MSC Cruises Hola! Tacos & Cantina Breakfast Menu
Hola! Tacos & Cantina is MSC Cruises’ casual Latin American and Mexican-inspired specialty restaurant, best known for tacos, nachos, tamales, guacamole, tequila and other street-food-inspired dishes. What some cruisers may not realize is that breakfast has also been offered at Hola! on at least some MSC ships.
The breakfast menu shown below takes the restaurant in a different direction from its better-known lunch and dinner offerings, with dishes including chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, Mexican omelets and a breakfast burrito.
MSC Cruises currently lists Hola! Tacos & Cantina aboard multiple ships, including MSC Bellissima, MSC Euribia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seashore, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa. MSC also lists the venue aboard newer World-class ships such as MSC World America. Availability and menus can vary by ship and sailing.
Importantly, MSC’s current website generally describes Hola! as a lunch-and-dinner venue, so cruisers should not assume this breakfast menu is offered on every ship or every sailing. Breakfast has been offered at Hola! on some MSC sailings, as shown by this breakfast menu, although MSC currently describes the venue primarily as open for lunch and dinner on its ship pages.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina Breakfast Menu
The breakfast menu centers on Mexican-inspired egg dishes while also offering pastries, fruit, avocado and familiar breakfast sides.
The main “Huevos Omelets / Eggs and Omelets” section shown on the menu includes:
Chilaquiles Rojos o Verde – Crispy tortilla chips in red or green salsa, topped with crema, cheese, onions and a fried egg.
Huevos Rancheros – A corn tortilla topped with chicken tinga, fresh salsa and a fried egg.
Mexican Omelets – A three-egg omelet filled with sautéed peppers, onions, tomato, jalapeños and melted cheese, served with salsa and avocado on the side.
Breakfast Burrito – A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese and salsa.
Queso Fondito – Melted Oaxaca cheese with chorizo and scallions.
It is a relatively compact breakfast selection, but the choices are noticeably different from a conventional cruise-ship breakfast buffet.
Healthy Choice Breakfast Options
The menu also has a separate Healthy Choice section with three lighter selections.
Fresas con Crema combines fresh strawberries, sweet condensed milk and crema in a Mexican-style parfait.
Smashed Avocado features ripe avocado with lemon, sea salt and olive oil, served with crispy tortilla chips.
Fruta con Tajín y Limón offers a choice of fresh mango, pineapple or watermelon finished with lime and Tajín.
These options provide an alternative for passengers who do not want one of the heavier egg, cheese or tortilla-based breakfast dishes.
Fresh Pastries
There is also a small bakery section labeled “Fresh From the Bakery.”
The selection shown includes:
Churros
Conchas
Lemon poppy seed muffins
Danish
Croissants
The combination of conchas and churros alongside more traditional cruise breakfast pastries keeps the Mexican influence present even in the bakery selection.
Breakfast Sides
Several sides are available to accompany the main breakfast dishes.
The Traditional category lists tortillas, bolillo, selections of salsa and avocado.
Vegetarian sides include grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and baked beans.
The Classic category includes hash browns, bacon and sausage.
This makes it possible to build a more traditional breakfast even if you choose one of the Mexican-inspired egg dishes as the centerpiece.
Coffee, Tea and Juice
The menu also lists several standard breakfast beverages.
Regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot chocolate are available, along with a selection of teas.
Juice choices shown on the menu are orange, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit and tomato.
The menu specifically lists espresso at $2.50 and cappuccino or café latte at $4.25. Because cruise pricing and beverage inclusions can change, these prices should be treated as the prices shown on this particular menu rather than guaranteed current fleetwide pricing.
Which MSC Ships Have Hola! Tacos & Cantina?
Hola! Tacos & Cantina has expanded across MSC Cruises since the concept was introduced. MSC’s current specialty dining page lists the restaurant on MSC Bellissima, MSC Euribia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seashore, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa. MSC’s individual ship pages also confirm Hola! on ships including MSC Seaside and MSC World America.
