Vintage Mid-Century Mexican Restaurant Advertising Ashtray

Date range 1(contact info removed) This is a vintage square glass ashtray from "Restaurante Bar Rancho Grande". The business was located in H. Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico. It features a printed illustration of a rustic building with trees and the restaurant's phone number. The Format: The standard 5-digit phone number format (2-12-51) strongly indicates that this piece dates back to the mid-20th century. Mexico gradually phased out 5-digit local numbers as infrastructure grew throughout the latter half of the century. The Branding: The artwork features a traditional rustic palapa or rancho layout common to old-school Mexican roadside restaurants and bars from that era. The Location: H. Cárdenas (Heroica Cárdenas) is the second-most populous city in the state of Tabasco and has historically been a major hub for transportation, oil, and agriculture, making a "Restaurante Bar" a prominent gathering place for travelers and locals alike.

Condition

Used (normal wear)