[1][2][3] It was written and directed by John and Faith Hubley, who had previously won for Moonbird and The Hole.
It is considered to be an early prototypical example of a music video, and has not been released onto home media.
After a crazy ride through the streets of Tijuana (including a short visit to a bullfighting arena), the taxi driver is delayed by a customs officer, who takes a long time in stamping the passports for the driver's numerous customers, and he misses the plane.
The music used to introduce the film during its opening credits is the band's "The Mexican Shuffle."
The Academy Film Archive preserved A Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Double Feature in 2003.