Is smoking banned in public places in Mexico?
Partial ban
Mexico has a nationwide ban but allows designated smoking areas in some restaurants and public places.
Mexico is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Guatemala
- Comprehensive ban Guatemala has a comprehensive smoking ban covering all enclosed public places and workplaces, though enforcement is deficient.
- El Salvador
- Comprehensive ban El Salvador has a smoking ban in indoor workplaces and public places.
- Honduras
- Comprehensive ban Honduras strictly bans smoking in all indoor places, including bars and nightclubs, with strong enforcement and fines.
- United States
- Varies by region Smoking bans in the US vary by state and locality, with no comprehensive federal law covering private businesses.
- Cuba
- Partial ban Cuba prohibits smoking in most workplaces and closed public spaces but enforcement is poor.
- Costa Rica
- Comprehensive ban Costa Rica bans smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces with no exceptions.
Other laws in Mexico
- Drinking in Public
- Varies by region
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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