Chilango specialty coffee has just scored a global achievement! On January 16, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking was held for the first time in Madrid, a list that recognizes the 100 best coffee shops on the planet. And yes, Mexico City has a representative.
It is Exploradores de Café, which ranked 87th among more than 4,000 coffee shops evaluated worldwide.
The list is based on a 70% evaluation by a panel of experts and a 30% public vote.
The criteria include coffee quality, barista experience, innovation, atmosphere, and food offerings.
The only coffee shop in Mexico City in the world ranking
Located at Santa Fe 596 in Cuajimalpa, Exploradores de Café was founded almost 10 years ago with a clear mission: to offer good coffee in an area dominated by offices and commercial chains.
They are roasters themselves and started out working with coffee from Guerrero. Today, they handle beans from almost all over the country, such as the State of Mexico, Chiapas, Veracruz, and Oaxaca, as well as exploring international offerings such as Ethiopia and Colombia.
One of the must-tries is the Café Gran Turismo from Chiapas (Motozintla), with classic caramel notes.
Their visiting hours are: Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The complete experience at Exploradores de Café CDMX
What sets this space apart is not just the flavor. Here you can learn about the entire coffee-making process: from the coffee cherry (yes, they have plants on site) to roasting, tasting, and professional equipment. They even have a machine showroom, as they are also distributors.
In addition, they offer a guided experience to prepare your own coffee, where you explore aromas and flavors without the need for prior experience. The cost is $1,500 for groups of 5 or 6 people ($300 per person) and can be booked on their website.
It also stands out for its environmental focus, with biodegradable packaging and low-emission equipment.
For them, coffee is not just about flavor. It is history, territory, and producers. In fact, they display handmade portraits of the coffee growers they work with, reminding us that behind every cup there is a forest and a community.
More from Mexico in the world ranking
Although Exploradores de Café was the only coffee shop in Mexico City to make the list, it was not the only Mexican establishment to be recognized.
Histórico Café in Chiapas and El Terrible Juan in Guadalajara also appeared in the global ranking.
The world’s top 10 includes places such as Onyx Coffee Lab (USA), Tim Wendelboe (Norway), and Alquimia Coffee (El Salvador), among others.
If you are a fan of specialty coffee, this address in Santa Fe is now a must-visit.