CDMX Dining Deal: Full Meals for Just 11 Pesos

“The Grandmother’s Season” Offers Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Tlalpan

Finding affordable, hearty meals in Mexico City can feel like a mission, with many expecting to spend over 500 pesos for a simple outing. However, a unique community dining program offers a remarkable solution: a full hot meal for an astonishing 11 pesos.

Tlalpan’s Community Kitchen Serves Up Value

In the heart of the Tlalpan mayoralty, the community dining room known as “The Grandmother’s Season” (La Temporada de la Abuela) is providing essential support. This establishment is part of the Popular Eater Program for Well-being, aiming to serve hot food to vulnerable populations across the capital.

This specific dining hall stands out as it caters to all three main meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is equipped to serve up to 1,505 individuals daily, operating from early morning until late evening.

Daily Dining Schedule and Requirements

The dining room’s schedule is as follows: breakfast is served from 7:10 AM to 10:45 AM, lunch from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and dinner from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

The requirements to access these meals are exceptionally straightforward. Individuals simply need to visit the dining room closest to their residence, provide their name (a pseudonym is acceptable), gender, and sign. No documentation is ever requested, and the only charge is the 11 pesos per meal. This program ensures that even those facing economic hardship can access nutritious, warm food.

According to the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), over 37% of Mexico City’s population lived in poverty as of 2022, highlighting the critical need for initiatives like these community dining halls (CONEVAL, 2022).

Community Dining Network

Across Mexico City, there are 97 such community dining rooms managed by solidarity groups. Each requires patrons to pay just 11 pesos per ration. “The Grandmother’s Season” is the only one offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

Patrons are permitted to purchase up to 40 meals at a time, provided all rations are paid for in advance, ensuring the dining halls can maintain their operations and continue serving the community.