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Merida food tour
MERIDA FOOD TOUR – Welcome to the culinary heart of the Yucatán. Nowhere else in Mexico does food feel so deeply tied to its history. These flavours stretch back to the ancient Maya and later shaped by Spanish, Lebanese, and Caribbean influences. It’s a cuisine unlike anywhere else in Mexico.
Don’t go it alone. If you really want to discover what the Yucatán food scene is all about, join our 4-hour edible crash course in these historic flavours. With more tastings than any other food tour, there are simply too many to list here, but highlights include crispy panuchos with smoky relleno negro, papadzules bathed in pumpkin seed sauce, crusty tortas stuffed with slow-roasted lechón, and tart tamarind nieves topped with chilli-spiked chamoy. And that’s just the beginning. With 15+ tastings, this is Mérida’s most generous food tour.
This culinary journey isn’t about fine dining. Expect bustling markets, street carts, hole-in-the-walls, and family-run eateries. These are the places that locals really eat. Trust us, you won’t find Yucatecan flavours like these anywhere else.
Why this tour is awesome
Welcome to the best food tour in Mérida. Join our small-group experience, limited to just 8 guests, and uncover the history behind Yucatán’s bold flavours. Taste age-old Mayan recipes alongside dishes shaped by Spanish and Lebanese influence, while sampling around 15 different bites along the way.
Mérida has no shortage of restaurants, but if you’re after the city’s most authentic flavours, there’s no better way than this four-hour moveable feast.
Full on your preferred date? How about our evening 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.
Taste 15+ tastings on our moveable food feast in Merida
Taste dishes with ancient Mayan roots
Try dishes at some of the best local eateries and streets vendors in the city
A Merida speciality, rellango negro shredded turkey on a crispy panucho
Take a culinary journey through the real Merida
Learn about the importance of tortillas to Mexico's cuisine
Slow-cooked conchinita pipil tacos with sour orange onions
Meet the people behind the Merida's food scene
Stroll through one of Merida's biggest produce markets
Eat at spots with history known only to locals
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 10am
- Licensed guide Led by one of our superb Merida 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
- Pescatarian ?
- Lactose free ?
- Vegetarian ?
- Vegan Not suitable for vegans
- Gluten free ?
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 the fountain at the Parque De Santiago just a short walk from the Plaza Grande in central Merida. It's easy to reach either by walking or taxi and there will be more details on your booking voucher.Â
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