Mexico City, Mexico’s Benito Juarez airport hosts three American Express Centurion lounges. Two are in Terminal 1, and one is in Terminal 2. Over the course of eight flights between ORD, MEX and Lima, Peru (LIM), I enjoyed visiting the lounge in Terminal 2 several times.
Location and Hours
The T2 lounge is not easy to get to. It is located one floor above the AeroMexico VIP Salon Premier lounge. Getting to the lounge can require climbing two flights of stairs.
There is an elevator. After security, turn right and head towards Gates 52 – 62. Just before turning to the gates take a flight of stairs up one level. Continue ahead about 30 meters to the elevator. This saves climbing only one flight of stairs, but at MEX’s elevation of more than 7,000 feet, avoiding exertion can be important.
Access
The lounge opens at 05:00 and closes at 00:00. Check in requires credit card, ID and boarding pass as usual.
I used the American Express Platinum card to check in. It is possible that Amex Gold cardholders may also have access. And of course Centurion cardholders are always welcome in the Centurion lounges.
On a first visit, ask the rep at check in to explain the options for food, beverages and spa services because this lounge operates differently than the U. S. Centurion lounges.
Seating
After checking in, the entrance to the lounge is via a curved passageway to the left of the check-in desk.
The MEX T2 lounge is unlike the Centurion lounges in the U.S. in several ways. For one, it is a two-story lounge. The first floor serves primarily a restaurant and bar.
The second level has another bar and lounge seating.
- Upper level bar
The most relaxing seating is on the upper level.
Food and Beverages
This lounge differs from Centurion lounges in the U.S. because there is no buffet. Instead, all food is served restaurant style. Waiters ask members to order from a free menu of light fare and a menu of more substantial dishes that come with a price.
On my first trip to this lounge, I had the free Margherita Pizza and chicken soup.
On morning visits, I tried the free breakfast options.
All of the food I tried was very good although the pizza and soup were cool when served.
I never ordered anything that had an additional charge, but here are the menus:
The prices are in Mexican pesos and are very reasonable for airport pricing.
Spa
Like some other Centurion lounges, the MEX T2 Centurion lounge has a spa. But this spa offers a full range of spa services.
Appointments are required for massages and other services. Unlike U.S. Centurion lounges, here you can book appointments for multiple spa services when checking in.
Complimentary services include massages, and beard and bang cuts, and hand and toe nail treatments. Free massages last 15 minutes.
Other spa services come at a charge.
Platinum card holders get a 100 peso discount. I had a manicure that lasted about 40 minutes. It was more than worth 150 pesos.
Showers
This lounge has two showers. They are spacious.
There is a bench and an ottoman for sitting while changing clothes.
The shower controls were easy to use and water temperature and pressure were fine. I find that taking a shower while I’m on a run always makes me feel better physically and emotionally.
Other Services
This lounge has excellent WiFi. There are several information screens for keeping track of flights. An employee also provides shoe shines in the lounge.
Overall Impression
On the eight-flight run for Medallion Qualification Dollars between ORD, MEX, and LIM, the American Express Centurion lounge in Terminal 2 was an oasis of good food and beverages, fast WiFi, and relaxing spa services. This lounge was much better than the AeroMexico Salon VIP lounge at MEX or the current Sumaq Priority Pass lounge at LIM that will be remodeled and expanded in 2018.
I know this is a little old, but in reference to the menu – you said some was free, other was at cost. My question is – how do you know what’s free as the menu you posted all have prices, and how much off the free menu can you order? If I bring in a guest do they get to order for free as well?
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The server will identify free options. Guests also may select any of the free options or those with a charge. Thanks for taking a look at the post!
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Great info — thanks!
Can this lounge be accessed by all passengers leaving from MEX terminal 2 … domestic and international?
(Or are domestic and international passengers separated in different wings of T2 — making the Amex Lounge inaccessible to passengers on domestic flights?)
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Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now. All passengers in Terminal 2 at MEX can access the Centurion lounge. Both wings in this terminal are used for domestic and international flights. Enjoy!
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