About Luz Del Sol

Luz Del Sol Coffee is a coffee cart and pop-up based in Atlanta, GA. Luz del sol means “light from the sun” in Spanish. I chose this name because I wanted to evoke the same warmth and joy that sunlight brings to people when they saw the name. The name also reflects the radiant spirit of El Salvador and Latin America — it’s sunshine, it’s climate, and it’s people. Like the sunrise, it’s a reminder of new beginnings and the comfort of starting a new day with something familiar and comforting — Like a cup of cafecito.

My family and I immigrated to the U.S. when I was six years old, fleeing the violence and instability that affected El Salvador at the time. Despite the challenges and the negative stereotypes often associated with my country, I was raised to deeply love and appreciate my roots—especially through food and drink, like pupusas and coffee.

As a Latina immigrant, I know how intimidating it can be to find a sense of belonging in a place that feels unfamiliar—especially in spaces that don’t reflect your culture or experiences. Especially here in Atlanta, which is a melting pot of so many different cultures.

But everything changed when I started working as a barista. In the coffee world, I found connection. I met people from all walks of life—people who, on the surface, had nothing in common, yet bonded over a shared love of coffee and food. I fell in love with the craft, the culture, and the community it created.

I knew then that I wanted to pursue this further and share it through the lens of my own culture. And that’s how Luz Del Sol Coffee was born.

My mission is simple: to bring culture, community, and coffee together — to serve you sunshine in a cup. I hope to create a space where people feel welcome, where stories are shared, and where the warmth of El Salvador can be felt in every cup.

-Natyelli Lopez (Owner and Founder)