NewsSanta Monica MirrorNovember 2, 2026Los Angeles County
Barista Eddie Navarro Launches Pali Drip Coffee Pop-Up Inside Prima Cantina
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Barista Eddie Navarro has launched Pali Drip, an independent coffee and pastry pop-up operating inside the Prima Cantina & Tequila restaurant during early morning hours. The dual-use concept allows the pop-up to serve morning commuters along the coast without maintaining a dedicated brick-and-mortar lease.
Read the full story at Santa Monica MirrorWhy It Matters
Coastal commuters traveling between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades gain an early morning coffee and pastry stop located along a major commuter route.
Key Facts
- Barista Eddie Navarro launched Pali Drip as an independent coffee and pastry pop-up.
- The pop-up operates inside the Prima Cantina & Tequila restaurant space.
- Pali Drip runs exclusively during early morning hours before the restaurant's lunch and dinner shifts begin.
- The business model allows culinary entrepreneurs to operate without dedicated brick-and-mortar lease overhead.
- The location serves coastal commuters traveling between Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and local canyon schools.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationPali Drip“Independent coffee and pastry pop-up”locationPacific Palisades“Coastal area along the commuter route”OrganizationPrima Cantina & Tequila“Mexican restaurant hosting the pop-up”locationMalibu“Northbound coastal destination”PersonEddie Navarro“Barista and founder of Pali Drip”OrganizationSanta Monica Mirror“News publication covering the story”locationSanta Monica“City where residents commute from”