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Horchateria Rio Luna

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One of the Most Revieweds in Paramount


Address

15950 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723

Website

www.horchateriarl.com

Contact

(562) 663-9043

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2K reviews)

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  • 3/5 L a. 2 years ago on Google
    Usually I get the smaller size and it's perfect, so I ordered a large size and what I got was not drinkable, literally. I was so thirsty, but had to drive 15min home to put the drink in a cup and heat it up (it was literally like ice cream and would not go up the straw) I feel like if they made a regular cup, then packed ice to make it a large because it also tasted watered down , as compared to the regular size. Here are pictures after I got home so you can see the constancy. 3 stars because I could not enjoy it on the spot, and could not drink it
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magno P. 2 months ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    Let me preface this by saying: if you're looking for an authentic and delicious taste of Mexican tradition, look no further than Horchateria Rio Luna! This charming spot had me hooked from the moment I stepped inside. First up, the star of the show: the horchata frappe. Creamy, dreamy, and perfectly spiced, it transported me to a tropical paradise with every sip. It was the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing, with a hint of cinnamon that lingered on the palate beautifully. I could see myself enjoying this on a hot summer day, but honestly, it was so good I couldn't resist finishing it even under the February sun. Next, I ventured into the realm of caffeinated delights with the cafe de olla. This traditional coffee, brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo (unrefined brown sugar), was pure comfort in a cup. The aroma was intoxicating, and the flavor was warm, rich, and slightly sweet. It was the perfect pick-me-up without being overly strong, and the cinnamon added a cozy touch that felt perfect for the season. But the grand finale, the one that sent my taste buds into a happy dance, was the churro sundae. Imagine this: warm, crispy churros bathed in a pool of creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with decadent cajeta sauce, and sprinkled with cinnamon goodness. Every bite was an explosion of textures and flavors, the warm churros complementing the cool ice cream perfectly. It was the perfect ending to a truly delightful experience. Beyond the food, the ambiance at Rio Luna was inviting and authentic. The décor transported me to a quaint Mexican village, and the friendly staff made me feel welcome and at ease. If you're looking for a taste of Mexico that's both authentic and delicious, look no further than Horchateria Rio Luna. I give it five stars and a heartfelt recommendation! P.S. Don't forget to ask for extra churros with your sundae. You won't regret it! Check me out on IG @the_avid_glutton_foodie
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sgahira 2 years ago on Google
    Charming place, awesome customer service. The drinks are good the churros are fresh and very flavorful. I think I was expecting a bit more flavor on my Cafe de Olla Frap, it was pretty sweet but not much coffee flavor.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jonathan g. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool spot, very big inside, plenty of sitting and space.. definitely quiet enough to study, sit and talk with friends, etc I'm a big fan of horchata, I love it.. the menu has plenty of horchata options, from ice cream, to Fraps, cold and hot drinks. Most if all pastries have the cinnamon option to mix in with the horchata vibe. It's pretty cool what they have. I enjoyed my time.. nothing too crazy... I'll consider it more of a 1 time thing to go, unless you really love it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian G. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a churro sundae and it was amazing. The location is an art gallery with pieces hanging in the walls and stuff to buy from what i assume are local artists. I can only speak for the dessert since that's all i ordered. It was huge. I a fatty and i couldn't finish it myself. Highly recommend it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 7 months ago on Google • 574 reviews
    An awesome gathering place for minds, arts, and delicious delicassies that will quench and satisfy your mind, body and spirit. Great place for a date, or for on the go, or for a family meet up spot. If you have a taste for authentic, traditional and innovative flavor, visit Rio Luna.

