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Terraza Gourmet

  • CuisineMexican cafe
  • CategoryCafe
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Price$

Terraza Gourmet is a bright breakfast and coffee terrace in Santa Ana Chiautempan's Colonia Industrial, offering a lighter, cafe-style alternative to the town's more traditional sit-down restaurants. The menu centers on desayunos, a range of breakfast plates served through the morning and into early afternoon, alongside café de especialidad, specialty coffee drinks distinct from the traditional café de olla style found elsewhere in the region, and repostería, house-made pastries and baked goods.

Terraza Gourmet is a bright breakfast and coffee terrace in Santa Ana Chiautempan's Colonia Industrial, offering a lighter, cafe-style alternative to the town's more traditional sit-down restaurants. The menu centers on desayunos, a range of breakfast plates served through the morning and into early afternoon, alongside café de especialidad, specialty coffee drinks distinct from the traditional café de olla style found elsewhere in the region, and repostería, house-made pastries and baked goods. As a terrace-style cafe, the space is built around natural light and open-air or semi-open seating, giving it a noticeably brighter, more casual feel than an enclosed dining room; the atmosphere suits a relaxed breakfast, a coffee break, or informal work session rather than a full dinner outing, with low-to-moderate noise and casual dress. There is no dinner service and no alcohol program; the cafe closes by 6pm and focuses entirely on the breakfast-through-afternoon window. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30am to 6pm, it is closed Mondays. Reservations are not applicable given the cafe format; visitors order at the counter or from table service depending on how busy the terrace is. Pricing is budget-friendly ($), consistent with its cafe positioning rather than a full restaurant menu. Located in the town's industrial district rather than its historic weaving-focused center, Terraza Gourmet offers a convenient stop for visitors or locals working in the area who want a specialty coffee and breakfast option away from Chiautempan's more traditional dining scene.

Signature dishes

  • Desayunos
  • Café de especialidad
  • Repostería

Good to know

Known for
Bright breakfast and coffee terrace in Chiautempan's industrial district
Hours
Tue-Sun 8:30AM-6PM
Reservations
Not required

Location

Díaz Varela #144, Col. Industrial, Santa Ana Chiautempan, 90800 Tlax., Mexico

19.3202, -98.1858 View on map

Highlights

  • Bright, open-air terrace setting in Chiautempan's Colonia Industrial
  • Café de especialidad distinct from traditional café de olla
  • House-made repostería and pastries
  • Breakfast-focused menu through early afternoon
  • Budget-friendly ($) cafe pricing

Tips for visiting

  • Visit in the morning for the full breakfast (desayunos) menu
  • Try the café de especialidad rather than a traditional filter coffee
  • No dinner service; the terrace closes by 6pm
  • Closed Mondays; plan visits Tuesday through Sunday

Accessibility

The terrace setting offers open-air, ground-level seating typical of a cafe; specific wheelchair provisions for indoor areas have not been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Is Terraza Gourmet a full restaurant or a cafe?

It operates as a breakfast and coffee terrace, focused on desayunos, specialty coffee, and pastries rather than a full dinner menu.

What are the hours?

Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30am to 6pm; closed Mondays.

What should I order?

The desayunos breakfast plates paired with café de especialidad, or repostería for a lighter coffee-break option.

Is dinner served?

No, the cafe closes by 6pm and does not offer dinner service.