Located in the commercial and residential area of Coapa, this southern corner has accumulated more than two decades of history uninterruptedly forging bohemian culture on the periphery of the Coyoacán borough. Intimate, romantic, and only for people who appreciate the sound of a guitar accompanying the delicate and intelligent songs of master Joaquín Sabina like “Y sin embargo” or “19 días y 500 noches,” the nostalgic melodies of Pablo Milanés, or Delgadillo’s poetics with “Hoy ten miedo de mí,” to mention a few.
The venue’s small stage daily receives exponents of the classical guitar, local singer-songwriters, and performers of folkloric and independent music. The atmosphere in the room evokes the operation and respect of early literary cafes; attendees listen in silent attention to the performances of complex pieces that transit from poetic ballad to trova, applauding the technical talent and execution of independent artists. This magical musical niche grew with great acceptance and has presented giants of trova such as Fernando Delgadillo himself or Alejandro Filio, as well as being famous for its tributes to Joaquín Sabina or Silvio Rodríguez performed by troubadour ensembles.
The interior environment is marked by a dynamic of implicit and community fraternity. It is visited weekly by historical residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Hacienda de Coyoacán, groups of university students from the south, and people deeply aligned with the lyrics of “intelligent music.” There is no entry dress code, and high-volume social interaction occurs only during the musicians’ breaks, maintaining a strict focus on respect for the songs the rest of the evening.
Tables order drinks that adjust to the temperate format of a culturally oriented establishment. It serves specialty coffee prepared in an espresso machine, teapots of infusions, dark domestic bottled beers, and functional prepared drinks with mild spirits, supported by a menu of snacks, cold ciabattas, and pastries consumed without generating silverware noises that alter the acoustics of the intimate forum.
The place applies the charge of a general access fee or moderate cover at the main entrance, to support live programming. Due to the distribution of the seating format and the size of its wooden tables, it is an ideal venue to attend as a couple or in very small groups of no more than four people, thus guaranteeing physical comfort for uninterrupted listening.
Location: Avenida Cafetales 1715, Hacienda de Coyoacán.
Hours: Thursday to Saturday from 19:30 to 02:00 hrs.
How to get there: The Periférico Oriente station (Metrobús Line 5) is located a couple of corners away, facilitating quick and direct pedestrian access through the intersections of Eje 3 Oriente.
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