Gate 1-A in T1 is your first big duty free stop
DUFRY TIENDA 111 sits near gates 1-A through 2 A 7 in Terminal 1, right after security, so you hit it almost as soon as you get landside out of the way. It runs 24 hours, which matters on those 03:00 and 05:30 departures when nothing else is open. Think standard duty free mix: liquor, perfume, cosmetics, cigarettes, chocolate, and some last-minute souvenirs with “CDMX” on them.
Liquor prices usually sit a bit under Mexico City supermarket levels, and often beat US airport duty free on tequila and mezcal from brands like Don Julio and 400 Conejos. Fragrance lines lean heavy on the global staples from Dior, Chanel, and Carolina Herrera, with promo sets stacked near the front. Candy and Toblerone-style gift boxes run in the 200–400 MXN range, so it’s an easy way to burn leftover pesos.
Since it’s open 24 HRS., this is one of the few spots in T1 where you can buy something at 02:00 without walking the full length of the terminal. Staff usually push multi-bottle liquor bundles at the register; run the math, because a “3 for” deal isn’t always cheaper than a single bottle in the city. Duty free limits to the US and Europe still apply, so keep your allowance in mind.
Tip: If your gate is anywhere near 1-A or 2 A 7, shop here first; prices and stock rarely improve further down T1, and you avoid backtracking when boarding starts.