Las Perras Café — Restaurant in Houston

🍵🥐 Such an Amazing Experience at Las Perras Café ☕️ 🍪 A soulful, community-rooted space in Houston’s East River District

I visited Las Perras Café for a Her Texas women-owned business meetup at 10 AM… and ended up staying until 3. That’s how beautiful and welcoming this space is — I truly didn’t want to leave.

🌸 The Vibe & Atmosphere Walking into Las Perras feels like being transported to another place. Warm pink distressed walls, handcrafted wooden tables (made by the owner’s father), lush greenery, and vintage touches make the space feel both lived-in and loved. The natural light, cozy corners, and layered textures create a calming energy that makes it easy to stay awhile. Whether you sit indoors or on the patio, it feels like a sanctuary for community and creativity.

🪴 The Story Behind It Andrea, the owner, is from El Paso and spent four years selling handmade bottled teas and coffees at local markets — each one named after an activist she admires. She eventually bought the café from Eden Plant Co. and preserved its lush, botanical feel as a tribute to its roots. Every corner tells a story — from the furniture her father crafted by hand, to the menu she thoughtfully developed. She gave me a tour herself and it’s clear how much intention and care has gone into every detail.

🌻 A Multi-Use Creative Space Las Perras is more than just a café — it’s a mixed-use creative space that hosts everything from open mic nights and poetry readings to art parties, workshops, and entrepreneur meetups. Whether you’re here to study, get work done, meet with friends, or attend an event, the space supports all of it. It’s cozy enough to feel personal, and spacious enough to build community.

🍛Flor y Miel — Authentic Latin Caribbean Food Truck parked on the patio.

Flor y Miel, a multigenerational food concept rooted in Dominican heritage, operates both inside the café and from a stationary food truck on the patio. Their dishes pair perfectly with the drinks and baked goods offered at Las Perras.

Their $20 lunch special includes your choice of protein and a side — full of bold, soulful flavor. It’s hearty, affordable, and beautifully complements the overall vibe.

🍵 What I Ordered I tried the oat milk matcha latte with handcrafted banana syrup — and I’m still thinking about it. They don’t charge extra for alternative milks, which is rare and deeply appreciated. They also source from green importers who support micro-lots — small, cooperative-based farms where growers work together. It’s a beautiful intersection of flavor, sustainability, and equity.

🚗 🚲🚌Good to Know • Free street parking + a lot in back • 30-minute front parking available • Metro Green Line nearby • Bike-friendly with plenty of racks • Spacious interior + patio seating • Clean restrooms • Quiet enough to study, read, enjoy a cozy hobby, or work, the music is calm and cozy

✨ Final Thoughts This is the kind of place you plan to stop by and then end up staying for hours. It’s welcoming, intentional, culturally rich, women-led, and filled with heart.

Whether you’re here for a bite, a work session, a moment of peace, or to connect with others, Las Perras Café offers space for it all.

I’m so glad I found it. And I can’t wait...

Disappointed but hopeful, this place has potential, but the service experience holds it back.

I’ve really tried to give Las Perras Café a shot. I’ve visited multiple times, and I genuinely want to support a local, Latina-owned small business.

The matcha is actually good, probably the highlight of their drink menu. The coffee, however, is just okay. It might be the specific drinks I’ve chosen, but they often don’t mix well. A more skilled or attentive barista might make a noticeable difference.

Unfortunately, the biggest issue is customer service. I’d rate it a 3/10. This is the second time we’ve left feeling like the short Hispanic woman with glasses doesn’t want us there. It genuinely felt like she was waiting for people to leave. That kind of energy is hard to ignore, especially when customer service plays such a huge role in the success of a small business. The drinks and snacks also take a very long time to come out although there were many staff members there at the time.

The price point is also hard to justify. When you combine average drinks, overpriced snacks, and poor service, it just doesn’t feel worth it right now.

What actually pushed me to write this review was how unwelcoming the service felt. I know a caring business owner would never want their customers to leave feeling that way. That’s why I felt it was important to review not to hurt this business, but in the hope it gets better.

I truly do wish this café the best. I hope to give it another try in the future, if...

I really wanted to like this place because it is so hyped up on social media. The vibes are beautiful though. We went in on a Thursday afternoon. It was not busy in there maybe about 8 - 9 people. The barista wasn't very friendly. Didn't smile just stared at us when we came up to the register. I asked what she recommended or if they had any speciality drinks. She didn't recommend me any speciality drinks or anything on the menu. I had to ask what is a good matcha. She said she liked the vanilla syrup. I ordered a regular matcha since I was indecisive. I ordered three drinks total and it took a long while for our drinks to arrive even though it was pretty empty in there which is fine. I don't mind waiting.

What really bummed me out was that after we ordered, I saw them bring out a matcha flight with a variety of flavors. That’s exactly the kind of fun, unique drink I love to try, and would’ve gladly paid for, if someone had mentioned it when I asked about their specialties.

I think the experience could be a lot better with more engaging and welcoming service. I’m the kind of customer who loves hearing what makes a shop stand out and is happy to spend on creative or signature drinks. This place has so much potential, but I hope the customer interaction improves to match the...