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    El Kafecito Hut

    4.6 (166 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Iced Mazapán latte
    Perla R.

    Love this quick little drive thru hut in vista! They have many drinks with Latin flavors that are really good my personal favorite is the mazapán latte that i usually get iced and it has a sweet peanut flavor that is so good! Every time i go there's about 1-2 cars ahead in line but it goes by quickly.

    Cafe de Olla latte

    It was good, until... I ordered their Cafe De Olla iced latte. I was enjoying it for about 10 minutes. All of a sudden, I took a sip and felt something come through the straw and it was a Pincher Bug (insect) after I spat it out. It was an unfortunate moment cuz the drink was really good. I felt disgusted and threw the drink out.

    The drive thru.
    Jaclyn R.

    You can almost miss this place but it's in the corner of a hotel parking lot! It's cute! Customer service is 10/10. Both girls were so sweet and helpful. We got the blended chi banana frappe & banana nut latte. Both delicious. Definitely recommend this little hidden gem for some good vibes and delicious coffee.

    Leila F.

    Still some of the best coffee I have ever had. Firstly, the line always moves so quickly. Secondly, the baristas are always very efficient and super friendly. Their iced matcha latte sweetened with agave is absolutely delicious and is obviously great quality, ceremonial grade. Their banana bread cream top with the matcha is also amazing! It has a delicious, light cinnamon flavor to it that pairs well with the banana and matcha. And surprisingly, the banana isn't too overpowering. Their dulce de leche iced latte with oat milk is also great -- but by fav my favorite item to get is the iced mazapan latte with oat milk. I can't recommend this place enough!!!! Check it out

    Mazapan Latte
    Thea M.

    I love this little coffee shop! I've been coming here for years and Im glad to see that it's growing in popularity! They have added more staff, and kindness is a hit or miss. A few times the drinks I ordered have been heavy on the milk. Their house made syrups are delicious, my favorite is their iced mazapan latte with almond milk. Definitely worth a try when in the area.

    Iced mazapan latte
    Amma C.

    Great drive-thru coffee place with quick and friendly service. Stopped by during lunch for my midday pick-me-up. It also happens to be located the next street over from the courthouse if you happen to be in the area. The coffee hut is in the parking lot of a plaza. Ordered the iced mazapan latte with almond milk, light ice and an additional request to make it less sweet. While other drinks don't taste as good when you ask for that change, this drink still held its own. Glad I stopped by because the latte gave me that extra boost of energy that was needed!

    Yummy
    Jessica Z.

    My daughter and I ordered a latte and an iced coffee. Both drinks were delicious. I also ordered some espresso beans. Usually when beans are fresh they're shiny unfortunately these espresso beans were very bland, but we're gonna give it a try. Customer service could be a little bit better But overall service was good. Drive thru only. Ambience a little ghetto.

    Dulce de Leche iced latte made w/ whole milk

    The barista who made my coffee for me yesterday morning was extremely sweet and patient while I tried to decide what coffee to get, since it was my first time here! I ordered the Marzipan and the Dulce le Leche lattes - both were some of the best coffees I've ever had! I'm so glad they are here in Vista. I will definitely be back! Thank you el Kafecito!

    Blueberry Latte
    Melissa C.

    The cutest light coffee spot!! Super easy to drive up to and get coffee. The ladies making my drink were so nice & fast I didn't have to wait long for my coffee. The blueberry latte was delicious definitely will stop by again!! Thank you

    The  coffeehouse

    Small but mighty, try not to miss it :) A cute little place to stop by , I love their flavors . My first time I got a blueberry latte and it had house made blueberry syrup ! Very tasty and also so friendly. I'd recommend stopping by :)

    Liz L.

    I go out of my way to get coffee here. Can't wait for them to open one in San Marcos 10/10

    Churro Cupcake Duo
    Talar P.

    Such a cute little hut to grab coffee. Unfortunately, not super close by, but we were in Vista and wanted to try it based on all the reviews. The duo taking the orders / making drinks were super friendly and helpful with our menu questions. The drive thru process was super fast. We had a Horchata Latte and Caramel Oatmilk Latte - both were divine. Also couldn't resist adding on the Churro Cupcakes. Will definitely stop by again when in the area!

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    It's convenient and the Lattes are yummy, it's working for me for sure I don't think you can go wrong here

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    Great coffee! Friendly staff! Love supporting a local Latino business. Tries the tres leches latte and the olla coffee both great

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