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What is La Habichuela? In some places it is a limabean, in others it is considered a pea; some people say it is just a plain bean or a stringbean and others say they honestly do not know. Well, we do not know either... Since 1977 we have heard hundreds of versions from different people around the world. For us —La Habichuela— is a sacred place of the Mayan world, dedicated to making each and every one of our guests live a wonderful magical evening. Our wish is to fully satisfy every person who walks through our door, so that —La Habichuela— will always remain as a pleasant memory, for which we spare no effort in delivering quality, making sure you receive nothing but the best along with our personal attention. We hope that you enjoy the atmosphere we have created inspired by the Mayan culture and the surroundings of our state. Please feel free to walk around. You will be surprised at the beauty of the interesting art we have collected throughout the years. We are open to all comments and suggestions, and if you should have your own interpretation of —La Habichuela— please let us know.
Welcome! When my daughter was five years old she said —La Habichuela— is a restaurant, not a bean.
—Armando Pezzotti
Welcome! We are honored by your presence. In gratitude for your visit we promise to do everything in our power to please you. We want you to enjoy our exquisite dishes and refreshing beverages, but above all to feel comfortable and satisfied, and that this occasion will be one you’ll always remember. We consider our restaurant an extension of our home and we will take care of you with the same care and warmth.
Appetizers
[3] Seafood Ceviche $113
The classic fisherman’s fresh mixed seafood cocktail
[71] Paradise Ceviche $113
Conch marinated in tropical citrus with a touch of fresh mint.
[1] Shrimp Cocktail $113
Pink Caribbean shrimp in fine cocktail sauce.
[8] Tapa al Ajillo $113
Assorted seafood with garlic fragrances, Spanish style.
[34] Fried Calamari $101
Deep fried calamari rings and parsley with tartar sauce.
[7] Shellfish au Gratin $105
Fine selection of Caribbean seafood in white sauce au gratin.
[63] Soft shell Crabs $164
Deep fried served with avocado and tortilla for a fine taco.
*[2] Cuitlacoche Crepes $103
An authentic Mexican delicacy in Hollandaise sauce.
[4] PÂté de La Maison $98 Served with Cumberland Sauce.
Soups
*[60] Cream of Habichuela $79
Our famous stringbean and vegetables soup - Prepared daily since 1977.
[62] Lobster Bisque $95 Exquisite cream of lobster.
[61] Conch Chowder $80 The Patron’s secret recipe.
*[11] Cream of Avocado $86
A cold soup of emerald avocado with aromatic herbs.
[14] Cantina Shrimp Broth $89
With fresh and dried shrimp - A Mexico City classic.
Salads
*[5] House Salad $86 Select crisp lettuce, carrot, squash and jicama in house dressing.
[10] CÆsar Salad $188
The emperor of salads, prepared at your table, for two persons.
[25] CÆsar Salad with Shrimp $248 [6] Morgan’s Salad $184
Steamed shellfish , tropical fruits, pecans and home-made mayonnaise, served in half pineapple.
Fish & Seafood [38] Fish Fillet $184
The best of the day’s catch, de-boned and prepared to your taste; grilled in garlic, breaded, amandine. Ask your waiter for other suggestions.
[42] Whole Fish $201
Ask for today’s sunrise fresh catch.
[55] Grouper Supreme $270
Fish fillet stuffed with lobster in guava sauce.
[50] Tuna Fish Steak $218 Grilled in pink pepper.
[33] Stuffed Calamari $196
Stuffed with shrimp & vegetables in lobster sauce and white wine sauce.
[26] Seafood Parade $422
Fish fillet, jumbo shrimp and lobster tail, grilled in your choice of sauce.
Caribbean Lobster Tail
[29] Splendid Jumbo Size Grilled (10 Oz.—295 Grams) $453 [30] Bestial, The Kind of Size You’ve Dreamed of. Up To 16 Oz.—450 Grams By The Ounce $52 [46] Thermidor in the Majestic Newburg Sauce —232 gramos $489 [57] Surf & Turf $440 7 oz. of lobster tail, with grilled heart of beef filet.
Giant Shrimp [32] Shrimp Steak $235
Shrimp medallions with black mushroom sauce
[47] Ginger and Mushroom Sauce $268 [51] Grilled with Garlic Butter on The Side $268 [65] Mariel $268 Crispy deep fried and served with cranberry mayonnaise
[66] Coconut Shrimp Deep Fried $268 [31] Tamarind Sweet & Sour Sauce $268
The Famous Cocobichuela More Than 447,000 Served So Far!
chunks of lobster and shrimp cooked in curry sauce served in a coconut shell with rice and garnished with tropical fruits
[27] $400
Shish Kabob Flambé [22] Shrimp & Lobster $327 [23] Shrimp & Beef Fillet $270 [24] Lobster & Beef Fillet $327 *[54] Vegetarian $156
Poultry & Pasta
[90] Roast Domestic Duck in Pear Sauce $218 Cooked in pear sauce, flamed with kirsch.
