Tipping is common is many situations in Mexico, from tipping the guy that helps you to safely park your car to the kid that packs your bags in the supermarket. We often comment here that we "can´t do anything without having to pay someone" - meaning that we frequently are expected to tip for things that many foriegners would find strange.
Most waiting and bar staff in Mexico city will earn a flat paid salary of between 50-100 Mexican pesos per shift. Take into account that most of these people will work atleast 10 hours if not more for that salary and are expected to pay thier bills with the tips that they recieve.
In most places in Mexico city, the tip or service charge usually will not be included in the bill so its always advisable to leave a 5-10 peso tip for small things like a beer or two or 10-15% for a larger bill if you think that you recieved good service.
People that you are not expected to tip : Cab Drivers - car drivers will not expect a tip unless you have been using the same driver for an extended period of time or someone from a private service, in these situations you could leave a tip as a sign of thanks at the end of your trip.
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