How to Say ‘Cash only?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Solo efectivo?
SOH-loh eh-fehk-TEE-boh
[SOH-loh eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is especially useful at small shops, markets, and street-food stalls, where cash-only is still common. Keep small bills and coins when you can.
Phrase Breakdown
Solo
[SOH-loh]
only
Means exclusively or nothing else.
¿Solo efectivo en la caja de esta tienda?
Only cash at this store’s register?
efectivo
[eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
cash
Money in bills and coins, not card.
Traigo efectivo por si no aceptan tarjeta.
I brought cash in case they don’t accept card.
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