Restaurant prices in Mexico

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Mexico? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Mexico? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Mexico?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 7.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 35 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Mexico, including imported beer, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, coffee, Burger King or a similar bar, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Mexico


What currency is used in Mexico and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Mexico Mexican peso (MXN MX$). For 10 US dollars you can get 202 Mexican pesos. For 100 US dollars you can get 2.02 thousand Mexican pesos. And the other way around: For 100 Mexican pesos you can get 4.96 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Mexico? Look here: Prices in cities in Mexico

Prices: Aguascalientes   Chihuahua City   Guadalajara   Mexico City   Monterrey   Tijuana   Zapopan   Mérida   San Luis Potosí   Ciudad Juárez  


Price cheap restaurant $7.9 ($5 - $14.9)

cheap restaurant

$7.9 ($5 - $14.9)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.2 ($1.2 - $3.7)

local beer

$2.2 ($1.2 - $3.7)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.8 ($1.2 - $4.5)

coffee

$2.8 ($1.2 - $4.5)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.82 ($0.59 - $1.5)

bottle of water

$0.82 ($0.59 - $1.5)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.4 ($5.9 - $9.4)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.4 ($5.9 - $9.4)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.1 ($0.79 - $1.8)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.1 ($0.79 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Mexico
(The last update: 3 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Mexico:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $7.9 (MX$160)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $35 (MX$700)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.4 (MX$150)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.2 (MX$45)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.5 (MX$70)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (MX$22)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.82 (MX$16.5)
  8. Cappuccino $2.8 (MX$56)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.9 (MX$39)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.2 (MX$45)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Mexico

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.5(MX$31), 2012: $1.5(MX$30), 2013: $1.5(MX$30), 2014: $1.5(MX$31), 2015: $1.7(MX$34), 2016: $1.7(MX$35), 2017: $1.9(MX$37), and 2018: $1.9(MX$39)

Mexico price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Mexico price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $17.4(MX$350), 2011: $14.9(MX$300), 2012: $14.9(MX$300), 2013: $14.9(MX$300), 2014: $17.4(MX$350), 2015: $19.8(MX$400), 2016: $19.8(MX$400), 2017: $19.8(MX$400), and 2018: $25(MX$500)

Mexico price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Mexico price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.89(MX$18), 2011: $1.2(MX$24), 2012: $0.99(MX$20), 2013: $0.99(MX$20), 2014: $1.2(MX$24), 2015: $0.99(MX$20), 2016: $1.2(MX$25), 2017: $1.5(MX$30), and 2018: $1.5(MX$30).

Mexico price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Mexico price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Mexico?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.53(MX$10.7), 2011: $0.49(MX$9.9), 2012: $0.47(MX$9.4), 2013: $0.47(MX$9.6), 2014: $0.52(MX$10.5), 2015: $0.54(MX$10.9), 2016: $0.58(MX$11.7), 2017: $0.61(MX$12.4), and 2018: $0.69(MX$13.9) in recent years

Mexico price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Mexico price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.43(MX$8.7), 2011: $0.44(MX$8.9), 2012: $0.43(MX$8.7), 2013: $0.4(MX$8.1), 2014: $0.42(MX$8.5), 2015: $0.44(MX$8.9), 2016: $0.47(MX$9.4), 2017: $0.48(MX$9.8), and 2018: $0.53(MX$10.7)

Mexico price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Mexico price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com