About this experience
Cancun may be home to world-class restaurants, but memorable flavors are also found in local markets, taquerías and family-run eateries. People from across Mexico brought their recipes and traditions here—letting you taste their flavors and discover their stories
Taste juicy carnitas, slow-cooked barbacoa, a Mexico City-style tamal and a crispy Yucatecan salbute as your guide brings Cancun's food scene to life
Explore a local market, taking in its colors, aromas and bustle. Between tastings, discover the places that give Cancun its character
Enjoy a drink pairing at every stop. Still hungry? Have another—we won't let you leave hungry. That's our Foodie Guarantee
Finish with a short urban art walk and colorful murals that raise environmental awareness, then cool down with a Mexican popsicle—with 40+ flavors to choose from
With optional roundtrip hotel transportation, it's an easy—and delicious—way to discover Cancun through its flavors, stories and the people who bring them to life
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Only If Selected at Booking
- Handmade Mexican Popsicle – 40+ Flavors
- Foodie Guarantee – More Food If You're Still Hungry
- English-Speaking Local Guide
- Local Market Visit
- Urban Art Walk
- Guacamole, Beans, Pico de Gallo & Mexican Salsas
- Four Mexican Food Tastings – Carnitas, Tamal, Barbacoa & Salbute
- Drink Pairing at Each Food Stop
Not included
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Unless Selected at Booking
- Additional Food & Drinks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Begin with optional pickup from your Cancun or Costa Mujeres hotel, or meet your guide in Downtown Cancun. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and set out to discover Cancun through its local food scene.
Start with juicy, slow-cooked carnitas tacos at a beloved family-run taquería before visiting a local market, where you'll have time to explore the stalls and take in the sights, aromas and colors of everyday Cancun while tasting a Mexico City-style tamal.
Continue with tender lamb barbacoa, a favorite Mexican weekend tradition, followed by a crispy Yucatecan salbute topped with shredded turkey or pork.
Between stops, your guide shares the stories behind the dishes, recipes and local spots you visit. Enjoy a drink pairing at each food stop, and come hungry: if you still have room at the end, have another—we won't let you leave hungry. That's our Foodie Guarantee.
After tasting your way through Cancun, take a short urban art walk through a residential area, where local murals bring color to the streets and offer fun stops for photos along the way.
Then cool down with a handmade, all-natural Mexican popsicle. Choose from more than 40 flavors and enjoy one last sweet taste of Cancun.
Afterward, return to the original meeting point or enjoy hotel drop-off if transportation was selected at booking.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our meeting point is located at La Parrilla Yaxchilan. The restaurant is located at Av Yaxchilán 51, Centro, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. Easy to follow directions will be emailed to you once your reservation is confirmed.
- Cancun & Costa Mujeres Hotels: Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres when a transportation option is selected. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time. Without Hotel Transportation: Meet directly at La Parrilla, Av. Yaxchilán 51, Downtown Cancun. Your guide will meet you there before boarding the vehicle to begin your tour. Important: Please provide your hotel/accommodation name at booking when selecting transportation. Hotel pickup is included only when a transportation option is selected.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Next Experience Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel Transportation: Available only when selected at booking from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
- Outside Pickup Areas: Transportation from Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Riviera Maya is available for an additional fee per person, roundtrip, payable at pickup.
- Meeting Without Transportation: Meet at La Parrilla, Av. Yaxchilán 51, Downtown Cancun.
- Children: All ages are welcome; ages 6+ are recommended for comfort.
- Food & Drinks: Tastings and included drink pairings are provided during the tour. Alcoholic beverages and additional food or drinks are not included.
- Foodie Guarantee: If you're still hungry at the final food stop, additional food is available as part of the Foodie Guarantee.
- Cameras: Cameras and personal photography are welcome.
- Schedule: Tour timing and the order of stops may vary due to traffic, restaurant operations or local conditions.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available. Please provide any dietary restrictions or food allergies at booking so accommodations can be arranged.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Without Hotel Transportation: Meet directly at La Parrilla, Av. Yaxchilán 51, Downtown Cancun. Your guide will meet you there before boarding the vehicle to begin your tour.
Important: Please provide your hotel/accommodation name at booking when selecting transportation. Hotel pickup is included only when a transportation option is selected.
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