Cozy environment with outdoor seating option and some great coffee!

Incredible drink 🥤 the orange blossom was incredible. Made me feel I was actually underneath the Sakura trees in Japan. The flavor of this drink is incredible. Will be back for a lot more.

Bandera coffee is the best coffee shop I’ve been to. The workers and owners are nicest people and the design of the shop is perfect. The Tormenta coffee is to die for. You get more than enough for your money here.

This is an excellent coffee place. Friendly service, great pastries and truly excellent coffee. Don’t bother with Starbucks. The coffee and ambience here is a million miles better!

Visiting from Austin and these guys know their coffee! Got myself an iced vanilla latte to beat the heat and man does it hit the spot! I don't understand how Starbucks has a line out to the street and these guys were empty. Support our local businesses ppl! Definitely will return.

My brother in law told me all about this place. We came down from Austin for the Holidays and stopped by. Definitely worth the visit! Thomas is extremely knowledgeable with coffee and the place is very well put together! Definitely coming back!

Delightful. On par with our favorites Crema, Barista Parlor and Dose in Nashville. Better prices though. Highly recommend.

Best coffee shop in town! The atmosphere is nice and the barista is just amazing at what he does! I love the vanilla iced coffee, but anything new I try is just as good!

Been a fan of la tormenta for a long time hot or iced depending on the weather! Recently, tried their grapefruit shandy and I’m hooked! Atmosphere is great, big lounge couches would be nice but of course not ideal for covid reasons. consistency, is a big dealbreaker for me, and bandera has been consistent every single time I’ve been there!

The best latte I’ve had. I order decaf with oat milk, and it’s still the smoothest latte I’ve tried. Affordable also, definitely recommend. They also have great music.

Love the vibe of this coffee shop! Not only is the cafe esthetically pleasing, the coffees, teas and cocktails are delicious! You can tell they only use quality ingredients in their baked goods and drinks..

Awesome and best coffee shop in Harlingen. Offers great coffee, tea, and other drink options. Staff was helpful, internet was fast, and plenty of seating inside and outside.

This place has an excellent atmosphere and amazing drinks. Great place to hang out and work on your computer. There are outlets at some tables. There's also a nice patio in the back.

Love the coffee here. If you have a chance to stop by when they offer lunch you’re in for a treat. It was defiantly worth the drive from Mission. My go to coffee place in Harlingen.

Ample seating. Chill vibe. Blue Jasmin was crisp and refreshing iced green tea. Cookies are dry and extra crispy.

Professional service. We had two rounds of specialty coffees and teas. Delicious! Environment was welcoming and relaxing.

Super chill place. Pour over was excellent. People are super awesome. If you enjoy real coffee, you gotta try this place!

Cool atmosphere, hip place, and special twists of coffee drinks.

Great place to relax and enjoy many types of beverages. My favorite is vanilla latte.

My favorite coffee shop in the Valley, and very likely my favorite coffee shop ever. This is literally a cozy mom and pop cafe and the baristas are treated like family. I have been coming to Bandera for a few years and it feels like home. It is a great place to study, meet friends, or have a treat with my kids. There is a standard coffee menu with drip, brew, lattes, etc, but they have some signature drinks that are delicious and a nod to the Valley and our Mexican heritage. They have a delicious champurrado and espresso based Tormenta that make my heart sing. Please check this place out if you love coffee and are in Cameron County. Delicious vegan pastries, chill ambiance, and great music too.

Literally stopped at this place on a whim, and I am SO glad I did. I had no idea what to order, except that it had to be sweet and iced, and the barista recommended an iced latte made with horchata. That was the best coffee drink I’ve had in a long time!! The ambiance was relaxed and trendy. Wish I lived closer, just so I could go again

The barista was super friendly and helped us out with choosing a drink. I had a single-origin latte and it was spot-on. Definitely want to come back and try out some drinks in the evening!

The coffee was delicious and great options, went with pour over and Columbian. The chicpea with chimichurri dipping was also quite good. Cool spot and will be trying another cup tomorrow!

The environment is very nice. Very chill and welcoming! It was my first time visiting and they were very nice and helpful. My iced coffee didn't need any adjusting, it came out exactly like I like it. I'm going to come back and buy their pins and some post cards. Overall, twas a great experience. 💕💕💕💕💕

I was little skeptical at the beginning but once I saw the guy preparing our pour over and smelling and finally tasting it wow it was perfect.. the Guatemala one was great next time I’ll try the Ethiopian, place was spacious, friendly people, comfy chairs, nice environment and great music... overall I will definitely back

First time there and I loved it! Was a reading cold day and I wanted some coffee, was gonna get my regular at Starbucks, but my husband suggested this spot. It smells amazing when you walk in, super cute spot to have coffee with friends or a quiet place to get some work done. I had the tormenta latte...it was so good! Would totally recommend Bandera Coffee Co. and will definitely come back again💗

Down in the Valley to visit family for Easter weekend, wanted try a local Cafe- did not disappoint. Loved the coffee and atmosphere

This is my new favorite coffee shop! I ordered the cappuccino with oat milk and it did not disappoint.

