I live in the bay area, I had a trip to San Bernardino with my family and we stopped by this cafe because of a video we saw on tiktok. Not only was the staff extremely friendly, but the place felt authentically mexican and I felt right at home. I got a strawberry matcha latte it's a custom photo of my family. Prices were reasonable and service wait was not long. I would really recommend this place because of the importance of supporting small businesses. I would definitely return again just for this cafe. The vibe was perfect. read more

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For a novel coffe shop experience in East L.A. look no further than Mexes Cafe. Did I expect a cute cup of coffee with our beloved cat's face on the foam top for my wife on her birthday? Yes. Were they able to deliver? OMG yes! We walked in and felt like we took a portal to rural Mexico, chulada! We had a couple of iced lattes; one caramel and one horchata, and both were delicious. Were they super strong? Not really, but we weren't here to dilate our pupils with a potent caffeine fix, we were here for the customized latte foam tops! The process is simple, show up, scan a QR code and upload a photo of whatever you want on your drink. Then wait at the register and give them your number from the QR code. E.Z. P.Z! I didn't know they also offer food but they offer a variety of latino foods like chilaquiles and pupusas, mini pancakes, tortas and even VEGAN pozole and regular pozole on SAT and SUN only. We didn't try any of these because like I said, I didn't know. I'll definitely be back to try some of the food items. If you're in the area as a local and curious, or an adventurous foodie on a mission for unique places, this is the place for you! I thank the staff for excellent service and am grateful to have such a gem in East LA. read more

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I was excited to give this place a try . Probably will have to give them a 2nd try later in the future but going to have to give a 2 star review due to customer service and professionalism . I showed up Saturday May 23rd and they were under staffed which understandably lead to short and rude responses and communication between the patrons and worker. Like I said I was very excited to finally try this place but the their lack of planning and communication up front lead to a terrible experience. For some reason they were still taking Uber Eats orders while they were obviously overwhelmed. read more

First time going. I wish they were better for the prices they have .I ordered a mazapán latte and it was regular coffee with a whole mazapán spread into the coffee. Probably the worst mazapán latte I ever had. My friend had the cafe de olla and it was also bland and over priced. Their pupusas were mid. The masa was a bit raw. You're better off going to seven eleven coffee . Cute little spot. You can tell they put time into making it homie. Service was regular. read more

This place is hidden in the streets of East LA. It's very easy to miss if driving in this area. The way i came across this business was when i sporadically decided to take a walk around my neighborhood and seen Mexes Cafe store front. Had no real expectations from this place but once i walked in, i was impressed with the amount of decor and details this business has inside. The lighting and atmosphere inside can't be easily replicated. This place offers good coffee and a food menu which mainly is breakfast. When i visited the place i ordered their Horchatta latte which was average. I will have to visit again to try out there other lattes they offer but overall i felt like the horchata Latte i ordered was very average. People here are nice and welcoming. read more

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feels like home, i can't express enough how cozy it is. popped in for a solo date and ordered the mini burritos and drink service was friendly and timely read more

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I've passed this place for most of my life, found out about a year ago that they are a coffee shop. I've been wanting to check out this place for some time because of the creativity in the latte's, the type of latte's options I have seen in the reviews and because it's a local business. I didn't try any of the food but I did get two different types of Latte's in one visit, I usually do this with new places to see if it's worth it to return. I ordered the masa pan and also ordered the horchata latte, both were very watered down. The service was okay. The decor inside the place is great and having r&b soul playing in the background was a great vibe/ambiance.(The altons, durand jones & omar apollo) This place has soo much potential and can really grow if the drinks are made properly. Having pictures at the top is a nice touch but drinks need work. Rooting for this place! read more

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​I've been a resident of East LA for seven years, and for just as long, I've passed by Mexes Cafe, always meaning to stop. This past Saturday, I finally had the chance, and it was inspired by our local community coming together to support the owner--a true testament to the fact that Mexes is more than just a coffee shop; it's a longstanding pillar of our community. ​Walking in, the atmosphere is immediately vibrant and welcoming, truly embracing its rich Latino roots. It strikes the perfect balance, serving as a great spot for casual meet-ups with neighbors or a quiet place to settle in and get some work done. ​What sets Mexes apart is their creativity. They are clearly innovators in the local coffee scene. I was especially impressed to learn that they were the first cafe to create the now-popular Strawberry Matcha Latte! Their menu is full of other inventive drinks, like the unique Aztec Latte, a delightful Hazelnut Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam, and various other specialty cold foams (I tried the Strawberry Cream Cold Foam--a must-try!). ​Beyond the drinks, they offer a hearty breakfast menu and a great selection of pastries. The quality and inventive flavors are well worth the trip. The prices are totally comparable to other coffee shops in the area, offering great value for such a unique and high-quality experience. ​If you're looking to support a genuine, community-focused local business that serves up fantastic, creative coffee and delicious food, Mexes Cafe is the place to be. Don't wait seven years like I did--stop by today! read more

