Café Nacional

Restaurants in Coquimbo

4.8 (107)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Av. José Joaquín Pérez 3400, 1802252 Coquimbo
Street	Avenida José Joaquín Pérez
Area	Coquimbo
Phone	9 8548 8171 · WhatsApp
Google rating	4.8 (107)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 9, 2026 · updated Oct 10, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	12:00–00:00
Tuesday	12:00–00:00
Wednesday	12:00–00:00
Thursday	12:00–00:00
Friday	12:00–00:00
Saturday	12:00–00:00
Sunday	12:00–18:00

About Café Nacional

Café Nacional is a restaurant in the municipality of Coquimbo. It is listed at Av. José Joaquín Pérez 3400, 1802252 Coquimbo, 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.

Opening hours are published for all seven days of the week. Typical hours are 12:00–0:00. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. You can reach Café Nacional on 9 8548 8171; calling is the quickest way to ask about availability, appointments or directions, and many businesses in Chile also answer on WhatsApp.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews, a strong result for a restaurant in Coquimbo that suggests consistent service.

How Café Nacional compares with other restaurants in Coquimbo

Among the 49 restaurants in Coquimbo with at least 20 reviews, only 2 are rated higher than its 4.8.
It usually closes at midnight, later than 35 of the 50 restaurants in Coquimbo that publish their hours.
It shares Avenida José Joaquín Pérez with 19 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: DonChefFoodTruck (0.1 km), Restaurante "Ruca Y Tolo" (1.1 km), Tío Coco (1.2 km)

Latest Google reviews

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

Belen cortez 4 years ago

Excelente restaurante todo muy rico y casero recomendado 100%

MOKUTEKI salud y artes marciales. 4 years ago

Exquisito el huesillo sour y el cygan spritz, un lugar acogedor, comida exquisita chilena, muy bien atendido. De lo mejor que hay en Coquimbo.

Mayolen Soto Valdés 4 years ago

Maravilloso lugar para compartir en familia, se agradece el espacios seguros en donde se considere a los niñ@s ( zona de juego), lo que permite a los padres disfrutar con tranquilidad de las delicias que aquí ofrecen. Atención personalizada y muy agradables, rápido. Excelente cocina, no se pueden ir de Coquimbo y alrededores sin visitar este muy buen lugar

Claudia Goñi 5 years ago

Excelente restaurant ubicado en sector residencial, la comida exquisita, los platos contundentes, los mejores sandwich que he probado. Además tienen entretención para niños. Muy buena y rápida atención.

liseth d 5 years ago

Excelente. Maravilloso restaurante para ir a visitar. La comida deliciosa y ni se diga de la atención

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is Café Nacional located?

Café Nacional is at Av. José Joaquín Pérez 3400, 1802252 Coquimbo, in Coquimbo. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Café Nacional?

Café Nacional is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Café Nacional?

Published hours are Monday: 12:00–00:00; Tuesday: 12:00–00:00; Wednesday: 12:00–00:00; Thursday: 12:00–00:00; Friday: 12:00–00:00; Saturday: 12:00–00:00; Sunday: 12:00–18:00. 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 Café Nacional open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12:00–18:00.

What is the phone number of Café Nacional?

You can call Café Nacional on 9 8548 8171. It is a mobile number, so you can also try WhatsApp using the button on this page.

How is Café Nacional rated on Google?

Café Nacional has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews.

How can I pay at Café Nacional?

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.

Are there other restaurants near Café Nacional?

Yes. Coquimbo also has Taikin Sushi and Bar, Fontana Elquina, Lodoncito Rincón Cervecero among others; see the full list of restaurants in Coquimbo at the bottom of this page.