  • 3/5 S. M. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ll start off to say this was my first time here I moved here in Jan. Their IG had a lot of nice pictures to help influence on my decision, The photos are a great presentation and I love to support latino inspired businesses. What Id like to keep seeing: ✅Hispanic Folk art inspiration store: kids books about Celia, Selena, Mexican Wrestlers, note pads with sayings, La Doña (Maria Felix), mugs with same artist and newest artist like BadBunny, ✅Local artist paintings ✅Inspired lotería art ✅Black & White unique wall art .. coming from a Chalino Sanchez Fan & Frida. Loved it! ✅Food order comes out first & in a cute bag ✅Frappe and Hot Drink cups presentation were good. ✅Cool couches & large space ✅IG profile 👍🏽👍🏽 What they could do better : ❌Less sugar in frappe and hot drinks (diabetic’s beware) ❌Train the employees at register to be a bit more pleasant regardless of the volume of customers (I explain below)** ❌If you’re expecting more milk base in the horchata ice cream, it’s actually more water base taste. ❌In accurate webpage info- says they close at 10pm but lobby closes at 8 and DRIVER THRU at 10pm ** There was a customer in front of us and was very pleasantly enjoying his conversation (chit chat trying to charm) with the cashier. He said he knew they had a military discount and pulled out some sort of card (assuming his ID) With no further questions or comments the transaction is completed and the customer was on his way to wait for his order. It was our time to place our order and at the end of the order I too flashed my military ID. There seemed to be a big delay, she asked to see my card again so I did, she seemed hesitant and asked a coworker to chime in. Then this employee also asked to see my ID, only for them to step aside and call another person who then asked for my is again. In total I showed it 4 times to obtain a discount, not worth it at this point in my mind. 3rd employee said she didn’t know what kinda card she was looking at.. (even though it said Uniformed Services with a U.S. seal 🙄 at a glance). Now I’ll admit being annoyed by the number of times it was asked of me to present in, so not a great customer experience or a first impression. Additionally, why did the person before me seem to have greater ease with that ? Why was it that much more difficult for me ? Did his chitter chatter have something to do with it or was it poor training? You guys be the judge of that. My drink was too sweet and the churros were cold, would have loved them warm over the ice cream AND the actual product was not the same as the IG picture. Not sure I’m going there again… or taking my teen kids or anyone else for drinks hear. Sorry guys!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eric T. 5 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Nice place but drinks are not all that. Plus the pastries have flies for toppings 🤢
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went through the drive thru and ordered the Drizzled Churros option. You get 4 churros and 2 sauces which we picked Nutella and Lechera. These one one of the best churros I’ve ever had. The texture was perfect, slight crunch but chewy middle, not too crunchy at all but lots of volume in the middle. The sauces were amazing and it wasn’t overwhelming. Would definitely go again and maybe put whipped cream on it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra M. 2 years ago on Google
    Drove in from Las Vegas and found this amazing restaurant. The Churro Frappe was outstanding and the churros were hot and fresh. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Maricela Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Store front was clean n organized. Been here many times before great drinks and food. We come from Northern CA and make a priority to come and support. But, this time around Customer service was a miss, girl seemed very annoyed. Left bad taste couldnt fully enjoy the whole experience. We quickly left. Paramount location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas F. 7 months ago on Google • 145 reviews
    Probably the best and most freshing Mexican Horchata I've ever had. The churros are also delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Inés Carolina Munguia (Carolin B. 8 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    I can't remember how I heard about this magical place, but if you love horchata and you love sweet things this is the place for you! I had the flan frappe and it was AMAZING, my husband got the Horchata Iced coffee and it was AMAZING, whoever came up with the idea of a churro sundae deserves a novel prize. The ambiance of the place was immaculate, a perfect place to study, read, catch up with friends or have a date. Will definitely stop by any time we're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 claudia o. 1 year ago on Google
    Order just regular churros they tasted like costco churros never again i will tried something different next time. Placed is beautiful loved the art. Easy to park and good customer service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DANIEL A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent choices of both pastries/drinks. Fast & friendly customer service. Extremely clean. Patio seating area as well as curbside pickup. Highly recommend this place👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bee T. 5 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Great coffee house! Friendly service and everything I've had has been delicious. I try something different every time I go.

  • 5/5 Jesus B. 3 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Matcha Green Tea Horchata Latte was delicious, and they now serve breakfast daily until 2pm.

  • 5/5 Claudia Elizabeth Zuñiga (. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG! 🙏🏻☕I asked for a large ice cajeta caramel coffee, and Frappé same flavor as well 😋🤤 it was huge, nothing to complain, the service was awesome 👍🏻, the time waiting super great, didn't wait to much at all, delicious churros, everything was delicious 🤤 my daughter's and I enjoyed the coffee, also was our 1st time visited the place 🥰 definitely I'm going to visit soon 🔜😉

  • 5/5 Lilia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing coffee, delicious churros. We drove by this place and stopped by and let me tell you it was the best accidental coffee find. I got the flan frappe and my husband got the mazapan. It tastes exactly like flan and a mazapan. We were super impressed. We got the large thinking it would be like other coffee shops, but this one actually means large. The environment and decor of the inside is super cute. The churros are delicious as well. Highly recommend. Will always make sure to make a stop when in LA!

  • 2/5 Cindy B. 9 months ago on Google
    I give the 2 stars the Curios were not airy and fluffy...they were doughy and chewy...awful. They have to get the basic Curio correct...disappointing..Smh. They get 5 stars for their Art! Not going back to this shop.😔

  • 4/5 Lucy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Today was my second time I love the art they also have a different kind of selection my first time I tried the horchata latte it was delicious my brother got the frappe we did not like it as much today we had conchas with my group they also purchase a drink that was like horchata with coconut walnuts it was definitely different but good the place gave great vibes the employees were great.

  • 5/5 SecondaryProtocol1 1 year ago on Google
    Ok - this Cafe shop specializes in hot/cold drinks with a super dash in HORCHATA- obviously- so yes - its wonderful - it's does taste above your local normal Cafe- and definitely years ahead of Starbucks, not sure if there's anymore other than this one shop, so is it worth going out of your way for, I would say no coffee drink is - but if your in the area - definitely check it out

  • 5/5 Rene V. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the softest sweetest tasting concha's I've ever had in my life. I had originally came in for the new Gansito Concha but unfortunately the baker didn't come in that morning so we picked up regular concha's and man they did not disappoint. We also got an ice cream sandwich concha with Nutella drizzle and walnuts and I have to say it was one of the most delicious desserts I've had in a long time. Definitely more than enough to share for two people. Highly recommend the cafe de olla cold brew! I'll be back for that Gansito concha!

  • 5/5 Thaddeus P. 1 year ago on Google
    Did I just have the best iced cafe de olla I've ever had? Yes! Perfectly sweet, clear and refreshing. The horchata was fresh, with a great cinnamon and slightly fruity flavor. I have been to Horchateria Rio Luna years ago and see they have moved to a larger place and every bit deserving of their success. Don't sleep on their well designed merch either!

  • 5/5 Nan L. 9 months ago on Google
    Best Cafe de Olla in town! Sweetness is just perfect! And Mazapan Cocha is extremely delicious, soft and moist! Must try!

  • 4/5 Denice T. 8 months ago on Google
    Simply delicious, the churros where crunchy outside and soft inside . Coffe was delightful and flavorful.

  • 5/5 Sharon P. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    This place is a gem. I’ve driven by so many times not thinking much of it. I was in awe walking in… The place is great for coffee with friends, a quick brunch, and it’s even inviting to bring out the laptop and get some work done while enjoying a yummy cafe de olla. The artwork and merch is great to appreciate. Will definitely be going back.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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