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

“Had a great time. Abbey was a fantastic host - very informative and gave a great insight into the local culture and cuisines. Food was delicious and a really enjoyable experience.”

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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

“First off Jarrett was amazing! He was a wonderful tour guide. He made the tour much better than it was. He was very knowledgeable and a fun character. However, this tour lacked tacos. For a four hour tour that cost for two $380 can, we…”

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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

“Danny was in charge of the team, amazing guy super nice. The group of guys were great, full of energy and keep the people happy and dancing the whole time coming back from isla Mujeres. We were a group of 8, and we all had…”

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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

“Great food tour - I had an awesome time with Ulises, trying different kinds of Mexican food and seeing different places that you probably wouldn't visit as a tourist. I enjoyed the variety - and it was a lot of food. Since it was kind…”

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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

“I gave this experience 4 stars - 5 stars for our guide Emanuel who was wonderful, patient, enthusiastic and just exceptionally friendly, but 3 stars for the food. We visited 3 restaurants, a fruit stand and a frozen fruit/dessert kiosk. Of the three restaurants we…”

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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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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

“Ren, Axel, Captain Pinelo, and Yahir, Thank You, Thank You, Thank you! What an exceptional day with an exceptionally awesome Captain and crew. We, the 8 of us, have done many boat trips, none offer the delicious homemade ceviche and delicious burgers. We would highly…”

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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

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