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    Encuentros Cafe

    4.8 (10 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Patrick R.

    Nice little coffee spot. I visited twice so far and this place has always full with people enjoying their time, or picking up. I had the Mazapan Latte, and was really enjoying it with the crushed peanuts, the owner his super friendly, and you can tell he loves what he does. Don't expect to get your quick fix, cause he takes the time to serve you with the good stuff.

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful coffee the mazapan latte it was very very good! Service was on point quick and efficient loved the ambiance of the area as well

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    2 years ago

    Great service even better coffee. Definitely the best coffee shop I've been to in Laredo so far.

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    Borderland Espresso & Gifts - Cappuccino

    Borderland Espresso & Gifts

    4.9(12 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    There's no sugarcoating my feelings for Borderland; an absolute wonderful coffee shop where you can…read moreget tasty coffee, pastries, listen to eccentric music, and purchase unique gifts. Finding the place thanks to YELP, I went here nearly every day during my week 1 Laredo work trip where they made my peppermint latte perfectly every time. You'll find yourself laughing, cringing, then laughing again at the display of mugs and artifacts with their creative sayings and IDGAF attitude. I was so captivated upon seeing it that I bought a mug from them since the message about sarcasm on the mug called my name. I may purchase another one there next time I find myself in Laredo. Impressive Borderland!

    I always love supporting local! Having to travel for work, I get tired of eating at franchises... I…read morelearned that early on in my travels. This is why I got into Yelp in the first place. This coffee place was a great find. The hotel I stayed at had a tear off pad of local coffees and a self taken coffee tour in support of Laredo tourism. The vibe was great, and the baristas were friendly. I asked for a cortado which was not on the menu and they had no problems making it. That's when I know they are a real barista. The baked items are self serve and included biscotti and muffins. Every ounce of this coffee spot oozed creativity and uniqueness. There was so much to take in and absorb. Enjoyed this spot and encourage a try to anyone traveling into Laredo for work. Will definitely be back.

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    Borderland Espresso & Gifts - Seating

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    Borderland Espresso & Gifts - Unique, hand crafted, creative tables to sit at.

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    Unique, hand crafted, creative tables to sit at.

    El Quinto Sol

    El Quinto Sol

    4.6(59 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    El Quinto Sol was such a pleasant surprise to find in Laredo. As an all-vegetarian restaurant, it…read moreimmediately stood out to me because I don't always expect to find places like this outside of larger metro areas. But this visit reminded me that smaller cities can have really diverse, inclusive, and thoughtful food scenes too. The menu has so much to choose from. There are plenty of classic plant-based American-style dishes, but what I loved most was the large selection of Hispanic-inspired options, including tacos, burrito bowls, and other dishes that felt connected to the region. I ordered the fishless tacos, which came with three tacos filled with soy-based "fish," purple cabbage, avocado, and chipotle sauce, served with a bowl of lentil soup. It was a massive and very filling meal, especially with the protein, avocado, and soup. The space itself was clean, spacious, and inviting without being overdone. It was pretty busy when I went for lunch on a Friday, which was great to see. They also brought out a small complimentary appetizer with chips, nopales, spicy tomato salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese, which was a fun and flavorful start to the meal. Needless to say, I couldn't finish everything. I ate the tacos but had to leave some of the lentil soup because it was just so much food. They also have frozen yogurt and desserts, plus an area with packaged products you can buy to take home. I even noticed advertisements for El Quinto Sol at the airport, so it seems like they're a well-known local staple. I'm really glad a restaurant that caters to vegetarian diets is thriving in the community, and I think it's a huge asset to Laredo.

    The food here was amazing. Healthy food alternatives with the same great taste. Vegan/vegetarian…read moreoptions. Fresh juices & smoothies. The nopal chilaquiles were amazing. I wish they came in a flat plate not bowl. Service was good. We visited for early Saturday brunch and it was not busy at all or loud.

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    El Quinto Sol - Register view - clean and bright space

    Register view - clean and bright space

    El Quinto Sol - Fishless tacos. You gotta try 'em!

    Fishless tacos. You gotta try 'em!