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I hung out with a couple of Yelp friends at the Citadel Outlets, and from there, we decided to go to Mexes Cafe. One of them had been before and invited us to go along with her. Mexes Cafe is located in East LA, a part of town I wasn't familiar with, so I almost thought parking would either have been one of two four-letter words that starts with "p-a-i"^. Luckily, they told me it wasn't, so off we went to Mexes Cafe. From Citadel Outlets, I took the 5 and 710 North before exiting at Ford Blvd, taking a left at Floral, and then pulling into the small parking lot right before hitting Eastern. If you take the same route I took, don't go straight on Floral; otherwise, I would have gotten back on the freeway. How small is the parking lot? Pretty small that it can hold only about 15 cars tops. However, even with the three of us in separate cars, the lot was only about half full when we arrived on a Saturday at about 4:30 PM. There are two entry points into this lot, one on Floral and one on Eastern. I can't be certain it's wide enough for two cars to pass each other; if it is, it'd be a tight squeeze. The other two were interested in a latte art, which would have entailed having to scan a QR code by the register and going through the process of selecting the desired artwork. While probably not arduous, I didn't feel like going through the trouble, so I simply went with an iced chai latte. Actually, I was looking for something non-caffeinated, but the barista, Angel, mentioned that only the options from the kids menu were non-caffeinated. It was getting kind of late in the day, but since it wasn't *that* late, I figured a chai latte would keep me company for the next hour and a half. I asked Angel how long the wait would be, and she estimated five minutes, which was spot on. The first friend who recommended Mexes got there first and placed an order of a Mazapan Latte with a latte art that resembled an anime character. The other friend got a Strawberry Matcha using art from a photo of a caricature that we had just gotten from the Citadel Outlets. However, he made a mistake and got my caricature on his drink when he was trying to use his caricature instead. It made for quite an awkward moment where he'd be drinking my face LOL. But wow, they nailed the latte art of my face perfectly! Well, at least the caricature version of me lol. As he was drinking the Strawberry Matcha, my caricature remained mostly intact for a lot of the time we spent there. How did my iced chai latte taste? It tasted great! Exactly what I was expecting out of a chai latte, which used to be a guilty pleasure of mine around when the pandemic hit. We enjoyed hanging out at the cafe for over an hour until they closed at 6 PM, but they didn't really kick us out. They politely let us know it was just about closing time and gave us ample time to gather our belongings and use the restroom prior to leaving. Mexes was a great spot to just chillax after spending the majority of our afternoon at the outlet mall. However, I did have some gripes about our visit there. First and foremost, the music inside was too loud. For a cafe, the music should have been way softer that it kind of got hard to hear my friends, though we certainly weren't trying to shout over the music. Second, the table I was sitting at was pretty rocky and unstable. The cup I was given for my iced chai latte didn't have a lid, and I was getting nervous that I'd spill the drink all over the table. I had to hold the cup to ensure I wouldn't. Lastly, my drink had quite a bit of ice inside. A little less maybe next time please? Service from Angel was quite good I thought. She was also pretty helpful in addressing my friend's questions about the latte art and how to submit the desired artwork to use on his drink. However, I was a little perplexed that I couldn't get a printed receipt, even when the order tablet gave an option to print. She mentioned it could be texted or emailed to me; I chose to enter my phone number into the tablet to receive the receipt. Mexes Cafe also has a stamp card where if you purchase 5 drinks, your 6th one is free, which is quite generous I must say! At other shops, you'd have to purchase almost twice as many drinks to get the free one. They do have some eats, but at the time we visited, they only had pastries, which I wasn't in the mood for. However, I noticed on their Toast ordering page that they offer pozole and birria on weekends only? Something worth asking if you go earlier in the day than we did. Overall, a good solid cafe to visit. I don't go to East LA, so I can't be certain of when my next visit will be, but if I lived nearby, especially within walking distance, I'd almost certainly be a regular. My other two friends live closer, and I can definitely see them making return visits to this cafe whenever they swing by the area. ^ If you're not sure what either of the last letters are, it's the 4th and 14th letters of the alphabet. read more

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I loved the atmosphere costumer service was excellent, but the only feedback I have is that both coffee drinks had to much milk , so the espresso flavor was weak for us .. New to the area I should have said something to the nice gentleman, but he was alone and was helping costumers . read more

