Playa del Carmen food tour
PLAYA DEL CARMEN FOOD TOUR โ When daylight fades, Playa del Carmen reveals a whole new side of its food identity. Away from the busy avenues, the evening belongs to neighbourhood cooks, sizzling griddles and street carts feeding the city long after the sun has set. The tour begins with a lip-smackingly good warm gordita folded around crisp chicharrรณn pork and melting queso Oaxaca. What follows is a cascade of flavours: tender tamales de mole, rich caldo de camarรณn, and Yucatecan favourites like panuchos, salbutes, and fragrant esquites.
As the night deepens, so does the menu. Earthy huitlacoche quesadillas, juicy suadero, the layered bite of a campechano, slow-braised carnitas, and the cult-favourite quesabirria. A refreshing chamoy sorbet resets the palate before a smooth flan and a final sip of Nixta corn liqueur.
This is the real Playa del Carmen, after dark.
Why this tour is awesome
Most visitors never taste Playa del Carmen after dark when neighbourhood kitchens, late-night carts, and regional specialties take centre stage. This tour goes far beyond the familiar, introducing you to dishes that define the Yucatรกn and the flavours that have travelled from across Mexico to shape the cityโs evening food culture. From mole tamales and shrimp soup to suadero, campechano, and quesabirria, youโll try the plates locals actually eat at night.
Youโll eat at 7-8 real spots loved by locals and overlooked by tourists. Step into the real city after sunset for 14+ tastings and experience Playa del Carmenโs food scene the way locals do.
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Your guide
Dani knows Playa del Carmenโs food scene inside out, from iconic tacos to hidden neighbourhood gems and is passionate about sharing the flavours and stories that define the Riviera Maya. Warm, knowledgeable, and endlessly enthusiastic, he makes every food tour unforgettable.
Join our daily 14+ taster tour of Playa del Carmen
Chicharrรณn and Oaxaca cheese gordita
The food heroes of Playa del Carmen
Freshly steamed tamales wrapped in corn husks
Tamal stuffed with complex mole and torteado chicken tamal
Caldo de camarรณn shrimp broth
Crispy Yucatรกn panucho topped with ground beef and avocado
Tart sorbete de chamoy, the perfect palate cleanser
This young city draws its cookery from across Mexico
Huitlacoche, Mexican corn truffle quesadilla
Visit spots beloved by locals
Tender beef suadero tacos
Suadero beef cooked low and slow
Melt in the mouth pork carnitas tacos
Taste tacos from across the country
Cheesy fried beef birria taco and meaty consume
Visit spots you're unlikely to find alone
Sign off with crushed sweet corn mash, machacado de elote)
Includes
- Price US $59 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 14+ tasting menu
- Drinks Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- Duration 5pm - 9pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Playa del Carmen food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children discounted by 50%.
- Transport On foot, local bus
- 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. 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 is used in 9-10 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, dairy and eggs are used in 12-13 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pork Unsuitable as pork used in 6-7 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total). Unsuitable for those with celiac
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk, butter and cream are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total). There are no known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible, though seafood is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- 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 Playa del Carmen 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, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, pleaseย contact usย before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itโs primarily aย walking tour, but the pace is gentle, and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the bestย Playa del Carmenย food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from outside the El Rincรณn Chilango.ย It's easy to reach either on foot from many of the city's hotels or by taxi and there will be more details on your booking voucher.ย
Cancellation Policy
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps