Acck! Its 200 pesos for three songs.

Ha! Yes, that sounds better.

Yes, most músicos, duos y tríos charge per song. Like Malury said, usually $200 per song. After they’ve played and you’ve paid don’t forget to ask them: “¿Y el pilón?” That’s an old colloquial Mexican reference to the equivalent of Green Stamps. You just might get an extra song for free. And you’ll certainly impress any Mexicans within earshot that you even know that old all-but-forgotten expression.

My family and I will down in a couple weeks. Wanted to see what songs you request from the mariachi musicians? I personally like Cerca Del Mar, Chan Chan. What is considered appropiate propina tip per song? Also thanks Rob for your website, it has been an awesome source of info and made trip planning hella easier!

The only time you might tip for a song is if they are unsolicited musicians who pass the hat after playing a few songs. They tend to pass through the restaurants during peak hours for la comida and la cena.

I don't know if you've see the music videos on my Services < Musicians & DJs page. Los Romanceros del Balsas are no longer available, but Los Hermanos Morelos are. They wander mostly through the downtown waterfront restaurants during the early evening.

Another of my favorite songs is Un Candado.

https://youtu.be/KhRtoBYukww

And I still get misty eyed listening to this, Golondrina Presumida.

https://youtu.be/1LZNMESRXaU