Top Playa del Carmen Food Tours

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Bring your appetite on this foodie tour in Playa del Carmen. By taxi and on foot, an in-the-know guide whisks you to five of the best restaurants and street stalls not frequented by tourists, where you will sample authentic Mexican cuisine, made up of Maya and Spanish influences. At an open-air farmer’s market, learn how fresh ingredients are used in dishes. Discover places and foods that you never would have found on your own!

Forget everything you know about going out to dinner... Let us take your taste buds on a journey through time, showcasing flavors and techniques from the Mayan empire to the present day. Learn and taste the influences of Spain, Africa, and the Middle East, with deliciously paired wines, mezcals, and tequilas, whilst sharing this 5-course meal with travelers from all over the world. Outstandingly fun, interactive and delicious!

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in picturesque Playa del Carmen. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a knowledgeable guide. Visit popular local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if available and in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila. Explore bespoke boutiques for unique souvenirs as you discover some of the city’s prime shopping venues.

Drink and eat your way through Playa del Carmen with this group taco and beer tour. You’ll visit five different restaurants and will get a drink and a bite to eat at each stop along the way, with more free beer available in your tour van. After you visit the fifth restaurant, you’ll have a bit of free time to hang out on 5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida) before returning to your hotel.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

I’m David Marquez, founder of www.sabormexico.com.mx Created to show the Mexican culture and its flavors. I had more than 15 years cooking for others and i loved Mexican food its really my passion. I travel all around Mexico for more than 5 years just to personally search the most accurate recipes, to share with the people on the class. During those years, I learn about the Mexican roots and traditions, and discover my passion for teaching others all that knowledge. Traditional local food expert*

Reserve a ticket in advance to enjoy VIP access at Coco Bongo, one of Playa del Carmen’s hottest nightclubs. Your admission ticket allows you to breeze past long lines at the entrance and head straight in for a night of dancing and live performances. An open bar and central location make Coco Bongo a popular choice for visitors who want a night out.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 18 miles and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop at a ranch for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote. Hotel transport included.

Experience the nature and history of the Yucatan on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Chikin Ha and explore four magnificent cenotes by foot and with complimentary scuba equipment (and access to a certified diving instructor). Visit the ruins of the only Mayan city built on the coast, Tulum, and strap on snorkeling gear for an underwater adventure with sea turtles.

Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.

This small-group tour combines two impressive archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Coba and Tulum. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, beverages and a buffet lunch, plus a swim in Cho Ha Cenote.

Whether you’re newly-weds, long-time lovers, or just starting out on your journey together, feel the romance of the Caribbean as you enjoy a 3-course dinner aboard a Spanish galleon. Glide from Nichupte Lagoon (Laguna Nichupte) to Love Lagoon (Laguna del Amor) as live saxophone plays and you dance to romantic ballads and sip drinks from the open bar. Your package excludes dock fees; photos are available at an additional charge.

Get beyond the tourist restaurants on a 3-hour culinary walking tour of Playa del Carmen, as you discover the city’s locally-owned cafes and street food stalls. Come hungry for tastings and drinks at five locations, and get an insider introduction to the Playa del Carmen food scene.

Taste your way through Playa del Carmen on this vegan and vegetarian walking tour. Get off the beaten path and learn about the best non-meat options on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Stop by spots like a traditional Mexican market and authentic Yucatecan restaurants for complimentary tropical fruit dishes and drinks, delicious ceviche, and amazing vegan tacos.

Foodies that want to uncover the unique culinary scene in Playa del Carmen need to get off the beach, and away from the resort, for this off the beaten path food tasting excursion. Meet your group in central Playa del Carmen, and get ready to taste the diverse local cuisine, from ceviche and barbecue, to tacos and tamales. Along the way, sample tropical juices—or aguas frescas to locals—and satisfy your sweet tooth with an authentic chocolate drink.

Take a break from the beaches to explore a different side of Playa del Carmen on a bike tour that shows you the city's best graffiti, murals, and other street art. Gain insight into the local arts scene directly from your guide—a working artist—and meet other creatives during stops at art galleries. Plus, get the inside scoop on where to eat, drink, and play away from the tourist crowds during your stay.

This bike tour takes us to visit some delicious places in this paradise in the Mexican Caribbean, combining gastronomy and culture with a taste of this unique country. We will stop to see some of the iconic places in Playa del Carmen, until we immerse ourselves in its unique flavors and smells to learn a little about the gastronomic culture of Mexico. And taste some other typical product of this beautiful country. On this riding, in addition to taking unique photos, you will be able to taste typical food from the region, as well as food from other areas of Mexico. In this Bike Tour we will have 5 stops in different spots of Playa del Carmen to taste different truly Mexican foods and drinks.

Experience a deeper side of Mayan culture on this outing where you will enjoy the privilege of practicing two ancient rituals with a local shaman. First, the cocoa ceremony, where you will smell, feel, and taste raw cocoa, which the Mayans called "drink of the gods." Then, experience a traditional temazcal ceremony, which takes place in a natural sauna made from volcanic stones and involves four stages of ritualistic purification. Enjoy some light refreshments while you rest in a hammock afterward.

Whether this is your first visit to Playa del Carmen or not, this tour will give you an insider’s look at the diverse and mouthwatering food scene. Playa del Carmen (or just “Playa”, as locals call it) is a cosmopolitan town that offers the amazing regional food of the Yucatan Peninsula plus some dishes that showcase the international influence this place has received in the past decades. After this succulent experience, you will be able to navigate Playa’s streets with full confidence like a true local and know where to find its hidden gems. This experience is the perfect complement to an unforgettable vacation in the Mexican Caribbean. We are going to highlight these three items, essentially: Tasting the best examples of regional food plus some other foreign items that make up the unique personality of Playa del Carmen. Tasting pulque, an ancestral Mexican beverage made from fermented agave sap. Learning the stories of the vendors that have been feeding the locals for years

Visit two of Mexico’s well-known colonial cities on this full day outing. First, visit Izamal, which is known as “the city of three cultures” because of its combination of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern influences. Next on the tour is Valladolid, a scenic town with outstanding architecture and beautiful churches. Enjoy lunch on your own and visit a tequila factory, a chocolate museum, and a boutique with hand-crafted perfumes before heading back to Cancun.

Perfect for a couple that wants a romantic escape, this is a great deal if you are staying in Tulum. Fun for all the family, snorkel, paddleboard, swimming, fishing, you decide what to do.