September, 2026
By Ashlynn Loza-Mondragon, Editor in Chief
Located in downtown Austin and Manor, Cielito Lindo is best known for its Latino-inspired coffee and tea beverages and is now introducing their new seasonal menu for fall. The menu features four new drinks: The Amber Matcha and Amber Latte, Pumpkin Spice Matcha and Pumpkin Spice Latte, and, of course, their most popular beverages, Horchata Matcha and Horchata Latte.
Cielito Lindo opened their first location in April 2025 in Manor, Texas, with their Austin location opening several months later on January 22, 2026.
When asked, “What makes y’all’s beverages special?” an employee at the Manor location answered, “We put in our homemade touch, specifically with the Horchata-there’s a lot of dedication behind just a simple drink, which makes it very special.”
And with that answer, I was determined to find out if their beverages were indeed special.
The combination might’ve seemed unexpected, but the flavors complemented each other extremely well. From the first sip to the last, the Horchata Matcha offered a balance between the bitterness of matcha and the sweetness of horchata.
For customers who are familiar with the traditional horchata, the drink provides a different way to experience the classic flavor. For matcha drinkers like me, it adds a sweeter, more familiar profile to the beverage.
As the employee at the Manor location confirmed, “Yes, we do release every season or holiday-specific menus,” which offers customers several ways to explore the combination of seasonal flavors and Latino-Inspired ingredients, whether they prefer matcha or lattes.
Cielito Lindo is open six days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. Their beverages cost around $7-$8, while their food items range from $12-$13.
