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    Horchateria Rio Luna

    3.9 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Souvenirs!
    Hazel G.

    Dumbfounded, seriously. I was expecting one of the best Green Tea Horchata drinks ever which should have consisted of good flavors, quality ingredients, and the correct amount of ingredients. Instead I received a poor beverage. First, my beverage had mostly green tea and maybe a quarter of horchata. Second, since it was mostly green tea it tasted bland. Third, my beverage was made incorrectly. Why? Well, I noticed photos on Yelp that had perfectly made Green Tea Horchata drinks that consisted of more than half of horchata and about a quarter of green tea. What happened to mine!? Service was exceptional! Nice young lady (Aurora) with a smile on her face and friendly. I ordered at 5pm exactly. The venue is huge! There were fun artifacts, souvenirs, and enough seating for a big crowd. Oh! And a door that leads to a brewery, but with a different name. Wish I would have tasted my drink while I was still at Horchateria...I would have asked for a remake.

    Horchata Frappe and Mini Churros
    Carmen D.

    Finally had a chance to try this place out. The horchata frappe was very tasty, although it was also very sweet (as expected). The warm churros with drizzled lechera were PERFECT. Will return to try their breakfast options.

    Carolyn N.

    Stopped here after a quick trip to Northgate Market. Surprised this place had so many reviews, so had to check it out. My husband and I came here pretty late, I would've liked to try their churros and other desserts that looks super delicious, but wasn't feeling it when we visited. We just opted to get a large horchata to share. I was not really a fan. Their horchata is super, super freaking sweet. I've definitely had better horchata elsewhere. The price and quantity is fair I think, but I'll have to try other things on their menu to see if just the horchata is not to my taste. Interior is very clean and spacious. This place is very well decorated, with art and merchandise around the store. However, it took quite a while before my order was taken even when no one was in front of me. Kind of just awkwardly stood there and took my phone out because no one came to take my order. Service was nice though when someone finally came over to take my order, and I got my drink really quick. There's a little bit of parking available, you may have an issue grabbing a spot on a typical day I think. There is a convenient drive-thru though. Will try to check this place out again whenever I'm nearby, I'm hoping other drinks will be better.

    Iced Green Tea Horchata, Cajeta Frappe, Horchata Latte, Churro Sundae
    Carrisa J.

    Right when I stepped in, I was genuinely impressed by the amount of space and authentic Mexican art/decor they had! There was also a brewery that is soft opening inside which was a nice touch. We came for the churro sundae and it was absolutely delicious. The churros were perfectly fresh and the horchata ice cream was top notch. Perfect for sharing! The drinks, though, were way too sweet, especially the green tea horchata. I wish there was a way to make it less sweet but they unfortunately don't have any adjustment options.

    Chorizo Biscuit and Gravy potatoe tarts and 2 eggs over easy and a Horchate Steamer.
    Paul R.

    Huge Mexican Coffee Shop. Nicely decorated. I got the Horchata Steamer and Chorizo Gravy and biscuits with 2 over easy eggs. Yummy. My first time visiting finally. I'll be back.

    Watered down cafe de olla
    Ari R.

    Tried two new items. First the Strawberry cold foam coffee! Yummy 5/5 stars. Then I tried the mazapan cold foam coffee and it was complete opposite... super watered down coffee and the cold foam was flavorless and cost $1.60. Why does it cost so much?? It literally had no taste, I was so disappointed

    The colorful artwork on the walls brings out a pop of color to the gray walls.
    Sarah D.

    The vibey place is very spacious, got good music, and yummy treats! My boyfriend and I have been here twice so far and we enjoy it! The watermelon agua fresca was not overly sweet and was light tasting, which I really enjoyed! The cheesecake was nice and cold, the graham cracker crust was very crumbly though but the taste was very rich! The second time we went, we got a mazapan frappe and the strawberry paleta frappe; BOTH very true to the flavors and very strong! These were paired with nice, hot, fresh mini churros and got some chocolate dipping sauce on the side. The chocolate is a little on the runny side; I know for the future I will be getting the lechera sauce instead! But these drinks were perfect for the heat wave we were experiencing! Lots of indoor seating, they sell very cute merch that includes coin concha purses, stickers, mugs, etc. We have only come together on Tuesday evenings so I am not sure what any other day is like or if it is more busy on a weekend. But I will definitely be coming back to try out other drink flavors and yummy desserts!

    Pastries
    Betancourt E.

    A different place , a nice place for kicks and coffee and pastries made with love and that are one of a kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and loved the horchata iced coffee which was superb. I drove from Orange County after seeing this place a while back somewhere . Service was awesome the place was chill and spacious and relaxing . Come one, come all!

    Horchata Iced Coffee with strawberry foam, Cafe Cajeta Latte with mazapan foam, chocolate covered croissant and a strawberry croissant
    Paola L.

