🇲🇽 Tipping & service charge in Mexico

Tipping is expected here. Tax is usually added at the till. A typical tip is 10–20%. Restaurants in Mexico don’t usually add a service charge. Menu prices normally include IVA (16%).

At a glance

Currency: MXN
Service charge: Usually none
IVA: 16% · included in prices
Tip: tip expected · 10–20%

Popular ways to pay friends back: SPEI, Mercado Pago.

Example: dinner for 4

A MX$2,400 dinner for 4 comes to MX$2,640 with the usual charges — MX$660 per person.

Food & drinks	MX$2,400
Tip	MX$240
Total	MX$2,640
Each pays (4 people)	MX$660

Split a bill in Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Mexico?

Tipping is expected here. Tax is usually added at the till. A typical tip is 10–20%.

Is there a service charge in Mexico?

Restaurants in Mexico don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Mexico?

Menu prices normally include IVA (16%).

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.