Mexican chocolate is a type of chocolate -- also known as chocolate para mesa, or “table chocolate” -- made with sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and sometimes other spices.

Topolobampo in Chicago serves Café Playa, a drink consisting of Kahlua, Golden Arette anejo tequila, steaming americano coffee, whipped cream and a dusting of Mexican chocolate.

Mexican chocolate is in the Inception stage. It’s considered a premium ingredient that can be found on mostly fine-dining menus.