Absolutely wonderful coffee shop and a must see! I make sure to stop here every time I visit the Valley. The coffee is thoughtfully sourced, expertly prepared and the shop is very nice inside. They have created a “Coldbrew Shandy” that consists of coldbrew, grapefruit juice and Topo. I was curious when I ordered it and was not disappointed. It was delightful. Staff is always friendly and I can’t wait to come back.

This is my absolute favorite coffee spot in the RGV, newly discovered since moving back in January. Every single person who works here is lovely, the vibes are immaculate, and the espresso is delicious, high quality, and complex. I’ve had cocktails here once, and those are very nice, too (and they were playing Prodigy!). Great place.

Great coffee shop! Nice and chill if you need to grab a drink and relax for a bit. The Champurrado with a shot of espresso is spectacular!

Lots of creative flavors and a staff is very nice and helpful.

It is a unique down to earth coffee shop. It is a very chill place to hang out and grab a great tasting ice-cold Tormenta drink. It even tastes great hot. The cinnamon in it does it for me. There are so many other drinks to choose from. I highly recommend this place.

This place is the most unique and legit coffee place I've ever been. Even when I visit back home on the east coast by NYC and MA area. I crave Bandera! The goth latte is me and boyfriend's go to! I don't know anywhere else that serves a charcoal infused drink and I love it! Also we noticed if you look behind the bar, they have slow drip cold brew which is a mesmerizing old fashion and complex method to ensure the most flavor, caffeine strength brew for your cold brew needs. This place is perfection and the staff are amazing humans! 🥰🫶

Such good coffee in Harlingen … it made our day… after the first visit, followed by other visits .. one must-visit place every time we are in Harlingen.

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My cappuccino was tasty and a work of art. They offer a nice selection of coffees from different roasters.

The service was wonderful. We were visiting from Brownsville/McAllen and found coffee shop online. My 2 friends and I had coffee made to our liking. Music was great too. Just the right volume so we were able to carry on a conversation. A wonderful experience and find for us. We recommend! ❤️

Excellent coffee, yummy treats, and great atmosphere! The drinks are always delicious and everyone on staff is warm and welcoming. Bandera is one of my favorite places to spend time.

First time customer and first time five star review. The cappuccino was excellent. I'm used to having it with sugar, but this one was beautiful without. The barista looked like he really enjoyed his art. I will be back

Delish coffee as well as super friendly staff! My review remains the same. Super chill place with great drinks and staff.

Located next to an amazing restaurant, this coffee place is pretty dang cool. Plenty to choose from, all made from scratch right in front of you. There's nothing my wife has tried that wasn't good. When we're in the area, we try to stop by. The music selection can be pretty diverse. I like that. 5 stars mang!

This coffee is very yummy! With a great vibe. Walked in, I didn’t really know what to get so they help me out and I got perfect coffee. Thank you

Honestly one of if not the best coffee joints in the RGV. The roast is excellent, and the minimalist atmosphere inside is really cool. I'm a big fan. Highly recommend! 10/10

Great hidden gem. The service, coffee and pastries were excellent. Highly recommend.

Great coffee and fun environment. Hate that I don't live closer but will definitely stop by whenever I'm in town. Great style and overall fun place to grab a great cup of coffee, chat with friends, study, or use as a time sink.

By far the best coffee shop around. Between the welcoming atmosphere of the space and staff, to the seriously good drink selections, Bandera is a gem in the valley. They regularly host music and food events in their well-cared for backyard area, as well as brunch every Sunday with Malaquite. You’ll find valley natives there every day of the week, and if you’re a Harlingen local you’ll easily run into many familiar faces at weekend events. I couldn’t rave about Bandera more!

Always an amazing experience. Great drink and dessert options.

I’ve been here just a couple of times when passing through Harlingen. I’ve had the horchata latte and the one pictured is the Champurrado latte. Both are so good and remind me of my childhood. I love being able to stop here when in town and know I can get a delicious speciality latte.

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Cool little place with great espresso. It did feel a little awkward, the staff were reserved and not overly polite, and it was poorly lit (especially in the back), but overall it was kinda cool. I see what they are going for...at least I think I do. Update - we came back and the staff were amazing. We love this place!

