Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Mexico law
Cannabis laws in Tijuana follow Mexico’s national law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Personal possession of small amounts of cannabis is decriminalized for adults. Medical cannabis is legal with authorization. Commercial sales remain prohibited, and legal risk may still exist for larger quantities or public use.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Decriminalized (personal)
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Decriminalized for small amounts
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Same rules apply; caution advised
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalized recreational adult use in 2021, allowing possession of up to 28 grams and personal cultivation of up to six plants. Medical cannabis has been regulated since 2017, with prescription access for patients. While progress toward a fully regulated commercial market continues, licensed retail sales remain in development as of December 2025.
Law Enforcement
People talked about bargaining down what police asked for. That was a claim about bribes, with no encounter to back it up.
Where to Buy Marijuana
“Where not?” Avenida Revolución meant tourist prices. Elsewhere try the word maría. There were offers in the red-light district, and a lot of police around.
Between Eighth and Ninth, across from Sanborns, there was a skate shop and similar stores. People coming out sometimes knew somebody. Inside you could get cheap Zig-Zags. Some Spanish speakers tried asking around poorer colonias.
Don’t pay before seeing it.
Marijuana Prices
US$20 an ounce or $5 for about one to three grams. Good to at least smokable, and cheap.
More Information
Ask someone you trust for a lead. If you agree to tip them, wait until you have what you paid for.