El Taller Reviews

Excellent chill place, good food and laid back atmosphere.

So glad I stumbled upon this place walking around Lawrence reading newspapers in Soanish! When I see Afogado (An Italian drink: espresso over Ice cream) on a menu and books everywhere, I know I'm in my element! very cool vibe! Atmosphere seems happy and, books, coffee community center, ethnic food, local authors, Spanish and English! Friendly servers, food cooked in open space behind bar, also seats like regular restaurant so best of both worlds.

I wish I could leave 6 stars. Their bacon, egg, avocado, rice and hot sauce breakfast burritos are the reason I get up in the morning, and the atmosphere is friendly, creative and welcoming. Check this place out, to get some food, have a coffee, work on your laptop, or just go to read. A+

El Taller continues to be one of my favorite place to eat in El Taller. The tortas are amazing and Thursday Taco specials are worth the wait.

Great food everytime, they play 90s rap and the artwork is good

Amazing food! Love this place for events and their wonderful food.

Wonderful cafe and bilingual bookstore in downtown Lawrence. Delicious food, friendly staff. Great variety of hot and cold drinks, including beer and wine.

Very good service and a lot of personal touch. Food was good. We were there for dinner. Would love to go back.

The food very good, and the attention also very good

El taller is not simply a coffee shop, it's a staple of Lawrence and what it stands for. A vibrant diverse community of young people working hard for a better future. Come here and you'll enjoy an amazing meal and coffee while sitting next to the most creative individuals; look at the walls and feel mesmerized by the local art that is constantly changing while being served by a respectful staff that is representative of the population found in lawrence.

There's nothing better in town and if you're visiting Lawrence, you must come here!

Part of the Cafe Azteca family -- our favorite Mexican restaurant. The carnitas torta was terrific, the staff super-helpful and friendly, and the opportunity to linger with a coffee and my book was most welcome. BTW, parking looks tough but is actually not an issue as there is frequent turnover at nearby meters. Go here and go to Azteca -- really!

Great atmosphere and staff, cool community outreach & enrichment vibe. Good coffee, decent food

Will be back.

Great food, good drinks, great atmosphere, great artwork. A community gem.

Went here for a second look party for med school. The food was authentic, the atmosphere and decor need a little updating and the staff was attentive. My only issue was the noise level, very hard to hear anyone just two feet in front of you. Overall great experience.

Been here a few times, always liked it, my most recent trip was rough though. Ordered my sandwich to go because I was planning on taking it to the train, I started to get nervous after about 30 minutes and asked the staff if he could check on it and I said had a train to catch in 30. After about 45 minutes a staff member came and told me they were out of an item on the sandwhich but I said It didn't matter because I had to leave. I didn't have time to ask for a refund, so I guess I just ordered a $13 iced coffee. Coffee was good, just make sure you have an hour to hour and a half to kill for a sandwich.

Great food. Cooked and served with care from extraordinary and friendly staff.

El Taller is an amazing spot. Great food. Great people. Great Music. It's my go to place in the Valley.

Looks like great place to bring some. Friend s good help

Love the atmosphere, one-of-a-kind without being pretentious (so hard to find in a coffee shop these days!) Great lattes! Plus their space upstairs is gorgeous for events.

Amazing food and great atmosphere worth repeated visits.

I had a fantastic at this spot. We liked the great environment and the menu. The staff members are super friendly. I m happy we ultimately managed to eat here.

A staple in Lawrence and for good reason. The fried rice type item was delicious.

Good food, friendly service and a nice atmosphere with books. Wonderful experience.

This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, awesome food and coffee. Something different and delicious!

Great food, I love the artsy vibes, and the staff are all lovely.

Great food. Everything i order was freah and so good. I ate there everyday the full week i was there. Will be back when in area again. Nice place good vibes. 10 stars in my eyes. Please go if you haven't.

I didn't find what I was looking for and it wasn't anyone's fault but my own

Got the shrimp Molletes and they were fantastic. Staff at El Taller are super nice and the atmosphere is great.

Awesome variety of food. Awesome atmosphere. this place is full of awesomeness!!!!!

I love this place. It's not just the awesome food, art, decor and ambience, el taller is a community meeting place.

