Kaito del Valle, founded in 2016 by bartender Claudia Cabrera, made history as Latin America's first cocktail bar both created and operated entirely by women. Initially located in Colonia Del Valle, it has since relocated to a larger, playful space in Colonia Juárez, doubling its size and adding a cocktail innovation lab, a DJ booth, and a private karaoke room—all while preserving its spirited izakaya vibe and whimsical flair. Inspired by Japanese izakayas and the ‘kaito’ (female pearl divers), the bar channels kawaii aesthetics, post‑punk Tokyo energy, and maneki‑neko charm, creating an immersive, fun, and inclusive atmosphere rooted in Japanese pop culture. The cocktail program is a playful tribute to innovation—seasonally changing menus feature inventive concoctions like Ichigo Oni (coconut rum, bitters, strawberry kombucha) and Koi No Kokyū bubble tea with gin, sake, green tea, melon, pistachio, and citrus bitters. Claudia Cabrera’s leadership has earned accolades including the Roku Industry Icon Award (North America’s 50 Best Bars 2024) and multiple regional recognitions at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The bar consistently ranks among North America’s best—#13 in 2022, #26 in 2023, #28 in 2024, and #40 in 2025—and is the first in CDMX to be awarded two "Outstanding" pins by The Pinnacle Guide. Expect an intimate, casual ambiance, where cocktails are playful yet refined, presentation creative, and the vibe welcoming—from inventive sake‑based drinks to karaoke and late‑night fun.
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