Telenovela Locations / La Bipo, Coyoacán, setting of the series "Soy tu fan"
"Soy tu fan" was a series that gained relevance despite originally airing on a channel with limited reach. Part of the show was filmed at La Bipo, Coyoacán—a restaurant, nightclub, and cantina with pop-urban art and signature cochinita pibil.
By Alejandro Pohlenz
Strictly speaking, Soy tu fan is not a telenovela, but rather a series that ran for two seasons on Canal 11 (starting in 2010) and one season on Star+ (with the subtitle “la fiesta continúa”, produced in 2022). It is an adaptation of an Argentine series of the same name created by Dolores Fonzi (Gael García Bernal’s ex-partner). There’s also a 2022 film, shot in Mexico.
“We are all fans of someone,” says a copy from the third season, “although we fall in love with a projection.” In essence, like many other telenovelas, series, films, and novels, this is a (romantic comedy) love story starring Charly (Ana Claudia Talancón), which found unusual success on a public channel with limited reach—making it all the more remarkable.
Soy tu fan filmed scenes at La Bipo
The connection with La Bipo in Coyoacán comes in two dimensions: first, Soy tu fan filmed some scenes there (one of Charly’s friends worked at the restaurant). The second dimension is fascinating: Diego Luna, the owner of La Bipo, acted as a child in the telenovela El premio mayor. He played Huicho Domínguez’s son and was nicknamed “El Mayoneso”. (Although Mr. Luna now disowns his early stints in Mexican soap operas).
Of course, it must be admitted that La Bipo is a place, as one customer puts it, “with a lot of vibe” (another calls it “wild”). The concept emerged in 2007, and it’s called Bipo (a contraction of bipolar), because it’s a cantina downstairs and a nightclub upstairs. Someone once referred to it as a “neocantina” (you’ll have to figure out why).
The food is anchored by their signature cochinita pibil, which we’ve already covered here at Food Police. Highlights from the colorful menu include tuna tostadas with leeks, hibiscus quesadillas, the naco (a rib-eye), breaded fish burritos, the chimichanga, and the tecolota (molletes with chilaquiles). There’s house mezcal and cocktails with names like “El Martínez” or “El Mauricio Garcés”. Saturdays feature live music.
- What we love and you must try: the tecolota
- What we don’t love as much: shrimp tacos
- Food Police insider advice: overall, don’t expect long waits
- Address: Malintzin 155, Del Carmen, CDMX
- Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.; other days 1:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
- Best for: casual dining or nightlife
- Payment: cash and cards
- Accessibility: yes
- Parking: no
- Reservations: no
- Phone: +52 55 5484 8230
- Closest public transport: Metro Viveros
- Pet friendly: yes
- Kid-friendly: no
- Vegan options: yes
