About

The Chilangos Barbershop takes its name from “chilango,” a word tied to Mexico City and the people shaped by it—adaptable, hardworking, and always pushing forward. In the 1950s, that spirit lived in the neighborhood barbershops of CDMX: modest storefronts with sunlight on the mirrors, well-worn chairs, and the steady soundtrack of clippers and conversation. Barbers worked with patience and pride—combing, shaping, checking the lines twice. A straight-razor shave was almost ceremonial: hot towel, rich lather, careful hands, and a clean finish that made a man feel put together before stepping back into the busy street.

That same idea is what The Chilangos Barbershop represents today—modern in style, but built on the same foundation. The tools may be updated and the cuts may follow new trends, yet the heart of the shop stays familiar: craft, respect, and consistency. Every fade, lineup, and beard trim is treated like the old-school work it comes from—detail-driven, never rushed, and shaped to the client rather than forced into one look.

Just like Mexico City in the 1950s, today’s communities are full of people moving, building, and starting over—working long hours, chasing opportunity, and trying to show up strong for their families. The Chilangos Barbershop is meant to be that steady place in the middle of it all: where conversation is easy, everyone is welcomed, and a sharp cut is more than grooming—it is confidence for the next shift, the next interview, the next celebration, or simply the next day.

In that way, The Chilangos Barbershop connects past and present. It carries the classic CDMX barbershop spirit forward: a clean chair, a steady hand, and a space where people leave looking ready—because they are.