Playa del Carmen Food Tour: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in a Small Group
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Playa del Carmen

Experience the authentic taste of Mexican cuisine and Yucatan’s traditional dishes in Playa del Carmen through this intimate food tour. Steer away from the usual tourist spots and dine at local favored places. This is a fantastic opportunity for food enthusiasts with a spirit for adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Travel and food go together perfectly, so why not have a delicious trip while visiting Playa del Carmen? Take your taste buds for a ride on this 2-hour all-inclusive food tour of Mexican cuisine. Mexico’s cuisine is known for its varied flavors, vibrant colors, and variety of spices and ingredients. It is a blend of indigenous (Mayan/ Aztec) and European elements (mainly Spanish) and in the busy streets of Playa you will be sure to find it all!

On this food tour you will indulge on authentic Mexican food and regional dishes of the Yucatan. Your local foodie expert will guide you to small, out-of-the-way eateries and locales, away from the tourist mainstays and the tourist path of 5th Avenue. Leave everything in the hands of your passionate, highly knowledgeable guide, including transportation, menu selection, and even paying the bills. All you have to do is savor the food and take a photo or two to remember your culinary journey.

The general itinerary includes 5 tasting stops at local food stalls/ stands and restaurants. Begin your tour with the regional cuisine of the Yucatan by trying one of the best tacos you will ever have (your culinary guides personal favorite). You will continue your food journey of Mexico by tasting other regional dishes and ending on a sweet note. In addition to the local food stalls and restaurants you will visit, you will also get a chance to see the local Mexican open-air farmers market. Learn about some of the ingredients you eat and how they are used.

You will be guided along the streets of Playa del Carmen that serve some of the best local food. Some walking is involved so bring comfortable shoes. Also, be sure to come prepared to eat, even though these are tastings you will leave quite full.

Points of Interest

  • ADO Terminal Turistica Playa Del Carmen

  • Paseo del Carmen

What's Included
  • Local/ Professional guide
  • Transportation (some taxi transportation is required)
  • All food and drinks (tastings at 5 locations)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
ADO Terminal Turistica Playa Del Carmen
5 Avenida Norte
Please meet in front of the white church that is located on the corner of 5th Ave and Ave Benito Juarez (both the ADO Terminal and the church are located on this intersection of 5th Ave and Ave Juarez).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dennis_r
Apr 22, 2024
Xantelle was excellent - The fact that the tour took place off the beaten path meant we got to interact with locals at local eateries (food carts). We learned a lot about the culture and the people instead of just being tossed a few tacos and told it was "Mexican" fare.
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B677dcmikel
Apr 15, 2024
Multiple locations of genuine Mexican food - Our guide was knowledgeable and well spoken. We enjoyed each location and discovered many things we wouldn't have otherwise tried. Xhantal was organized, pleasant and professional. The tips provided will be useful in the future. Overall well done, thankyou from all of us.
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Jocelyn967
Mar 23, 2024
Arrive hungry!! - This walking food tour was unreal. Make sure you arrive hungry! Chantal was super friendly and informative. Providing great knowledge and history about the area and the food carts. There are strict health guidelines the food carts must adhere to, that she explained very clearly. We all loved it so much. We went to a beautiful market as part of the tour and introduced to the Mexican cuisine, produce and chilis. It was a hot day and the drinks and short taxi ride were included. Not a huge amount of walking which suited us in the heat. My favorite cart was the quesabirria. And at one stop chose a hibiscus juice that was refreshing and cold. The fresh tortillas were so good. We went to about 5-6 carts and restaurant and a frozen popsicle shop. Our only regret is that we left this tour until almost the last day, so we couldn’t return to the carts. Next time I will book a cooking class as well.
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Pamjhowell
Mar 9, 2024
Great, fun and informative tour! - This is my second Playa Del Carmen Food Tour with this company. We were so fortunate to get Xantal as our guide again this year. I can’t say enough about how amazing she is and informative she was an about the Mexican culture and food. She took us to some great local spots and also a local food market. We loved every minute of it. I definitely recommend this tour and ask for Xantal. You won’t regret it!
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Gotthardb319
Mar 3, 2024
Delicious Tlayudas from Oaxaca! - Very tasty and good value for money. C.10 Nte between 15 and 20 Avenida Nte. at the Palacio Municipal. Very nice and friendly service.
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Bettina_o
Feb 26, 2024
Tasty, diverse and not to be missed - We had a wonderful time with Xantal as our guide and Enrique as our driver. She was knowledgable and took us to wonderful food carts for an amazing taste of the area. We would definitely recommend doing this tour to get an amazing taste of the area.
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Mh879
Feb 20, 2024
Top notch food tour! - Xantal led our group - 6 adults - on a food tour in Playa del Carmen. We visited 6 food carts, a food market, a restaurant, and an ice pop/ice cream stand. At each food cart Xantal described the food prepared and the accompanying sauces, spices, and sides. She shared the history of the food and talked about how the food cart system works. She described the history and economy of Playa del Carmen and shared with us Mexican history and culture. The market visit was really neat to see and smell the dried chilis. The food was DELICIOUS! Best tacos ever! Pozole. Yum! Xantal was a great guide. Personable, friendly. If I return to Playa del Carmen, I will take this tour again. PS - Follow the advice to come hungry. Do not eat breakfast! : )
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J364exvickys
Sep 7, 2023
WoW - Superb before midday in the company of our Xantal guide. Very nice experience to absolutely live 😉👍
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Lorna_o
Sep 3, 2023
Great food tour - Had the best tour with Chantel. We tried delicious new foods. Tour was informative, delicious and fun!
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Terra_c
Aug 21, 2023
This tour is amazing.... - This tour is amazing. Xantal was our guide and we were the only people who booked for the day. We were really lucky that they still provided us the tour. Xantal took us to try 7 delicious foods, mostly from street food stands. As tourists, we would not have been able to find this food without her so it was truly a unique experience. Going above and beyond your typical “taco tour” we tried many other authentic Mexican cuisine from around the country. She clearly loves food and has so much knowledge to share about Mexican culture and cuisine. This was a last minute booking for us and it was so fun and delicious. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting Playa del Carmen and the cooking classes offered by them also sound amazing.
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