Celebrate is a fundamental part of the Mexican cultureespecially during the September 15 To commemorate independence. Whether as a family or with friends, in meetings where each one collaborates with some dish, Mexicans manage to create unforgettable parties without the need for great budgets. But how much do they spend and what do you prefer to eat who celebrate the national holidays?
According to the study Mexicanity 2025 of Kantar, 94% of Mexicans celebrate Somehow the national holidays, and for 9 out of 10 people, the house or a relative is the main meeting point.
Pambazos, tradition for 34% of families
Traditional dishes remain protagonists and, among them, he Pambazo It is a tradition for 34% of familiesaccording to the same source.
María Luisa Nava García shares that by tradition, she prepares pambazos to live with her family at home and estimates a expenditure of approximately 300 pesos in this preparation. In addition, this year it will organize a small meeting with older adults – saying 55 pesos for music – and will participate in another “suit” celebrationwhere everyone carries something to share, such as popes with sausage, Mexican sausages, pizza, rice with milk and soft drinks. Although some dishes are not typically Mexican, the goal is to celebrate together on September 15.
Paloma Jiménez recounts that, although in his family they do not usually hold great meetings, this year they will take advantage of the fact that he coincides with his husband’s birthday and brother -in -law to organize a more special party. They plan to prepare between five and six stews, buy tequila, mezcal, ornaments, as well as traditional clothes and cake. The estimated budget is around 4,000 pesosdue to the combination of celebrations.
Pozole: The king of the national holidays
According to Kantar’s study, the most prepared dish is the Pozoleprepared in 86% of households during the national holidays. Mónica Trujillo indicates that in her family she prepares the main stew and the other members collaborate with accessories such as toast, cream and beans. Estimates an expense of 800 pesos Between meat and corn this year.
According to Mexico, how are we going?, To August 2025, some Key supplies for these celebrations recorded increases: The beef rose 17.74% per year, the Serrano Chile 34.94%, the 16.71% green tomato, and the chicken, although it fell compared to the previous month, is 4.4% above the previous year. These increases directly impact the budget of families to organize the national holidays.
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