Textures of Mexico: Cancun Street Food Tour, Local Market & Urban Art
Ready for real Mexican street food? This is Cancun’s most authentic local food tour—no chains, no tourist traps—just incredible flavors straight from beloved street vendors and hidden gems with Urban Art and murals.
Take a guided culinary journey through Cancun, where you’ll taste four traditional dishes prepared using secret family recipes passed down through generations. This isn’t just food—it’s culture, history, and flavor all rolled into one.
- Not a walking tour: Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned van as we take you straight to the city’s best food spots.
- No waiting lines: Each place is expecting us, so you’ll enjoy every stop without the crowds.
- Totally safe: Feel like you never left your resort
- Rain or shine: We provide umbrellas and keep the flavor going
- Perfect pairings: Enjoy each dish with the ideal drink — fresh fruit drinks, or classic Mexican sodas.
- Foodie Guarantee! The tour is designed to fulfill foodies, but just in case, if you are not full at the last taqueria, you can keep tacos coming.
- Daily Tour: 10:00 am - Duration approx. 3 hours
- Optional Hotel Transportation
- Max 10 foodies per group
- Veggie & Vegan Substitutes
Book Textures of Mexico Cancun Street Food Tour and Local Market Visit
Limited Availability! Save your spot with $300 MXN ($15 USD).
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Foodie $1280 MXN
(Approx. $64 USD) -
Hotel Roundtrip
transportation +$200 MXN
(Approx. $10 USD)
*Exchange rate subject to your bank
Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before the tour
What's included?
- Lunch Food in all of the stops is included
- Bottled water, soft drinks or juices are included during your tour (1 in each stop)
- Eater Guarantee: If at the last taco stop you are still hungry you can ask for more tacos.
- Tips for the restaurants
- Veggie menu available, add it as a comment at the checkout.
- Round trip transportation in Cancun (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages (Available at extra cost)
- Tips for the guide (Optional)
- Transportation from Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Riviera Maya available for extra $15 per person, payable when pick up (Round Trip)
Itinerary
09:00 – Hotel Pickup (Optional)
We’ll pick you up at your hotel lobby 30 to 60 minutes before the tour starts, depending on your hotel’s location. The driver will get off the van and call you by your name.
We will confirm the exact pickup time after your reservation is made.
We pickup from all hotels in Cancun Hotel Zone & downtown, Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres.
10:00 – Meeting point
If you’re meeting us directly, head to La Parrilla Cancun (Map here). This is where your guide will welcome you, and you’ll hop into our A/C van to start your Cancun taco adventure.
10:05 – Street Food, here we go!
We take on average a 10 minute drive to each taqueria (we really visit the best taquerias in Cancun), meanwhile, your local guide will explain you the history behind each taco, each recipee and the urban story behind the fame of the spots.
12:30 – Urban Art Walk
We visit an old Cancun Guetto, now a residential area that kept the local Art and murals for photos.
13:00 – End of Tour
After a night full of tacos, stories, and fun, we’ll return to the meeting point.
If you booked transportation, we’ll drop you off right where we picked you up.
Menu - Textures of Mexico Street Food Tour
Take your taste buds on a journey through Cancun’s local food scene. Each stop is full of tradition, flavor, and made-from-scratch dishes you won’t find at touristy spots.
Classic Carnitas Tacos
Start with juicy, slow-cooked pork tacos, prepared and served by the owners of a beloved family-run taquería.
Mexico City-Style Tamales
Taste this iconic Mexican dish wrapped in corn husk, just like it’s made in the capital.
You’ll also have free time to explore and soak in the sights, smells, and colors of a local market.
Barbacoa Taco
Enjoy tender lamb slowly cooked with bold Mexican spices—a true weekend tradition in many local homes.
Yucatecan Salbute
Bite into a crispy Yucatecan *salbute* topped with shredded turkey or pork at a family-run eatery that’s proud of its roots.
Dessert – Handmade Popsicles
Cool down with a refreshing, all-natural Mexican popsicle. Choose from over 40 unique flavors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer hotel pick-up and drop off on air conditioned vans. For your total comfort the transfers between the different places we visit, are also included.
Plans have changed? Reschedule or cancel with no cost, just let us know at least 12 hours in advance. Unfortunately, if the tour is canceled after that 12-hour mark, this will be considered a No-Show and no refund will be provided.
Yes, all of our tours are family-friendly. Our tours are recommended for +6 years old kids, however all ages are welcome.
Yes, we consider all dietery preferences and restrictions (allergies, ect). After completing your booking you’ll be asked about your needs, and all menus are adapted accordingly.
All of our tours are designed and tested to provide a complete meal for an average adult. Most participants will feel full after our combination of drinks & food tastings along with breaks and introductions from our tour guide. Our guide will make sure everyone is full before finishing the tour!
Yes, cameras are allowed on the tour. We love our guests to share their experience. Remember to tag us! Find us as @cancunfoodtours in all major networks such as Instagram, TripAdvisor, Facebook or Yelp.