This is a very relaxed community cafe with a good vibe. It is a good place to read a book or do some homework, or just hangout with a friend. High quality food and drinks and personable staff really make this a great spot to come to.

Nice place. Peaceful. Good people and great staff.

A little gem in downtown Lawrence on Essex Street. A restaurant, coffee shop, bookstore, small stage, and art gallery, on the 1st floor. A 2nd floor function room/performance and gallery space all in one.

Delicious, what I would call Mexican Fusion dishes are the main courses, with a large selection of unique appetizers. Sodas, coffee, shakes, and wine and beer are the beverages.

There's always friendly service, and it's a great place to meet and greet. The tables are covered with brown paper and you're encouraged to write and draw on the surface. There's board games to play, talent shows, poetry readings, gaming tournaments, pop-up shops, short lectures and discussions, and alternative bands. This is the place to be. Please check it out.

It might be on Essex St., in Lawrence. but once you re inside you think you were in Cambridge. Has to be the creamiest most delicious latte I have drank in a long time. Best breakfast burrito and I cannot wait to try the fra diavlo. And other menu items kicking myself I didn t get there sooner maybe someday it ll be open again on Saturdays for us weekenders

Amazing food great service and a chill vibe best place in city hands down...

The delicious honey cinnamon latte, the tasty tostones, the love, it's all at El Taller!

The food is always good and the desserts are amazing, service is lacking a lot, mostly teens and young people who work there who seem to be more interested in hanging out than good customer service. Their is one server who is good, young lady skinny with long hair and the female cook makes the best food. Its a nice spot with good vibes and it's LGBT friendly, service does need improving though.

Fun and funky cafe. Food was delicious. They have books to read and card games to play. I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream by annihilating my adult son at Uno while we waited for our food.

This is such a nice coffee shop. It has a wonderful vibe. I like to get a fancy coffee and an order of tostones (fried plantains). There is local art, books to peruse, and very friendly staff.

Love this place the food is delicious, the art is inspiring and creative. I highly recommend this place for people to hang out, work on your art/passion, and eat.

Positive. Good food and service. Loud music but tolerable. I'll gladly come back.

One of the best local restaurants!! Love the food, the people, the place... its just great!!!!

Super chill, laid-back spot. Yummy food, nice layout, small selection of books for sale and I loved that they have a community artist shelf once a month with that artist's book picks. Kid friendly and the layout and bathroom was accessible for my daughter who has cerebral palsy and cannot walk. Would definitely come again.

Definitely one of my favorite places in Lawrence. The hospitality matches the true heart of the city and the colorful artwork around, tied with the memorable tunes, makes the place a real wonder. No matter what I'm looking for; a quick coffee or a lunch with a group of friends, The Workshop has me covered! A must stop for tourist, or long time members of the community looking to spread a word or two.

Great spot to chill, listen to music, poetry and of course to grab some tasty food... come by

great vegan/vegeterian options and I loved the sangria. I recommend the yoga bowl and sweet potato fries with the sauce! DELICIOUS!

Coffee tastes good I do recommend the veggie burrito it's really good and fresh made

Excellent customer service. Great music, coffee, food, they have books, and the best for last the Sangria was delicious.

Great atmosphere & food excellent for a very reasonable price

Best fries ever!!! And trust, I know fries. Great wings also. Cant wait to go back with my daughter

It is u like anything else in Lawrence right now. Great mix of people, good vibes, everybody learning and making moves, and their open mic nights and galleries are worth it. Oh yea, and the food, too. Buy a torta!

Really nice place to eat; and the chef is excellent.

Spindles, nails and hinges are weaved in an artsy style. Coffee is tasty and innovative.

Wonderful food and great artwork. My compliments to the chef.

Very official place for food and relaxing. Great vibes

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff. The food is excellent and at a very reasonable price.

Great spot in downtown Lawrence. Cozy cafe with great food (try the tostones or the honey latte) and a small book selection as well. Nice place to sit and do some work or hang out with friends. It gets busy so service can be slow sometimes, but the employees are always friendly.

It took roughly half an hour for the over zealous server to concoct a latte but aside from that it was quite nice. The atmosphere very relaxed, it's definitely worth a try if you have time on your hands