Guided Mexican Food Tour & Spirits Tasting with transportation
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Guided Mexican Food Tour & Spirits Tasting with transportation
By Cancun Food Tours
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Ages 6-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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- Roundtrip air conditioned transportation from any hotel in Cancun. Guaranteed to skip the lines Friendly english speaking local guide. 3 restaurants + 1 local park. Skip the line and no waiting time to be served. Reserved table and exclusive spot for the tour's participants. 8 handpicked plates chosen by our staff: traditional & common food from the central part of Mexico, mayan cuisine, and fresh local sea food. 3 drinks: 1 in every stop. Tequila, mezcal and mayan liquor tasting. All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Puerto Juarez
- Entry/Admission - Cancun
- Entry/Admission - Cancun
- Entry/Admission - El Parque de las Palapas
What's not included- From Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya available at extra cost ($20 usd per person, when picked up)
- Extra drinks during the tour
- Extra dishes not specified in the tour description
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Palacio Municipal, Carr. Cancún - Tulum 5, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., MexicoIf you want to reach the starting point by yourself, we'll meet you in Palacio Municipal (Goverment Office-City Hall).
Pickup details- All Cancun hotels are included for pick ups. In case your not in a hotel, please add the address, so that we can agree a close meeting point for you. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel's lobby. He will come down of the van and call out your name. He will wear a red t-shirt with our logo on it.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72412P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- For alcohol tasting adult must be 18+ with a valid ID.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72412P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atPalacio MunicipalOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- 1Kiosco VerdeStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2LabnáStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3La Parrilla CancúnStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 4El Parque de las PalapasStop: 25 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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- cherih6330 contributionsExcellent vacation add on!This was the best opportunity to see Cancun as is, away from the hotel district. Diego was fantastic and a wealth of information about the city and food! We made the best guacamole we have ever had and the entire meal was wonderful. The market experience was fun and eye opening! Diego and the driver Alex, were personable and easy to talk to. Well worth the money!Written 17 March 2024
- smileyfacegrace0 contributionsAwesome yummy tour!Do not eat breakfast before you start, as you need to save stomach space for all the yummy food! All the food stops were delicious and we appreciated the explanations about the different regions as well as the drinks. The dessert on the last stop was also just the cherry on top. I also liked that we had some time to shop at the craft market and fruit market, which made it a really great morning! I highly recommend this tour!Written 16 March 2024
- 66KatieJ0 contributionsDefinitely book this!Wonderful morning activity! I was traveling on my own and really enjoyed this informative group trip through the market and cooking demonstration. Leo was a great driver and Diego was an awesome guide!Written 13 March 2024
- 66KatieJ0 contributionsDon’t think twice - just book it!G and Alex made this a wonderful excursion! I was a little nervous attending something by myself, but this was a perfect small group and I couldn’t be happier about the restaurants they took us to! It was so safe and convenient to be picked up and dropped off at my hotel, plus I got to discover new local places I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. The birria taco at Carnes de la Terra is worth the entire trip!Written 13 March 2024
- stephaniexdiez0 contributionsAMAZING !!!G and our driver Angel were amazing !!! Such a great tour especially if you’re tired of the hotel scene. The food was absolutely delicious and the drinks that G recommended in each location paired perfectly with the food. Great experience will definitely do it again if I get the opportunity!Written 9 March 2024
- michaelperillo0 contributionsDelicious Tacos and great guides (G and Angel)We had an amazing time with this small group led by G and Angel. The food was incredible and we got to see a new side of Cancun for the first time. If you get a chance to do this taco tour, do itWritten 7 March 2024
