Converse, Texas
Coffee
Without
Compromise
Specialty brews by day. Craft cocktails by night. One unpretentious space in the heart of Converse.
A place that
refuses to choose
El Coqui was born from a simple belief: you shouldn't have to leave your neighborhood to get something extraordinary. We opened our doors on FM 78 to be the kind of place where the espresso is pulled with the same care as the margarita, and where the regulars know each other by name.
By morning, we're your quiet corner for a properly extracted pour-over and a conversation that doesn't get rushed. By night, we shift into something warmer and louder — a bar where the ice is clear, the spirits are selected, and the lighting does the rest.
"The best neighborhoods have one place that feels like it was always there — a place that belongs to everyone and no one in particular."
— El Coqui
Designed for
staying awhile
We built El Coqui to feel like a room you didn't know you needed — warm terracotta walls, natural wood, and lighting that makes everyone look a little better. The bar is central to everything: it's where the coffee happens, and it's where the cocktails happen. Same counter, different mood.
Whether you're here for a quick espresso between errands or a long evening with friends, there's a spot that fits. We keep the volume low during the day and let it rise naturally as the sun goes down.
Come As You Are
Your table's
waiting
Walk in any time during our hours. No reservation needed — just show up and we'll find you a place.
Visit El Coqui
Address
8021 FM 78 Ste 119
Converse, TX 78109
Phone
(210) 320-4620Hours