This is not exactly "where to eat" but it's TJ food related
I always feel so awkward when eating out in TJ. I never know what is the "proper" method of tipping. Especially in those establishments where you have to go up front to pay (Sanborn's for example). Is 15-20% still standard? Do you just leave it on the table? Half the time it is already bussed before you are done paying. I am also worried about the money getting swiped. So being a semi smart guy that I like to think I am, I thought I would watch what the locals did on my next outing. So last night I spot these guys at a near by table who were about done. And of course, it didn't appear that they left a tip. So much for that bright plan.
Tipping in TJ
Started by Cyanide41, Dec 09 2009 07:55 PM
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Keyno
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Posted 10 December 2009 - 03:20 AM
QUOTE (Cyanide41 @ Dec 9 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is not exactly "where to eat" but it's TJ food related
I always feel so awkward when eating out in TJ. I never know what is the "proper" method of tipping. Especially in those establishments where you have to go up front to pay (Sanborn's for example). Is 15-20% still standard? Do you just leave it on the table? Half the time it is already bussed before you are done paying. I am also worried about the money getting swiped. So being a semi smart guy that I like to think I am, I thought I would watch what the locals did on my next outing. So last night I spot these guys at a near by table who were about done. And of course, it didn't appear that they left a tip. So much for that bright plan.
I always feel so awkward when eating out in TJ. I never know what is the "proper" method of tipping. Especially in those establishments where you have to go up front to pay (Sanborn's for example). Is 15-20% still standard? Do you just leave it on the table? Half the time it is already bussed before you are done paying. I am also worried about the money getting swiped. So being a semi smart guy that I like to think I am, I thought I would watch what the locals did on my next outing. So last night I spot these guys at a near by table who were about done. And of course, it didn't appear that they left a tip. So much for that bright plan.
Not to put down Mexicans, but what i have seen, they don't tip as much as us gringos. I tip when the service is good. And when the service is great, i tip well. I don't think the %, i think how much will it take to show the guy/girl i am very happy and full.
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Posted 10 December 2009 - 05:33 AM
QUOTE (Cyanide41 @ Dec 10 2009, 03:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is not exactly "where to eat" but it's TJ food related
I always feel so awkward when eating out in TJ. I never know what is the "proper" method of tipping. Especially in those establishments where you have to go up front to pay (Sanborn's for example). Is 15-20% still standard? Do you just leave it on the table? Half the time it is already bussed before you are done paying. I am also worried about the money getting swiped. So being a semi smart guy that I like to think I am, I thought I would watch what the locals did on my next outing. So last night I spot these guys at a near by table who were about done. And of course, it didn't appear that they left a tip. So much for that bright plan.
I always feel so awkward when eating out in TJ. I never know what is the "proper" method of tipping. Especially in those establishments where you have to go up front to pay (Sanborn's for example). Is 15-20% still standard? Do you just leave it on the table? Half the time it is already bussed before you are done paying. I am also worried about the money getting swiped. So being a semi smart guy that I like to think I am, I thought I would watch what the locals did on my next outing. So last night I spot these guys at a near by table who were about done. And of course, it didn't appear that they left a tip. So much for that bright plan.
The standard tip in Mexico is still 10%, and you can leave it on the table.
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Posted 10 December 2009 - 05:36 AM
Some of my observations on tipping in Mexican restaurants
1) 10% -15% seems the norm at waiter service restaurants.
2) I usually give the tip directly to waiter/waitress or leave it on the change tray
3) When paying with a credit card there is a place to leave a tip. This includes Sanborns where the cashier asks if I would like to leave a tip.
4) Tips are less common at small, cheap places. But appreciated.
1) 10% -15% seems the norm at waiter service restaurants.
2) I usually give the tip directly to waiter/waitress or leave it on the change tray
3) When paying with a credit card there is a place to leave a tip. This includes Sanborns where the cashier asks if I would like to leave a tip.
4) Tips are less common at small, cheap places. But appreciated.
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Posted 10 December 2009 - 06:06 PM
I've been told by locals 10 percent is the norm. Depending on the service I leave 15 to 20 percent.
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