Drinking age in Querétaro (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Querétaro's alcohol law bars sale to minors and entry of under-18s to bars. Public sale and consumption are prohibited, and municipalities set the opening hours.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol | Sale or supply of alcohol to minors is prohibited, and people under 18 may not enter cantinas, breweries, pulque bars, discos, bars and nightclubs. Owners may demand proof of age. The text read states no exception. [1] |
| Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol | Sale or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on public roads, in parks and in public squares, though traditional festivals and civic or cultural events may be excepted with a permit from the Secretaría de Gobierno. It is also prohibited in motor vehicles and in several other places listed in the article. [1] |
| Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol | Days and hours of operation are set by municipal regulations. Sale is prohibited on days when a national or local civic festivity is held by law or by decision of the competent authority. [1] |
Notes
- The age rule comes from the state law as compiled by the Orden Jurídico Nacional. Federal rules (Ley General de Salud art. 220) and municipal rules also apply.
- Municipal regulations may add rules on drinking in public places.
- Municipal regulations and the compiled text's date should be checked; later reforms may exist.
Sources
- Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación): Ley sobre Bebidas Alcohólicas del Estado de Querétaro (Orden Jurídico Nacional) (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Mexico and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Mexico
| Minimum age to buy beer and wine | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy spirits | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Drinking by younger people with an adult | The Ley General de Salud says alcohol may not be sold or supplied to people under 18 'in any case and in any way'. It states no exception, for example for a parent's consent. (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
More rules in Querétaro
- Minimum age for a car driving licence
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes; driver must ensure all passengers wear one · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes; driver must ensure all passengers wear one
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% blood (0.2 mg/l breath)
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