Encuentros Cafe — Restaurant in Laredo

UPDATE 7/2025 Back in town and came here to do some work remotely. The vibes here are so cute and cozy! This place keeps getting better and better each time I come. The Mazapan Latte is still my fave! Keep up the great work!

My first time coming to this coffee shop. The place is cozy and colorful! I felt comfortable working on my laptop here. There are books/mags you can take a look at and the art on the wall is so cool! They also have wifi and works amazingly well. The music is chill and sets a good vibe. The staff here is friendly and approachable. I had the masapan latte and it did not disappoint at all! Such good flavor! I would definitely come back and try more items from the menu. There is outdoor seating as well. Totally recommend this...

The drinks are amazing, everything that I have tried so far is delicious. However, the wait is always so long. I came here once with a friend and the place only had 2 people already sitting inside and us, yet we still had to wait what felt like an eternity. I understand that this isn't Starbucks, but I have been to other local coffee shops and they do not take as long as they do in this place. There have been times where the barista was conversing with people that were just lingering near the counter. And also, it is only one person taking orders AND...

Encuentros is a gem. The cold brew is nice and strong (I've had other cold brew in town and they tend to water them down 😬) and the service is impeccable. Plus, they are super clean. I walked in early in the morning and there was already a nice lady greeting me as she was cleaning the floors and tables, which I can't say the same for Starbucks which is always a mess and kind of nasty. And, their wifi is great! As a remote employee I appreciate that I can enjoy a coffee in my hometown and still get work done. I'll definitely be...