- jennifer b0 contributionsTour is a must!!Me and my partner came into this tour not expecting a lot but to our surprise we were welcomed with great staff great food and lovely company! Every place is unique and every taco we tried was absolutely AMAZING! We got a drink included with our food which was great! We had Leo as our driver and G as our tour guide. G was very informative on where we were going and recommended great drinks and salsas to go with our tacos which was much appreciated!! (*plus yummy desert) This is a tour you won’t regret!!Written 6 March 2024
- jorgebN4645DH0 contributionsNot expecting much, but blown away!The tequila tasting experience was very professional, generous, and well-done. And the show was terrific. The arena is super professional, and the actors (fighters) were super enthusiastic and serious about their roles. Some of them were pretty incredible athletes too. My kids had never seen "Lucha Libre" and were quite skeptical, but they enjoyed it very much. Would definitely do this again.Written 5 March 2024
- christiansanjose0 contributionsDiego = AwesomeDiego was the best. Super cool cooking class. Learned everything: guacamole, tacos, enchiladas, quesadilla. Highly recommendedWritten 27 February 2024
- 548erikab0 contributionsHighlight of my vacation!When you have the choice between watching this show or going on any other excursion, ALWAYS CHOOSE THIS SHOW. It's fun, well ventilated, and highly exciting.Written 25 February 2024
- Christian H0 contributionsAmazing food tour!!! If you want to get out of the Hotel zone and see the sights and taste wonderful authentic food.This tour is a must do tour!!! The food, the sights our tour guide Diego was amazing!!three fabulous food stops and shopping at the local downtown markets were excellent!! 10/10Written 24 February 2024
- brandon s0 contributionsAmazing time trying local foods and seeing different parts of the city. Good local tacos and beerIt was a great night to see parts of the city and have amazing tacos and local beers. Our guide Diego, was great, he told us the history about the taco at each location.Written 24 February 2024
- Tourist2254710 contributionsSuch fun cooking!Loved going to the market and then cooking food! G was fun and knowledgeable. Food was tasty. Nice small group. Would do it again!Written 15 February 2024
- 805spencerd0 contributionsAmazing Food TourG was our tour guide and his authentic passion for local cuisine was apparent from the very start. Each location was unique and delicious. Our drivers Leo and Angel handled the rush hour traffic with ease. Definitely would recommend .Written 11 February 2024
- P7353SValexo0 contributionsAmazingThe tour was awesome! My tour guide Miguel spoke English very well. He was also very knowledgeable on local customs and courtesies. The tour is quick and the food is delicious!Written 10 February 2024
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Dusti W
Portland, OR166 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked the tour well in advance. We arrived in Cancun and then were notified that the tour was cancelled. We were offered a substitute but it was not what we wanted or paid for. Eventually we were able to rearrange our vacation plan and reschedule on another day.
We have done a lot of food tours, in many cities, This one was alright but deff not the best one.
The food was good, the guide was pleasant and funny but seemed to completely disengage at each stop, almost as if we were embarrassing to be seen with.
We found out that they had not had enough participants sp the had combined two diff tours. This led to some confusion, who got beer, who got cocktails, who didn't get either. Just kinda awkward.
Then the guide tells us that we will go to our last stop, a restaurant that only Mexicans go to and is super authentic and kind of a secret. Lol, that dang place was filled with Japanese tourists, Americans.
Overall the tour wasn't bad, I think I have just had such amazing experiences on other ones that this was a bit of a let down.
We have done a lot of food tours, in many cities, This one was alright but deff not the best one.
The food was good, the guide was pleasant and funny but seemed to completely disengage at each stop, almost as if we were embarrassing to be seen with.
We found out that they had not had enough participants sp the had combined two diff tours. This led to some confusion, who got beer, who got cocktails, who didn't get either. Just kinda awkward.
Then the guide tells us that we will go to our last stop, a restaurant that only Mexicans go to and is super authentic and kind of a secret. Lol, that dang place was filled with Japanese tourists, Americans.
Overall the tour wasn't bad, I think I have just had such amazing experiences on other ones that this was a bit of a let down.
Written 17 February 2020
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Dear 648dustiw,
thanks for your review!
We've made some changes in our operation to avoid this happening again.
