What is the "Restaurant Overcharging in La Costera" scam in Acapulco?

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Tourist-facing restaurants along La Costera boulevard use menus that omit prices or list prices lower than the final bill, which includes service charges and items placed on the table without being ordered. Currency confusion between pesos and dollars is used as a mechanism to inflate bills significantly. Always confirm prices in Mexican pesos before ordering. Ask for an itemised receipt and verify each line. Confirm whether any item placed on your table carries a charge before consuming it.

Restaurant Scams in Acapulco

Restaurant Overcharging in La Costera

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