Our Story
Aaron Martinez opened the Cafe in 2018 with his partner in business and life, Mari Colmenero. Originally from Helotes, life would take Aaron on a journey before he returned to open his Cafe. In 2007, Aaron met Mari in Phoenix, Arizona, at her cafe that she owned and operated for over 10 years. It was there that they fell in love and dreamed of opening a place together. They returned to Texas in 2011 and opened their first restaurant. That dream, however, would be put on hold when Aaron was confronted with health issues. They closed their restaurant in 2012, but Aaron never gave up. “I prayed for six years, and fate finally led me back to Helotes.: Aaron continued, “It has always been my dream to come back home.” When the perfect space became available, he knew it was time to reignite their dream. Now, they are both cooking up homemade recipes from scratch in the community that they love. “I couldn’t be happier. I am proud to be back in my hometown, creating a home away from home for our customers,” Aaron says.
Henry, Drew. “Helotes Cafe Culture.” Helotes Magazine, 26 Sept. 2019, p. 19.
Henry, Drew. “Helotes Cafe Culture.” Helotes Magazine, 26 Sept. 2019, p. 19.