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Discover traditional Mexican food off the beaten path in this cosmopolitan city known for its international cuisine on 5th Avenue.

This tour will take you off 5th Avenue to five or six different local eateries. Your guide will explain ingredients and culinary processes as it relates to cultural, historic and social norms of the region the dish you dig your teeth into. The fun part is eating, tasting and enjoying the dishes at each location but you will be surprised at how complex and distinct Mexican flavors can be.

This is a walking tour and we take full advantage of the unique neighborhoods located off 5th Avenue. Come with us to discover the true flavors of traditional Mexican food in Playa del Carmen! Bring a big appetite so you can fully enjoy your culinary experience!

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Based on 227 reviews
Ryan V
Ryan V
2023-09-16
Another fantastic evening As soon as we booked a trip to PDC the first thought was to book a food tour with Chris after we had such a great time in puerto Morelos a year and a half ago. Truth is we enjoy chris' company just as much as the tour. It was like meeting an old friend he is simply a pleasure to be around and share stories and experiences with. If you love food and learning a bit about local life whilst spending time with a wonderful person then don't hesitate! Anyone who loves their doggo as much as we do is a winner! Until we meet again Chris! Ryan and Joanna!
Donald W
Donald W
2023-09-08
Chris was an amazing guide. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Chris was an excellent guide on this tour. He’s an expert on the food, history and culture of the Yucatán and took us on a tour of Mexico without leaving Puerto Morales. The tastes were authentic and and inspiring to my own kitchen ventures. He easily accommodated my vegetarian wife throughout the tour. This is the Mexican food experience you want!
Elilta D
Elilta D
2023-07-17
Amazing! Will definitely come back for it. I will also refer my friends to this food tour. The hospitality is great! Chris made the tour personal with kind and pleasurable food tasting experience. Very kind person! This food tour is one of the best inclusions in our Mexico visit.
Liz
Liz
2023-07-15
Amazing experience One of the best and authentic experiences I have had in Mexico! Cris was an amazing guide! He was so friendly and welcoming but also very knowledgeable of the food as well as the history of food in Mexico. I learned so much from him! The people were so friendly and welcoming at every place we ate at. You can tell Cris has a great connection with them. And of course the food was unique and delicious!! I definitely recommend this tour!
L_N_M
L_N_M
2023-07-15
Great Food Experience Chris, you were engaging, knowledgeable, and very organized! We’ve been on food tours before both in the states & Europe, and wasn’t sure what to expect in Mexico (a favorite of ours), and you went way beyond expectations!! We loved the way you based each part of the tour on history to the area. You made it fun! Thank you for your attention to detail. We loved the street tacos, the variety of tastings, and the stop at the market where we tasted fruit we’d never experienced before. You are a master!
Cristhian Rocio G
Cristhian Rocio G
2023-07-04
Fantástico tour culinario Increíblemente inesperado, aprendimos mucho sobre la cocina mexicana, cosas que nunca imaginamos. Cris, excelente, cuidó de nosotros en todo momento porque no podíamos comer ciertas cosas. Increíble tour, seguimos hablando de ello. Si puedes y andas por Puerto Morelos toma el tour sin dudar, vale cada centavo.
Angel VG85
Angel VG85
2023-07-04
Amazing tour Amazing tour, great guide, very enthusiastic and charming, second time doing the tour and didn't disappoint. Thanks Cris, awesome experiencia, we'll be back!
Voyage57923013559
Voyage57923013559
2023-07-03
You won’t be disappointed This tour is a MUST! My husband and I were stuck with the hotel food and decided to go on this foodie adventure and Chris did not disappoint! The food was absolutely AMAZING! Learning about the Mexican culture was also a plus. 10/10
Tania M
Tania M
2023-06-29
Best off the beaten path culinary experience! What a fun vacation excursion! Our guide, Chris, was outstanding. We learned so much about the delicious food we sampled and the regions of Mexico that they come from. Chris is not only a chef, but knows his Mexican history as well. Book now, you won’t regret it!
Greyson Hilber
Greyson Hilber
2023-06-29
A Delicious Taste of Mexican Culture! An amazing look into the culinary wonders of Puerto Morelos! There was so much variation in the types of foods we tried and all of it was so delicious! Our guide Chris was exceptionally knowledgeable about not only the foods we were tasting but also the culture and history of the region! An amazing day spent and would definitely re-book!

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Well-known supermarket in Playa del Carmen
DURATION OF TOUR 3 hours
MEETING TIME 10:00 am
INCLUDED
Professional Guide Meals
Local transportation Non-alcoholic drinks
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to Meeting Point
Guide gratuity

 

1

10:00 AM: Meeting Point

We meet at the corner of Constituyentes Av and 30th Av, close to the Mega supermarket in the heart of Playa del Carmen.

  • This meeting location is a 5 min walk from 5th Avenue.
  • We have picked a meeting point well-known to taxi drivers.
  • This supermarket is easy to find, so no one will get lost.
2

10:10 AM to 11:00 AM - Traditional Yucatan Mexican Food

First stop – empanadas from the Yucatan Peninsula. This unique crispy flavor will start you on a regional journey through Mexico. Your guide will explain why there is such flavor and recipe diversity throughout Mexico.
Next a local market to experience a central Mexico dish where you learn the true recipe and technique for this well-known dish. Your guide will take full advantage of the local market, using it to explain local ingredients, their history and how these ingredients are traditionally used.

3

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Aguas Frescas and Lamb Barbacoa

Off we go for natural fruit ice cream and a regional agua fresca made from vanilla, rice or different fresh fruits. Your guide will list all the culinary gifts Mexico has shared with world. Some you may already know but many will surprise you.

4

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: True Tastes of the Caribbean

We venture off to a local neighborhood that has one of the best seafood restaurants in Playa. This restaurant serves recipes from all regions in Mexico which is why it is so popular with the locals. Get ready to dig in and experience fresh seafood!

Finally, we walk to the last stop of the tour, a wonderful food stall that serves some of the best Yucatecan food we have experienced in the region

4

1:00 PM: End of Tour

It is here we say goodbye. Note the bus station (ADO) is just a few minutes from our last stop, or you can catch a cab at the taxi stand. If this is your first time to Playa, head two blocks to 5th Avenue and the beach where you will experience the Playa so many people rave about.

Puerto Morelos food tour
Puerto Morelos food tour

Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review
September 22, 2017

My husband and I have been to Playa del Carmen 5 times over the last 10 years, but had never ventured past 5th ave and really experienced the city until we took the tour with Cristobal. It was such an interesting, educational and delicious experience. Every bite of food we had was so delicious and I was completely stuffed by the last stop. Cristobal was a great guide and we will definitely try his Puerto Morelos tour next time we are in the area.

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