If there is a tradition that announces that the Day of the Dead is getting closer in Toluca, it is the traditional Feria y Festival Cultural Alfeñique. During these weeks, the famous Portales of the capital of the State of Mexico fill with stalls where artisan families offer some of the preparations and candy figures that form part of this celebration, from the classic sugar skulls to pieces of nougats, chocolates and crystallized fruits.
The 2026 edition has already begun and, as you walk through the different stalls, visitors can find a wide variety of traditional sweets that are part of the offerings and of the gastronomic identity of the State of Mexico. The Toluca City Hall emphasizes that behind these pieces lies the work of families who have preserved the techniques of preparation for generations.
But if you are planning to take a stroll through Toluca in the coming weeks, surely one of the questions you have is how much money you need to buy some sugar skulls and typical sweets. Although prices can vary from stall to stall and depend mainly on size, ingredients, and the decoration work, there are affordable options and also much more elaborated pieces to place on an ofrenda.
How Much Do Sugar Skulls Cost at the Alfeñique Fair?
Sugar skulls are, without a doubt, one of the products that catch the eye the most when you walk through the stalls of the Alfeñique Fair. There are small and simple pieces you can buy for a few pesos, while there are also much larger and more decorated skulls whose price increases according to size and the artisanal work they require.
According to the reference prices of the stalls, you can find small sugar skulls from 5 pesos, and even some with promotions.
As the size increases, so does the price. A larger sugar skull, with more decoration or handmade details, can range between $10 and $50 pesos.
Those made with chocolate, alfeñique or with decorations much more detailed can reach several hundred pesos and, among the larger and more intricate pieces, there are some that reach approximately $800 pesos or more.
These are the prices of other traditional sweets
Although the sugar skulls are the protagonists of the season, the Alfeñique Fair has much more to try. According to the Toluca City Hall, among the offerings this year are figures of pepita, nougats, stuffed lemons, milk candies, chocolates and crystallized fruits, in addition to other traditional sweets.
If you want to take advantage of your visit to sample different flavors, you can find options such as coconut candies, pumpkin, lemon, tejocote, chongos zamoranos, pepitas, wafers and tamarind, with prices ranging around $20 and $50 pesos, depending mainly on size and presentation.
Among the sweets that also catch the eye are the ates of quince and guava and the sugar rolls, whose prices start around the $40 pesos. They are a different option from the sugar skulls and can work both as a treat to bring home and as part of a candy table during the season.
