What makes Querido Leo different from other CDMX ice cream shops?
Roma Norte's Querido Leo operates more like a highly intentional design studio that happens to serve excellent gelato and espresso. As the lifestyle arm of Colectivo Carmelo, it skips the traditional ice cream parlor aesthetic entirely. Instead, you get a beautifully precise, small-footprint café built around thoughtful collaborations, sharp merchandise, and a genuinely delicious core menu. It is a space designed for creatives who care as much about visual identity as they do about the quality of their afternoon sweet.
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 who work in the creative agencies around Roma treat Querido Leo as an afternoon ritual and an unofficial meeting point. Because the space is compact and visually striking, people tend to grab their gelato or coffee and immediately spill out onto the neighborhood's leafy sidewalks. The move here is to pair your visit with a slow walk. Grab a scoop and an espresso, then stroll a few blocks over to Plaza Río de Janeiro to sit by the fountain and people-watch. If you are looking for a savory contrast afterward, it is a very short walk to the exceptional natural wine and small plates at Lardo.
Order a scoop of their current seasonal gelato alongside a freshly pulled espresso, then browse the Colectivo Carmelo merchandise before taking your afternoon treat for a walk through Roma Norte.
Practical notes
- 01Querido Leo operates as a café and lifestyle shop, meaning seating is limited; it is built primarily for grab-and-go strolling.
- 02The gelato flavors rotate regularly based on collaborations and seasonality, so always check their social channels for the current lineup.
- 03Merchandise drops and special Colectivo Carmelo items sell out quickly, so pick up any apparel or design objects you like immediately.
Good to know
- ✗Roma Norte is incredibly walkable, making it easy to carry your gelato while exploring nearby galleries and boutiques.
- ✗Card payments are standard and preferred for both café orders and lifestyle merchandise purchases.
- ✗Evenings in Mexico City cool down year-round, so a light jacket is useful if you visit after dark.