First time here and it was a nice vibe with yummy coffee and food. We ordered burritos and meant to take photos but scarfed them down before I remembered. Really nice customer service too. Definitely coming back. Also I loved the music! read more

Great place for coffee, especially if you're a fan of (printed) latte art! Huge shoutout to Angel for being their hospitality. They were super patient with me & didn't heistate to answer any of my questions, considering that this was my first experience with latte art that can be printed from any (digital) picture that you bring in. I came here because a friend who'd I just met at Yelp Elite Event wanted to check it out. Being that I'm always down to check out an establishment that I have yet to experience (& I had no other prior commitments for the day since I had said aside for the aforementioned event), I felt it was more than appropriate to make the short 11 min drive away. Needless to say, been a fan of latte art, I was pleasantly surprised that I had never come across a place that could print art based on any picture that you bring in. Since I wasn't really prepared for this, I actually had a picture of a caricature drawing from the aforementioned Yelp Elite Event that we had just attended. That said, it was quite impressive to see them replicate the drawing onto the foam that topped my drink! (Funny think, I was too DRINKS: Strawberry Matcha - 8.4 / 10 Really great balance of strawberry + green matcha. Not overly sweet. The fruitiness really shines through & is equally matched by the mellow & smooth matcha. I really like the unique decor - which is heavily influenced by the surrounding Hispanic heritage. Music is popping, but not too overly loud that you can't carry a conversation. Just a friendly note, that as a coffee place, they do close around 6pm on Saturday (the day that we went). BTW, don't forget to grab a stamp card on your way out - get 5, the 6th is free! read more

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Kind staff and yummy drinks. I got a mazapán einspanner and got to add my photo design to it. The coffee was on the sweeter side, but definitely not overly sweet. The coffee had crushed peanuts in it which I thought was different but honestly went really well and added some crunch to it. Solid spot its a bit out of the way but would definitely go back for the cute drinks and maybe try something else. read more

Mexes Cafe - Mazapan Einspnner - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had some time in the morning before work and I stopped here. I'm so happy I did. I ordered the mazapan latte and it was perfectly sweet. It also had the right amount of espresso. It also came with this super cute Precious moments teddy bear design. It was a perfect start to the morning. The spot has plenty of parking and is very simply designed. Best way to describe it is that it is unassuming while providing delicious coffee. It's intelligista coffee. The service matches the design in that is it very friendly and timely. I definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area and trying a coffee. read more

Mexes Cafe - Mazapan Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Customer service was so lovely! The inside looked so cozy and homely. I got the matcha latte with a cute art printed on top. The matcha was creamy with oat milk and the cream top was amazing! Will be coming back soon read more

My son stops at this coffee shop to get me some cafe de oila. It taste so warm and cozy. He has been raving about this place. I will definitely have to come by soon. read more

Mexes Cafe - So good and warm. Cafe de oila from this place is amazing. - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The coffee is amazing here. One of my favorite coffee shops I must say the pastries are also pretty good as well as the food, but in my opinion, the coffee is where it's at. I definitely love the aesthetic and the vibe. The service is also great. I've never had any issue. Will continue to go here for sure. read more

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I'd been wanting to visit this place so when I drove up to LA from SD, this was my first stop. Walked in and was greeted right away. My bf asked if they had decaf options the cashier said yes and we put in our order. The cashier was very friendly and walked me through the steps to upload my latte art. He asked for the number I received from the website where I picked the image I wanted on my drink and wrote it down on my cup and did the same for my bfs drink. While we waited more people came in and it seemed like they were getting busy. They had a good playlist so music was nice while we waited. Then the drinks for the people that ordered after us came out first. I know they were busy so I decided I'd wait to see if our drinks were next before saying anything. Another drink came out but it was for another customer that had been waiting before us. Then my drink finally came next as my bf went to get it they called out my bf name and told him they didn't have decaf for his order, so he had to go with regular caffeinated option. Miscommunication with front & back end staff on that one. My bf came back with my drink and to my disappointment my latte didn't have the art I had picked out for it. When his drink was ready I went up and told them about the art latte they apologized and added the image but since the top of my drink had cinnamon sprinkled the image was blurred and you couldn't see it. Since it was a mishap on their end, I wish they would've scooped out the top layer or added some white foam before placing the art latte. Then my bf white chocolate latte was ready and they also forgot to add the art latte on his drink. On top of that we tasted the drink and it had no flavor, at this point we were both over it and just walked out with drinks. After a long drive I was looking forward to this but unfortunately it was not a good experience. Not sure if I'd come back. One thing I did appreciate is that they have a private lot and I didn't have to look for parking. read more

