About us

Hacienda Muñoz is a coffee farm founded in 1999 by Héctor Muñoz, located in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. The farm features Yiya’s Restaurant, the Hacienda Muñoz Store, a sports bar called Amanda’s Garage, and a guided coffee tour.

No reservations are required to visit the hacienda; all services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission and parking are free. Participation in the coffee tour is optional, you can enjoy the hacienda without taking part in the tour.

Hacienda Muñoz does not serve brunch or traditional breakfasts at any of its establishments. Additionally, outside food is not allowed in the restaurant or on the property.

It is also important to note that Hacienda Muñoz is strictly a coffee farm with a restaurant, coffee store, and guided coffee tour. The property does not have a hostel, swimming pool, live music, farm animals, camping area, picnic area, or attractions for children.

Business hours

Monday - Tuesday: closed
Wednesday - Sunday: 11am -9pm

Hacienda Muñoz Store

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 7am-3pm
Wednesday - Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am-9pm

Amanda's Garage
Saturday - Sunday: 11am-6pm

Coffee Tour
Friday - Sunday: 10am (English), 12pm (Spanish) and 2pm (Spanish) 

In 1993, Héctor Muñoz, together with his mother Yiya, began preparing dishes for events (catering) from the garage of their home. By the mid-1990s, they were traveling across the island, delighting clients with their flavorful dishes. At the beginning of the 2000s, they became responsible for providing catering services to five hospitals, traveling to Ponce and San Juan.

In 2002, with a capacity of only 20 people, Yiya’s Café was born, named in honor of Doña Yiya. The café became a space where they could express their knowledge and love for cooking in a more personal way. The popularity was such that their loyal clientele encouraged them to expand, as the original location was becoming too small.

In 1999, Héctor acquired what is now Hacienda Muñoz, where Yiya’s Restaurant was eventually established. One of his greatest challenges came in 2010, when he provided food services to 5,000 athletes during the Mayagüez Central American Games for a full month. Their successful work became a source of pride for the town.

In 2011, Yiya’s Restaurant was recognized by Sal Magazine and Primera Hora newspaper as one of the top 10 restaurants in Puerto Rico. That same year, Héctor pursued his dream of reintroducing coffee planting on the farm, a practice that had disappeared from the area for over 100 years.

In 2014, coffee planting began, giving rise to the now-renowned brand Café Hacienda Muñoz. In a short period, it won the People’s Choice Award as the best coffee in Puerto Rico for 2016–2017, 2018, and 2019. For Héctor and his mother Yiya, the greatest achievement and satisfaction has been, and continues to be, serving their customers. Every dish is prepared fresh, using the highest-quality ingredients, seasoned to perfection, and made with the dedication gained from over 25 years of experience.

 Lydia "Yiya" Martinez passed away in December 2018.