3 Mexican Coffee Shops Named Among World's Best in 2026

Three Mexican coffee shops have landed on the prestigious World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking, joining an elite list of just 100 cafés selected from over 15,000 worldwide.

The rankings were announced at CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, celebrating innovation, quality, and passion in the global coffee industry. Mexico claimed three spots, each showcasing a unique approach to coffee excellence.

Histórico Café Tostador in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, ranked highest at number 35. Set on Finca Hamburgo, a legacy coffee farm founded in 1888, the café grows and roasts its coffee on site, connecting land, history, and cup in one experience. The location also houses a coffee school offering courses and workshops for coffee enthusiasts.

Mexico City's Exploradores de Café earned the 87th spot with their commitment to quality and sustainability. The café invites guests to observe living coffee plants to understand varietals and genetics, watch coffee roasting firsthand, and participate in cupping sessions. It was born from a desire to explore Mexico's mountains in search of the country's best beans.

Rounding out the trio is El Terrible Juan Café from Guadalajara, ranked 96th. Founded in 2015 as a small coffee bar in the Americana neighborhood, it now operates several locations across the city. The café controls every step of production, from cherry harvest to the final cup and toppings.

The Ripple Effect

Mexico's recognition on this global stage highlights the country's growing specialty coffee movement. These three cafés represent different approaches to excellence: heritage and education in Chiapas, exploration and sustainability in Mexico City, and complete production control in Guadalajara. Together, they're putting Mexican coffee culture on the map and inspiring a new generation of coffee producers and shop owners across the country.

The top three spots worldwide went to Onyx Coffee LAB in the United States, Tim Wendelboe in Norway, and Alquimia Coffee in El Salvador.

Mexico's coffee story is brewing stronger than ever.