MISSION STATEMENT

Canela serves high quality coffee, beverages, and food that celebrates Mexican culture; supports employee growth and community connection; and provides an environment where all are welcome.

Our Story

Melissa Quezada, founder and owner (a.k.a. La Jefa), is a proud Mexican-American who set out to create a gathering place that celebrates Mexican culture through the Seattle coffee scene, with a side of churros. The original idea of establishing a café turned into starting a food truck business, and now Canela (Mobile) Mexican Café brings the gathering place to you! Canela Mexican Café shares Mexican culture by infusing traditional flavors into the menu, and is a vehicle to connect with the community by partnering with local vendors and serving as many neighborhoods as we can.

Meet the Team

We love serving you! We create community, comunidad, wherever we go.

Our Truck

Our truck, a.k.a., “La Flor”, is our home away from home!

Canela Guiding Values

  • Celebrate Mexican culture

    through our menu, merchandise, ambiance, and hospitality.

  • Use only natural ingredients

    free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and sweeteners.

  • Seek partnerships

    with small, minority-owned, and woman-owned businesses to help strengthen the local economy.

  • Promote creativity and connection

    by participating in local events and fostering community relationships.

  • Minimize our impact on the environment

    by recycling; composting; and using only compostable beverage and food containers, paper products, and utensils.