Mexes Cafe - Chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

well..this place kinda socially awkward. i have had mexes cafe in my lists of places go try & since i was in the area I decided to come here. i like that they do special characters on the top of your drink which is what caught my interest. they do have parking which is nice because most cafes don't. when you walk in it was sort of a bit chaotic. a lot going on at the front counter where you are supposed to place your order. the ambiance of this 'cafe' is really awkward. the lady at the front who was taking the orders was nice but awkward. i skimmed through their menu & got myself the iced strawberry matcha latte w/ cold foam + request of hello kitty character on top. and i also got a chorizo & potatoes burrito with the requested of added eggs. i didn't mind if it was extra. mhm, let's start with the matcha drink...it was good, i liked that their pink cold foam tasted like strawberry milk cold foam. although it was good it wasn't enough for me + i was kinda irritated on how i asked for the hello kitty character and they didn't put it on so when i told the gentleman that i had requested a character he said no problem & was really nice to do the character on my drink but it didn't look remotely as good as the persons drink who was next to mine. and the chorizo potato burrito was missing my egg. it was 30 cent xtra added which is why i didnt say anything. it was a bit chaotic the minute I walked in & i feel kinda bad bcos it was just two people working but still. the workers were nice but didn't succeed my expectations as a first customer. read more

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East LA staple that i love returning to when im in LA. i got their mini burritos- one potato and egg, the other nopal and egg, with an iced chai and image foam. the mini burritos were filled, and the iced chai was really good! service was fast, tacos were hot, and i love the interior. it's so cozy :) read more

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The staff was super nice and welcoming. The lattes tasted great and the interior was beautiful. Overall great experience ! read more

Mexes Cafe - Cinnamon roll latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

such a cute place to go too! owner was so attentive and helpful as well, definitely would come back again! I got the Mazapan latte and my sister got a oat milk matcha! read more

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I love me some Mexes! This place is a staple. The beautiful Spanish styled tiles inside and cute little patio outside makes you feel at home. Everyone I've talked to who works here is always kind and their coffee is great! My go tos are either the iced white mocha or lavender latte. I really want to try their matcha next! My boyfriend always either gets the hot coffee or iced americano. I've gotten their strawberry waffles before in the past and those are super good too. Whether you're local to East LA or not it's a great spot definitely check it out! read more

Mexes Cafe - White mocha with cold foam and americano - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute Spanish ambience,Friendly service Love ...the ideal of ordering a hot drink with a design of your choice or you can select from their list of designs. They also sell food and pastries. read more

Mexes Cafe - Lavender Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came to do some online work and enjoy a coffee! WOW I am definitely coming back! Feels like you're hanging out in someone's living room. Super cute. The Mazapan latte was 10/10 I would drive back to this cafe just for that. And then the pupusas were 3/$10 and wow that was a good deal! Very tasty you definitely should stop here! read more

Mexes Cafe - Pupusas combo, Pumpkin Spice cold brew, Mazapan Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The bad: The service was not good and it felt as if I was an inconvenience to the employee that was taking my order. The coffee was similar to the service as in it didn't have any taste. The price for two drinks with oat milk add ons and cold foam on one drink was $19. For that price I would expect better. The good: The place has parking on site. The inside ambience is great and reminds me a lot of my grandparents house. read more

Mexes Cafe - Left drink: caramel latte with oat milk. Right drink: strawberry matcha with oat milk and cold foam. - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So happy I stumbled upon this cafe today. Needed a coffee but didn't want to go to a chain. Ended up trying some of the mini burritos as well. The latte was great and the green chili and chorizo/potato burritos were SO good. Also love the decor. The place is a vibe, and Jason at the front was so friendly and kind. Highly recommend! read more

I'm honestly confused how you can consider yourself a coffee shop and operate this slowly especially on a Friday at 9:40 AM, which is peak time. My chai came out quickly, but the food service was completely unorganized. I wasn't even in a rush, but a coffee and a simple food item should not take over 25 minutes. This isn't a sit-down, full-service restaurant it's a coffee shop. That kind of wait time is unreasonable. If food isn't ready when you open, don't offer it or at least communicate realistic wait times. Instead, employees were scattered around trying to prepare orders as they came in. It felt chaotic and poorly managed. When my order finally came out, I was told "sorry for the wait" as I am driving off I realized I was handed a coffee cake which I did not order. No explanation, no communication. When I called to let them know, the person who answered sounded completely unaware and casually said, "Oh yeah, we gave that to you because the food was taking longer." That was never explained to me at pickup. It was just handed over and the employee walked away. Communication is key in hospitality. This is exactly why people hesitate to support local businesses, not because they don't want to, but because consistency and professionalism matter. This place has potential, but with this level of disorganization and lack of accountability, it's heading downhill fast. Very disappointing experience. read more

