Cafetal Quilombo Cafe ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 7.1/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Sep 30)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee.”
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Family‑run Mexican café and coffee hub in Beacon Hill; the menu features homemade tamales, a horchata latte, and fresh tortas, all at budget‑friendly prices, and the shop welcomes diners Monday‑Friday until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM. A reviewer raved that Hands down best horchata in Washington, noting the friendly, welcoming staff.
Hours · Closed now
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Known for: Tamales · Pupusas · Corn on the cob · Tortas · Cappuccino · Mulitas · Side of rice · Sweet corn tamales
Phone: (206) 602-6412
A visitor praised the tasty food and coffee alongside the welcoming atmosphere, urging others to stop by.
A reviewer said the tamales were the best, flavorful and soft rather than dry.
One guest came for a reading group and stayed for the coffee and tamales, praising the welcoming atmosphere.
The post suggests that most people have never actually experienced truly good coffee.
The shop itself touts its homemade horchata, made with real cinnamon and rice, as creamy and authentic.
The poster describes the cafe as an affordable, off-the-beaten-path spot in Beacon Hill with a comforting Mexican menu.
A poster strongly recommends the chorizo and cheese tamale as a Mexican dish worth ordering.
A visitor found the cappuccino they were drinking delicious.
The poster calls the horchata the best in Washington, ranking it just below their grandmother's version.