Playa del Carmen Tacos Tour
Options
When making your booking, you can choose one of the following options. All the tours begin and end in the indicated place.
Mexican Taco Tour
This tour meets in the centre of Playa del Carmen, from where we'll hit the road to a local market, and begin our day immersed in Mexican gastronomy. To really get to know the local cuisine, we'll begin by trying hand made quesadillas, and then we'll visit various fruit stalls to cool off with some of the Riviera Maya's most exotic fruit juices!
We'll continue the tour then in one of the city's best taco restaurants, a true delight for the tastebuds! And we'll also hit a street taco stall, so you can get to know this Mexican delicacy in all its forms.
Next it's on to a market stall to try local mole - a delicious Mexican marinade. And the tour finishes with a tasting of exquisite handmade fruit popsicles and other products from the area.
Afterwards, we will return to the initial meeting point.
- Days: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Meeting point: ADO Bus Station.
Vegan Taco Tour
This tour begins by visiting a local fruit shop in Playa del Carmen, to try some of the exotic fruits and juices of the region. Then we'll walk to the main market, which is the perfect place to try some vegan "sopes" (types of toast with toppings).
Around this area of Playa del Carmen we will talk about the local cuisine, the most common dishes, and the ingredients that define a true Mexican recipe. And you'll try an exquisite vegan ceviche accompanied by a surprise ingredient. Can you guess what it is?!
Finally, we make our way to a taquería to choose from a variety of vegan tacos. Many have lentils, soy, avocado ... all delicious! And, satisfied, we return to the meeting point and end the tour.
- Days: Monday to Saturday at 5 pm.
- Meeting point: Corner of Avenida Benito Juárez and Avenida 10.
Seafood Taco Tour
On this seafood taco tour we'll visit three well-known restaurants o you can sample the tastiest seafood tacos. From a fishmonger to a tostaderia, we'll tour these establishments and sip on a beer, water or soft drink at each one.
The cherry on top of our tour will be a refreshing homemade ice cream that we'll enjoy while strolling around Playa del Carmen.
- Days: Monday to Saturday at 12 pm.
- Meeting point: Corner of Calle 38 and Avenida 5.
Important Information
The places and street food stalls visited and the exact food you'll try will vary depending on the availability on the day.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide
Tasting of tacos and other local gastronomic delicacies from Yuacatán (exact menu depends on availability on the day of the tour)
Not included
Additional food and drinks.
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Eating With Carmen Food Tours
Corporate name: Daniel Alonso Cerda Hernandez
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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