Restaurants and Shops at Mexico Airport
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and cafés spread across its two passenger terminals. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 provide numerous options where travelers can buy souvenirs, gifts, or last-minute travel essentials before leaving Mexico or after arriving in the city. Passengers will find duty-free stores, fashion boutiques, Mexican handicraft shops, bookstores, electronics stores, and convenience shops, making the airport a practical place for last-minute shopping.
Among the most popular options are the duty-free stores, where travelers can purchase perfumes, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, chocolates, and international products free of taxes. There are also many stores specializing in Mexican handicrafts, silver jewelry, traditional textiles, and souvenirs, ideal for bringing home an authentic memory of the country.
In addition to shopping, the airport also offers a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, and fast-food outlets. Travelers can enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine as well as international brands. Restaurants such as Casa Ávila and El Fogoncito are popular for Mexican dishes, while options like Subway, Taco Inn, or McDonald’s are convenient for passengers who have limited time before their flight.
Traveler tip: In many areas of the airport you will find more dining options after security near the boarding gates. If you have time before your flight, it is worth exploring those sections.
Selection of shops at Terminal 1
Duty Free: Duty Free, Dufry Tienda 111, Dufry Tienda 103.
Food: Círculo K, Oxxo, 7 Eleven, El Gran Pastor, Candy Gold, Crepes & Crepes.
Health: Farmacias Benavides.
Stores and accessories: B Fashion, Distroller, Michael Domit, Fundación John Langdon Down, Solo por Ayudar, Divers, The Silver Designer, El Alebrije, Phonocell, Scapping, Britt Shop, Conaculta, Artesanías Mexicanas, Pineda Covalin, Regalos Lilis, Satsuki, Aerotodo, Todo Moda, Casas Arenas, Ferrioni, Invicta, Axxa, Platería, Burro MX, News & Books, The Watch Co., Kipling, Empresas Felmar, Bolería, Instituto Casa Chiapas, Zolar Eyewear, Steren, Daniel Espinosa, Joyería Cielito Lindo, Marcia Rodríguez, Arte Moderno, Pepa Pombo, Swarovski, Bizzarro, Corso.
Cafeterias: Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Cinnabon, El Café Bar, Café Punta del Cielo, DotCom, Juan Valdez Café.
Fast food: The Urban Deli and Café, Subway, Taco Inn, McDonald’s.
Restaurants: Urban Corner, Dino Snack Bar, Casa Ávila, Italianni’s, Pronto Ginos, Delicia Daily Smart Food, Sbarro, El Fogoncito, Wings, Tortas Don Polo, Carl’s Jr, La Taba, Tasca Don Quino, Taco Beef.
Selection of shops at Terminal 2
Duty Free: La Riviera, Duty.
Food: 7 Eleven, Kerico, Chillim Balam.
Health: Farmacia Benavides.
Stores and accessories: Fonart, MUCD, Educal, Solo por Ayudar, Conaculta, Tienda del MAP, Sabare, Kdepor, Kipling, Scappino, Daniel Espinosa, Tobacco Shop, Sunglass Hut, The Airport Market, Porthia, Hola Mexico, Tanya x Moss, The Watch Co., Torreblanca, Zolar, El Hijo del Santo, Cloe, Hudson News, Divers, Fondo de Cultura Económica, Harmont & Blaine, Librerías Gandhi, B Fashion, The Body Shop, Zuyu, Pineda Covalin, Michal Negrin, Lacoste, Harley Davidson, Adolfo Domínguez, Samsung.
Cafeterias: La Vieja Molienda, El Globo, Starbucks.
Fast food: China King, 100º Fresco y Mexicano, Sbarro, Subway, Garabatos, Quiznoz Sub, Poxo, La Baguette, McDonald’s.
Restaurants: La Taba Sport Bar, El Gran Pastor, Salute, Alfajores, Wings, Chili’s, Toks, Maison Kayser, Gino’s, Casa Ávila, La Mansión, Salute MX, La Cachondita Pibil, Cup Stop, Terraza MX.
What to buy or eat at the airport (quick recommendations)
Final tip: If you are looking to buy tequila or Mexican handicrafts, many airport stores offer good quality products, although prices may be slightly higher than in the city.