Having already qualified for the 2018 World Cup, Mexico was given a surprisingly tough test from Trinidad and Tobago before Javier Hernandez's rebound goal in the 88th minute gave his squad the lead for good in a 3-1 win in Friday's CONCACAF showdown.
Mexico closed with an offensive flourish, scoring all three of its goals in the span of 15 minutes.
After a scoreless first half, Shahdon Winchester got the Soca Warriors on the board with a perfectly placed shot over the head of Mexico keeper Jose Corona in the 66th minute.
Chucky Lozano evened the score for Mexico in the 78th minute.