El Minutito
Espresso bar · Juarez ·
Spanish coffee & tapas bar, baked goods, espresso martinis
Spanish coffee & tapas bar, baked goods, espresso martinis
"El Minutito is a small, Italian-inspired coffee shop that moonlights as a wine bar after dark. Located just a few steps from Plaza Washington in the Juarez neighborhood, the business focuses on the social aspects of European coffee culture; the place has no seating — except a tiny bench on the sidewalk — instead encouraging customers to stand at the bar (and discouraging remote workers setting up shop with their laptops and phones). It makes for an intimate space to start the morning with caffeine, a croissant, or a grilled cheese sandwich. Once the sun sets, the bar kicks in, offering aperitivos, espresso martinis, vermouth, and natural wine. Best for: El Minutito has become a social epicenter of the Juárez neighborhood, so expect fun people watching." - Natalia de la Rosa
"If you’re looking to have a quick, light bite in a design-y space, the road leads to Minutito. It’s a Spanish-style coffee and tapas bar, serving everything from smooth cortados (Oatly is on hand) to fig kombuchas. For breakfast, zero in on their incredible baked goods like the banana bread. At 5pm, the vibe shifts to a lively tapas bar with a menu of things like manchego and jamón, which you can pair with Hercules beer or an espresso martini. Adding to the charm of it all are ’80s and ’90s hits from Julio Iglesias and Juan Gabriel playing in the background, and a VW van parked outside that doubles as a “terrace seat.”" - guillaume guevara
"If you’re looking to have a quick, light bite in a design-y space, the road leads to Minutito. It’s a Spanish-style coffee and tapas bar, serving everything from smooth cortados (Oatly is on hand) to fig kombuchas. For breakfast, zero in on their incredible baked goods like banana bread. At 5pm, the vibe shifts to a lively tapas bar with a menu of things like manchego, jamón, and olives, which you can pair with Hercules beer or an espresso martini. Adding to the charm of it all are ’80s and ’90s hits from Julio Iglesias and Juan Gabriel playing in the background, and a VW van parked outside that doubles as a “terrace seat.”" - Guillaume Guevara