[36] 1/2 Grilled Chicken $175 Marinated with fine herbs.
[37] Chicken in Wine Sauce $191
The classic french, red wine chicken recipe
[39] Chicken Breast Verónica $196
Stuffed with banana and prosciutto in a sweet hawaiian sauce
[28] Seafood Fettuccini in Garlic Sauce $178 The mediterranean recipe with a caribbean touch
*[52] Fettuccini with Zucchini $167
Sauteed zucchini and onion with parmesan cheese and a touch of anchovies.
[56] Ravioli Genovese $167
Filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in tomato sauce
Steaks Choice cuts of export-grade beef served with vegetables and baked potato or rice [15] Petite Chateaubriand $247 [16] Heart of Beef Fillet in Morel Sauce $259 [19] T-Bone—15 oz. $228 [20] New York—12 oz. $242 [41] Rib-Eye—12 oz. $276 [21] Medallions Rossini $250 In a gravy and paté sauce, flambé with brandy and red wine
Mexican Specialties *[12] Crema CondĂŠ $85 Cream of black bean soup.
*[9] Guacamole $65 With crispy tortillas.
[43] Chicken Enchiladas $167
In a green tomato sauce with melted cheese.
[49] Shrimp Veracruz Style $294
Capers, olives and fine herbs, slowly cooked with fresh tomatoes.
[64] Fish Fillet Veracruz Style $196 [67] Whole Fish Veracruz Style $216 [40] Chicken in Mole $186
In the traditional finely-ground dark puebla sauce.
[17] Beef Fillet Tips Mexican Style $201
Cooked as our grandmother used to for sunday brunch. Ask your waiter.
[35] Ranch Style Steak $179
With refried beans and guacamole.
[18] TampiqueĂąa Beef Fillet $242
Grilled strip of beef heart fillet with the traditional garnish of guacamole, refried beans, chicken enchilada, sliced onions and chile poblano strips [Not Hot].
Tex-Mex
*[53] Vegetarian Fajitas $138 [44] Chicken Fajitas $170 [45] Beef Fajitas $194
Served with refried Beans and Guacamole.
*Vegetarian Dishes
Ask for our dessert and cordial lists. We have a great variety of table-top preparations. Our cakes are homemade
All Prices are in Mexican Pesos, Includes Tax.
Maya - English Dictionary Ak—Dwarf Achun-ach hanal—Eat alone Akan—God of Wine Ak’kay—Fresh fish Al bo’ol—Cheating at payment Bit—Shut up Bix—Stringbean Bix a bel—How are you? Bo’ol—Satisfied Chakay—Sealobster Chak ik’—Hurricane Chak op—Bald Ch’ahuk—Fresh fruit Et ok—Friend Etyum—Godfather Exex—Shrimp
Ha’—Water Hab—Year Tumul ha’ab—New year Hach ah tus—Liar Haha che’eh—Guffaw Hanal kan—Snake Haanal ol—Loveless Ich—Face Kal wi’ih—Hungry Ka’nanil—Tired Kanan way—Waiter Kat—Avocado Kex—It’s good Kioltsil—Nice thing Lip’chi’—Kiss Nak’—Belly
Phrases Bahun a hantantik ma’a hanal—Why do you eat what is not yours? In yamah Dios pay num yok’ol tulákal—I love God over all things. Tulacal baal yan tat, he baax a kat a hante; xectaba — We have everything sir, whatever you want to eat, please sit. Oye etxibil a vohel vá baax cu yalal? — Hey partner, do you know what’s up?
Numbers 0
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Ninety
Source — Maya Dictionary, Editorial Porrua 1995
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12 1) Dialog between a high priest and a dwarf from Uxmal. The original piece is located in Tulum. 2) Facade of the Nunnery. The original piece is located in Uxmal. 3) An example of a Temascal, spiritual baths found all along the southern coast of Quintana Roo. (Xcaret) 4) Mayan governor of the Petén area, which borders Guatemala, Chiapas and Campeche. 5) “Balam” -- jaguar representing the spiritual guardian of the Maya. 6) Obelisk representing the three social phases of the Maya -religiousness dedicated to the plumedserpent Kukulcán, business or trade, and paying taxes or tribute. 7) Our house Tequila is aged in white oak barrels. 8) Pacal was a warrior, astronomer, priest and the last governor of the Mayan city of Palenque. 9) Classical mask of the Mayan prototype. 10) Great solar mask found in the Petén area. It symbolizes a fertile time for agriculture. 11) Great solar mask found in the Mayan city of Kohunlich. It represents the equinox and other important dates. 12) The facade’s wall, columns and plaques follow the architectural pattern used in the period of the league of Mayapan.
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Telephone (998) 884-3158 & 887-1716 fax: (998) 884-0940 e-mail: info@lahabichuela.com www.lahabichuela.com 18/02/2010
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