    Omgg I love this place! The inside is soo cute! It was my first time trying this place and safe to say it won't be my last! I got a Horchata Cafe Latte with strawberry cold foam and it was to die for. And don't get me started on that chocolate croissant, YUM!! Since this was my first time, I asked the girl at the cashier about the types of cold foam they had and she responded very kindly. Overall 10/10 experience for me and I def will be coming back!

    Churro Sundae. Bomb.com
    Julio V.

    Came here specifically for the Churro Sundae. The churros were freshly made and had a great flavor. They were not as crispy as I like them on the outside, but the inside was warm, slightly chewy, and soft like I like them. Perfectly paired with the guava and lechera sauce it was smothered with. Ice cream was a great addition as well. The place is huge! Service was good. They also serve breakfast. Great place for dessert!

    Horchata Iced Coffee with Lechera and Caramel

    I was excited to try Horchatería Río Luna based on the reviews, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. The coffee was extremely bland and lacked flavor. It tasted watered down and didn't have the rich taste I expect from a specialty coffee shop. The horchata was alright, but not enough to make up for the disappointing coffee. Given all the positive reviews, I expected something much better. Overall, I found the place overrated and don't see myself returning.

    Cafe de Olla Frappe  Abuela's Hot Chocolate  Horchata Steamer
    Sofia L.

    The concha was good 4.5. The churro muffins were absolutely delicious 5/5. The hot chocolate was good, not too sweet. The horchata steamer 5/5 not too sweet, you could taste the horchata and hot chocolate. The cafe de olla frappe 5/5 wasn't too strong in coffee. The churros were good and thick. They tasted fresh, and I'm pretty sure they made them which is why it took a little longer to receive. The workers were kind and patient, super efficient too. The ambiance was super dope. The vibe was nice, area clean. It was giving modern Mexican culture vibes.

    Horchata Frappe
    Eliseo R.

    The ambiance and cleanliness inside of this cafe was very impressive! I was told to go here by a friend. It's like a rustic industrial warehouse vibe inside with lots of homey hispanic decor. After waiting at the counter and looking at the menu for a while (because only one guy was working.. doing both drive thru and the front!!), I picked out the Horchata frappe. The only thing was I expected to taste more of the Horchata flavor.. I feel like it was a creamy milk frappe with very tame expresso and lots of cinnamon powder shaken on the whip cream. Unfortunately it tasted alright to me, but hopefully it was just because the barista was in a rush being by himself and didn't do things correctly? I did enjoy relaxing on the couches but I found myself not really wanting to finish my drink. If I were to come back here, I'd only do so if someone invited me or if I wanted to study in here. Not sure if I would want to go back again on my own. Bathrooms were big and clean inside. The pastries and bakery items look promising.

    Stylish cups with presence definitely recommend, give yourself a treat!

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    The food is so good here. I love this place. The churros are the best thing in my opinion. :)

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    Ask the Community - Horchateria Rio Luna

    Do they have WiFi where I can work remotely?

    Yes, wifi password is posted up on a sign at the register

    Any dairy free options?

    Yes, ask for dairy free or alternatives when ordering and they can give you several options.

    Do you have any sugar free options?

    Does this cafe still sell Selena themed cookies? Or merch?

    Hello Yes we do :) We have candles, Conchas, kids books, stickers and pens. Here is our online store but is very limited, we have more of a selection at the shops. Thank you! http://www.horchateriarl.com/shop

    Is there wifi / outlets available?

    Wifi offered with password written on the register. Yes, but I only saw one outlet in the corner

    Can I buy a pint of the horchata ice cream?

    Yes you can!

    What are some vegan options?

    Are they any outlets by the tables, was thinking about maybe going for a study session, if possible?

    No outlets, it's really more of a nostalgic shop. It's not suited for studying.

    Is there any other vegan items other than the horchata?

    Well the horchata is the ice cream they use. And also the churros

    Vegan options available?

    Churros are vegan

    Is the whole menu vegan or only the churros?

    Some of the drinks are and it is indicated on the menu.

    Hi do you carry any vegan ? drinks and desserts?

    Yes

    Is it busy?

    It depends on the time of day. It is small in terms of the sitting arrangements. I went with coworkers at 230pm so it was not bad at all.

    What city will new Horchateria be in?

    It's gonna be in Downey. And will be donas

    Do they sell their horchata ice cream by itself? When I tried to order they said they didn't?

    Yes they do!

    What is a good first time drink to try?

    Vegan horchata so good

    Is there a better phone number to call? the number you have on yelp and on fb is ALWAYS BUSY and goes straight to voicemail every single time i call.

    No. When I asked the cashier they didn't even know a phone number existed. If you are trying to contact them, but you don't want to go to the store, they do seem to reply to email most consistently at Hr@horchateriarl.com… 

    Are the conchas vegan?

    They do have vegan conchas available

    Do you guys plan on opening a second location ? Since this one is always full due to the popularity of the place?

    Yes, we do!

    You still have the Padre mugs available?

    No, we are sold out.

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