Cancún · FOOD
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Below are the 12 best food tours on the Cancún coast right now – what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
13-hour Cancun trip with guided Chichen Itza, buffet lunch, Valladolid, and a swim at Saamal Cenote, plus water and bread included.
“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”
Cancun street food tour with guided stops for carnitas, tamales, barbacoa, salbute, popsicles, Mercado 23, and Bonampak murals.
“Great experience, safe, and the market people don’t harass you. The guide and driver went out of their way to get us local beverages to try. I asked if they have PayPal and tipped through that since I used my cash at the market”
Snorkel Arrecife El Meco and party to Isla Mujeres on a Dancer Cruise with breakfast, lunch, gear, and an open bar.
“The Dancer took us to snorkel on our way to Isla Mujeres. While snorkeling, you followed one of the staff members. He took us to see the underwater museum. From there, we made one other stop to swim and go down their waterside. Third stop was at Zaza Beach Club. It was a beautiful place with plenty of seating. Beach had a swing to take pictures on over the water. Final stop was north side of the island for shopping. On the way back, the boat ride was filled with dancers. Staff was very attenuation, music was good and drinks flowed the entire time. I forgot to mention, they also…”
Walk Puerto Morelos with Cristóbal and eat family tacos, fruit-market bites, and churros. Lunch and soft drinks included.
“I would recommend this tour to anyone! Chris is such a friendly and welcoming person with great knowledge of the area and history of the food we ate. The food was delicious from local eateries ran by families that originated from different regions in Mexico. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were so full by the end. Afterwards Chris even took us to the local doctors to help translate for my partner who ended up having an ear blocked full of sand!! We appreciated it so much and cannot thank him enough. If you find yourself in the area then this tour is a must!”
A 5-hour Cancun street food and urban art tour with hotel pickup, VIP skip-the-line tastings, a local market stop, and $78 pricing.
“The food tour was one of the best we could do! Oure guide Pepe was very charming and did tell us a lot about "his" city Cancun. The food places he took us and the recomendations he made were on point. Deliciuos Mexican food and prepared by locals! Totaly worth doing this tour! Muchas Gracias por un Dia Mervelioso Pepe!”
Cancun Taco & Mexican Food Tour with Tequila Tasting: five downtown stops, blue-tortilla tacos, carne asada, and a market break in 4 hours.
“You're not paying for the food, you're paying for the experience, and it was well worth it. The food was great, I was so stuffed that by the last restaurant I had to give away my taco. Our guide was Laila and I believe our driver's name was Thomas, they were awesome hosts. Would totally recommend.”
A 3-hour Cancun walking food tour through Mercado 28, Yucatecan favorites, and street art, with juices and a guide in English.
“Enrique was very knowledgeable and made us feel safe our entire walk! filled our minds and bellies with amazing info and food!”
Walk Downtown Cancun for 6-8 tacos, agua fresca, margarita, and Tequila 101, then finish with warm churros.
“It was SO much fun! The food was fantastic! Thank goodness it was a walking tour because I ate way too much. Our guides and the other couple that were with our group were a great add on. My 40th birthday adventure was a hit!”
Cancun to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal swim, and a quick Valladolid stop—guided ruins, included cenote lunch, plus easy hotel pickup.
“I was not prepared. In my mind when u book a excursion everything is included. I did not have cash for ALL the extras... they don't even include water in the free lunch... then there were the tickets for chechen itza 35$ the mandatory life jackets for 4$ to swim in the cenote. Tips for the driver, the tour guides, the servers, the dancers, the photos even the bathroom... I wouldn't have minded had I been prepared and advised. The bus was totally full and the a/c was bearly there. You still sweat and are uncomfortable just a little less. It was very rushed and did not have time to…”
Isla Mujeres day trip from Cancun with a two-level catamaran, open bar, snorkeling, and beach time at Playa Norte.
“As someone who doesn’t speak Spanish, this was a very difficult experience. They did not give proper instructions as to where to meet. They were not helpful when I was lost. I was running around the mall, trying to figure out where to board this boat where no one was able to help and the person messaging me on WhatsApp would not answer my phone call. I asked to speak to management upon arriving to the desk after finally finding it after 30 minutes of wandering through a mall just to be left waiting never got to speak to a manager. The catamaran is not very nice. The staff is…”
All-inclusive catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with reef snorkeling, open bar, and a beach-club buffet lunch. From $65.
“Amazing experience! Clean boat, friendly staff, good vibes if you’re looking for a party or just to change things up!! Highly recommended”
Boat to cenote and Isla Pájaros, plus lunch and Holbox free time from Cancun. Early pickup, easy transfers, extra taxes.
“During one point on the trip, Frank, was helpful with getting great pics but that was the only positive aspect of the trip. However, the fact that I requested a English speaking tour but was told when I arrived that no guide spoke much English was ridiculous. Thankfully my friend spoke Spanish but had to translate the entire trip. Why offer a service option you don’t actually offer? Communication regrading meeting points was not clear. Also, covid guidelines were NOT enforced throughout the trip especially at lunch when they seated us with random strangers. Our table was only allowed one dish of tortilla to share and no one touched any…”