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    Caffe Dolce

    Caffe Dolce

    3.5(21 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    The food was delicious. I got the tomato soup, sweet poppy chicken, and pasta salad…read more Unfortunately the service of the lady that assisted me was poor. She was rude. I don't expect a smile, to each their own, BUT I was asking questions about the menu, and she would just walk away. I made the line, I waited for my turn for her to make it seem as I was giving her more work or being a bother. I didn't get her name but she is the skinny girl. In addition, the establishment is small, so there is no door between the kitchen and the counter, so the blender was heard. With the blender noise and the customers talking; I couldn't hear/understand the employee. HORRIBLE!! Lastly, this is MY 2 cents, the decor found on the table is nice YET the wall decor are not appropriate for the establishment. No need to have frames that say Just DIY... especially when your customers are from all areas and stop by to the establishment to enjoy a meal despite what is transpiring in life or having lost someone by suicide. There is a snack place right next door. That one is AMAZING!

    Food: ordered turkey and got ham, but they insisted it was turkey. No water bottles or ice…read moreavailable. Service: well they lie about cold cuts, what more can I say. Ambience: dead flowers on all the tables Had vowed never to go back when I saw an employee washing cooked pasta and playing with it with her bare hands, but my friend was craving it so I caved.... Should have known better.

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    Caffe Dolce - Beautiful preserved flowers

    Beautiful preserved flowers

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    Caffe Dolce - Yummy lemonade drinks

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    Yummy lemonade drinks

    Urbana

    Urbana

    4.4(11 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    First the good: The baked goods are AWESOME! We have tried…read morethe olive oil cake, croissant bread pudding, chocolate almond croissant, cookies, and several others. Get some and don't share! The avocado toast was good but seemed overpriced. The bad: Lots of the items in the case are not properly labeled and you can't always tell what they are or what's in them. The staff can be unfriendly and aren't able to describe what's in the case either.

    Seat yourself and order at the counter. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, but not…read morebig enough. It was busy! You walk into a huge assortment of fresh baked goods that were no doubt delicious. We found a table and ordered some drinks while we waited for the rest of our group. I had a hot dirty chai. It was sweet and tasty, but not hot enough. I'm thinking the iced would have been better. No stars removed though because when the food came, I was blown away. I ordered the lox on sourdough and a side salad. The plate was beautifully presented. I dug into the salad first and OMG! The dressing was magical. It was bursting with fresh flavors, bright lemon zest, maybe a hint of Dijon. It was so good. I'm would order the salad over and over if I could, but salads aren't on the menu. The main course was equally mind blowing. The bread was soft and chewy, the salmon was accompanied by lots of capers, dill, cream cheese, and cucumbers. It was a perfect combination. My other complaint is that they don't open earlier, but I also don't live here so I can't be too mad. I will visit again!

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    Urbana - Biscoff Hot Chocolate

    Biscoff Hot Chocolate

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    La Finca Bruncheria & Cafe

    La Finca Bruncheria & Cafe

    4.3(185 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    13 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    While in Laredo Texas on business, I found this restaurant and decided to give it a shot. WOW,…read moreabsolutely DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The service, food and atmosphere were excellent. It was busy at the time I entered (10:15 am on a Wednesday) but I was seated immediately. My server Ivan was excellent and brought me coffee and my food order quickly. I ordered the "El Gringo" which was delicious (photo attached). Without asking , it came with two kinds of salsa (red and green). Red was spicy made with habaneros. Pancakes were great and Ivan even asked me if I wanted strawberry or blueberry topping on them. Of course I took the strawberries which put the pancakes over the top. Eggs, bacon and hash browns were delicious. I always enjoy supporting local restaurants and this place was loud, festive and enjoyable. I will 100% return if or when my business travels bring me back to Laredo Texas

    Wife and I were looking for some good food in Laredo TX after not being there for many many years…read more We decided to go to La Finca since the reviews were good and we were definitely craving some brunch. First things first: I was super impressed. The inside is nice and the servers were great too, but our food stole the show. I got the Chicken and waffles and they were super good. There's always something about Chicken going well with waffles that somehow works, but thankfully it does. Wife got the El Gringo plate and she thoroughly enjoyed it too. We both wish we could have had more but for what we got it was really filling. If we ever do come back to Laredo we will stop by again. FYI apparently some or a good handful of the brunch plates come with pancakes on the side, according to our server, but it's not mentioned on the menu.

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    La Finca Bruncheria & Cafe - Blueberry & Walnut Pancakes

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    Blueberry & Walnut Pancakes

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