It is well known that Cancun has long been a top tourist destination due to its gorgeous sandy beaches and sparkling ocean views. However, is it also a great place to get to know the culinary influences that Mexico offers that are both eclectic and unique. One of the best ways to get to know the local food and culture is to take a food tour. Continue reading below to learn some of the best food tour options in Cancun that will make your vacation memorable and tasty, too.
- Cancun Food & Market Tour (Riviera Maya Food Tours)
Riviera Maya Food Tours is one of the larger tour companies in Cancun and offers a fabulous tour called Cancun Food & Market Tour. This tour is a great way to try a variety of regional foods and get to know local markets up close and personal. Your tour gives you the inside path into authentic neighborhoods that the majority of tourists miss while on vacation. You will get first hand experience sampling local products and get to visit a regional market to see how the locals eat. Your experienced guide knows both English and Spanish and will be glad to share the best Mexican recipes that have been influenced by a mix of European, Middle Eastern and North East Asian traditional cuisine. Make sure you come hungry as there is a lot of delicious food to experience!
- Flavors of Mexico (Cancun Food Tours)
Cancun Food Tours has a variety of tour options including a Flavors of Mexico Tour where you can enjoy tasting seven traditional dishes during your 3 and a half hour tour that visits four separate locales. Tours run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings starting at 5 pm, and rest assured you won’t have to wait in line for service at any restaurant. Cancun Food Tours will have you taken to the front of the line and as a private table will be reserved for your group. In the mood to enjoy the best of Mexican liquor? Three delicious and refreshing Mexican spirits including tequila, mezcal and xtabentun are included in the Flavors of Mexico Tour. Another great part about this tour is that groups limited to a small number of attendees to ensure your tour experience is intimate and personal. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will be willing and happy to answer any and all questions you may have. An added bonus is that tour attendees receive special promotions and discounts at some of Cancun’s best restaurants.
- Colors of Mexico Taco Tour (Cancun Food Tours)
Quite possibly Mexico’s most popular food, tacos are one of the tastiest and inexpensive foods around. On Cancun Food Tour’s Taco Tour you get to experience five different taco varieties including Mexico city inspired tacos, cochinita pibil (pulled pork) tacos from the Yucatan, Tacos al Pastor and Surtido tacos which are a mix of a variety of tasty meats and toppings. Again, there is no need to wait in line as your table will be waiting for you. Four ice cold beers are also served throughout your tour to compliment your taco tasting and you can choose from a variety of 15 local beers. To finish off your amazing tour, you will love Mexico’s famous traditional cinnamon and sugar delights called churros.
To conclude, there are lots of amazing Cancun food tours where you can learn about the city’s history and enjoy some great local food. Make sure to book one of these three Food Tours or find another that suits your taste. Provecho!
