A darling and highly personal coffee shop has opened in Dallas' Oak Cliff: Called Huitzitzilin Cafe, it's a tiny but mighty venture, which opened in late May in a former tattoo shop at 1836 W. Jefferson Blvd #120.

The shop is from Martha Roque, a native of Guanajuato who grew up in Oak Cliff, and wanted to celebrate her culture and create a place to share authentic flavors.

"I wanted to bring a piece of Mexico here, so it feels like home," she says. "It is nothing luxurious but rather made with love, with books and ornaments from places I have been to, like Aguas Calientes, San Miguel, Guanajuato, and others."

At only 200 square feet, it's a tiny space — homey and welcoming, with a painted concrete floor and furnishings such as framed photos of loved ones and a vintage chest that feel like they came from someone's home.

Seating is a charming mish-mash, with tall, tufted canvas banquettes, wicker benches with pillows & blankets, and vintage wooden stools. So many inviting places to sit. There are also toys and table games for kids and adults. A row of colorful flower pots lines the front window, giving the facade a friendly, beckoning vibe.

The menu includes coffee and espresso as well as traditional Mexican drinks like Cafe de Olla — Mexican coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo (dark sugar); plus unique lattes in desserty flavors such as Arroz con Leche (the flavors of rice pudding), and Cheesecake, all served in distinctive pottery.

They have a big selection of matcha drinks in trendy flavors like matcha strawberry latte, plus cold drinks in flavors such as taro, strawberry, and a unique Naranjarrito combining orange juice and espresso.

Baked goods include bagels such as the Wake Up Bagel with jalapeño cream cheese, tomato, prosciutto, & spinach; and the Banana Cabin Bagel with peanut butter, pecans, bananas, and honey.

They're open daily at 7:30 am, until 4 pm on weekdays and closing earlier on weekends.

Huitzitzilin is a passion project for Roque, who previously worked in property management. The shop's name is native language Nahuatl for hummingbird, which serves as the inspiration.

"Legend says somebody we love will come back as a hummingbird," she says. "This shop is a homage for my loved ones, especially my grandmother and my brother."