Is Mexico a tipping country?

Tipping at restaurants in Mexico is always expected. However, how much you tip varies on the level of service and location within the country. Because beach destinations tend to see more foreign tourists from the United States and Canada, it is customary to tip between 15 and 20 percent.



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Tipping is customary in most countries around the world, and is especially important in countries like Mexico where staff generally earn more from gratuities than from their basic wage. As such, income from tips is essential for many service industry workers in Mexico.

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Much like in the U.S., in Mexico, it is customary to tip service workers in restaurants, hotels, and Ubers. The standard tip is 10% of the bill, but you can give more or less depending on the quality of service. Tipping is not required, but it is appreciated.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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It is not necessary to tip an additional amount. A minimum of $1-$2 U.S. (20-40 pesos) per round of drinks is customary, or if you're running a tab, leave 15-20% of the total as a tip. Remember, if you are receiving Happy Hour half-price, tip on the regular pricing amount.

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100 Pesos is equivalent to about $5 to $6. This sum may not seem like a big amount, but it can buy tourists one or two meals in Mexico. In the Mayan country, the cheapest cuisine is street food. Tacos can cost as much as 20 Pesos for a basket of four or five tacos.

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While tipping may not be required at some all-inclusive resorts, many guests prefer to do so. In the event that you would like to tip staff during your all-inclusive vacation, it is important to find out in advance whether staff would even be allowed to accept those tips.

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Credit cards are widely accepted at most places of business throughout Mexico, especially in tourist areas. Besides small towns and certain food trucks or shops, you can use a credit card to pay for most things.

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While tipping is a discretionary and optional gesture, at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and others, it is certainly encouraged.

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Be sure to leave a little food left on the plate as you close in on finishing your food. Especially if it's dinner at home, finishing all the food on your plate is somewhat rude.

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Tipping in Mexico: Taxi
Most taxi drivers in Mexico do not expect a tip. However, if your driver helps you with your luggage, it is courteous to tip around 10 pesos. This standard also goes for Airport Shuttle Operators. A 10 peso tip is typical if you are helped with your bags.

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Tipping is a way of life in Cancun. Many of the staff earn a low basic salary and rely on tips to earn a livable wage. I consider tips as a way of showing thanks for a good service received and not as a means to ensure it.

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Still, bringing a small amount of cash for service tips (spa treatments, bartenders, waiters and waitresses, tour guides, etc.) is smart. To determine the appropriate amount of cash to bring, add up the total cost of the property and bring 25% of that to spread out over however many days you plan to spend there.

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For most tourist that are in Mexico for a week and will be in tourist areas, you will find most places accept US Dollars. But there is the rate at what they will accept them. See our section below on this. Tip: Mexican law says that all prices must be marked in Pesos.

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It's best to order pesos via your local U.S. bank before arriving in Mexico to avoid inflated fees. If this isn't an option, you can go into a reputable bank or credit union nearby. If you must use an ATM for cash, this is typically safe too, but remember to convert your currency to pesos for the best deal.

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It is not customary to tip taxi drivers unless they help you move a lot of bags or people or they do something extra beyond the drive to your destination. Public buses there is no need to tip but for private resort shuttles you should consider a tip of 20 pesos per person.

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