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Cancun food tour
CANCUN FOOD TOUR - Our night edition is when the real flavours come alive. Beyond the bright lights of the Hotel Zone, there's a whole world of markets, taco carts and family-run eateries. Locals know these are the best places to eat in the city.
Join us on our 4-hour Cancun food tour to bite into crusty tortas stuffed with lechΓ³n pork cooked low-and-slow, slurp on hominy-rich bowls of Guerrero-style pozole, drool over charcoal-grilled beef tacos, cleanse the palette with tart chilli-spiked nieves, try authentic Mexican flan and top everything off with local mezcal ice cream finished with a boozy drizzle. That's not all though, with 15+ tastings, this is Cancun's most generous evening feast.
Cancun may be a young city, but thanks to migration from every corner of Mexico it draws on centuries of culinary tradition. Trust us, you wonβt find dishes like these in the resorts.
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Why this tour is awesome
This is an edible crash course in Cancun's food scene from the local markets through to the street vendors in Cancun's Downtown. Come hungry, because you're not going to be want to miss out on 15+ tastings over 4 hours of feasting.
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Your guide
Saul might be a proud Chilango (originally from Mexico City), but he's been exploring Cancun's authentic food scene for more than 25 years. From sizzling street tacos to handmade tamales, he's truly passionate about showing guests where locals really eat beyond the city's Hotel Zone.
Try 15+ tastings on our four-hour moveable food feast
Walk through the mercado's fruit section
Try exotic Mexican fruits
Whole roasted Mexican lechΓ³n
Tender, slow-cooked pork lechΓ³n tacos with house salsa
The Cancun food heroes
Discover tastes from across Mexico Oaxacan tamal and hominy corn pozole
A refreshing cup of rice-based horchata
Deep-fried, crisp shrimp tacos on warm tortillas
Tart nieves with chilli-spiked chamoy, the perfect palette cleanser
Classic street cart tacos with all the trimmings
This tour isn't about fine dining, it's about street carts and small eateries beloved by locals
Smoky steak cooked over hot charcoal
Steak and pork sausage tacos with piquant salsa and a squeeze of lime
Sign off with creamy Mexican flan
Includes
- Price US $69 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 15+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 4 hours and typically departs at 4pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Phuket food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport This is a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 9-10 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood, dairy and eggs are used in 12-13 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pork Unsuitable as pork is used in 7-8 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 15 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as milk and butter are used in 6-7 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts and tree nuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for seafood allergies
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Cancun food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Cancun food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from outside the Theatre October 8 close to downtown Cancun. It's easy to reach by taxi from the rest of the downtown area and the Hotel Zone. There will be more details on your booking voucher.Β
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps