Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Playa del Carmen Food Tours

The food walks: taco rounds and market tastings two streets back from Quinta Avenida, where the menus change language and the food improves.

1.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

Explore Playa del Carmen's authentic flavors on this 3-hour walking food tour. Discover local eateries, exotic fruits, and traditional dishes with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very tasty food tour of Playa del Carmen with venues away from Avenida Quinta. Abbey was a great guide and the food was delicious!”

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2.The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

Discover Playa del Carmen’s best tacos on this 4.5-hour guided tour. Sample up to four taquerias, learn authentic recipes, and enjoy traditional drinks.

★ 5.0

“Expect to eat a lot of tacos. The restaurants are all very good. The atomsphere ranges from a rather nice sit down restaurant to a more neighborhood like spot. The tour guide, AK was great.”

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3.Playa del Carmen: 3-Hour Local Food Walking Tour

Explore Playa del Carmen's authentic flavors and street art on a 3-hour guided food tour. Discover local eateries, cultural stories, and delicious bites.

★ 4.8

“Our tour was great! Emmanuel was an amazing guide! He took us to some amazing authentic places where the locals eat. He was very knowledgeable and also gave us more tips for the area during our stay. We loved this experience”

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4.Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time

Experience Isla Mujeres with a full-day tour including snorkeling, premium drinks, delicious food, and free time—perfect for those seeking fun and authentic Caribbean vibes.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time fun vibes & cool crew! Definitely recommend ! Pickup was smooth didn’t snorkel but the boat was fun!”

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5.5-Hour Private 40′ Yacht 2-Stop Tour to In-Ha reef with Food, Drinks & Snorkel

Discover Playa del Carmen’s coastline on a private 40' yacht, snorkel pristine reefs, enjoy fresh food and drinks, and relax in style with this tailored tour.

★ 5.0

“Our catamaran trip with Aldo was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Aldo and the crew were incredible — so welcoming, energetic, and genuinely made everyone feel taken care of while keeping the…”

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6.Mexican Street Food Crawl in Playa del Carmen

Discover authentic Playa del Carmen street food with a guided 3-hour tour featuring tastings of tacos, tamales, tequila, and shopping along 5th Avenue.

★ 5.0

“This food tour was an incredible experience, led by Tony. We enjoyed all the local flavors of Playa del Carmen! It was great to be introduced to locations we wouldn’t have found on our own, but now that we know about them, will definitely be…”

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7.Full Adrenaline Day in Tulum! ATVs, Zipline, Cenote, Rappel, Food

Experience a full day of adventure in Tulum with ATV rides, ziplining, cenote swimming, rappelling, and local cuisine—all for $35. Perfect for thrill-seekers.

“It was great. Communication about pick up should have been sooner than day before but it worked out. Tour guide, Sara was exceptional!”

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8.Playa del Camen Vegan Mexican Food Tour

Discover Playa del Carmen’s best vegan Mexican dishes on a 3-hour small-group walking tour led by passionate guides, visiting local markets, eateries, and tasting authentic plant-based cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Coco was very knowledgeable with the area and the places we visited. Every location we stopped for food was a surprise and delicious. My party had vegetarians and omnivores and everyone was pleased with the cuisine and stuffed by the end (come hungry).…”

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9.8-Hour Private 40′ Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel

Experience a full day on a private 40' catamaran from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, with snorkeling, delicious food, and unlimited drinks in a relaxed setting.

★ 5.0

“Celest Phillipi Eddie and Omar did a phenomenal job taking care of our group. The water was pretty choppy on the way to our stop and the group was getting sick. They made sure we got to still waters so people could get their bearings…”

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10.crazy walking food tour Inlakech Playa del Carmen

Discover authentic Mexican flavors on a 3-hour walking food tour in Playa del Carmen, exploring local eateries, street art, and traditional dishes.

★ 5.0

“What a wonderful experience I had booking this amazing tour! Juan is the best guide, his knowledge about the culture and the food is great, I learned a lot about the different foods that the Riviera Maya has to offer, walking the colorful streets and…”

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11.Akumal Bay snorkeling, plus 3 cenotes and great food

Discover snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay, explore three stunning cenotes, and enjoy delicious local cuisine on this well-rated, small-group adventure in Playa del Carmen.

“When you drive into the Akumal Beach area, you’ll see a lot of people waving you in, trying to sell snorkel tours for around $40 per person. Don’t fall for it! Instead, drive all the way in to the official parking area just past the…”

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12.Tour 4 Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum. Food + Zipline. Includes Pickup.

Discover the beauty of four stunning cenotes in Tulum with a guided tour that includes food, zipline options, and hotel pickup for a full adventure experience.

★ 4.5

“I personally wouldn’t choose this tour again because it’s for a different kind of traveller but I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it at all. I expected the area to be more quiet and natural but it’s more like a touristy swimming pool area with…”

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13.8-Hour Private 50′ Azimut 2-Stop Tour to Cozumel Beach w/Food, Drinks & Snorkel

Experience a luxurious 8-hour private yacht tour from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, featuring snorkeling, fishing, gourmet food, and unlimited drinks in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“We had the most fabulous trip thanks to Vicky, Pinelo, Axel and Eddie. They were friendly, professional, attentive, knowledgeable and courteous! They took the keenest swimmers to the reef while the rest of us snorkelled near the boat, they always ensured we had a drink…”

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14.Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya

Discover the highlights of Tulum with this guided tour—ancient ruins, a refreshing cenote swim, and Mayan snacks. Perfect for a cultural, natural, and foodie adventure.

“This was a family outing with about 14 of us. We really enjoyed the excursion. The Ancient Ruins was nice to see where the Maya's lived during their time. The cliffs was a nice touch just wish we where able to go down to the…”

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15.ATV Tour, Ziplines, Mayan Cenote, Tacos, Tequila and Transport

Explore the jungle, swim in a cenote, zipline above trees, and enjoy tacos and tequila with this budget-friendly Playa del Carmen ATV and adventure tour.

★ 3.5

“We had a great time! Pepperoni (that was the tour guide’s nickname) & the rest of the staff were great & friendly! The ATV’s, tequila tasting (the host was great) & zip lines were fun (all included in the price, but remember you will have…”

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More Playa del Carmen Food Tours

5.0Playa del Carmen Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Yucatan Dishes3 hours (approx.)$81.00 5.0Mexican Beer & Seafood Madness in Playa del Carmen3 hours (approx.)$111.19 4.5Yucatan Cenotes Tour: Suytun + 3 Cenotes + Valladolid + Food + Transportation8 to 9 hours (approx.)$160.00 3.4El Cielo and El Cielito in Cozumel with Beach Club, Food, and Open Bar$180 4.5PDC Walking Food and City Experience -Suitable 4 Veggies 24 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0Private Guided Tour To Tulum Ruins, Snorkel With Turtles & Tacos8 hours (approx.)$299.00 3.9Flavors of Playa del Carmen, Mexican Food Tour2 hours$67 4.6Food Hoppers 2.5-Hour Tour in Playa del Carmen2.5 hours$65 3.5Isla Mujeres Deluxe (boat, Snorkeling, Free Time At Isla Mujeres Downtown-food)1 to 12 hours (approx.)$206.53 5.0Playa Del Carmen Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$75.00 5.0Playa del Carmen Authentic Taco Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$73.00 4.0Cancún: Puerto Morelos City & Taco Tour5 hours$39 5.0Playa del Carmen: Vegan Food Walking Tour3 hours$97 4.0Playa del Carmen Foodies Delight Private Food Market Tour and Lunch$184.62 4.0Enjoy From Playa del Carmen Isla Mujeres Catamaran Food and Bar$48.00 5.0Tulum Ruins ATV Adventure and Cenote Swim with Mexican Food7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.00 5.0Playa del Carmen: Food Tour Through Markets with 7 Tastings3 hours$82 Playa del Carmen: Entrance to Coralina Beach Club + Food & Beverages7.5 hours$70 Half-Day Explore Tour of Tulum, Gran Cenote with Local Tacos$365.00 Mexican Food Bites Experience$139.00 Mexican Moonshine & Flavorful Tacos in the jungle$65.00 Private Boat Sian Ka’an Floating Ancient Mayan Canals and Tacos$2,100.00 Private Coba Ruins, Cenote Swim and Tacos Lunch Tour$330.00 Private Cenote-Horseback ridding and Authentic mayan food$978.27