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Italian Coffee

Name: Italian Coffee
Address: Carretera Federal Kantunil Cancún Km. 151, Valladolid Yucatan 97770 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 3.9

★★★½☆3.9 out of 5 · 25 reviews

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Italian Coffee is a $$ italian casual restaurant in Tulum rated 3.9/5 by 25 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Italian Coffee sits in Valladolid, about midway between Cancún and Chichén Itzá, which makes it a convenient stop if you're driving the route. The name suggests espresso and pastries, but it's a full restaurant—Italian menu, mid-range pricing, the usual pasta and pizza lineup. The 3.9 rating lands right in the middle: food scores a 3.6, service a 3.8, atmosphere a 3.0. Twenty-five reviews isn't a huge sample, but the numbers say it's fine, not memorable. Value comes in at 3.4, which suggests you're paying a bit more than the output might justify, though that's common in Valladolid's tourist corridor. Atmosphere is the weak spot—if you're hoping for something charming or photogenic, temper expectations. This is more about location than destination. If you need a meal between sites and Italian sounds better than roadside tacos, it'll do the job.

At a glance

Area: Tulum
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: italian
Dietary options: —

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