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“Best Spanish Eggs”
Review of El Cafe

El Cafe
Ranked #2 of 11 Quick Bites in Paihia
Price range: ₱165 - ₱494
Cuisines: Latin, South American, Central American
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Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast
Description: Casual relaxed small Cafe with allpress coffee; authentic Latin American style food, refreshing drinks, high speed WiFi and music less than 10 minute walk along the beach from Paihia town center.
Reviewed December 30, 2024

Best Spanish Eggs in Northland! Wouldnt go anywhere else in Paihia for breakfast, I just love the chef's Spanish Eggs. We only get there twice a year, but half the pleasure of going is for El Cafe's food

Date of visit: November 2024
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Reviewed December 29, 2024 via mobile

The lady owner is sssssoooooi unfriendly with everyone, kind of angry I would say. She needs immediate seminars in hospitality. The food was average with small portions for the cost you pay. Overrated in TripAdvisor, very disappointing.

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank melinalesvos
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Reviewed October 30, 2024 via mobile

Awesome cafe! Breakfast burritos were delicious as well as the berry smoothies. Highly recommend. My kids really enjoyed everything as well.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank 770danek
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Reviewed July 17, 2024 via mobile

Great little cafe. Had the best latte since we arrived 2 weeks ago.
We had their Cuban Sandwich and two different sweet muffins.
All of which was delicious and super fresh. Excellent place to eat.

Date of visit: July 2024
Thank aussieitchyfeet
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Reviewed February 22, 2024

The food is brilliant, have eaten here every year since it opened on our trips to the Bay of Islands. The breakfast burrito is luxurious, the pork one is yummy. The guacamole is generous, everything is just tasty yet humble and unpretentious. The owner has a food technology background, is no slouch with ingredients, the kitchen is clean, small and mighty. Go there, support local.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Thank jomackiwi
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