Cancun Taco and Marquesita Tasting Tour at Las Palapas Park

Join a local host who will take you to discover and taste some of the best tacos Cancun has to offer. We will wash down the tacos with Jamaica, horchata or water. For dessert we will try a Mexican delicacy, marquesitas.

We’ll also go exploring along a vibrant local plaza in the heart of Cancun called Las Palapas Park for some entertainment and fun!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Parque de las Palapas - A local gem, Parque is always buzzing with activity.
    From night markets to salsa dancing, travelers will be immersed right into the local culture of Cancun.

We will tell you about the history of the city and how it has become the city we see today, along with more interesting facts about the city.

  • Cancun - We will visit my favorite tacos, the best street tacos in downtown Cancun, which will be accompanied with the most traditional Mexican drinks, the “horchata” and “Jamaica” to enjoy some delicious tacos in true local style.

We will go inside the taco stands where the locals buy their tacos for dinner.

  • Cancun - We will go to a Mexican restaurant to taste some delicious tacos al pastor and another surprise taco that is not very well known in the city.

While tasting the tacos we will tell you about the origin of the tacos, the history and much more?
all accompanied by a guide with a hat and mustache.

  • Cancun - Our third stop will be at a seafood restaurant, next to the park, we will bring some delicious fish and shrimp tacos and tell you more about the history of Mexico, along with some recommendations to make your stay in Cancun even better.

  • El Parque de las Palapas - And to close with a flourish, we will return to the Palapa Park to try a Mexican dessert and dance some salsa.

There we have two options, “Mexican street corn” or “Marquesitas”.

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
Location
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Calle Margaritas
Iglesia Cristo Rey is a church located next to the popular "Parque de las Palapas" in downtown Cancun, a totally safe area where the adventure begins.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Richardp471
Jul 29, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Os was really friendly and welcoming. He chatted about the local area and the food and took us to places I wouldn’t have found on my own. The tacos were tasty too. I would recommend. Seemed like an authentic experience. Thank you
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Richard_p
Jul 29, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Os was really friendly and welcoming. He chatted about the local area and the food and took us to places I wouldn’t have found on my own. The tacos were tasty too. I would recommend. Seemed like an authentic experience. Thank you
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153enp
Jul 26, 2024
Great food, great company and even better experience of the everyday life. - Must try! Authentic experience of Cancun, Mexico and although you hear/read about a couple of tacos per visit, believe me, you get full!! Tour guide Oz was very friendly, kind and has a great sense of humour! You’ll be lucky to have him as your guide. A very great insight in to the Mexican culture!
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Samantha_r
Jul 24, 2024
Happy Bellies - Came to Cancun, Mexico to celebrate my best friend's 30th birthday. We were so excited to get off the resort and experience real Mexican cuisine and culture. The meeting point was easy to find and Osvaldo was a great host. He was very informative as we learned so much about Mexico and him! The first location made me feel like a true local and I am still dreaming about those tacos. All the people we interacted with at the locations were friendly and helpful. This tour for sure had us full as we left with very happy bellies!
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Tourist61082083277
Jul 21, 2024
Taco and marquesitas tour - Estephanie was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Would recommended this tour! The marquestitas were a great way to end the tour.
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Roam55271586137
Jul 20, 2024
Happy Bellies ! - I am so glad we decided to leave the resort and do this tour! Osvaldo was super informative and fun to tour with. He gave us an authentic local experience that was better than I could imagine. I would recommend this tour to all people. The tacos were amazing, the people are friendly & I would do this again!
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288desireea
Jul 11, 2024
Highlighting Cancun's Local Gems - After 2 days of having bland food in the Hotel Zone, I signed up for this tour, bringing me to the heart of Downtown Cancun. I met with my tour guide, Oz, and a fellow solo traveller at a perfect time when the sun was getting ready to set, and the streets were bustling with street food and local vendors. We visited 3 taco spots, each with something unique and interesting to offer. As a small group, we were able to chat and ask a lot of questions. Oz was super personable and easy to connect to, which is also obvious from the way he interacts with the locals in the restaurants and in the streets. He was a great host armed with lots of stories, local tidbits and knowledge about Cancun, the Mayan culture and Mexico. And the food?! SO MUCH TACOS! Each taco we had was different, and Oz taught us something new about them. In the end, my fellow guest and I took home food because we were stuffed! This tour really restored my faith in Mexican food in Cancun and made me wish I had chosen to stay Downtown over the Hotel Zone! Highly recommend this activity for foodies visiting Cancun~
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463shanayaf
Jul 10, 2024
Do it do it ! - Very fun and informative. We are alot. Laughed also . Was with strangers but felt very much like family everyone was friends definitely a good time
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Steven
Jun 14, 2024
I had a great time going on tour I got to learn a lot about different styles of tacos and even Mexican food I would rec. - I rated five stars because it was a safe trip easy going tour. Food was delicious and the people are friendly I would definitely recommend
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Smz3173sr
Jun 14, 2024
Great tour! - I went solo along with others and it was a great experience. Our host was able to explain the neighborhoods and is very friendly! I recommend it for anyone who wants to explore!
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