What flavors should I try at Querido Leo?
Querido Leo is the gelato and coffee arm of Colectivo Carmelo, built as a small, precisely designed space in Roma Norte. Because their menu acts as a canvas for collaborations and seasonal ingredients, the specific flavors rotate frequently. Instead of hunting for a fixed menu, arrive ready to taste whatever limited-batch scoops they are currently pouring. It is an ideal afternoon stop where the gelato is crafted with the same sharp attention to detail as the shop's thoughtful merchandise.
Gelato and café — the lifestyle arm of Colectivo Carmelo.
- Address:
- Jalapa 121, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 CDMX
- Web:
- www.instagram.com/queridoleo/
What locals actually do
Chilangos know that a stop here is as much about the aesthetic experience as it is about a mid-day caffeine and sugar reset. Querido Leo functions as a lifestyle hub for Colectivo Carmelo, meaning you will often find locals picking up limited-edition apparel alongside their espresso. Treat it as a quick, stylish pause during a heavy neighborhood walking day. Grab a scoop and a coffee to go, then take a short stroll to Plaza Río de Janeiro to sit by the fountain, or browse the nearby shelves at Cafebrería El Péndulo.
Order a double espresso paired with whatever seasonal gelato collaboration is currently on the board, and browse the Colectivo Carmelo merchandise while you wait for your coffee.
Practical notes
- 01Querido Leo operates as a small-footprint café and retail space, primarily geared toward quick visits and grab-and-go service rather than long hours of laptop working.
- 02The gelato flavors change regularly based on seasonality and the collective's current culinary collaborations, so ask the staff for a taste of their newest release.
- 03Beyond coffee and gelato, the shop carries Colectivo Carmelo’s thoughtfully designed lifestyle products, making it a great stop for unique apparel and design-forward souvenirs.
Good to know
- ✗Mexico City's rainy season brings sudden afternoon showers from May to October; grab your gelato early or carry a compact umbrella.
- ✗Cards are widely accepted everywhere in Roma Norte, but keeping a few small peso bills is helpful for tipping baristas.
- ✗Always check their social media before visiting to see if they are dropping a new flavor collaboration or limited merchandise.