The 35 Best Mexico Gifts for All Occasions (That People Actually Want to Receive)
Looking for the perfect Mexican gifts for any occasion?
You’re in the right place because you’ve got me 😁, a longtime Mexico resident, here to advise you!
I’ve hand-curated this list of the best and most unique Mexico gifts that will WOW any Mexico travel lover and Mexicophile in your life.
MY #1 PICK
🌯 The Best Mexico gift
Why is this the best Mexican gift? The burrito blanket is both hilarious and practical — so there’s no one who won’t love it.
As I’ve lived in Mexico since 2018, and been to most states in the country, I used my knowledge to curate a list of things you’ll actually find in Mexico.
Along with each recommended gift, there’s info on its history and connection to Mexico.
Below, you’ll find Mexico gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day — and everything from Mexican cooking gadgets and cookbooks to booze, clothing, Mexican coffee and books about Mexico.
Ready to finally get to this list?! Let’s dive in!
Best Mexico Gifts for Anyone
1. Mexican Burrito Blanket (Tortilla Blanket)
As someone who lives in Mexico, runs several Mexico websites, writes about 200 articles a year on Mexico travel tips and tricks — I know there’s nothing cooler you can give as a Mexico gift than the Tortilla Blanket.
You can opt for this standard Tortilla Blanket (AKA Burrito Blanket), or get this already gift-wrapped Burrito Blanket so you don’t have to wrap it.
👶🌯 Baby Burrito Blanket Swaddle
Shopping for a little one? This Tortilla Swaddle set is the best Mexican gift for a baby.
Best Mexican Gifts for everyone
2. Taco T-Rex (Dinosaur Taco Holder)
If you’ve ever wondered Is there anything better than a taco?
Well, now you have your answer: A Taco T-Rex 🦖, which is a taco that comes served in a dinosaur.
These fun taco holders will bring a smile to the face of any taco lover — but if you want other fun Mexican taco holders too, there’s 🦄 this magical Taco Unicorn, 🙀 and this playful Taco Cat.
Best Mexican Gifts for everyone
3. Nachosaurus Rex Nacho Holder
Few things to together better than tacos and nachos — so if your Taco T-Rex needs a best friend, look no further than the Nachosaurus Rex.
Crafted from durable, hard plastic, this chips and salsa bowl is designed to last through countless Mexico themed parties 🪅
It is 100% food safe, BPA-Free, and dishwasher safe for hassle-free cleaning.
Best Mexican Gifts for Foodies
4. Taco Tuesday Gifts: Best Mexico Gifts for Foodies
There is perhaps nothing more quintessentially Mexican than the tortilla.
Though Mexican food is incredibly regional, one staple item is eaten from coast to coast: The humble tortilla.
If you’re shopping for someone who loves to cook, these Mexico gifts for tortilla lovers will really take Taco Tuesday to the next level.
Looking for more Mexican cookbooks to give as gifts? There’s a section below for those.
🌮 How to make Handmade Tortillas for Taco Tuesday
For home cooks who want to try out making their own fresh tortillas, they’d love to receive the gifts below.
With these, they will be able to make fresh tortillas from scratch, just like they do in Mexico.
Start out with this Maseca amarillo for yellow corn tortillas, or this gluten-free Maseca azul for blue corn tortillas — Maseca is a popular brand throughout Mexico.
Follow these steps make traditional Mexican tortillas, using the gift items below:
- Prepare the masa dough according to the package directions
- Use the tortilla press to shape them
- Cook them on the traditional Mexican cooking comal
- Keep them warm in the tortillero (tortilla basket)
- Assemble and serve tacos with one of these practical yet fun taco holders.
Best Mexican Gifts for Foodies
5. Best Mexican Candy in Mexico Gift Baskets
If the person you’re buying this gift for is a Mexico candy lover, you’re in luck because you can get them this Top-Rated Mexico Candy Basket.
It features some of the best candy in Mexico, by brands including Luca Candy, Pelon and Pulparindo, and in classic flavors like tamarindo and chamoy.
Best Mexican Gifts for Foodies
6. De la Rosa Mexican Candy (Mazapan)
For my money, however, the Mexican candy box above is missing one key candy from Mexico — De la Rosa mazapan.
