Yucatan Culinary Tour: Local Chef's Food Spots

Food tours should be neither hurried nor impersonal. The aim is to immerse participants in Mérida’s culinary scene by dining at local favorites, engaging with the creators of the cuisine, and discovering the narratives behind each dish. This experience transcends merely savoring delicious food; it’s about embracing the local culture, one bite at a time.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Grande - Discover Mérida’s essence with a walking food tour through its lively markets and street food. Savor genuine local cuisine crafted by dedicated vendors while gaining insights into the city’s culture, history, and daily life. This tour focuses on uncovering hidden tastes, engaging with locals, and experiencing Mérida authentically through its culinary delights.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Meals
Additional Information
  • No children under 4
Location
Letras Mérida
Calle 62
Meet your guide at the large, colorful “MÉRIDA” letters in Plaza Grande (not Gran Plaza). Your guide will be wearing a The Lost Taco Food Tours T-shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Toluwanimif2026
Apr 2, 2026
Tasty and equally educational - We booked this within two hours of the tour and we were absolutely thrilled we could be accommodated. Jorge was such a wonderful guide, patient and very knowledgeable about the culture and the symbolism of the meals. This was the best food we’ve had during our stay. I loved that we could see similarities with our own culture. If you’re looking to see the real Merida through the lens of food, this is your go to.
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Inspire46391461464
Mar 26, 2026
Do that! - We recommend Lost Tacos! A great adventure at the market with culinary discoveries. Our guide knew his business!
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23laurelc
Mar 23, 2026
Great insider perspective of Merida! - This tour is a great way to see and learn about the culture, people, and of course food of Merida. Our family loved getting a behind the scenes perspective of Merida that we never would have gotten by ourselves.
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Florian_m
Mar 15, 2026
Excellent, I recommend!! - Excellent visit, good stand choices, good explanations, great guide! I recommend without hesitation.
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Kelli_h
Mar 13, 2026
Excellent food tour! - Second tour through the market in Merida -but we enjoyed it just as much! Our guide was excellent, as was the food! All travelers to Merida should discover this place - delicious food at a fraction of the cost of the restaurants.
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Waterdeep5
Mar 12, 2026
Perfect tour if you love food! - What an incredible tour! Jorge was our guide and every detail of the tour was thought out. Hit seven food stops and tours through both markets. He had great insight on the vendors, the history and the conversations were amazing. The food was phenomenal! A perfect way to try a bit of everything and get an overall view of the local cuisine. Definitely had some bites that I would not have known about to try and they ended up being my favorite. (Looking at you El Rello Negro and Fresh Soursop Juice). 10/10. Would absolutely recommend.
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665phillipt
Mar 4, 2026
Excellent tour with a well informed and friendly guide - Jorge was the sort of friendly informed guide you need for a tour like this. He handled the logistics, knew all the fruit, vegetable and restaurant information and handled all our questions with a smile. He guides you through the local market without offending local people while giving you a glimpse of how life here is lived
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Roberto
Mar 4, 2026
Fabulous gastronomic tour of Merida! - It gave us the opportunity to meet original Yucatecan food. All very delicious. They took us to the places where the native people of Merida prepare the original dishes. Highly recommended. We also loved the company of our guide Andrea, very attentive and friendly.
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W1435asgs
Mar 3, 2026
Excellent introduction to Yucatecan food! - Thanks to Jorge for navigating us through this very interesting and delicious food experience. This tour brought us to two main markets, Lucas De Galvez and San Benito, both are packed with things to see, smell, and taste -- possible sensory overload someone on their own. The Lost Taco Food Tour allowed us to experience firsthand everything before us without any hesitation or doubts. I especially appreciated Jorge's explanation of the history of the ingredients and how to use them in your own cooking. He did a great job at keeping us engaged and informed throughout this pleasantly lengthy tour (3+ hours, without any rush and with opportunities for second helpings). From start to finish, Jorge kept things interesting and informative. The food stops themselves were well thought-out, so that we were not stuffed (no shortage of food!) before the end. The markets are busy, and we were immersed into this part of daily life for the locals. You will have no regrets for this excellent food tour. Thank you Jorge for making it so memorable.
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Taylortt3990mv
Mar 1, 2026
A wonderful experience! - My boyfriend and I took Jorge’s tour on our anniversary and it was such a wonderful way to spend the day! We throughly enjoyed all the spots we got to try and the knowledge that he had to share! Overall a yummy and enjoyable experience!
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From $63
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).