The name may be a little off-putting, but the concept behind this café is…. It really is one of a kind and absolutely unique. Because everything costs the same in this café.

But let’s start at the beginning. The café was recommended to me by someone from my hostel. Normally I always cook for myself, but if I’m only staying one or two nights and there’s no time to go to the supermarket or it’s just really far away, then I sometimes eat out – and in Mexico it’s on top of that usually really cheap. But I wasn’t expecting something as cool as the Café Diktatur 😀
First of all, the interior: the café is furnished in a cosy vintage style, with slightly dimmed lighting and a cosy yet lively atmosphere. There’s a corridor with lots of open books on the wall and really not a millimetre to spare, as well as one or two corners with other special things. Apart from that, the vibe of knowledge, revolution and simply something being different hangs over everything. When you read the menu, you immediately notice that there are no prices on it. At the beginning of each menu, as well as on a statement, that hangs in the wall, there is an explanation of the café upholding the principle that everyone and everything should be able to afford to eat and that it should be a basic law of humanity. And then there is the price on the first page of the menu. And that is synonymous for everything. Absolutely everything. No matter whether you order a cocktail, a burger, a soft drink, a pizza, dessert or anything else. Everything has exactly the same price. A) great idea, b) I’ve never seen it before, c) how did they come up with it and d) why isn’t this concept more common around the world?
Regarding the actual realization of the concept: of course it makes a few things more expensive (soft drinks, for example), but at the same time makes food very affordable.
As you might notice: I’m a true fan of the café. Like for real. And the food and everything I tried there was really good. Like not premium, but good. And the bill came in a kind of science book, which you then opened and saw the bill. Like honestly the concept was a hit from start to finish.
Go or not? I know how stupid this sounds, but I would go back to Querétaro just for this café because I loved the concept, the atmosphere and everything together. I mean, everything costs the same. You have to come up with an idea like that in first place and then on top successfully realise it. And it also makes it easier to do the maths. Absolutely brilliant honestly! 😀 😊