In Mexico, this stuff is legendary; so much so that some people even get De la Rosa tattoos of this iconic brand’s beloved mazapan candy.
Mexican mazapan is similar to marzipan in Europe or halva in the Middle East, though it’s made with peanuts in Mexico as they are the most commonly-grown nut.
You can buy classic De la Rosa with just the peanuts, or opt for this chocolate-covered De la Rosa.
If you’re looking for sugar-free Mexican candy, there’s this Sugar Free Mazapan.
Whichever you choose, Mexican mazapan candy makes for one of the best gifts from Mexico (though for my money, the chocolate mazapan is the way to go 😋).
Best Mexican Gifts
7. Mexican Chocolate
🍫 taza Mexico-style chocolate
Mexico Fun Fact: Chocolate comes from Mexico!
Ancient Mexican civilizations, including the Aztec, Toltec and Maya, have cultivated cacao trees for more than 3,000 years.
In fact, the English word chocolate derives from the Nahuatl (Aztec language) word, xocolatl.
Best Mexican Gifts
8. Mexico Coffee Gifts
The coffee lover in your life will really thank you for these particular gifts from Mexico — Authentic Mexican coffees.
Though non-coffee drinkers may not know this, the coffeephile in your life certainly does know Mexico coffee is among the world’s best.
Of the best coffee regions in Mexico, there’s Oaxaca state coffee, Chiapas state coffee, and Veracruz state coffee.
☕️ Cafe de Olla Mexican Coffee
While Veracruz coffee tends to be served on its own, in places like Chiapas and Oaxaca states, you’ll often see café de olla (pronounced caf-fay day oy-yah).
Cafe de olla literally means “coffee from the pot,” as it’s made in a large clay pot called an “olla” (oy-yah).
It’s sweetened with cinnamon and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes star anise and orange peel.
Those who don’t take their coffee black, they will love trying something new with café de olla.
Best Mexican Gifts
9. Mexico Coffee Mugs & Mexican Cups
When drinking coffee in Mexico’s most traditional coffee regions and also in smaller pueblos, it will often come served in a jarrito (pronounced har-ree-toe).
Jarritos are rustic clay mugs or cups, often painted in colorful folk art designs, that work for both hot and cold beverages.
☕️ Mexican jarritos coffee mugs
When drinking your coffee in the biggest Mexico coffee regions, like Oaxaca and Chiapas states, it will often come served in a jarrito (pronounced har-ree-toe).
Jarritos are rustic clay mugs or cups, often painted in colorful folk art designs. These can be used for both hot and cold beverages.
🍹 Mexican jarritos Cups
Traditional Mexico jarrito cups also work well for cold beverages.
When you see them like these, without the handle, they are often intended for use with cold drinks.
These hand-painted jarritos make for a beautiful set with this matching terracotta pitcher.
The set is perfect for serving classic Mexican drinks like agua fresca and horchata, and even boozy favorites like the Margarita and the Paloma.
🍹 Mexican Cantaritos Cocktail Cups
Cantaritos de barro clay cups are traditional small-sized cups you’ll often see in the Mexico state of Jalisco at festivals and street fairs.
The city of Tequila is in Jalisco state, and the cantarito cup is said to be the best way to drink tequila.
There’s even a Cantaritos cocktail you can enjoy in these, though they also make amazing Margarita glasses.
Best Mexico Gifts
Mexico Gifts for Women (Traditional Mexican Mother’s Day Gifts)
Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to thank our mom’s and maternal figures for everything they’ve done for us.
If you’re shopping for a Mexico-obsessed mom, look no further than these — Otomí print, Talavera tile and Taxco silver jewelry.
10. Mexican Jewelry
The city of Taxco is known as the Mexico silver town, famed for its .925 sterling silver.
Each year, visitors flock to this pueblo magico (magic town) for artisan-made pieces of Taxco silver jewelry.
One of the most popular Mexico jewelry styles is Mazahua filigree, but there’s also Taxco flower jewelry.
💍 These jewelry items also work for Mexico Valentine’s Day gifts!
Best Mexican Gifts
10. Otomí Art & Prints
The Otomí people hail from the Central Mexico highlands, in the areas around Mexico City, Puebla state, Guanajuato state and Queretaro state.
