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    El Kafecito

    4.2 (77 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    De la olla & Dulce de leche
    Char B.

    Very good coffee and strong! I got the de la olla & my cousin got the Dulce de leche. I'm so happy that they now have another location in esco! Lots of seating inside, seems like a good place to study with big tables. Idk about WiFi tho. Staff is super nice. I have yet to try other coffee options.

    Matcha latte with strawberry cold foam
    Lauren N.

    10/10 matcha latte with strawberry cold foam! They made it in under 5 minutes too, super quick! I usually wait a while to get matcha lattes, so I was surprised:) Support local businesses like El Kafecito

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    Brianna L.

    Cute instagramable coffee spot! We are glad we stopped in for our mid-day espresso. The cashier was very nice and our espresso was strong! We use it to make protein coffees, so the only downside was how small their largest cup was. Next time we will order just 1 shot instead of 2. Pros: * Delicious espresso; recommend 1 shot * Friendly service * Cute and clean interior Cons: * N/A Extra: * Plenty of parking * Their largest size cup was a bit small to make our protein coffees (Add one 11 oz container of any protein drink, we do premier protein)

    Horchata Latte
    Ana F.

    I was in the mood yet again to quench my coffee needs. I happened to be in San Marcos for a Dr visit and happened to find El Kafecito. They had a lot of Hispanic flavors to choose from . Dulce de leche, tres leches marzipan, and Horchata, We were greeted with a nice hello which is always a winner in my book. That's one of the reasons for the 5 stars. The man that gave me my drink was super fast and friendlyI chose the iced horchata latte with oat milk. The flavors were spot on. I loved the cinnamon flavors while not ignoring the coffee taste. I would definitely go back when in San Marcos. The parking spots are a bit tight there so you may have to search a bit depending on the time of day I suppose. The inside was a bit comfy with a couple of couches and chairs to sit in. They were all filled at the time. Nice atmosphere. It's a bit small so we couldn't enjoy our drinks inside but that's ok the car did just fine .

    Horchata latte
    Jazmine P.

    I love El Kafecito they have the best drinks! My go to is always the Horchata Latte which always tastes super good! The location is always clean and drinks are always made super quick.

    Hazelnut Latte with cold foam!
    Julia M.

    Service is so nice!! Make drinks fast! Nice environment inside, very quiet. Seating is pretty good.

    Mexican iced mocha and tres leche latte
    Javier B.

    Coffee shop San Marcos Cafe and lattes Mexican inspired drinks Indoor seating Amex accepted Parking available Milk substitute available One person shop Quick service Relax environment

    Horchata iced latte, Dulce Del Leche Iced Latte
    Mia A.

    A great coffee place to study and enjoy a drink! I like the botanical type style the area brings. The service is very good but sometimes the coffee can be a miss, but overall the coffee is good when it's made great!

    Horchata latte and Mexican Mocha latte ( both with oatmilk)
    Whitney M.

    Horchata and Mexican Mocha latte with oatmilk. A quaint coffee shop with a warm atmosphere. I absolutely LOVED the horchata latte and like and idiot drank the Mexican mocha right after ( which made the second too sweet for me). The taste was great but my sugar tolerance was not cooperative. The gentleman was kind and helpful and looked like he loves what he does. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely be back.

    Cute sitting area
    Tanya D.

    My first visit to this brick and mortar location. I have been to the Vista location drive thru several times and was very much looking forward to checking this out. The coffee beans are roasted at Manzanita Roasting Company in San Diego. The blend they use is el gaucho. They have two workers there one was the barista, the other took orders. The coffee was delicious. I ordered iced Americano. I would have like to put my own half-and-half in the beverage as I just wanted a little bit. So they were generous and, they poured more than I expected. Regardless the coffee is delicious. It was pretty steady flow of customers in the morning around 10:30. I definitely will come back. next time I'll try one of their specialty signature drinks.

    Cafe de olla cold brew
    Liz M.

    I've visited this location twice. The first time I had a hot dulce de leche and it was horrible. I went in a second time and wanted a matcha with strawberry foam. They were out of the syrup. I ended up going for a cafe de olla cold brew. It was very good. The ambiance inside is cute with enough seating.

    Tres leches
    Michelle T.

    I finished my shift at McDonald's and walked to El Kafecit. When I arrived, I told the person at the counter it was my first visit, and she kindly handed me a menu. With a smile, she said she'd be happy to answer any questions. After reviewing the menu briefly, I ordered two drinks: a Trees Leches and a banana smoothie. Let me tell you, they don't mess around with their coffee I took my first sip and was instantly hooked, way better than Starbucks. The girl was very sweet, friendly, and informative about the events there. The atmosphere felt very welcoming and cozy. I definitely will become a regular. You should try it too!

    Mabel B.

    Popped in here real quick after Home Depot. Small little coffee shop that delivers in taste. Ordered a tres leches latte and it was gooood!!!! There is available seating where I saw some people working on their laptops. Would definitely return to try more items off their menu.

    Cafe de la olla y pan de muerto.

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    All staff is friendly and accommodating. I always get my drink 50% sweet and it's the best . Easy parking and good prices . Highly recommend

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    8 months ago

    I had a mazapan latte...so good. Service was great too! I liked the merchandise and the place was nice.

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    first kafecito spot i tried! now i go to all of them lol! love it here always a good spot to get some coffee!

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