Tequila and botanas by gate D5 in T2
By gate D5 in Terminal T2, La Cantina leans into a classic Mexican cantina vibe: tequila, beer, and salty snacks instead of another international burger chain. It sits airside in the domestic section of T2, so you’re fine on time if your Aeroméxico flight boards nearby. Think quick drinks and shared plates, not a long sit‑down lunch.
La Cantina shows a solid 3 out of 5 rating, which tracks with what you see at the tables: decent drinks, food that’s fine but not destination‑worthy. Expect standard cantina staples like nachos, guacamole, and tacos alongside shots and tequila cocktails. Prices run higher than in the city (figure 150–250 MXN for basic plates and 120–250 MXN for drinks), normal airport markup for Mexico City.
Service timing at D5 matters more than presentation: staff move reasonably fast when a bank of Aeroméxico departures hits, but the small bar area fills quickly around peak evening waves (roughly 18:00–21:00). If your boarding pass shows a tight 45‑minute layover, grab a drink only; food can push you close to boarding if the kitchen backs up behind a tour group.
Menu strategy: use La Cantina as a last call for tequila before leaving Mexico, and keep food simple. Shared botanas like chips with salsa or guac land more reliably than heavier mains, and they’re easier to abandon if your flight to Guadalajara or Monterrey suddenly switches to “boarding.” Mixed drinks are poured on the stronger side compared with big US chains in T2.
Tip: if your gate isn’t D5, check your walk time in T2 first, then order one round and pay the check when food arrives so you can stand up and go the moment your flight at D8 or D10 flips to final call.