El Minutito is on Londres in Juárez, south of Reforma and near Zona Rosa. The small bar has a yellow sign, red awning, narrow counter and sidewalk tables.
The small bar draws on Italian espresso bars, Spanish tapeo and Mexico City cantinas. It serves coffee during the day and drinks later, with music, mirrors and a pastry case.
Coffee style
The menu includes cortado, flat white, cappuccino and espresso, alongside iced tea and Mexican hot chocolate.
Food and evening drinks
Food can include fresh bakes, croissants, banana bread, orejitas, pressed sandwiches, fruit and small savoury plates. Later in the day, the menu also offers vermouth, wine, beer, olives, manchego, jamón and espresso martinis. Sandwiches and other food may become less available later.
What people go for
Order at the bar and stand inside if there is room, or take a sidewalk table overlooking Juárez. Music becomes more prominent later in the day, and the space is not well suited to laptop work.
The feel
The room has a standing bar, mirrored counter, vintage graphics and a hi-fi soundtrack. Service can slow when the small counter is busy.
Why El Minutito is shortlisted by Filter Notes
El Minutito is a Juárez standing bar serving espresso and pastries, with vermouth later in the day. Seating is limited.