Mexico Independence Day 2025 Costs Set to Rise 17%

The cost of celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day in 2025 is expected to rise 17% compared to last year, according to a survey by the National Alliance of Small Merchants (ANPEC).

Hosting a dinner for 10 people at home could reach MX$7,000 (US$377), up from MX$6,000 in 2024. Food and beverages account for most of the increase, with pozole at MX$2,000, chicken tinga at MX$1,250, tostadas de pata at MX$1,100, and pambazos at MX$1,350. Beverages, including soda, aguas frescas, beer, and tequila, could add MX$2,800–3,000, while decorations average MX$600.

Public celebrations are also costlier. A family visit to Mexico City’s Zócalo for the traditional “Grito” is expected to cost about MX$5,800, up from MX$5,000 in 2024, covering transportation, street food, and drinks.

Young people attending bars or restaurants face an average bill of MX$1,400 per person, or 14,000 pesos for a group of 10, reflecting the same 17% rise. Additional expenses include traditional clothing, which can cost up to MX$1,200 per person, and mariachi serenades, averaging MX$3,600—a 20% increase.

ANPEC highlighted that these rising costs come as households face tighter budgets due to inflation and higher prices for food and services, warning that reduced purchasing power affects both families and small businesses that rely on holiday consumer spending.