Thanks again for taking the time to write about us, as it helps us so much!
Written 3 March 2020
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Teresa L
Washington DC, DC4 contributions
They are not practicing social distancing. They do require masks and give out hand sanitizer but the pick up vans are packed in with all the other tourists when they’re driving you around. At the first restaurant, they only had 1 table and I told the tour guide that I wasn’t going to be sitting right next to strangers with my mask off. The guide was accommodating and got me and my husband a separate table. At the other restaurants we were then spaced out. Not everyone was wearing their masks in the van either, and I had to remind one family to put their masks back on.
Overall the food tour was decent and the guide was friendly. Definitely not the best food tour I’ve been on though. Hopefully they will make improvements on their COVID guidelines.
Overall the food tour was decent and the guide was friendly. Definitely not the best food tour I’ve been on though. Hopefully they will make improvements on their COVID guidelines.
Written 24 December 2020
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Hi S172PA,
thanks for pointing it out. It has helped us to make our prevention program even more strict.
Written 6 January 2021
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Heather F
Sacramento, CA23 contributions
Dec 2019
This food tour was excellent. Being guided by a local in a city that you are not familiar with, and where you don't speak the language is such a great way to relax and enjoy and learn about the local food. Our guide Cayetano was excellent. The food was excellent and tasty at at all the stops. We had ceviche tostadas, garnished with fired crickets (yes I ate them - when is there a better time to try something new, then on a food tour?), shrimp empanadas, traditional Yucatan style pork tacos with beans INSIDE a layer in the corn tortillas and enchiladas with hard boiled eggs and a mole made from pumpkin seeds, handmade tortillas and street style tacos and cactus, and street food marguesitas at the local square. My husband is vegan and all of the vegan choices were excellent. I would have been happy with what he had, except I would have missed the ceviche. We only received 2 alcoholic drinks, but it was not a big deal. What I loved the most about the tour was being able to visit and eat at true local places that would have been difficult o find on our own. Overall an excellent and tasty experience. Great value.
Written 10 March 2020
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Wow blackheat, you could'nt described our tour better!
Thanks for such a detailed review =)
Best regards!
Written 18 March 2020
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John B
11 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
An amazing tasting experience of the local foods and beverages of Cancun! Places we would never find and even attempt to hit in a week was accomplished in one night.
Javier was way more than a tour guide, he explained every locals stop in great detail, from the rich story of each restaurant, the fabulous food and beverages, and a history lesson of Cancun.
Take it from a foodie and do one night away from the all inclusive and do #cancunfoodtours.
Javier was way more than a tour guide, he explained every locals stop in great detail, from the rich story of each restaurant, the fabulous food and beverages, and a history lesson of Cancun.
Take it from a foodie and do one night away from the all inclusive and do #cancunfoodtours.
Written 12 February 2021
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Thabks for coming, it was a pleasure to share the night with you!
Written 9 March 2021
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Dara W
Las Vegas, NV4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Amazing local food and drink! This was a second time with Cancun Food Tours because the first one (an adults only friends trip) was so phenomenal we HAD to return with the whole family on our next trip. Each stop was better then the last but the best part was the warmth and fun of our guides Claudia and Angel! We truly experienced the history and culture of Cancun in a comfortable and safe environment with strangers who became friends. The kids 16 & 20 have not stopped talking about it!!!
Written 26 December 2021
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daraw2014,
We have so much to thank from your kind review! The information in the review, your repeating business, and in particular your kind words towards Claudia and Angel.
We like to accommodate all foodies, big, small, and all ages to create memorable true local experiences.
Kindly let us know of your future visits, we'd love to go a third round and many more.
Warmest regards,
Written 18 January 2022
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Benny R
Bethlehem, PA2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Our guide was fantastic (I’m bad with names but believe it was Hector) and took the time to explain the history of each restaurant we stopped at. The food at each stop was excellent and the drinks were equally good. The night market was a neat place with local crafts and the best churros I’ve had yet. We left with full stomachs, great memories, and a couple bottles of good tequila.
