What is the drinking age in Mexico?
The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, but this generally is not enforced unless you are seen drinking in public. Reputable establishments will not serve you, if they suspect you are under age. Under age persons who seek out seedy establishments in the hopes of being served, should understand there is danger in that behavior.
Twenty years ago, the laws were rarely enforced, but times have changed. Regardless of what you have heard, do not believe you will stay out of trouble by offering a bribe to an official. Those days have also passed, because today, many law enforcement officers do not take bribes. Now, you must be 18 to purchase cigarettes or alcohol. Mexico also enforces its traffic and seat belt laws.
