Mexicali Blues is a chain of stores based in Maine, that sells its own line of self-branded clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and gifts. A privately held company, Mexicali Blues was founded by and in 1988 in Portland, Maine. The chain's "hippie" aesthetic was largely inspired by the Grateful Dead, whose merchandise was a focal point of the original store's sales. The store was named for the band's 1972 song "Mexicali Blues". The company tag line is "clothing that fits your mind, jewelry to accent your life".