They are known for their colorful folk art design with flowers and animals. You’ll find this print all over Mexico, and you can get it on many things, like these:
Best Mexican Gifts
11. Talavera Tile Art
Talavera is a pottery style that originated in the city of Talavera de la Reina, Spain.
Nowadays, it is one of the most popular folk arts in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
As a popular art and one of the top Mexican culture gifts, you can get Talavera on everything from kitchenware to pottery and Talavera tiles themselves.
If you’re buying a talavera pot for a frequent traveler, pair it with one of these hard-to-kill houseplants 🪴
Best Mexico Gifts for Kids
12. Taco vs Burrito Board Game
Fans of games like Bears vs Babies and Exploding Kittens will love Taco vs Burrito, which was created by a 7-year-old boy named Alex.
This family-friendly card game (suitable for ages 7+) is basically a food fight played out in a card form — so it’s much easier to clean up than a real food fight.
Taco vs Burrito is popular with kids and adults alike — and a great travel game.
Best Mexican Gifts
13. Mexican Lucha Libre Mask
Among the Mexican presents sure to please any kiddo, is the lucha libre mask.
Similar to WWE wrestling in the U.S., Lucha is Mexican wrestling that’s as much soap opera as it is sport.
The most famous luchador (lucha libre wrestler) of all time was Blue Demon. His mask was dark blue, so you’ll often find these blue lucha libre masks available for sale.
Best Mexican Gifts
14. Mexican Lele Doll
Lele, which loosely translates to “baby,” is a traditional folk art doll from Queretaro state in Central Mexico.
However, you’ll find these adorable Mexico Leles in mercados de artesanias (artisan markets) throughout the country.
They make a great Mexico souvenir, but also, the perfect Mexico presents for kids.
Best Mexican Gifts
15. La Loteria Mexican Card Game
Also known as “Mexican Bingo,” La Loteria (The Lottery) has been played in Mexico for centuries.
It is a family-friendly game — however, it can also be made into a Mexican drinking game for adults 🍻
This card game, one of the most inexpensive Mexican gifts on this list, makes for a great stocking stuffer.
It’s one of those sure-to-please-anyone Mexico gift ideas, and among the best Christmas gifts from Mexico.
The object of La Loteria is similar to Bingo, as you mark off all squares on your card. However, instead of numbers, the squares have iconic Mexican folk art drawings.
La Loteria is so beloved in Mexico that many people even get La Loteria tattoos of the cards. I actually have one myself!
Mexico Gifts for Men (Mexican Gifts for Dad on Father’s Day)
Looking for a Mexico gift for dad or any special caballero (gentleman) in your life?
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that Mexican tacos are delicious 🌮 so these Mexico taco socks are sure to make him lol on Father’s Day, and all year-long.
These funny Mexico socks will have the gift recipient laughing hysterically on Christmas when they open the gift — and then each day they wear them all year-long.
If he’s more of a Mexico drinks guy, check out the tequila decanter and mezcal cups below.
Best Mexican Gifts
17. Tequila Decanter and Shot Glasses
Did you know there really is a Tequila, Mexico!?
That’s right, in order to be called true tequila, it has to be made in the city of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico (or some surrounding areas).
Tequila is actually a much more classy drink than many think — one that’s meant to be sipped, btw!
For anyone who appreciates tequila, this decanter and tequila shot glasses set is perfect.
Besides the decanter, how about a nice bottle of tequila and/or mezcal?
If you’ve never heard of mezcal, think of it this way: tequila is a type of mezcal that’s made in Tequila, Mexico, though mezcal is what’s made everywhere else in Mexico.
🥃 Best Gifts for Mezcal Lovers
If your dad likes his tequila, consider switching it up with a bottle of these best Oaxaca mezcals.
In terms of flavor, mezcal tends to be a bit smokier, though both drinks come from the agave plant.
The best mezcals come from Oaxaca, Mexico — like Ilegal Mezcal, Montelobos and 400 Conejos, Mexico’s best selling mezcal.
In many Mexico bars, mezcal is served with a plate of orange slices and maguey worm salt; this is the same worm inside of tequila bottles.
A tequila or mezcal decanter, traditional mezcal cups, both copitas and jicaras, and sal de gusano (maguey worm salt) make for the perfect Mexico gift set.
Mexico Gifts for Christmas & the Holidays
18. Best Mexico Christmas Ornaments
These traditional Mexican Christmas ornaments will many make any Mexicophile (yes, that’s a word) smile during the holidays.
