"Down in Mexico" is the debut single by the American vocal group the Coasters, released in 1956. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and appears on the 1957 compilation album The Coasters. It reached No. 8 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1956.

Personnel Credits adapted from The Coasters LP liner notes:

The Coasters Carl Gardner – lead tenor vocal Billy Guy – baritone vocal Bobby Nunn – bass vocal Leon Hughes – tenor vocal Adolph Jacobs – guitar

Credits adapted from The Coasters: The Complete Singles As & Bs 1954-62 CD liner notes:

Additional musicians Mike Stoller – piano Gil Bernal – saxophone Barney Kessel – guitar Ralph Hamilton – bass Jesse Sailes – drums Chico Guerrero – congas

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