Gate-side caffeine fix in Terminal C
This Starbucks sits inside Terminal C at Monterrey International Airport (MTY), after security, so you can grab coffee without backtracking. It’s the only big international chain café in this terminal, and the line builds fast around early morning departures from airlines using C. Expect prices slightly higher than city locations in Monterrey, roughly MXN $70–$100 for a basic latte or cappuccino.
You’ll find the usual Starbucks menu here: espresso drinks, brewed coffee, Frappuccinos, and a small case of sandwiches and pastries. Food options tend to run out around the evening rush after 18:00, especially breakfast items like paninis and muffins, so buy it when you see it. Cold drinks and bottled water are typically stocked later into the night, helpful if you’re on a late flight out of C.
Seating is limited to a few small tables and shared chairs just off the concourse, and these fill up around boarding calls for gates in the C10–C20 range. Most people grab their order and head back to seats at their exact gate. Power outlets near the store are scarce compared with newer setups in Terminals A and B, so charge devices before you come over or plan to use outlets along the main corridor instead.
Lines spike around the 06:00–08:00 bank of departures and again around 17:00–19:00; a mobile order option isn’t reliable here, so factor in 10–20 minutes at those peaks. Staff generally pushes drinks out quickly, but food heating can add another 5 minutes. If you’re tight on time and boarding is within 25 minutes, stick to brewed coffee or an iced drink rather than a custom multi-step espresso build.
Tip: If you land in Terminals A or B but depart from C, wait to buy your drink until you reach C; carrying hot coffee between terminals at MTY can take 10–15 minutes of walking and shuttle time, and it will be lukewarm by the time you get there.