esencia is a café owned and operated by us, the castro family, since 2013.

we opened with a few recipes, a tight-knit team, and a clear idea of what a neighborhood café should feel like: great food and coffee, served with intention and with a smile.

our space may be modest, but the stories, memories, and traditions it holds runs deep.

that’s the essence we try to keep alive. and that’s what we mean by esencia.