Mexes Cafe - Chai - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Coffee is okay but service is mid. There have been a few times I've tried to order and have had issues. First time, I called and was placed on hold for such a long time- I was able to the coffee shop before they even picked up again. And it was empty!!! Second time, I placed an order online and get to the coffee shop to pick it up, only to be told they cancelled it because the prices were wrong?! This is so bad for a business to do. Loved this place and supporting a small business, but honestly the service sucks! read more

I try my best to support local coffee shops but this one makes it hard. Walked in on a Tuesday afternoon. Weren't greeted at all. A customer in front us was viewing the menu. Only one menu but we still waited our turn. Once we were ready to order our coffee and food we were told food service ends at 2pm.Fine but it was 1:50pm.We were starving so we left. Sadly no accommodation were offered. The ambience could use some work. Too quiet for me and the tables were flimsy. It just wasn't my vibe. I do hope they get it together as I would like to come back and support. read more

I ordered a simple vanilla latte. I mainly came because of the art on top of the drink. My boyfriend ordered a vanilla latte also. It was really fun to get the design on top of the drink. They have preset designs or you can upload your own. It was quick and easy. You can tell they use good quality coffee beans. The syrup they use is Torani. It was a good tasting coffee. I didn't order any food but I'm not sure I would. While the place was decorated very cool and cultural, it seemed that the building is old. There were crumbs where my boyfriend and I decided to eat which didn't bother us. But the building is the type of old where you're not sure if it's dirty or just old. I would definitely come back for the coffees though. read more

Mexes Cafe - Vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Super kind staff! The best part was they can do any customizable design on any of the lattes for no extra cost! The matcha was good too not too sweet or bitter. The pupusa and mini burrito were also great for only $3 compared to small pastries being $4-$5 at other coffee spots. Has cool interior indie vibe of decorations and if you're in the area, you def should try this place out! read more

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Such a cute place! I got the mazapan latte with oatmilk and it comes with cold foam and latte art. It was sooo good, it was a bit on the sweet side so i would probably get an extra shot next time but definitely worth it!! The inside has tables and chairs to sit down and enjoy your drinks and also breakfast items. Definitely would come back! read more

Mexes Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came to try out this place because I saw on instagram it's in jeopardy of closing. The service? HORRIBLE idk if whoever helped me was the owner or not but I surely felt like I was an inconvenience to her. Nothing more disappointing than your own ppl being rude and snobby when you are trying to support. read more

I stopped by the cutest Mexican coffee shop Geeked over their vintage art and enjoyed great service and a tasty cwoffee I will be back! 10/10 read more

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This was sooo good I almost cartwheeled and I can't cartwheel. Best coffee of my life for reals. read more

Mexes Cafe - Vanilla and White Mocha latte. This was sooo good I almost cartwheeled and I can't do a cartwheel. Best coffee of my life for reals. - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had been meaning for an excuse to drive through East Los Angeles to try the coffees here. The vibes inside give homey coffee shop with more than ample seating. I scrolled through most of the designs before happily seeing the snoopy one to pair with my cinnamon roll latte. My partner ordered the horchata latte that the barista had recommended and the cream top was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and very helpful with their recommendations. Will definitely be stopping by again in the future :) read more

I am sorry to give you 3 stars but is constructive criticism, I will start with ambiance, is colorful, with a number of Mexican culture elements, with a mixture of colorful coffee cups. Comfy place to have meetings, and study. Lots of customers who prefer cold brew, lots of summer yummy flavors. Very popular, However, I asked for a soy latte and I got an americano diluted with soy milk. Since I was in east LA I was expecting a delicious, flavorful Mexican coffee but their coffee beans had no flavor and it was not a latte it was an americano diluted with soy milk. This coffee shop has lots of potential but they need to get a better coffee beans so they can have more customers and they can make lattes but don't water it down. read more

went again and tried horchata latte, it was good but i do prefer the mazapan one. got another printed art -this time with my dog and it came out so well! really wanted to try their food but found out food stops at 2pm so ill remember that next time. they also only stamp per visit even if you came with a party instead of per drink which was unfortunate. read more

Mexes Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a beautiful place to enjoy art and coffee The ambience was great The service was amazing didn't get his name but he wears very nice prescription glasses which btw they look great on him, he mentioned he was new working read more

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