Tips on Tipping

Although visitors to Mexico are often used to tipping at places like restaurants and bars, in Mexico, tipping extends far beyond eating and drinking establishments.

Tipping is deeply engrained into the social fabric here.  Giving small tips is widely practised and, in most instances, expected in return for good service.

A previously published blog article, Tipping in Mexico, gives a good précis of general tipping etiquette in Mexico and its advice continues to be current.

To reflect the wide assortment of situations where tipping may be appropriate in Mexico, we’ve just updated our guide to Tipping and Bargaining in Mexico.

For a deeper insight into Mexican social culture you may also want to read our guide to Social Etiquette in Mexico.