Mexican Christmas tree decorations are fun gifts to give, as they are “gifts that keep on giving.”
With these Mexico gifts, your recipient will get to use the ornament year after year during Christmas and the holidays.
Best Mexican Gift ideas
19. Mexican Blanket (Serape)
This Mexico serape blanket makes for the perfect cozy gift to open on Christmas morning, and cuddle up with that same night.
Even after Christmas is over, you can use this heavy-duty woven blanket at the beach, for picnics, during yoga class, as an equestrian blanket, while camping and stargazing, and many more places.
Best Mexican Gift ideas
20. Hojalata: Mexican Tin Art
Hojalata (pronounced ho-ha-lat-ah) is an iconic Mexico tin art from Guanajuato state.
It makes for nice wall decor, and can also be used as Mexican tin ornaments for your Christmas tree.
The popular milagros (sacred heart) design is most common, but you’ll find other shapes in symbols as well, like crosses, stars and hummingbirds.
Best Mexican Gift ideas
21. Mexican Alebrijes (As seen in the movie “Coco”)
Want one of the most unique Mexican gift ideas? How about a Mexican alebrije, which is a sort of spirit guide sculpture.
These wooden alebrijes originate in the town of San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, though you’re probably familiar with them from the movie Coco.
In the event none of the Mexico Christmas gifts above will work, check out the Mexican Gifts for Her and Kitchen Gifts sections for more ideas.
🎄🎁 For even more ideas, head to 50+ Best Mexico Christmas Gifts & Mexican Ornaments to see an entire gift guide for Christmas and holiday gifts!
Best Mexico Gifts for Birthdays
22. Mexico Wall Poster with Push Pins for Travelers
For those Mexico-obsessed travelers who just can’t get enough of the country, Mexico maps make a great gift — like this Mexico City Mexico map or this vintage Mexico map.
This Mexico wall poster with push pins, which allows the gift recipient to pin each state as they visit, is a favorite of mine!
As memories and amazing experiences are the best souvenirs from Mexico, this map will help them remember and cherish those memories forever.
Best Mexico Gifts
23. Mexico Map/Cutting Board/Serving Board
This sturdy, 100% bamboo Mexico cutting board can actually function in FOUR ways: wall hanging, serving tray, charcuterie board, and as a cutting board.
Since it’s so beautiful, some might just want to hang it up in their kitchen as decorative Mexico wall art.
It also functions as a serving tray, perfect for passing hors d’oeuvres before Christmas dinner, and of course, as a cutting board.
Best Mexico Gifts
24. Mexico Posters & Wall Art
Know someone with a blank wall that could use some bright Mexican colors?
From the Queen of Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, to classic Mexico iconography like cacti, and the gorgeous Otomí pattern, a Mexican poster or wall art makes the perfect home decor gift.
Best Mexican Gifts
25. Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
The Mexico-loving woman in your life is going to love these clothes and accessories — like this embroidered huipil (pronounced wee-peel) — a type of tunic-top worn by Mayan women in the Yucatan Peninsula.
For Mexican jewelry gift ideas to go with the clothing, see the Gifts for Her section.
If you need some Mexican gifts for him from the clothing department, check out this funny Mexican taco shirt and this Mexican Star Wars shirt for men.
Mexico Gifts for Books Lovers
Not comfortable picking out what to wear for the person you’re getting the gift for
Totally understandable! How about getting them one of the Mexican books below?
Oh, and ff this gift is one you’re planning to splurge on — grab this Kindle Paperwhite too, and load it with the eBook versions.
Best Mexican Gifts
26. Like Water for Chocolate
Eventually made into a movie, Mexican author Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate tells the tale of Tita, who’s forbidden to marry as the youngest child in her family.
Tita falls in love with her neighbor, who eventually marries her sister, though she hopes to win him back using her cooking skills.
This is a great fiction read, and each chapter begins with a classic Mexican recipe.
Best Mexican Gifts
27. Living in Mexico
A Taschen art book, Living in Mexico is a beautiful photographic journey chronicling homes in the country.
Featuring everything from Luis Barragan’s contemporary designs in Mexico City, to traditional thatched-roof Mayan dwellings in the Yucatan, the contrast of styles in this book showcases the country’s diverse architectural styles through stunning imagery.
