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    Acao Cafe

    4.8 (23 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Great latte - and personalized!
    Margie V.

    Amazing food and nice people! When the old Abita BBQ clased I was so saddened, but now the location has a wonderful Honduran restaurant that is fabulous.

    Tiramisu served in the container where they bought it at the store. They should be embarrassed about this, and it actually tasted sour.
    larry b.

    I read the other reviews and they talked me into coming to this place for lunch from now on. I won't pay any attention to the other reviews because this place was mediocre at best.

    Scarlett M.

    I passed by this place several times and finally decided to stop and check it out. l'm glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this was a Honduran restaurant. One of the menu options was a Honduran tamale, which I've never had, so naturally I had to order one. It was $4 for one tamale, and two tamales probably would've filled me up. $8 for a satisfying, unusual meal - unusual in the sense that not many places around here offer it - from a local mom & pop restaurant? That's a great deal! I'll definitely be returning.

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    Andrea N.

    La comida está riquísima, jamás había escuchado de este lugar. Pero estoy alegre que mi hermana lo encontró. El mejor desayuno que he comido en Mandeville. Me encantó todo.

    Tacos

    Stopped here in the way from Alabama to Baton Rouge and it did not disappoint. Absolutely amazing food and even better service!! 10/10 would recommend!!

    Coffee!

    Delish Delight! Tamales were so very good. Coffee wonderful. An unplanned quick stop at this cute little family cafe. Prompt, friendly, hospitable service. Honduran specialties. What a discovery! Yes...do go & enjoy. Very best wishes for continuing success.

    Fried chicken and plantains.

    So good! Heard about Acao cafe from a friend and I'm so glad my daughter and I tried it today. Everything was delicious and fresh! We'll be back soon!

    Honduran tamale, homemade, excellent and cheap.  Two tamales for a lunch less than $10

    Latin breakfast and brunch as well as a coffee and bakery spot. Home made Honduran tamales so big that 2 make a meal. Very clean and friendly service. It's nice to have a new business in this location.

    Huge Pork tamale

    Everything was very flavorful, fresh and delicious. Honduran tamales, tacos and fajitas. Service was great. Will definitely be back to try more!

    Baleada Supreme - Flour tortilla, with beans, eggs, cheese, cream, ground pork, and you can add jalapenos and pickled onions.

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    10 months ago

    Breakfast was yummy! Can't wait to try everything else. Owned by sweet family--will definitely be back!

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    Delicious authentic Honduran food and delicious coffee. Staff is great! If you get a chance give it a try!

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    Love everything about this Cafe, that welcoming environment, that food I love Carol&Oscar were awesome

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    Excellent! The food was amazing. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Had baleadas, papusas, and tamales.

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