It all started when I saw Cursor Café San Francisco. I’ve been a Cursor user and a coffee lover, so the idea of combining both worlds sounded like the perfect event to network. Many of us already work from coffee shops: creating, coding, shipping, and meeting people. The concept instantly clicked.
I remember Ben Lang posting about it on X (Twitter), and I fell in love with the idea, especially the collab with Terminal, a brand I personally enjoy. (Can’t wait to see a React Miami collab one day 👀☕). When Ben asked where Cursor Café should go next, I didn’t hesitate: it had to come to my city.
Bringing it to Mexico🇲🇽
Around that time, I was already hosting several tech events and looking for ways to collaborate with more people. I told Ximena, an amazing community builder known across all Mexican tech circles for her work and her recent efforts with Torc, which have helped her connect and grow the local ecosystem even more.
After talking, we realized Guadalajara was the perfect spot, especially because JSConf MX was happening there, bringing together developers and creators from all over the country.
So we proposed the idea to Ben, and he loved it. From there, things started moving quickly.
Making it real
Ben introduced us to Fawziyah, who guided us through everything needed to make a successful Cursor Café. She shared insights, checklists, and best practices from previous events.
Meanwhile, Ximena worked her local magic and secured a beautiful coffee shop in Guadalajara, while I focused on spreading the word and opening registrations. Soon, we had a full house, a stack of Cursor coffee bags, and backup plans for anything that might go wrong.
It was incredible to collaborate with Ximena; her experience running community events truly elevated the project.
The day of the event 🌤️
On October 29th, I arrived from Monterrey a bit late, but by the time I got there, Ximena and several local communities were already helping with check-ins, welcoming attendees, and making sure everything ran smoothly.
The best part was how natural it felt. People connected instantly, sharing projects, chatting, and meeting new friends. We hosted a demo time so builders could show what they were creating and gave out Cursor-branded coffee bags as a token of appreciation.
The coffee shop was buzzing with energy. The owner was thrilled to host, and attendees were already asking when the next one would be. Even some JSConf speakers joined, inviting everyone to stay involved in the community. Because truly, nothing beats learning together.
Perfect timing ☕ + 💡
Coincidentally, the same day we hosted Cursor Café Guadalajara, Cursor 2.0 launched, bringing tons of exciting updates. The atmosphere was electric, with people exploring new features, sharing projects, and showing how Cursor helps them code faster and more creatively.
A growing movement 💜
What made this event special was how supported we felt. Ben and Fawziyah were there every step of the way, encouraging and helping us make it happen.
And the best part? Cursor Café is expanding around the world.
The next one in Mexico city will be on November 15th, and you can check out the full list of upcoming events on the Cursor Café calendar to find one close to your city.
If you’re thinking about hosting, go for it. There’s already a strong, global community of creators sharing tips, ideas, and experiences.
So here’s my invitation to you:
Attend one. Host one. Be part of it.
You never know what kind of connections or collaborations can start over a cup of coffee ☕✨
📸 Photo credits
All the amazing photos from Cursor Café Guadalajara were captured by Vichy Valeria.
Her eye for community and detail made every shot feel alive, thank you for beautifully documenting the energy of the day!
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