The concept is consistently described by MSC as a casual Latin American and Mexican-inspired restaurant. Depending on the ship, the broader menu can feature items such as tacos, nachos, tamales, tortilla soup and other street-food-style dishes.
However, the presence of Hola! Tacos & Cantina on a ship does not necessarily mean this exact breakfast menu will be available.
MSC’s current ship pages frequently describe Hola! as being open for lunch and dinner, although breakfast has been offered on some sailings. Menus and operating hours can therefore differ by ship, season and sailing.
Is Hola! Tacos & Cantina a Specialty Restaurant?
Yes. MSC categorizes Hola! Tacos & Cantina as a specialty dining venue, and its current dining information indicates that charges apply. MSC also states that Hola! continues to offer à la carte pricing in addition to applicable fixed-price specialty dining options.
The breakfast menu shown here does not display prices next to the food selections, however, so it would be misleading to assign a specific breakfast charge based solely on this menu.
Passengers should check the MSC for Me app, onboard information or the restaurant itself during their cruise for current breakfast availability and any applicable charges.
Why Hola! Can Be an Interesting Breakfast Alternative
One of the biggest advantages of this menu is simply variety.
Cruise breakfasts tend to revolve around familiar choices such as eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, pastries and fruit. Hola! incorporates several of those staples but gives passengers alternatives such as chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chicken tinga, Oaxaca cheese, conchas and fruit with Tajín.
For someone sailing for several days, having another breakfast option can be especially appealing after repeated visits to the main buffet or dining room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSC Mexican restaurant called?
MSC Cruises calls its Latin American and Mexican-inspired restaurant Hola! Tacos & Cantina. MSC describes it as a casual street-food dining concept featuring dishes such as tacos, nachos, tamales and other Mexican and Latin American-inspired selections.
Does Hola! Tacos & Cantina serve breakfast?
Breakfast has been offered at Hola! Tacos & Cantina on some sailings, but MSC’s current descriptions for several ships list Hola! primarily as a lunch-and-dinner venue. Breakfast should therefore not be assumed to be available fleetwide.
What is on the Hola! Tacos & Cantina breakfast menu?
The menu shown here includes chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, Mexican omelets, a breakfast burrito, queso fondito, pastries, fruit, smashed avocado and several traditional breakfast sides.
Are there vegetarian breakfast choices?
Yes. Based on this menu, passengers can find several options without meat, including smashed avocado, fresh fruit, pastries and sides such as grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and baked beans. Some egg dishes may also be suitable depending on individual dietary requirements and preparation.
Does the breakfast menu include coffee?
Yes. The photographed menu lists regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot chocolate, espresso, cappuccino, café latte and tea. Several juices are also listed.
Is breakfast at Hola! Tacos & Cantina free?
The photographed menu does not provide enough information to establish whether breakfast was complimentary on the sailing where this menu was used. MSC currently categorizes Hola! as a specialty restaurant with charges applying, but breakfast arrangements can differ from the restaurant’s regular specialty dining service. Check onboard for the specific sailing rather than assuming the current lunch or dinner pricing applies to breakfast.
Is this the current menu on every MSC ship?
No. MSC explicitly notes that its published specialty restaurant menus are representative and may vary according to ship and season. The photographed menu should therefore be used as an example of the Hola! breakfast offering rather than a guaranteed fleetwide menu.
Conclusion
The Hola! Tacos & Cantina breakfast menu offers a distinctly different option from the traditional cruise buffet breakfast, combining familiar morning staples with Mexican-inspired dishes such as chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos and queso fondito.
There are also lighter choices including fruit with Tajín, smashed avocado and strawberries with crema, along with pastries, breakfast sides, coffee and juice.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina is available aboard a growing selection of MSC ships, but breakfast service should not be assumed simply because the restaurant is onboard. MSC’s own information shows that operating hours and menus can vary, so passengers interested in trying Hola! for breakfast should check the MSC for Me app or onboard schedule once they sail.
For anyone researching MSC Cruises dining before a trip, this menu provides a useful look at one of the less conventional breakfast experiences that has been offered at Hola! Tacos & Cantina.
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