Playa Plates
Al pastor spun on the trompo, mahi ceviche bright with lime and agua fresca in every colour. Playa cooks Yucatán at the beach.
Hosted by one of our Playa del Carmen tastemakers
Experience hosted by Antonio & Dani
What you can expect
Playa del Carmen food tour - Most visitors come to Playa del Carmen for turquoise water, beach clubs and frozen margaritas. But just a few blocks back from the Caribbean shoreline the soundtrack changes. Tortillas slap against hot griddles, charcoal spits and crackles beneath hanging cuts of meat. Playa isn't an ancient food capital like Oaxaca or Puebla. It's something arguably more interesting: a modern Mexican frontier town built by migrants from every corner of the country, each bringing a piece of home with them.
The essentials
Destination
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–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 Playa del Carmen food tour
- Smallest group size in Playa del Carmen
- Led by Playa del Carmen tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
OXXO Constituyentes CUN might at first glance appear just as a convenience store, but its prominence in Playa del Carmen goes beyond mere convenience.
A neighbourhood street vendor at 77720.
You’ll try
Slow-cooked pork tacoSlow-cooked pork sandwich
A neighbourhood street art / mural at Av Constituyentes.
A neighbourhood park at Playa del Carmen.
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Playa del Carmen food tour, Smallest group size in Playa del Carmen, Led by Playa del Carmen tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
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.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
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
Antonio
Antonio C
Antonio leads this tour in Playa del Carmen — 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).
Oxxo
Av. Constituyentes Mza 113 Col. Guerrero, Av. 45 Nte. Lote 14, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
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