Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour: An Authentic Exploration of Mexican Cuisine

Embark on an authentic walking food tour in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Explore the city’s main artery and indulge in the flavors and aromas of local Mexican cuisine. Perfect for couples, friends, and families seeking a unique and immersive culinary experience. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eating With Carmen Food Tours - Meeting point
  • Mercado Playa Del Carmen - We continue on our way to have some locally handmade quesadillas with a special surprise ingredient!
  • Fruit Stand - We’ll stop by a family-run market where they stock hard-to-find and seasonal fruits, vegetables and fresh-squeezed juices, where you’ll be able to…
What's Included
  • History of Playa del Carmen and Surroundings
  • Local Bilingual Guide
  • Beverages Included
  • Tips for Local Restaurant Waiters
  • Vegetarian Option Available
  • Food Tasting
  • Discover Playa del Carmen’s Street Art
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
Additional Information

This is a genuine Mexican culinary adventure, ideal for partners, squads of friends, or families. Our journey includes strolling down the principal street of the city, immersing ourselves in the traditional tastes and aromas of Mexico provided by frequented local food stalls and eateries. This one-of-a-kind tour, led by an informed guide for three…

Location
ADO Terminal Turistica Playa Del Carmen
5 Avenida Norte
Corner of 5th Avenue and Juarez Avenue, outside ADO Bus Station
Cancellation Policy

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

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Georgebraun99
Mar 27, 2025
Delicious food and fun energy on the less explored side of Playa del Carmen - Amazing energy from our guide Emanuel who made the tour fun and interesting, learning about the different foods we were eating (moles, tamales, huitlacoche, tacos, gringas and so much more) and where they come from. This tour takes you to “the other side” of Playa del Carmen that you would probably not visit otherwise to discover the places where locals eat.
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726alexab
Mar 27, 2025
Amazing and delicious food tour! - Amazing food tour with Emmanuel. (Emmanuel10). He has so much great energy and brought us to a wonderful array of places off the beaten track. We did with our teen kids and they ate everything. Highly recommend!
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Lihou
Mar 27, 2025
Excellent and safe way to taste local foods - Overall it is excellent. By price it is expensive if only considering the food we tasted in local currency, however it is well organized, and the vendor/stands are well selected for both quality and safety, so I highly recommended it to 1st visitor who also want to taste street foods.
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197elizabethl
Mar 26, 2025
Abundance of Real Food & Local History - Arrive hungry! So much food, history, and friendly local business owners. Abbey was phenomenal and I would do this exact same tour with her again! Highly recommend to anyone staying short or long term. Tip: Bring an extra bag with so you can carry back left overs.
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Amelieh416
Mar 25, 2025
Great tour - Wonderful experience with Enrique! We learned a lot about the region as well as playa del carmen and the food was all delicious!
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Paulbr1935ay
Mar 23, 2025
Get out of the tourist area and eat real Mexican food - What’s great tour. We went to places outside of the tourist district that I would have never gone to myself. Our guide was awesome!
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Tylerhl7975gs
Mar 23, 2025
Fun food tour - Amazing guide, would highly recommend . All the food was amazing and the history of the town and of the vendors as well was fascinating. We even got to eat crickets!!
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Austin
Mar 23, 2025
A Delicious Adventure with Emmanuel – Highly Recommend Eating with Carmen! - My son and I recently joined a food tour in Playa del Carmen with Eating with Carmen, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip! From start to finish, the experience was a perfect blend of delicious food, fascinating culture, and fantastic company—thanks to our incredible tour guide, Emmanuel. Emmanuel’s passion for food and Playa del Carmen shone through at every stop. He expertly guided us through bustling markets and hidden gems, introducing us to authentic Mexican flavors we’d never have discovered on our own. His knowledge of the local cuisine and history was impressive, and he shared it all with such warmth and enthusiasm that it made the tour truly special. My son, age 11, even tried (and loved!) new dishes because of Emmanuel’s encouraging and friendly approach. The pacing was spot-on, the food was phenomenal, and the small group size made it feel personal and relaxed. Emmanuel went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a great time, answering questions and sharing little insider tips about the area. If you’re in Playa del Carmen, do yourself a favor and book with Eating with Carmen—you won’t regret it. Ask for Emmanuel if you can; he’s an absolute gem! My son and I left with full bellies, big smiles, and memories we’ll cherish. Five stars all the way!
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Kai
Mar 21, 2025
Delicious - We had a great time on our walking food tour. Alejandro was our guide and he was great. He was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Larry_m
Mar 24, 2025
Our Tour Guide was... - Our Tour Guide was excellent. He had great knowledge about the area and the food. The food was basically street vendor food and we didn't have a restaurant or more intimate experience.
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