"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"

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."