Cancun Authentic Taco Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cancun, Mexico

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out of the hotel zone and discover a side of Cancun most tourists never see: the vibrant street food culture of downtown. Join your bilingual guide-cum-chef as you explore the city’s very best taco places, from simple carts to more formal eateries, washed down with drinks, stories, history and culture too. Expect to taste five dishes and two drinks (one alcoholic) as you immerse in Mexico’s culinary traditions.

Discover Cancun’s best and most authentic tacos with a guide
Visit family-owned food carts with a history dating back generations
Sample five dishes and two drinks as you learn about Mexican food culture
Numbers are capped at just 10 travelers, ensuring quality guide interaction

Sample Menu

Starter

Fish tacos and a watering drink.

A local favorite, this restaurant has been delighting visitors and locals alike with its exceptional fish tacos and fresh seafood in Cancun.

Starter

Tacos al Pastor

No taco tour is complete without trying the taco al pastor. Served only at night, al pastor is not only delicious but a treat to witness.

Starter

Tacos de arrachera and a choice of the drink:Margarita, Piña Colada, Tequila etc

A local taco favorite! We’ll sample two different tacos, each topped with fresh, homemade salsa for the perfect burst of flavor!

Starter

Tacos de carnitas.

This foodie gem serves some of the best tacos in the city. You’ll love every bite!

Dessert

Delicious artisanal churros.

What's Included

5 dishes and 2 drinks ( 1 alcohol and 1 non alcohol drink)
Food tasting
Bilingual guide/chef

Personal shopping/purchases
Additional drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Orquídeas (Rtno. 6) Supermanzana 22, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
The tour begins at Jardín Del Arte Cancun. From the Hotel Zone, take the R1 bus to Parque las Palapas. Cross the park, and behind the restaurant Las Pescadillas Las Palapas, you’ll find a small square, Jardín del Arte, filled with graffiti and murals. We’ll be waiting for you there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
We can't accommodate vegans and vegetarians. Please check with us about other allergies or aversions. Required substitutions must be indicated in advance at time of ticket purchase. Some substitutions might have extra cost
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 33 reviews

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Evening escape from the hotel zone 😊

Stuart_G, Jan 2023

Enjoying the public plaza and all the families and young people out and about at last. Also seeing the tacos being made from dough to press to griddle and the super delicious street food stand

A wonderful taco experience

Yann_C, Jun 2022

We were the only ones there with our guide Oscar bug it was fun and felt personal. We got to try lots of tacos n we were afraid we would be full after but it was more than filing. We tried local places and we tried places that seem to be catered more towards tourists but they were all delicious. The experience was something that I would recommend to everyone visiting Mexico.

Great way to experience downtown Cancun!

Natalie_T, May 2022

Great tour with Giovanni who brought us to several restaurants to enjoy one of our favourite foods, tacos! We got to see how fresh tortillas are made and even got a chance to help make some. It wasn't just a taco tour, but also a downtown city tour. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking to get out of the hotel zone and learn more about Cancun and see where the locals eat and enjoy their evenings. We came out of the tour feeling so full and barely had enough room for dessert! Highly recommend Giovanni. We were fortunate enough to get a private tour as one of the participants didn't show up. We chose an English tour but ended up having a French tour once we realized Giovanni spoke perfectly fluent French. We really appreciated that he helped us flag a bus back to the hotel zone at the end of the tour.