Café Canasto — Restaurant in Brownsville

I ordered four number one's aka the medellins(empanadas in beef,chicken or mushroom). With a iced salted caramel coffee sprinkled with cinnamon. I heard months ago that this place had great Colombian empanadas so I finally remembered and decided to pull the trigger and try them. The empanada itself was not to crunchy, but enough the flavor definitely was distinct and still tasteful]. Both types of empanadas were good, but if I just had nitpick the chicken ones seemed more flavorful. Although beef ones were soft they just seemed to lack seasoning. Coffee drink was delicious not overwhelming with a sweet flavor and little sprinkle of cinnamon was a nice touch. I want to go back and try something different. I can't say anything about the atmosphere since I did the drive through. The attendant who assisted me was very nice and social. I don't think that a little lack of flavor for my beef empanadas merits four stars. Food was fresh, well packaged and...

Being from Mexico City and experiencing the veins of Oaxaca, Zacatecas, Guanajato, I can see and taste how latin culture is shared through these Colombian empanadas. Bitting them felt like a scene from Ratatouille where it takes you back when everything was fixed by a bite of a homemade tortilla. They hold the holy trinity of great food, fat of great taste, the crunch of a golden tortilla aka masa, and the acidity of their salsa. Truly a great experience, to whom ever wants to enjoy what latin...

Love!!! Haha no but for real! Tons of variety to choose from not just your typical iced coffee & the Colombian food is also a HUGE plus. We love the canastos & empanadas!! 🤩 Kids love the bon bons and salpicon with ice cream. Want to try something out of the ordinary I would recommend the strawberry iced coffee with ice cream. Definitely a place to try in Brownsville! They also have drive thru for families who just want to grab some food and coffee without unloading...