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Twilight Tastes

Cochinita pibil buried under banana leaf, sopa de lima with turkey and xnipec sharp with habanero. Mérida cooks Mayan first, Mexican second.

Tacos árabes.La Mayriquita bakery.Horchata tap.Marquesita, mid-roll.Horchata on tap.Cochinita panucho.Tortilleria conveyor.Empanadas & salsas.Portales del mercado.Lime on tacos.Cantina Modelo.Botana spread with beer.Hojaldras stacked.Marquesita vendor.

Hosted by one of our Merida tastemakers

Experience hosted by Nestor & Adrian

What you can expect

Merida food tour - Night time is the right time in Mérida. If you want to truly experience the city’s unique Yucatecan flavours, join us on the only evening food experience in town. This isn’t about fine dining, it’s authentic local flavours you’d struggle to find on your own.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Merida's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Merida, Mexico

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Merida food tour
  • Smallest group size in Merida
  • Led by Merida tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Museo Casa Montejo, located in the heart of Mérida's Centro Histórico, is housed within a stunning historical building originally constructed in the 16th century, making it a significant cultural landmark.

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Bakery Mayuquita, nestled in the heart of Mérida's Centro Histórico, is a beloved local bakery known for its freshly baked traditional Yucatecan pastries and bread.

You’ll try

Pastry with cream cheese

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Crafts Bazar García Rejón is a vibrant local eatery nestled in the heart of Mérida, offering an authentic taste of Yucatán through its diverse range of traditional dishes and local handicrafts.

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Taquería El Amigo Ramírez is a local favorite in Mérida, beloved for its authentic Mexican tacos bursting with flavor and tradition.

You’ll try

Roasted pork sandwich

Twilight Tastes

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Merida food tour, Smallest group size in Merida, Led by Merida tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Nestor Alfredo Duran Dzul

Nestor

Nestor A

Nestor leads this tour in Merida — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts (and ends).

Start

Museo Casa Montejo

Museo Casa Montejo, C. 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucutan, Mexico

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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$59 per guest.