Written 29 September 2022
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Hello Benny R,
Thank you so much for posting your five-star review from your experience with us. It is always a great pleasure for us to receive such good comments from our clients and towards the job that our tours guides perform on each of the tours they lead. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the authentic Mexican experience, so we hope this is not the last time we see you.
Warmest regards,
Written 8 October 2022
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Kringle27
Kenosha, Wisconsin6 contributions
We had a great time on this tour. Rodrigo and Nav were excellent tour guides and taught us a lot about the history of the food we were eating. Because we were a small group, they also took us to see some painted murals in town and explained the history, importance and culture of the murals which was a great bonus. All the restaurants were very authentic and all the food and drink was delicious. We felt very safe and well taken care of from door to door.
Written 12 March 2022
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Dear Kringle27,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Nav, Rodrigo and all of our staff. We're glad you enjoyed the food and drink selection and most important to know you enjoyed going through our city and it's street art.
Kindly le tus be your hosts in the near future, we'd love to have mor local adventures with you.
Kindest regards,
Written 23 April 2022
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Autumn R
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
We did the guided Mexican Food and Spirits tour. Claudia our tour guide was exceptional, she not only explained the ingredients of what we were eating/tasting, but she also gave us a small history lesson of the Cancun area and Mayan culture. My group of 4 especially enjoyed learning about the culture of the area! We’ve already decided to come back and bake it a point to do another food tour or cook class. Thanks so much to Angel and Claudia for the exceptional service!
If you’re trying to decide if this inactivity is for you, I definitely recommend. The food, drinks, and service were awesome! 10/10 recommend!
If you’re trying to decide if this inactivity is for you, I definitely recommend. The food, drinks, and service were awesome! 10/10 recommend!
Written 24 July 2022
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Dear ASRWasHere,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us your recent experience and especially the great job that Claudia and Angel did. We are pleased to hear that you all learned about the local culture and enjoyed the food and drinks you tried.
Thank you so much for your preference, hope we can see you very soon again.
Warmest regards,
Written 27 August 2022
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Kenneth P
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Oct 2020
I had an amazing experience...this was literally my first tour within hours of arriving to Cancun and It was the perfect welcome to my trip. Angel was extremely friendly, Knowledgeable, and professional, and took care of everyone and their unique dietary needs. The tour stops were all very unique and authentic. come with an empty stomach and an open mind and you'll have a blast! I even revisited some of the restaurants we visited during the rest of my stay....Would highly recommend! Thank you Angel!
Written 19 November 2020
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You couldn't say it better Kaypee91, come with an empty stomach and an open mind!
Written 7 January 2021
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Raylene K
5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
This was an excellent tour and lots of fun. The food was incredible. You can book directly with Cancun Food Tour. They are very flexible, willing to work with you if you experience scheduling problems. They pick you up and take you back. It was a wonderful small tour experience. Hector is a great guide.
Written 7 February 2023
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Dear 59raylenek,
Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on our tour and that you enjoyed the Mexican gastronomy. Our goal is to give our guests an authentic cultural experience and showcase the best of local food. It sounds like our guide Hector was able to deliver that for you. We're glad to hear that our team was flexible and accommodating in the event of scheduling issues. Our tours are designed to be intimate, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the local culture. Thank you for choosing Cancun Food Tour and we hope to host you again soon!
Warm regards,
Written 7 February 2023
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Marcia M
Katy, TX109 contributions
We are traveling with friends and one of them has food allergies (Onions,onion powder, shell fish) is that something that can be accommodated on this tour?
A J
Elmhurst, IL7 contributions
Is there any way to customize the food selection for those who have allergies or those who just don't eat certain foods?
Javier O
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico3 contributions
Yes, definitely!
We offer options for vegetarians, and also adapt our menus for any food or alcohol restrictions.