Outlet-hunting in T2 when the lounges overflow? Head to Starbucks.
This Starbucks sits near gate E4 in Terminal 2, and regular MEX flyers treat it as the backup plan when the Amex and Aeroméxico lounges hit capacity. It’s landside post-security in T2’s main concourse, so it works both for domestic Aeroméxico flights and international departures leaving from E gates. Rating hovers around 3.5 stars: not amazing, not terrible, but predictable when you just want caffeine and Wi‑Fi.
Prices line up with typical airport Starbucks: a tall latte runs roughly the equivalent of US$3–4, pastries sit in the US$2–3 range, and bottled drinks trend higher. You’ll see all the usual suspects: espresso drinks, brewed coffee, Frappuccino, and a short list of sandwiches and paninis that are fine as a light meal before a 2–3 hour hop. If you care about speed, stick to drip coffee and a pre-made pastry; custom drinks can stack up wait times to 10–15 minutes at rush hour.
Hours typically cover the early bank of Aeroméxico departures, opening around 05:00 and running until late evening, often past 22:00 when the last E-gate flights leave. Seating isn’t huge, but there are several tables and counter spots with power outlets where people camp with laptops for 30–60 minutes. If your flight goes from E4–E10, this is the closest reliable coffee option; walking back toward the main food court can eat up 10 minutes each way in busy periods.
Watch out for: queues spike before the morning bank around 06:00–08:00 and again before evening US departures around 18:00–20:00. Lines can push to 20 people, so factor that in if boarding starts in under 30 minutes. Mobile ordering is inconsistent here, so don’t bank on it shaving time.
Tip: if you plan to camp with a charger near gate E4, order a venti drink and a bottle of water in one go so you don’t have to rejoin the line once the boarding call hits.