Cafe El Molino

Restaurants in Valdivia, Los Ríos

4.2 (1,439)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Chacabuco 202, 5110361 Valdivia, Los Ríos
Street	Chacabuco
Area	Valdivia, Los Ríos
Phone	9 3726 6584 · WhatsApp
Google rating	4.2 (1,439)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 8, 2026 · updated Oct 13, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	08:30–22:00
Tuesday	08:30–22:00
Wednesday	08:30–22:00
Thursday	08:30–22:00
Friday	Closed
Saturday	12:00–21:00
Sunday	12:00–21:00

About Cafe El Molino

Café El Molino es un café-restaurante típico valdiviano que ofrece comida de calidad y 100% casera, preparada con dedicación para entregar una experiencia auténtica y acogedora. Su carta incluye una amplia variedad de platos, pizzas, sándwiches, crepes dulces y salados, además de cafés, frappuccinos, limonadas y pastelería. Una excelente alternativa en Valdivia para disfrutar de sabores caseros, opciones variadas y un ambiente agradable. Visite Café El Molino y descubra una propuesta gastronómica pensada para todos los gustos.

Cafe El Molino is a restaurant in Valdivia, Los Ríos. It is listed at Chacabuco 202, 5110361 Valdivia, Los Ríos, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Judge a place like this on freshness, consistency and recent reviews rather than decor. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu before going. Payment is in Chilean pesos, by debit card (Redcompra), credit card, bank transfer, QR code or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo, and you should always be given a receipt (boleta); in small places ask first how you can pay, and book for Friday and Saturday nights. On weekday lunchtimes many restaurants serve a menú del día or menú ejecutivo (set lunch), which comes out fast and fills up between 13:00 and 14:30; book by phone or WhatsApp for Friday and Saturday dinner, and note that the bill shows a suggested 10% tip, which is voluntary.

The business lists hours for six days of the week. On most of those days it is open 8:30–22:00. Note that it does not open on Fridays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. The listed phone number is 9 3726 6584. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments. Its website is instagram.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 1,439 reviews, it sits mid-range for restaurants in Valdivia; the detailed comments usually say more than the score about service, prices and waiting times.

How Cafe El Molino compares with other restaurants in Valdivia

Its 4.2 rating is below most of the 32 restaurants in Valdivia with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
It opens on Sundays, which only 18 of the other 32 restaurants in Valdivia with published hours do.
It shares Chacabuco with 6 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: Rucamilla (0.2 km), Restaurant Rincón de los Ríos (0.2 km), Magia mar (0.2 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Alan Bertram 6 years ago

Nice food, good wine, friendly and professional staff,

Thomas Southern 7 years ago

Honestly food wasnt that bad, i ordered a barros luco, (meat and cheese sandwich) and my sister got a primavera (tomato, lettuce and ham sandwich) and i dont mean to be picky but the cheese i got just didnt feel right when i first took a bite it was almost like it was old, attention was normal and staff were nice, the only kind of bad thing i would say is that there was a kind of suffocating odor. It just wasnt extraordinary.

Ignacio Arias 7 years ago

Amazing food at low price, cozy ambience and good variety of plates.

Cristopher Otárola Edited 7 years ago

Very fast, nicely located and very cool prices.

Paulina Sanzana 8 years ago

I like this place. It is in central town. And American coffee and picarones in a rainy day is fabulous here! They also have a special coffee with honey.

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cafe El Molino located?

Cafe El Molino is at Chacabuco 202, 5110361 Valdivia, Los Ríos, in Valdivia, Los Ríos. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Cafe El Molino?

Cafe El Molino is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Cafe El Molino?

Published hours are Monday: 08:30–22:00; Tuesday: 08:30–22:00; Wednesday: 08:30–22:00; Thursday: 08:30–22:00; Friday: closed; Saturday: 12:00–21:00; Sunday: 12:00–21:00. It is closed on Friday. Hours can change on public holidays, long weekends, the Fiestas Patrias (18–19 September) and between Christmas and New Year, and on the coast and in the south outside the summer season, so call before a special trip.

Is Cafe El Molino open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12:00–21:00.

What is the phone number of Cafe El Molino?

You can call Cafe El Molino on 9 3726 6584. It is a mobile number, so you can also try WhatsApp using the button on this page.

How is Cafe El Molino rated on Google?

Cafe El Molino has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 1,439 reviews.

Does Cafe El Molino have a website?

Yes, the website of Cafe El Molino is instagram.com (linked on this page).

How can I pay at Cafe El Molino?

The listing does not say which payment methods are accepted. In Chile, cash in Chilean pesos, debit cards (Redcompra) and credit cards, bank transfers, which are common even at small shops, and QR payments or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo are the norm. Always ask for your receipt ("boleta"). Ask first if you plan to pay by card, especially at small shops and street markets.