Best Mexican Gifts
28. The Move to Mexico Bible
If your person is considering a move to Mexico, The Move to Mexico Bible is perfect for them.
As someone who’s moved to Mexico, I can say for sure it was the best decision I’ve ever made, though having all pertinent information you need to make that big decision is important.
In this book, author Sonia Diaz tells you everything you can expect from Mexico expat life.
Best Mexican Gifts
29. The Labyrinth of Solitude
The Labyrinth of Solitude is the best-known book from Octavio Paz, a Mexican Nobel Prize winner, and one of the most famous Mexican people of all time.
Through poetic writing, his philosophical essays explore Mexico’s culture, history, and social identity in the modern day.
While “The Labyrinth of Solitude” is his most famous essay, others like “The Other Mexico” and “Mexico and the United States,” are also in this book.
Best Mexican Gifts
30. Frida: The Biography Of Frida Kahlo
In this definitive biography on Mexico’s most famous female artist, Frida Kahlo, author Hayden Herrera examines the life and death of this Mexican icon in Frida: The Biography.
From growing up during the turbulent Mexican Revolution, to an accident that left her bedridden at age 18, and her tumultuous marriage to fellow Mexican artist, Diego Rivera — get to know the woman behind the art.
Best Mexican Cookbooks
Of course, Mexican food is more than just tacos and tortillas!
When shopping for Mexico gifts for the passionate cooks in your life, only the best cookbooks about Mexican food will do.
Below, you’ll find cookbooks from the biggest names in Mexican cooking.
Best Mexican Gifts
31. Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook
Chef Enrique Olvera is considered the best Mexican chef working today. His restaurant, Pujol in Mexico City, consistently makes the coveted World’s 50 Best list.
For those who can’t get one of the coveted reservations at Pujol, which is among the best CDMX restaurants, his cookbook explains how he makes his favorite dishes — which are all classic Mexican foods.
Best Mexican Gifts
32. My Mexico City Kitchen
Chef Gabriela Cámara’s Contramar restaurant and Entremar restaurant in Mexico City are foodie favorites for fish tacos and fresh seafood dishes.
Her cookbook is a culinary homage to this city, with 150 recipes that highlight all the fresh ingredients and unique flavors of Mexico City.
Learn how to make her signature Contramar tuna tostadas, chilaquiles, flan, and much more.
Best Mexican Gifts
33. Trejo’s Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.
Mexican-American actor Danny Trejo, who has starred in films like Machete and Desperado, shares his favorite recipes and stories about growing up in 1950s LA.
In the book, there’s standard classics like carnitas tacos, and surprising recipes you don’t expect from a this tough guy — like roasted cauliflower tacos and nacho donuts.
Best Mexican Gifts
34. Mexico The Cookbook
Margarita Carrillo Arronte, former chef at Turtux and Don Emiliano, is known as a Global Ambassador of Mexican Cuisine — and one of the best Mexican chefs of all time.
Her best-selling Mexico cookbook features more than 650 authentic and traditional Mexican Recipes, from street foods and antojitos (snacks), to fish, meat and poultry entrees, and even Mexican drinks and desserts.
Best Mexican Gifts
35. Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico
Oaxaca City, Mexico is one of the Foodie Capitals of Mexico. However, traditional Oaxaca food isn’t what many think of as “Mexican food.”
In this Central Mexico state, you’ll find mole (pronounced moe-lay), memelas, tlayudas (tuh-lie-you-dahs) and tamales oaxaqueños as some of the standout favorites.
Never heard of those? No worries, this cookbook will help!
Best Mexican Gifts
Final Thoughts: Buying Mexico Gifts
In case you were wondering if you need to travel to Mexico to shop for Mexico themed gifts — you don’t!
However, buying gifts and Mexico souvenirs online can be tricky if you’re unfamiliar with the country and culture of Mexico.
I hope that the gifts you found in this article are the perfect presents that feel like they’ve come straight from Mexico (minus the price of a plane ticket).
If you’re buying the gift for a Mexico-obsessed or Mexico-loving friend or relative, that only further complicates things because they’re better versed in all things Mexico.
After going through this list and reading about the significance of the Mexico gifts featured, you should now have a better idea of what to buy — and also why it’s significant.