+2

The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable. The lady that took our order seemed happy to answer our questions. The drinks came out super yummy! This seems like a great place for a date or to study. I’ll definitely be coming back.

I hardly buy coffee but I wanted to try something other than Starbucks so I found this little shop. It's so adorable, it's like stepping into a portal to another dimension. I came here to get away and start reading a new book, it was very dim (which I love) so be sure to bring a book light. The setting was perfect and cappuccino was even better. The Barista helped me decided what drink to get because I'm not to familiar with all these fancy drinks, I'm just used to black coffee and wanted to try something different. Highly recommend.

Great coffee, great atmosphere. Studying here helped me pass my MCAT on the first try. 10/10 recommend. Great local murals & artwork + beautiful food & drink makes it a must for IG. Merch is great, also by local artists, and seems to run on a limited basis so if you're on the fence or just stopping by for the day- definitely buy!

+2

Favorite coffee shop in town! The owners are wonderful and a big part of the downtown art community! The host private gatherings and art night pop ups, great seating area in the back, camera/insta ready seating, and PET friendly 💕 be sure to stop by for coffee or tea!

Love this place. The atmosphere and coffee are great ☺️

In my opinion the best coffee place in the RGV. Service is great, coffee is delicious and very consistent. Love the variety and seasonal options. Great place, highly recommend!

My husband and I decided to try this place out on a whim. We had lots of questions about the menu, and the staff patiently took the time to answer all of them. I ended up getting a simple iced vanilla latte, which was very good. My husband got the Goth Latte, and it was amazing! Prices are reasonable and atmosphere is neat. Definitely has an Austin-ish vibe. Support small business and check them out yourself!

This is the place for specialty coffee! The Tormenta is my favorite, super tasty and different than what you get at other shops. The atmosphere is great and the baristas are always so nice the past times I’ve visited. I’m from San Antonio but a valley native so I love all the branding they have (956 cups, etc). Makes me want to visit even more! Lol so cute!

Supporting local coffee shop is easy when it’s at this place. The quality is by far unbeatable and it’ll make you appreciate a good cup of joe! The art in lattes is cute and the whole vibe of this place makes it easy to stay longer and sip away!!!

Abigail Muniz

Great coffee, nice atmosphere. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area!

Lauren Sanchez

I finally had the chance to visit this coffee shop I’d been eyeing, and the experience exceeded expectations. The atmosphere was a perfect 10/10—welcoming, thoughtfully curated, and ideal for relaxing or catching up. I tried the Coffee Miso Banana, which was absolutely delicious and truly stood out for its depth of flavor. You can taste the authenticity in every sip. Overall, an exceptional experience that I’d highly recommend

Maria Capetillo

I went Friday night with my cousins and it was my first time here. First off, let me start by saying I loved the atmosphere. It has a very chill vibe to it. The relaxed ambience of this coffee shop is great and I can see why it's a place people enjoy going to. Second, the staff is amazing. Javi waited on us and provided amazing service. I met the owner as well and he is such a great guy. If you love a good margarita, this is definitely the place to get one. We also ordered some tacos of barbacoa and carnitas and that was amazing as well. So much flavor in the meat. They pack that taco good, too. The corn tortillas are definitely homemade. I will definitely be going back soon to try their coffee. This is definitely a place to support! #supportSmallBusinesses

Melissa Swinney

What a gem! I wish I’d found this place sooner. Had the pour over with oat milk and I’m still thinking about it a week later. The coffee was so flavorful and smooth. Next visit I’m hoping to make it for tacos. I saw they have a vegan avacado taco and I bet it’s delicious.

Chelsea Woosley

Our family has been here before and they took me today. What a great place for Harlingen to have. Laid back but impeccable service in a great atmosphere.

+7

Zach Helke

I'm pretty particular about coffee and coffee shops. This is the best I've been to in Texas, period. The champurrado with a shot of espresso was excellent. If I didn't live in Corpus, I would be spending a lot of time here.

Mark P

Never had tacos with so much attention to detail. The taco shop is an actual hidden gem that deserves a spotlight. Pairing those tacos with some wine from the front was the perfect duo. Deff recommend 👌

V. M.

Was pleasantly surprised to find such a gem of a cafe like this. Bandera is a very cool and quaint shop with excellent drinks and late hours. They make their own syrups and you can taste the difference in their drinks. We ordered a Tormenta and a cold brew, both were excellent. I’m looking forward to trying their food. I appreciate that they don’t have loud music and the lighting in the night hours is dimmed and soothing. This is a thoughtful cafe with better quality ingredients and very friendly staff. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a good roaster and wants to support a small business.

