Flora Cafe’s french toast and quesa-birria tacos can be enjoyed together, even at 7 p.m.

Flora Cafe, located along Farnam Street in the Old Market Historic District, is home to a locally owned authentic Mexican restaurant and cafe.  

The restaurant itself is homey, with aesthetic florals and greenery as decor and low-lit tables for customers. Being a cafe, there is both a barista station as well as tables for customers who choose to dine in. 

As for the options in the cafe, there is an extremely wide array of both meals and drinks. The cafe has an extensive coffee menu, offering seasonal flavors, matcha and other specialty items. And, for dining, there are specialty options like Mexican sodas and horchata. Having tried the horchata myself, I recommend it for anyone who enjoys cinnamon or sweeter drinks. It almost tastes like cinnamon toast crunch cereal, without the cereal. 

The menu is extensive, and, with the cafe being open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. during the week, there is something for each meal, or a quick bite or coffee on the go. And, for anyone who is a breakfast-for-dinner enthusiast, anything is available when dining. 

Being an authentic Mexican restaurant, there is a wide array of authentic Mexican dishes to choose from, including a variety of street tacos, tortas, birria, fajitas and many more. For breakfast, there are some more basic options, like French toast, avocado toast or Flora Cafe’s version of an acai bowl. 

As for my recommendation, I tried the quesa-birria tacos. This featured a corn tortilla lined with fresh cheese, beef cooked in chili broth, and consomme, which is extra broth, to dip the tacos in. They were perfect for savory enjoyers, and it comes with three, so you might leave the restaurant with leftovers. And, if you’re looking for an appetizer, the chips and salsa offer a spicy take on the classic Mexican restaurant flavor. 

Overall, I recommend Flora Cafe to anyone who enjoys brunch, an expertly made coffee, authentic Mexican flavor or just wanting to try something new. The restaurant immerses you in the experience with the ambience, and anyone who needs their next matcha – or taco – fix, Flora Cafe is for you.