• Merida - The Merida food tour provides guests with a delightful culinary journey through the historic city. This is a thoughtfully designed food adventure, guided by our team of Merida culinary experts.

Before embarking on this tour, it’s important to note that it reflects the local cuisine, and due to the nature of street food vendors and local eateries, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Here’s a transparent overview of the tour to ensure everyone has the right expectations:

✘ Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets, as the number of tastings would be quite limited.
✔ Gluten intolerance and mild nut allergies can be accommodated, though not all tastings have alternatives.
✔ Suitable for those avoiding seafood.

For those eager for a culinary adventure, read on!

• Merida - Immerse yourself in the culinary essence of the Yucatán. In Mérida, food is deeply intertwined with history, influenced by ancient Maya traditions and later by Spanish, Lebanese, and Caribbean cultures. This fusion creates a unique cuisine unlike any other in Mexico.

This four-hour food tour, featuring over 15 tastings, offers an immersive introduction to Yucatecan flavors, designed to help you truly appreciate the region’s culinary art. With more tastings than any other food tour in the city, there’s too much to list, but highlights include crispy panuchos filled with smoky relleno negro, papadzules in pumpkin seed sauce, crusty tortas with slow-roasted lechón, and refreshing tamarind nieves topped with chili-spiked chamoy.

This experience is not about fine dining. You’ll dine where the locals do: bustling markets, street carts, hidden gems, and family-run eateries that have been nourishing Mérida for generations.

Arrive hungry and leave with a richer understanding of Yucatán’s cuisine.

• Merida - The tour wraps up after 3.5-4 hours at the Plaza Grande, Merida’s central square. You’ll depart not only satisfied but with a profound understanding of Merida’s food culture and the confidence to continue exploring the culinary delights of the Yucatán and beyond.

• Led by professional tastemaker guides
• Movable food feast with 8-9 stops around the old city
• Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Merida (private tour or 9+ guests, contact us)
• Bottled water included
• 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Merida food tour

• Alcoholic drinks excluded
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
• Some dietary restrictions unsuitable including vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian

This intimate food tour is capped at 8 participants, ensuring a more personalized and engaging exploration of Mérida’s culinary scene. Instead of merely sampling dishes, participants will delve into the history of Yucatán’s vibrant flavors, from ancient Mayan recipes to those influenced by Spanish traditions.

With over 15 tastings spread across four hours, this tour provides a comprehensive and generous introduction to Mérida’s most genuine local cuisine. While the city boasts numerous restaurants, this mobile feast takes participants beyond the usual, offering the most direct and delightful way to discover what locals truly eat and the reasons behind it.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.