The short answer
Tipping ('propina') is expected in restaurants and for service staff. Tip in pesos, in cash, where you can.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- 10–15% at restaurants; check it isn't already added.
- Bars & cafés
- 10% or round up.
- Taxis & rideshare
- Not expected for street taxis; round up for apps.
- Hotels
- 20–50 pesos per night housekeeping; 20–50 pesos per bag.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 10–15% for guides and drivers.
Good to know
Tip in pesos, in cash, where you can. 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.