Playa Del Carmen Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the flavors of Playa del Carmen beyond the main tourist areas on a small-group food tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.

Visit carefully selected eateries and street-food stands that can be difficult to discover independently. Enjoy seven food and drink tastings—from tacos and Yucatán specialties to traditional dishes and dessert—while learning how regional ingredients, family recipes and local traditions have shaped Mexican cuisine.

With enough food for lunch and no more than ten travelers, the experience is relaxed, personal and an excellent introduction to Playa del Carmen’s local food culture.

Example Menu

Starter

Regional specialties: Salbutes and panuchos

Starter

Taco selection: Al pastor, suadero and cochinita pibil

Main

Traditional dishes: Enchilada and tamal

Dessert

Dessert: Local ice cream

What's Included

Professional bilingual food guide
Seven food and drink tastings
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Coco Bongo

Meet your food guide outside Coco Bongo, at the corner of Calle 12 Norte and Avenida 10 Norte. Your guide will hold a City Art Tours Mexico sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

- This walking tour is guided by a local foodie with expert knowledge of the area.
- Indulge in mouthwatering regional cuisine from 7 different tasting locations.
- Discover Mexico’s rich culinary culture, history, and traditions.
- The tasting includes a bottle of water, a soft drink, and enough food for a fulfilling lunch.

If tacos top your food bucket list, this culinary tour will delight your taste buds with tacos and much more. We’ll guide you to locally owned restaurants and hidden street food gems you might not discover on your own, but definitely don’t want to miss.

This tour goes beyond tacos, featuring a variety of traditional dishes from some of the best food stands in Playa del Carmen. Be sure to take this tour early in your vacation so you can revisit your favorite spots!

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide information about food allergies, dietary restrictions or food aversions when booking. Substitutions are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and arriving ready to enjoy a complete lunch.
Supplied by City Art Tours

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Dining Experiences
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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