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4.7 (27 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Ana A.

Great coffee at a very reasonable price! Sweetest owner. Her story is very inspiring. I love that it is also a faith based coffee shop! It's in a little shopping area across from Holmes High School. They have a variety of specialty drinks. Will definitely be back to try a different coffee on the menu.

Caramel Macchiato, Iced, Medium.
Amanda A.

Service is fantastic, the vibe is great, aesthetic super cute. Chocolate muffins are delicious. I've made this spot my Friday morning after workout treat. Highly recommend the Dirty Dirty Horchata hot and their Avani iced. Other options are still a 10/10 but those two are my absolute favorite

OMH (Oh My Horchata) with one of the many beautiful backgrounds she has set up
Angelique P.

Currently, I do not live in San Antonio anymore, but this place is always a must when I make my trips. At most coffeehouses I tend to stick to my same orders/flavors, but my first interaction with the owner, she told me to try something different, so now I always try to pick something from her seasonal menu. This time for March, I got the "Over the Rainbow" and it was so good. What sold me is the rose petals on top! I loved getting it as a hot drink because it pulled from the floral notes of the rose petals. My boyfriend got the drink with "Amorcito" in the name - I cannot remember the full name, but it has her signature strawberry horchata in it and it is SO GOOD! I love the homemade recipe she uses. I am never disappointed with any of my choices.

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C D.

Best coffee in a 1.5 mile vicinity! Best service--Sandy the barista/owner loves getting to know her customers. Adorable pink bus with every yummy coffee, tea, horchata and refresher option available. My friend got a hot chai and loved it. I get iced decaf vanilla lattes and they've been great. Also got a cucumber mint refresher and loved it. Lots of different flavor options. I've gone to this place three days in a row! It's that good and fast. A million times better than Dutch Bros and also by going here, you're supporting a Latina woman owned small local business. They are opening a coffeeshop from Holmes High school soon and I can't wait!

Iced avian (number 1 drink there) and the hot dirty horchata (sooo good and favorite so far)

Yelped this place and it was the really close to our hotel. I'm just sad I found this place on the second to last day. The service here is welcoming and so inviting. The barista and I assuming owner was so nice and informative and described her drinks so well. I ended up with two drinks because I couldn't decide and I am glad I did! They're both so tasty and not overly sweet or milky. I can still taste the espresso. My favorite so far is the dirty horchata. I got it warm and it's seriously reminding me of Christmas in a cup. The second drink I got is the avian one. I can't remember the name but definitely recommend checking this place out. Their horchata is homemade and I am trying to tell myself I need to go back in the afternoon to try their strawberry horchata.

Stephy B.

Great coffee it was tasty and sandy was so nice and friendly I'm glad I found this place.

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Jessica A.

My second time at this little coffee truck and the second experience is just as great as the first! Customer service is on point and the lady who takes the orders is just the sweetest. Drinks are delicious! Love how fresh the coffee taste. The truck is so cute with the colors and decor, feels very welcoming.

Lilly R.

Came across this cafecito truck while driving home and I'm so glad I stopped to check it out! The owner is so sweet and personable! The coffee taste great and they have a huge variety of flavors and drinks to chose from definitely give it a try!!

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Shalimar V.

I just recently discovered this place by accident and I love it! Their menu is HUGE and they have lots of awesome speciality drinks (& of course OG coffees). The lady who owns the food truck is very friendly and sweet and she gets the drinks out in no time! I highly recommend!

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5 days ago

the drinks were amazing and the service was amazing :) would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for something new!

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Every cup is made with Love, Professionalism and you can get the best Conversation ever!

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I love the service, place, location, and every drink I have tried!! You could not ask for a better price

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Stopped in I like the atmosphere and Ms. Sandra was really nice. Stop by I'm sure you find something you love.

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The owner is amicable and makes you feel right at home. The coffee is spot on, give this ace a try... you'll love it!

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