Merida food tour
MERIDA FOOD TOUR – Night time is the right time in Mérida. If you want to truly experience the city’s unique Yucatecan flavours, join us on the only evening food experience in town. This isn’t about fine dining, it’s authentic local flavours you’d struggle to find on your own.
Kick things off in the late afternoon with tangy shredded cochinita pibil tucked into fresh tortas and golden, cheese-stuffed empanadas. From there, it’s a moveable feast of tacos, tortillas, panuchos and salbutes. Think turkey relleno negro, and the Yucatán classic, cheesy queso relleno.
Along the way, we’ll duck into one of Mérida’s legendary cantinas for a cold beer and botanas. And that’s just the start. With 15+ tastings across four hours of feasting, this is Mérida’s most generous evening food tour. You haven’t experienced Mérida until you’ve tasted it at night.
Why this tour is awesome
Those who want fine dining won't find the tour right for them. But then you'd miss out on Yucatan's fantastic flavours found at the street vendors, hole-in-the-wall spots, markets and family-run eateries, places that just don't get listed in the guidebooks.
Over four hours you’ll eat your way through 15+ tastings, sip cold beer with locals, and discover why Merida has some of the boldest flavours in Mexico, some of which stretch back to the ancient Mayans.
Full on your preferred date? How about our lunchtime Merida food tour?
Your guide
A proud Merida local with Mayan roots, Nestor is the perfect guide to lead you through the flavours of the Yucatan. From bustling markets to family-run eateries, he'll give you a true taste of Merida's food culture.
Visit historic, generations-old spots in central Merida
This isn't about fine dining, it's about spots beloved by locals
Slow-cooked lechon tortas with onions steeped in sour orange
Freshly fried Mexican empanadas stuffed with cheese and topped with kastikan fried pork
Queso relleno, a Merida classic
Crispy panuchos topped with tender turkey with avocado
A taste of xtabentun, an ancient Mayan liquor
Visit spots you'd never find alone
Crema morisca, a local Merida refresher
Take a culinary journey through the real Merida
Stroll through one of Merida's biggest produce markets
Try some of the best tacos in the city
Botanas and beer at a classic Merida cantina
Taco lomitos de Valladolid and and street-style smoked corn
Cooking marquesitas, a classic Yucatan dish
Sign off the tour on a sweet note
Includes
- Price US $59 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 The tour includes 15+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 4 hours and typically departs at 4pm
- Licensed guide Led by one of our superb Merida food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Families welcome on all our tours Family friendly
- 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 streetside vendors 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 is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 15 total).
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, diary and eggs are used in 10-11 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 3-4 dishes (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 3-4 tastings (out of 15 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as cheese is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for peanut / tree nut allergies, though traces likely.
- 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 Merida 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, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s 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 Merida food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from outside the Museo Casa Montejo on the Plaza Grande in the heart of Merida. It's easy to reach either by walking or taxi and there will be more details on your booking voucher.
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