Drinking age in Tabasco (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Tabasco has a state law on alcohol sales, but the compiled file could not be read, so no rules are given.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| 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 and consumption of alcohol to minors ('menores de edad') is strictly prohibited and the text states no exception for a parent or guardian being present. Dance halls ('salones de baile') may admit minors from 16:00 to 24:00 only if no alcohol is sold or consumed and a permit is held. [1] |
| Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol | Statutory hours by type of venue: shops (abarrotes, expendios) Monday to Saturday 11:00-23:00; supermarkets and convenience stores daily 10:00-24:00; bars daily 14:00-02:00; restaurants daily 09:00-02:00; discotheques daily 18:00-02:00; cervecerías and cantinas Monday to Saturday 12:00-20:00. Sale, distribution and consumption are prohibited on days of federal, state and municipal elections. The Executive may change hours and dates for public-order reasons. [1] |
Notes
- No reading of an official state source confirms this rule yet; municipal regulations may also apply.
- The law states the age in its list of infractions (sale to persons under eighteen) and prohibits sale and consumption to minors generally. It does not distinguish beer and wine from spirits. Municipal rules may also apply.
- Hours can be extended by the Secretaría on request (Art. 12). Municipal rules may also apply.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Tabasco: Ley que regula la venta, distribución y consumo de bebidas alcohólicas del Estado de Tabasco (última reforma P.O. Extraordinario 301, 19 de septiembre de 2025) (consulted 30 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 Tabasco
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h streets; 40 km/h avenues · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): As signposted
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 for a full licence
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, all occupants · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, all occupants
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