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Tascalate, tejate, pinole, and more! Enjoy delicious ancestral drinks at this coffee shop in Tijuana

Besides their delicious menu, there is also a store where you can find dresses, guayaberas, purses, cups, and handicrafts

By Patricia Martínez2024-07-27T15:58:00+00:00

Located in the city of Tijuana, Pontéé Café stands out as the perfect place for those who want to explore Mexico's richest traditions. This charming coffee shop combines the ancestral flavors of pre-Hispanic drinks with a store full of Mexican handicrafts.

Flavors that tell a story: Tejate, tascalate, and pozol

Since ancestral times, drinks such as tejate, tascalate, pozol, atole, and pinole have been an essential part of the history and culture of Mexico. At Pontéé Café, you can delight yourself with these and other delicious drinks.

Tejate: Originally from Oaxaca and made with maize, cacao, and mamey bone (seed), this drink called the "Drink of the Gods" was considered sacred and was used in pre-Hispanic ceremonies and rituals.

Tascalate: With its characteristic red color thanks to the achiote, this drink made of maize, piloncillo, and cacao is a symbol of the culture and tradition of Chiapas.

Pozol: Made with corn and cacao, pozol is popular in Chiapas, Tabasco, and several indigenous communities in Central America.

Atole and Pinole: Classic drinks in all of Mexico, atole is made with corn dough, cinnamon, almonds, and vanilla, while pinole is made with toasted maize, piloncillo, and spices.

Besides these drinks, Pontéé Café offers delicious drinks such handcrafted chocolate from Oaxaca, rompope latte, and latte coffee from the pot. Their specialties include:

Latte Luna Azteca: Made with beet and spices.

Chai Sol Azteca: With turmeric and bee honey flavors.

Eclipse Latte: Made with activated carbon and vanilla.

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All the essence of Mexico in one single place!

It is not just coffee, because this place has a Mexican handicraft store where you can find dresses, guayaberas, cups, and sombreros! It is the perfect place to explore and appreciate the handcrafted work that is created in Mexico.

They also offer additional entertainment with games such as lottery and they have perfect spots for pictures, including a charming tepee.

This place is located on the second floor of Tacubaya #880, Fraccionamiento Guillen, and it is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 11 AM and on Sundays from 11 AM to 8 PM.

To learn more about their menu and their events, check out their social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafepontee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafepontee/?hl=es