Also, there is the case that the restaurant or bar notes a suggested tip, usually 10%. But consumers are not required to cover this charge.
Is it legal to charge you a tip?
Whether in a bar or restaurant, tipping is not a mandatory charge, it is a voluntary gratuity. If they demand it, you can report it. Similarly, they cannot request minimum consumption.
Restaurants are required to clearly display prices, including taxes; deliver the proof of purchase at the time of consumption, as well as receive and provide its services to all people without discrimination, according to the Federal Consumer Attorney’s Office (Profeco).
What does Profeco say about the mandatory tip?
Profeco adds that if any commercial establishment requires minimum consumption, tips, does not display, does not respect or unjustifiably increases its prices, you can report them by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Provider’s name.
- Business address with street, number, neighborhood, mayor or municipality, state and zip code.