The short answer
A 10% 'propina voluntaria' is usually offered — you can accept or decline. You'll be asked '¿con propina?' — a simple yes adds the 10%.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- Servers ask if you want to include the 10%; saying yes is normal.
- Bars & cafés
- Round up.
- Taxis & rideshare
- Not expected; round up apps.
- Hotels
- A few thousand pesos for housekeeping.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 10% for guides.
Good to know
You'll be asked '¿con propina?' — a simple yes adds the 10%. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.