"Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by Raam, the owner of this location, along with a few other partners whose names I unfortunately can’t recall at the moment, but they were all a pleasure to talk to. Raam and his team provided excellent customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere and an overall experience that was truly memorable. When I asked what the most popular items on the menu were, Raam offered several recommendations. I decided to trust his suggestions and was delighted by the rich, flavorful taste of the pollo empanada. I also tried the Riverfront Sunset alcoholic beverage, which was just as enjoyable. While waiting for our order, I learned that the business originated in Bolivia and that their high-quality, premium coffee beans are imported from Italy and Colombia, such a great touch that reflects their commitment to quality. Once our order was ready, we entered the dining area, and to my surprise, it felt like discovering a hidden coffee shop with a secret entrance. The back lounge is absolutely captivating and has such a cozy, charming vibe. I highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves a great coffee shop experience, definitely check it out for yourself! Sn: parking is somewhat decent and it seems kid friendly as well."

"The drinks and food were amazing! We had two different iced coffees. My daughter had the Pistachio Caramel Royal and I cannot remember the name of mine. It was a special that was on the door but was a tiramusu flavor. Both were very delicious. We were both gifted with trying to other drinks called Affogatto. One was made with italian coffee and the other made with colombian coffee which were poured over gelato. Both were delicious I preferred the Italian one due to it having a stronger coffee taste. The Columbian one was also delicious. It has a milder and smoother taste. The panini sandwiches we had both ordered were fantastic! I got the Spicy Italian Panini and my daughter got the Chicken Panini with avocado. Both were served with plantain chips. The portion sizes were great too. A definite 10 out of 10! A little on the pricey side I would normally say but well worth it. We will definitely go back!"

"A rare fun find in Peoria. I only knew this place existed off a random TikTok someone posted. I go out to east often & never knew about it! My daughter & I went for lunch on a Monday. Greeted right away and took time with the menu. Ordered the caprese panini and I would get that over and over again. Soo good and filling! We also had a empanada to start that was delicious and great side sauce. The chicken caesar salad had a good taste however it could’ve used twice as much lettuce and a little less chicken. The lettuce mixture is mixed greens, which is thin to begin with, but after many pieces of chicken with every bite of lettuce, we were left with a bowl full of chicken. Some might like that, personally just felt the lettuce portion felt short. Had a beer and a coffee drink. Total $50. We will be back again."

"This place added their own tip to my bill after I explicitly selected “NO TIP.” The cashier had already rung in a tip with my order, and then the payment screen prompted me to tip again. The prices are already inflated, so this felt extremely greedy and deceptive. Salad: $15 Hot-pocket-style item: $8 (this was the only decent item) Panini: $12 Chocolate cake: $10 Canned Soda $5 The total came to $63 with tax and their added tip, which I believe is illegal in Illinois unless it’s clearly labeled as a service charge. I like to add my own tip preferably at the end once I see how the service is. There was no service and they should invest in a tip jar instead like most places without waiters. On top of that, the panini tasted like it had a chemical or artificial aftertaste, so I threw it away. Overall, it’s overly hyped. The ambiance is nice, but the food quality and billing practices are not worth it. Beware and always check your bill. I won’t be returning."

"We were so excited to check out El Mirador in El Rio in Peoria recently! There was a group of four of us that went but it will accommodate many different sizes of groups. The inside of the building does have limited seating but outside they have a beautiful large pergola with many tables for all different size parties. When you first walk into the cafe you're presented with all these amazing delicious looking treats and drinks & Large menu! You make your way down the line and place your order! Everybody was so sweet and so friendly I just loved talking to them all! We I didn't have to wait too long before they called our name saying our order was ready. I think my favorite thing that I had, besides my coffee, was the meat empanadas & the Dubai chocolate! This Cafe is seriously just the cutest, when you walk in you just see Greenery and all these beautiful modern decorations! After you place your order and walk through the doorway there's a large selfie mirror where you can take pictures with your friends and as you turn around there is a large cherry blossom tree right in the middle of the cafe! It's absolutely beautiful, you can even choose to sit around the tree in the tall stools that they have available! I can't say I've ever been in a coffee shop that was this beautiful! I absolutely love this Mexican cafe and we definitely will be returning!"