If you love oriental drinks, then this guide will become your best ally. We put together a list of the best places to drink bubble tea in CDMX that should no longer be a secret. Take note.
1. Bubble Town
The iconic Taiwanese drink, also known as boba tea, is honored at Bubble Town. Of course, the stars of the house are the tea or yogurt-based drinks that are combined with flavored pearls and a variety of toppings; we love that you can choose the ones you want at no extra charge.
Here you will find more than 50 different recipes. Among the most requested bubble teas is the“passion shake” of fruits and milk. Also, the“bandung mix” made with rose tea and milk, you’ll love them!
📍Marsella 14, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00. Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 to 20:00.
2. NA CHA
This place specializes in preparing drinks inspired by oriental recipes. On the menu you will find milk tea with pearls, teas with fruits and even cheese tea. Among the favorites on the menu is the red bean milk tea.
You can add tapioca, coconut jelly, pudding, cream cheese and even sweet beans to your drinks. NA CHA also has a selection of delicious dishes such as noodles and wonton soup.
📍Humboldt 48, Centro, Cuauhtémoc.
Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm.
3. Snowmilk Teas
If we are talking about true kawaii places, Snowmilk Teas tops the list for sure. This teahouse will make you fall in love with its beautiful spaces decorated with sakura and the presence of one or another anime character like “Kaonashi” from Spirited Away.
Although it is a perfect place to take pictures and feel like you are in a little oriental corner, this place also shines for its variety of drinks among which, of course, stand out the bubble teas. There are many toppings, flavors and fruits that you won’t be able to resist.
📍Hamburgo 66, local B, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00.
4. Mr. Tapioca
This is a new bubble tea place in CDMX. Mr. Tapioca is a small and cozy restaurant where you will enjoy drinks such as: frappés, yogurt recipes, sodas, and hot tapiocas in different flavors. If you’re hungry, you’ll love to try the chapatas or the mini hot cakes.
📍Insurgentes Sur 1840, Florida, Álvaro Obregón.
🕛 Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
5. BOBA Fusion
If you are really looking for an Asian experience, BOBA Fusion will become your new favorite place. It is a tea bar where you will find varieties such as: green, white, oolong, black, pu erh and even rooibos. The design of the place will transport you to a Chinese tea house.
Although you can drink tea in the classic way, here they have a great menu of bobas that, yes or yes, you must try. The house specialty is the black tapioca pearls made with cassava root. Don’t miss the black tea with lemon mojito.
📍Check branches and opening hours here.
6. Dragon Boba & Coffee
Dragons and buba tea in one place? Of course it’s possible! Dragon Boba & Coffee is a coffee shop where you’ll find kawaii dragons all over the place. The specials on the menu are bubble teas that are combined with coffee: mocha, cappuccino and even macchiato.
There are also bubbles with mineral water and even delicious frappés: chai, matcha, horchata, vanilla, caramel, marzipan and more. You will also find a variety of Korean teas and infusions and a dessert section that goes perfectly with the drinks, such as Korean ice cream.
📍Varsovia 9, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 22:00.
7. Chatime Mexico
When you feel like having a refreshing bubble tea in CDMX, don’t hesitate to go to Chatime Mexico. This place will conquer your palate with succulent tea-based options; the drinks are combined with yogurt, whipped cream, chocolate and lots and lots of tapioca pearls.
Diners don’t miss a chance to try the desserts; honorable mention goes to the bubble waffles that are combined with toppings, ice cream and jellies. Among the most popular desserts is themilk tea with pearls.
📍Inside Fórum Buenavista at Eje 1 Norte y Mosqueta 259, local N1-11A, Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc.
Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 20:30. Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00.
8. TELÚZ
This is an excellent option for those who are shopping and want to cool off. TELÚZ is located in Plaza Polanco . Here there are tea-based drinks that are combined with yogurt, fruits and tapioca bubbles.
In this place, you will find recipes inspired by seasonal flavors, as well as some themed ones. For example, Barbie’s drink with guava tea and lemon. Although we recommend you try the ones combined with Yakult.
📍Plaza Polanco at José Luis Lagrange 11, Polanco I Section, Miguel Hidalgo. Local 68.
🕛 Every day from 11:00 to 18:30.
9. Buba Buda
A true tribute to the Asian boba is made in Buba Buda. This place prioritizes the elaboration of tapiocas with quality and natural ingredients and no added sugars.
On the menu you will find bubble teas that respond to the seasonal ingredients. We love that they also prepare hot drinks for those rainy and cold days. Among the straight favorites is the matcha and coffee bubble tea.
📍Find out about branches and opening hours on Instagram.
10. Solar BobaTeaShop
In this list of fabulous places to drink bubble tea in CDMX, Solar BobaTeaShop could not be missing. This is one of the most aesthetic and delicious places. Here you will find refreshing options, among the favorites is the mango or taro smoothie or the masterful combination of chai, Oreo cookie and tapioca pearls, a real treat!
📍Salamanca 17 Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00.