Food Tours

Yucatán on a plate: food tours and cooking classes explore Mérida’s markets and cuisine, from cochinita pibil and papadzules to sopa de lima, with local chefs sharing the region’s distinctive Mayan-Spanish flavours. A delicious cultural dive.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Food Tours in Merida — FAQ

What food is Mérida known for?
Mérida is famous for cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, papadzules, panuchos and Yucatecan-Mayan cuisine.
What is cochinita pibil?
It is a Yucatán specialty of slow-roasted pork marinated in achiote and sour orange.
What do food tours include?
They visit markets and eateries to sample Yucatecan dishes, sometimes with a cooking class.