In the second section of the Chapultepec forest, between centenary trees and paths traveled by runners and families, a space has transformed the coffee break into a experience with purpose. Casa Tlalli – Agroecological cafeteriainstalled within the Environmental Culture Center, is much more than a coffee bar: it is a meeting point between the taste, sustainability and the memory of those who work the earth.
Gastronomy with root and fair trade
From the first glance, Tlalli house It feels different. There are no industrial formulas or menus designed to please the average tourist: here everything revolves around respect for the ingredient and the history that carries. The dishes – preparation with Fresh products of the agroecological or small producers– They are a sign that good eating can also be ethical.
Tlalli house
The menu is brief but forceful: trout to the Biscay, artisanal sandwiches, breakfast and brunchs with vegetarian and vegan optionsand freshly baked bakery. Specialty coffee, from indigenous communities, is one of its jewels, accompanied by infusions and artisanal drinks They tell where they come from and who makes them.
A showcase for invisible producers
One of the most powerful axes of the project is to make peasants in Mexico City, Indigenous and artisan microenterprises that, historically, have been marginalized from large commercial shop windows. At Casa Tlalli, his work is not only recognized: it is served at the table and sells directly to the visitor. Thus, consumption becomes an act of direct support and fair trade.
In addition, the cafeteria works as a small market where local products and crafts can be purchased, LLeaving home not only a memory, but a piece of cultural identity.
Tlalli house
Between the museum and the forest
Located next to Natural History Museum, Casa Tlalli It is part of the renewal of Chapultepec emblematic spaces that seek to integrate culture, environment and gastronomy. Its terrace offers direct views to the forest, a scenario that invites the contemplation as to coexistence.
For runners who arrive from areas such as forests of the Lomas or the upper part of Santa Fe, the place has become A usual stop after training. What begins as a high to hydrate, soon becomes a meal with flavors that comfort and an experience that connects with the roots.
An experience that transcends the dish
Casa Tlalli is not limited to selling food: organizes workshops, Tours for your garden, personalized catering and special events ranging from press conferences to private celebrations. Everything adapts to the spirit of the place: a space where every detail is designed to nurture the body and spirit, from the selection of coffee to the way in which the dishes are mounted.
Tlalli house
At a time when Mexico City seeks to reconnect with its field and cultural diversity, Casa Tlalli is presented as an example of how gastronomy can be a bridge between rural and urban.
