Cancún Trip Overview
Try the best Cancun street food at the most popular local restaurants and explore two of the most famous food markets, lead by an expert local chef!
• Try a selection of 5 local street food dishes (each one in a different place)
• Soft drinks are included
• Explore the best Cancun restaurants and 2 downtown markets while the host tells you the story behind each place and all the details of the dishes that you’re trying
• Communal food tour for up to 4 people
• Cayetano is a professional chef that studied cuisine at the Luis Irizar Cooking School in San Sebastian
About your host, Cayetano: “I’ve been passionate about cooking since I was young. After working in Belgian, Basque, and Asian restaurants, I decided to come to Mexico to work as an executive sous-chef in a hotel. Cancun has given me a wonderful opportunity to discover a rich cuisine, new ingredients, and learn new techniques.”
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cancún, Mexico
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Try the best Cancun street food at the most popular local restaurants and explore two of the most famous food markets, lead by an expert local chef!
• Try a selection of 5 local street food dishes (each one in a different place)
• Soft drinks are included
• Explore the best Cancun restaurants and 2 downtown markets while the host tells you the story behind each place and all the details of the dishes that you’re trying
• Communal food tour for up to 4 people
• Cayetano is a professional chef that studied cuisine at the Luis Irizar Cooking School in San Sebastian
About your host, Cayetano: “I’ve been passionate about cooking since I was young. After working in Belgian, Basque, and Asian restaurants, I decided to come to Mexico to work as an executive sous-chef in a hotel. Cancun has given me a wonderful opportunity to discover a rich cuisine, new ingredients, and learn new techniques.”
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cancun, Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula
Classic Carnitas (pork) tacos where you’ll be attended by the owners of the taco shop
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado 28, Calle Xel Ha SM 28, Mz 13, Cancun 77509 Mexico
Choose your favorite over 40 different natural flavored popsicles or refreshing desserts at Mercado 28 Cancun
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cancun, Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula
Slowly cooked lamb with Mexican seasonings “Barbacoa” taco
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cancun, Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula
Savor a crunchy Yucatecan “Panucho” (fried corn tortilla stuffed with beans) topped with turkey or mayan style pulled pork at a family-owned local shop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercado 23, Cancun Mexico
Delight yourself with Mexico City style “Tamales” at Mercado 23 Cancun (+free time to stroll around)
Duration: 1 hour