more

Eating this food is a bendicion! So simple, layered & thoughtful every single bite and sip. Once u step inside u are transported to another portal filled with rich traditions & ancient knowledge of the almighty Cacao. The tamales are splendid and the chocolate tamal, yes gurl I said chocolate tamal was such a lovely surprise. The enchiladas were smooth and the creme really took them to another planet. The hot cacao, cafe and agua Fresca were all bomb. read more