Janie Guetzow

Enjoyed a great cup of coffee and a relaxed atmosphere so much that I got my work done in record time!

Julio

A safe space for neurodivergents like myself. A beautiful environment. If you appreciate the negative space this is the place. They have so many drink options. We had the margarita and it was really really really good. I'm not a drinker myself but I would imagine a seasoned person would like it here as well. The servers are really awesome, kind, and empathetic 🫶. Me and my spouse really enjoy it here and will be coming back.. Update 01/31/25: Returning back to my comfortable spot, I would recommend Chile Cayote if you like a "take me to the beach" kind of drink(Tequila Pineapple Dark Cane Sugar) and the Carajillo(Licor 43 Espresso Chocolate) if you like coffee (extreme coffee taste which is something I like, not so bitter if you like bitter like me.) Great ambiance and great music as always. Update 04/05/25: Had some Food from Malaquite recently on a Sunday Brunch. They are a great pop up that goes around. You gotta check on the Bandera Instagram to see when they are here. This place is my favorite go in Harlingen. Lovely people and Great vibes always.

+8

Josh M

Totally forgot to take a photo of the coffee, because I was totally absorbed in enjoying it. I was afraid that the flavors and sweetness would be overwhelming, but it was not. The coffee was still present and delicious, but the flavors were spectacular.

Yesenia Serrato

My husband and I have been going here for awhile. Wonderful staff, with a hint of southern hospitality. We've gone for every celebration possible, even valentines day (charcuterie board was to die for)! Their coffee, tea and seasonal drinks are always a pleasure to explore. It's hard finding a small coffee shop that has amazing coffee and staff, glad we found this gem!

Keith Bleckley

Stopped by when looking for a local coffee company while traveling for work. Atmosphere was very casual and relaxed. Service was excellent and hospitable. I asked about a champurrado and after the description was sold. After one sip I was hooked. The champurrado is amazing! Support your local coffee shop stop by today and give them a try.

VelvetEcho

Walked in after having brunch next door and I was surprised of how nice it was inside. Visiting from Austin, it definitely reminded me of the coffee shop vibes down here. Tried the Tormenta horchata coffee and I can’t wait to go back to try something new. Went to get sweet bread at Lara’s bakery afterwards and even the employee there asked me for the coffee shop name because she said she hadn’t seen the sticker on the cup before and she wanted to try it.

Dennise Natalia

This is a great place for a real cup of coffee. We love strong coffee and we’ve been to many other coffee shop in that area, but this one It’s the best in Harlingen. Friendly servers, the place makes you feel like you were in another time (I don’t know how to explain 🤣) Also this place is not that expensive, We have paid almost nine dollars for a nasty old and without flavor coffee. So we really recommend this spot. If you traveling must stop by, it’s located in Downtown Harlingen.

Laura Smith

Bandera coffee is a true gem of Harlingen! The coffee shop has a super cute vibe, very southwest, and minimalistic. We had an ice latte, which was amazing and a quad shot espresso, also amazing and super cute and presentation. True coffee artist.

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David Little

Cozy coffee shop with low key vibes and friendly baristas. Nice wide open seating area with plenty of tables to sit at, plus a back area with more sitting. Nice decorations and an easy to read menu. Got an oat milk latte, didn’t specify whether I wanted hot or iced, and they gave me iced, which is okay because it was made really well and I’m sure people rarely get hot drinks when it’s so hot out. Overall a great coffee shop experience.

Melissa Rodriguez

We were visiting Harlingen and visited this place only because it popped up on Google maps. It definitely has a unique vibe. It is an old building that makes me curious as to the history of the place. It seems to have original floors which make it even more distinctive. I ordered a hot mocha and my husband got an iced vanilla latte. Both were delicious. The have a nice pet friendly patio which is a plus for me. Although the place is great, the cherry on top are the friendly staff members.

Jon Stegenga

A beautiful shop with kind humans who know their coffees. Solid 3rd wave specialty coffee shop. The espresso was delicious, the iced latte was so tasty, and had a chick pee and curry empanada that was phenomenal!

+5

Great atmosphere. These folks are coffee experts. This is a locally owned family operation. They have obsessed over the entire coffee making process, and gives the customer the delicious results. They can make your coffee however you like and they have got some nice coffee alternatives. They also have local locally made fresh baked goods. Free wifi, and a clean spacious restroom with changing table.

The Goth Latte was delicious! The staff was wonderful but the music was too loud. The place was limited in seating.

