Playa del Carmen Food Tour
Overview
Eat like a local on this small-group food tour which offers a thorough introduction to Mexican cuisine and the authentic dishes of the Yucatan in Playa del Carmen. Visit and eat at places that are far from the tourist mainstays. A great experience for adventurous food lovers.
Inclusions
- All food and drinks (tastings at 5 locations)
- Transportation (some taxi transportation is required)
- Local/ Professional guide
What to expect
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.
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.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
William L
October 2019
A very fun and interesting tour. I feel so bad as I cannot remember our tour guide's name. She spoke very good English and was knowledgeable and took care of our group of 6 of which we were 4. Well worth it except for the brutal heat!
A very fun and interesting tour. I feel so bad as I cannot remember our tour guide's name. She spoke very good English and was knowledgeable and took care of our group of 6 of which we were 4. Well worth it except for the brutal heat!Travelling_Terp27
August 2019
Booking the food tour was a breeze and you are provided email confirmations and instructions, even if you book it through trip advisor. You are required to reconfirm your tour a few days prior with the owner Emily, but she is responsive and confirms your tour! We learned from our guide Xantal (pr...
Booking the food tour was a breeze and you are provided email confirmations and instructions, even if you book it through trip advisor. You are required to reconfirm your tour a few days prior with the owner Emily, but she is responsive and confirms your tour! We learned from our guide Xantal (pronounced SH-ANTAL) that Emily owns the business but works from Cozumel where she runs the business and other ventures; she actually was the one that started doing her tours personally after guests to her and her husband's inquired about where was the best local cuisine in Playa del Carmen. Thus, the business was born! Xantal met us at the corner of Benito Juarez Ave and la Quinta Ave. We stood in front of the white stoned church on the corner, directly across from a souvenir store as instructed in the email. Xantal greeted us promptly and introduced herself and gave us free water! We then walked a few blocks to the first stop, a street taco stand! We had the best tacos here ever, made from Cochinita Pibil. We learned the making of this meat takes hours and overnight preparation through underground heating. This was honestly the best tacos we had the entire week we stayed in Mexico! The next stop was a quesadilla stop, which you had the option to put your choice of vegetables and meat. The drink is also included here! The taxi ride is also taken care of by the tour. The next stop is at a local market where Xantal showed us various herbs and local ingredients along with their historic value to local cuisine and the Mexican people. You have the option here to buy some of these items if you wish! Right next door is the next stop where we have posole (soup). This soup is so tasty and is a classic dish with mayan roots. We learned that there are 3 variouations, a white base, a red base (which you will have here), and a green base (all colors of the Mexican flag). The next stop is another tacos stop which specializes in carnitas and is also very delicious. The drink is included and the taxi ride is also covered by the tour. The last stop is an ice cream shop, which had homemade flavors with fresh fruit and cream with a variety of flavors and your basic favorites from back home too! We then walked back to the church and ended the tour! Xantal through the entire experience was very informative, hospitable, and relatable! She did her best effort to make us feel welcomed and made the tour about us! We got lucky we were the only ones scheduled that day for the tour, so it was a private tour! I would recommend if you have dairy restrictions to bring some lactaid pills with you. Overall, well worth it, especially to avoid the touristy food that might mistake you to be local!Sheena W
July 2019
Our guide was kind and informative. The food was magnificent. I recommend it to everyone visiting Playa Del Carmen.
Our guide was kind and informative. The food was magnificent. I recommend it to everyone visiting Playa Del Carmen.Chapfam4
May 2019
Must say this food tour was excellent! A food tour for us has become a norm at many places we have visited. Xantal was very knowledgeable nice and friendly, she took my husband and I to small and homey places, which is what we like the best! the cochinita Pibil tacos at the park with a coke were ...
Must say this food tour was excellent! A food tour for us has become a norm at many places we have visited. Xantal was very knowledgeable nice and friendly, she took my husband and I to small and homey places, which is what we like the best! the cochinita Pibil tacos at the park with a coke were very tasty! The quesadillas with Oaxacan cheeses. "deliciosas" ! We were so glad she took as to El Mercado we went there later during our one month stay. Xantal and her brother Enrique were very friendly and helpful at recommending other places to eat while in Playa Thank you so much!!!!! we truly recommend it!!!L7898ELsarahp
April 2019
We did this tour this past week while on vacation with another couple. The food was amazing and the market was really neat to see! The guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about authentic Mexican cuisine and tried places and food that we probably wouldn’t normally hav...
We did this tour this past week while on vacation with another couple. The food was amazing and the market was really neat to see! The guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about authentic Mexican cuisine and tried places and food that we probably wouldn’t normally have gone. I would highly recommend!996rafv
March 2019
One of the highlights of our trip! Our guide Xantal met us at 10am to start our day. Come with empty stomachs as you will be eating a good amount of food. Here is what our tasting menu looked like: Stop 1: Street tacos (amazing, our favorite) Stop 2: Quesadillas Stop 3: Pozole Stop 4: Carnitas ...
One of the highlights of our trip! Our guide Xantal met us at 10am to start our day. Come with empty stomachs as you will be eating a good amount of food. Here is what our tasting menu looked like: Stop 1: Street tacos (amazing, our favorite) Stop 2: Quesadillas Stop 3: Pozole Stop 4: Carnitas tacos Stop 5: Ice cream The tacos were amazing and we came back to get more. Our guide Xantal was very knowledgeable and taught us about cuisines, history, and even brought us to a local market and we brought a few things like hot sauces to bring back home.