Café Terazza

Cappuccino and pan dulce before CBX? That’s Café Terazza.

Café Terazza sits airside in the Main Terminal at TIJ, a short walk from the CBX bridge entrance, so it works for both cross‑border walkers and regular departures. It’s a straightforward coffee counter with seating where you can watch traffic toward Volaris and Aeroméxico check‑in. Think quick stop, not long sit‑down meal.

Hours track the morning bank of flights, typically opening before 5:00 am and running into the late evening push, which helps if you’re on the first Tijuana–Mexico City departures. Still, early‑early CBX crossings before 4:30 am or very late arrivals may find it closed, so don’t bank on it for a midnight snack.

Pricing is mid‑airport: espresso drinks and cappuccinos usually land in the MXN $60–$90 range, with drip coffee a bit less. Simple pastries like croissants and pan dulce run around MXN $35–$60 each, so a coffee plus pastry combo often ends up just under MXN $150. It’s more than street prices in Tijuana, less painful than some US airport chains across the border.

Food is basic but fine for a gate‑area bite. Expect sandwiches, pastries, and packaged snacks rather than full plates. If you want something more filling than a muffin, aim for a ham‑and‑cheese sandwich or similar cold option and pair it with a latte. For anything resembling a real meal, you’re better off eating landside in Tijuana or on the US side before crossing CBX.

Service pace matches typical TIJ traffic: during the 6:00–8:00 am rush, lines can reach 8–10 people deep, and a drink order might take 10 minutes. Midday and late evening are usually quicker, often 2–3 people in line. Card payment in pesos is standard; some staff accept USD bills but change comes back in MXN.

Tip: if you’re headed through CBX with a tight 45‑minute cushion before boarding, grab coffee here after security instead of hunting for cafés on the US side; you avoid the extra walk and one more queue.