La Poteria Local, the Colombian street-food cafe that grew out of a popular food truck, has tipped its hand on plans for a Rockville storefront, sharing a photo that shows construction work already underway. The owners have not released a precise address or an opening date, but the project would bring a second brick-and-mortar spot to complement their Montgomery Village base.
As reported by The MoCo Show, the tease comes in the form of a work-in-progress shot that shows the Rockville buildout in motion, without offering any timetable. The writeup runs through the cafe’s go-to staples, including empanadas, buñuelos, palitos de queso and the cassava-based "Pan-De-Waffles," and directs readers to the business’ social account for a look at the photo.
Roots and the menu
Owners Monica Pulecio and Andrés Londoño grew the brand from a 2015 food trailer into a Montgomery Village cafe in 2021, and the shop’s menu has become a local draw, according to The Washington Post. The Post spotlighted the pan-de-waffles made with cassava and cheese and praised the cafe’s spiced "farmers coffee," noting that the truck and storefront menus differ slightly.
Where the truck still rolls
La Poteria’s mobile trailers continue to visit Clarksburg Premium Outlets, which lists the center at 22705 Clarksburg Rd. The truck footprint helps the owners maintain daily exposure while they build out their growing brick-and-mortar lineup.
La Poteria has not shared a Rockville address or an opening timetable publicly, and local coverage notes that those details remain pending. Fans and curious neighbors will likely see the first confirmations on the cafe’s social channels and official site.
