Community Nights
Art shows, live music, drag bingo nights, and moments of unexpected magic. These are nights when Mariposa becomes a gathering place for neighbors, friends, and strangers who leave as family.
You Are Exactly
Where You Need To Be
Where Heritage Meets Home
Our Story
Mariposa Coffee Bar was started by two women; one Vietnamese and one Cuban sharing their mom's coffee recipes with each other and now with our community. Our food is paired with flavors we grew up in a space that feels like our own living room growing up. All together, with you.
This space can also feel a bit like a home for you too.
Every recipe tells a story. Care and warmth crafted with love. Taste the home in every moment.
From Vietnamese iced coffee to Cuban-inspired lattes, our menu is a love letter to two culinary traditions. Each drink and dish carries the warmth of recipes passed down, reimagined, and made fresh just for you.
Our Take On Classics
Things to Eat (Vegetarian)
Stay Awhile
Where Magic Happens
We believe the best moments happen when people gather around food made with intention. That's why we create spaces. Whether monthly dinners, community celebrations, or intimate gatherings. Where strangers become friends and memories are made over every course.
Every event at Mariposa is rooted in the same philosophy: bring people close. Celebrate what matters. Make it feel like home.
Explore our EventsEvery gathering tells a story. More than meals more than moments. Built to bring people together.
TKS - Tram's Kitchen Sink
Monthly themed dinners where heritage, creativity, and community collide. Multi-course experiences, stories in every bite, and the magic that happens when people come together around food made with love.
Your Celebration, Our Care
Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, whatever you're celebrating, we'll create a space that feels like home. Customized menus, warm hospitality, and moments your guests won't forget.
Reserve your seat
Next TKS Dinner
Theme announced monthly
Seats are limited and sell out fast. Grab yours below and we'll save you a spot at the table.
Secure checkout by Stripe. Questions? Email us.
What's on
Upcoming Events
Community nights, first Fridays, TKS dinners. The flyers go up here first.
Find your way home
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On Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, a few blocks up from the bay.
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