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Semilla Coffee Lab

4.1 (99 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Quiet
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for working

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Cortado

We often visit family in the valley and try to find good espresso. Semilla is always one of our go tos. Great traditional coffee and a great cortado. Highly recommend if you appreciate espresso.

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Rohit G.

Cute little coffee shop in McAllen. I had tried many in the area and was disappointed, but this was one I liked. ATMOSPHERE: Parking is tight and confusing, so I would recommend parking in one of the open spots in the adjacent shopping complex. The place was also a bit hard to find - it's next to an Enterprise rental car lot and tucked sort of in the back. The inside has limited seating and outlets to work. COFFEE: I got a honey lavender latte. It had a pretty unique flavor and I enjoyed it. It looked like they had a fresh honey lavender syrup they were using. It was just the right amount of sweetness to not overpower the coffee taste. I was a tad disappointed they don't serve the coffee in the erlenmeyer flasks I see in other reviews here. PRICE/VALUE: The latte ($6) was a little more expensive than other places in McAllen but not unreasonable. Overall, there are a lot of coffee shops in McAllen, and I enjoyed my experience at this one. Definitely check it out if into specialty coffee!

a honey lavender latte and a grilled cheese that comes with a tomato and pesto soup
Leslie H.

Ordered a honey lavender latte with a grilled cheese that comes with a tomato and pesto soup delicious. From the workers in the bakery to the baristas everyone I've interacted with was so nice . It's peaceful I could sit here and just enjoy my food and coffee.

Jayme T.

The BUSSIN meter is off the charts with this place !!!!Would recommend to anyone who is stopping by McAllen or if you're a local. Service is exceptional, and the food is even better!! Owner took the time to explain the origins of each item on the menu (: we can recommended the Thai Beef Sandwich, which was easily one of the best sandwiches my partner ever had ^w^ To describe its taste would be a crime as it's truly unbelievable. All we can say is that someone with a deep understanding of food and balancing created that sandwich. We also got the Gibraltar coffee, it has activated charcoal in it, it was gorgeous thank you semilla coffee!!

Sean Z.

The signage from the road wasn't obvious, and since the neighboring shops were fenced off, drive carefully while you look for the sign. The parking kinda sucks, you can park in the back but very limited. The decor is simple inside. They do have inside and outside seatings. There is no sign for the restroom; it may appear like a small closet Let's get to the coffee. The selection doesn't offer much but their beans was very tasty. I ordered an ice latte and enjoyed every sip of it with its aroma even its ice cold. The price is avg compared to other coffee houses The service was great.. overall, it gets a 4.1 out of 5. Will return again.

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Adrie S.

Tucked away in a small plaza, this adorable cafe brings bit of city into this town. I had wanted to check out the local coffee shops and came across this one while I was out running errands. There were tables and long benches for people to study, chat and relax. I found the atmosphere refreshing for McAllen. Although it can get pretty noisy in there, I saw plenty of people studying (or so it appeared). I ordered an oatmilk lavender chai latte, and it had a strong flavor but I would definitely order this one sweet! The barista will clarify with you because they can add honey / sweetener. Very thankful he asked though. I did note a smell of salon (possible from next door) but once you're sitting there, it becomes unnoticeable. I'll have to come back and try more items next time I'm in town!

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Loved the sourdough bread, and I love reading my Bible there. It has an amazing atmosphere

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They don't use the beakers anymore, the cups don't have handles so they're a little hot to handle, vibe was good though.

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great coffee, great customer service, and they actually take their time to deliver great quality beverages. Very chill spot 10/10

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Parking was confusing but it was a cute small place. Would probably go again in the future

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Very good yea and coffee, relaxed ambience would recommend, a bit small but service was good

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Grind Coffee Company BAD CHOICE! NO STARS! WASTE of MONEY!…read more A horrible disappointment! Never again! I was genuinely excited to try the coffee here. I stated to the young lady at the counter that this was my first time patronizing the business and that I was looking forward their offerings. She looked at the other young lady at counter and rolled her eyes and just smirked. I asked her for some recommendations... their signature coffees, what they're known for, and customer favorites. She rolled her eyes again and with a smirk stated that "these are good" as she pointed to a piece of paper with a list of drinks that she pushed across the counter. She didn't make any recommendations, just read this. Noting her dismissive attitude, I just ordered my plain coffee which took almost 10 minutes. I paid for my coffee and went on to my meeting. I took a sip and realized that was not what I ordered. She did not serve me coffee she served some kind of chai nasty tasting mess with almond milk. I had to throw it out. Needless to say the $7.00 would've been better spent somewhere else. I don't feel valued as a customer at this place. I can't take them seriously, if they can't even be courteous enough to listen to the order, and ensure it was right. Such a shame, it truly was a lost opportunity to be welcoming, and willing to take me from first time customer to loyal customer. Failed at delivering an amazing customer service experience. Well as the saying goes, "You get what you paid for", I sure did! There are better places to get a Great cup of coffee... go there instead. Too bad for the owner that this person is the face of the business and a poor representative of the business. I guess we know now what NOT to expect from grind coffee company.

The coffee here is always great and their new location on Nolana is perfect for when we're running…read morearound McAllen. Additionally the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Both shops are also the perfect environment for studying or getting work done.

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Sister and niece wanted to try this place on a Saturday where we had time to stop by and spend…read morecoffee time together and you guys did not disappoint! Even my wife who hates "latte" drinks and always just orders drip and almond milk totally loved that you guys frothed her regular drink but didn't dress it all up for her. Not sure if they had pastries but would have been a great addition to our visit. The feel of the place is quaint and relaxing to be sure.

Reserva Coffee Roasters is a great coffee shop serving coffees, specialty coffees, Chai, Macha,…read moretea, and more. For food they have sandwiches, breakfasts such as Eggs Benedict, bagels, pastries, desserts (tiramisu!), to name a fee. This location faces Ware Rd. near the convention center, just north of Best Buy, and in between Ithaca and Kennedy Ave. This was my first time here and only wanted a coffee and a place to chat with a friend. I made a good choice. It was pleasant, peaceful, not crowded, and the coffee was very good. Of course, you choose which kind of roast you want, and there's a choice of syrups, various kinds of milk or cream, multiple choices for sweetener. Their cups are cute and have a plug if you need to travel with it. The decoration was industrial, modern, but cozy. Their people are friendly and accommodating, and their prices are competitive. I liked it much better than the popular competition with a siren logo. The tables and chairs are comfy. My only issue was the 90° backs on the wall bench... while it was padded, the bench is narrow and the back too straight up for my body. After a while I had to change to one of the chairs. Next time I need to go hungry so I can try their food.

Semilla Coffee Lab - coffee - Updated May 2026

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