The first time I visited Bandera, their seating area was under construction, so it was nice to walk into the bigger space so thoughtfully curated…down to the roadrunner imprinted on their mugs (should you be staying in the store.) The lighting, the merch, the plants, the table tops are all so lovely! The beverages, however, seemed a little overpriced for the size and the customer service was mid - nothing terrible actually, but I suppose for the stellar coffee shop vibe that you feel walking into the space, the barista’s connection to customers (at least for me) was limited, almost mismatched from the warm, inviting vibe the space put out. Also, there were two pastries in the pastry case (at 10am) and although more pastries did arrive during my visit, it left for wanting when I was ordering my beverage as there initially seemed to be very few options. Would recommend it, but mostly for the esthetic.

Adilene Mariscal

First time visiting this coffee shop! Nice experience. Gentlemen who helped us was nice to explain some of the drinks they offer. Tried a seasonal drink LOVED the mango foam. Blue Jasmine Tea was fantastic. *There was a station on the way to the patio and they had Tortas. Nice experience! Will definitely recommend everyone to give it a try and support local businesses.

Loved the ambiance of the place, was stoked to try this place out since I was visiting from out of town. Sadly my drinks tasted water town, the coffee art was nice and the pastry’s.

Great new coffee shop in downtown Harlingen. Friendly staff good coffee. Review 2024 Had not tried for long while; new look to place just felt empty all white. Still feels way more like a coffee shop than a place to have a cocktail. Tried an old fashion not impressed with ice used drink itself was okay. Coffee is still good.

Came from out of town and wanted to try this place. Coffee was good but customer service was poor. The staff was not very friendly, welcoming, or inviting; monotone expressions and vocal delivery that came across as attitude. Our guests with us felt the same. People skills and customer satisfaction is a must to maintain customers. For the staff to excel in these areas, training should be required and a priority.

Never has issues until the last 3 Wednesdays, female with dark hair and glasses, extremely rude, cold, taking our order was a complete inconvenience for her. No communication what so ever. Wouldn’t hand us our drinks put them in the glass mirror and walked off while we were standing at the counter. Even my 7 year old daughter asked why is she so rude…. She at age 7, could pick up on her nonverbal Communication. We have violin across the street every Wednesday, we will no longer Visit, as we are not welcome. Something is seriously wrong with her attitude.

Bandera is definitely up there with coffee houses I have visited in cities like San Francisco Madrid, and even Los Angeles where I used to live for 25 years. The coffee is some of the best. The look of it is quite inviting. Everything is great except for one thing They let whoever is working at the register play whatever music they like and as a result at least 50% of the time or more it’s some young guy that plays heavy metal with people screaming as if they are summoning dark demons from the nether regions. I love all kinds of music but not literal screaming at a high decibel volume when I’m trying to do work on my laptop. When I talked to the person at the register, they said well people don’t complain, but I bet if you took a survey more than half would ask for something a little bit more relaxed. So if you’re deaf or have an expensive pair of beats headphones then I guess this is your place.

I would probably come here everyday if the staff were to provide better customer service. Also feel the energy get worse when I hit the no tip option the barista had me put my own lid on my coffees 😂 * ok then I’ll just greet myself out too. No ,sense in leaving a 20% tip on $12 dollar coffees for $2.20 tip for them to be rude to me and me struggled to open the door by myself with two coffees.. no thanks. I tip well at restaurants, food delivery, but find it uncomfortable, unnecessary, and get an entitlement attitude from the baristas. They need to improve on customer service and, exclude the tipping option. I worked at restaurants before without a tip option. Think it created a better service for customers because I had to be nice regardless and, my mood would stay the same towards my customers. I think a lot of places are doing the tip option and it’s really making the workers ONLY be nice and provide customer service if they’re getting something extra out of it… which in return only hurts the business.

I wish I could’ve tried a drink… they are too busy being wannabe hipsters. The place look very sad as well.

I live in McAllen, TX and came all the way to Harlingen to try their coffee because a friend recommended it to me. Needless to say, the kids working there have no sense of hospitality or customer service. They’re annoyed for taking your order, annoyed when you dine in, etc…I gave them a second chance and again, they were unfriendly and irritated. I work in customer service/retail so I know what it feels like. However, don’t be rude to your customers simply because you’re unhappy to be there. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one that feels this way about Bandera. Love their aesthetic but their customer service is the worst.

We are die heart Soverign Coffee fans, but decided to try something different. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! The espresso shot was bitter and tasted like the machine wasn’t dialed in properly. The tormenta drink which is one that fans rave about was not even drinkable. Do not try it!