Overview

• On July 15 a young content creator in Mexico City offered Instagram promotions instead of cash to settle her bill at a local lonchería
• The owner, filmed pretending to consult “the boss” before firmly rejecting the barter, has reinforced a strict cash-or-card policy
• TikTok user @lupitamadin’s upload of the exchange has drawn millions of views and ongoing engagement across platforms
• Commenters have praised the proprietor for defending traditional payment norms and also criticized her for lacking immediate assertiveness
• There has been no public response from the influencer and the restaurant continues to decline promotional payment offers