Taste of Merida : discover the real mexican flavors with a local
Overview
Explore Mérida’s food culture without leaving your seat.
In this 3-hour tasting experience, you’ll sit down in a local home and discover 34 traditional and modern Yucatán flavors guided by a local host. No walking, no rushing, just a relaxed and immersive way to experience the region’s cuisine.
As you taste, your host shares the stories behind each dish, from family traditions to the ingredients that define Yucatán cooking.
More than a tasting, this feels like a shared table experience, where food, conversation, and culture come together naturally.
The experience ends with a traditional dessert and a final drink, closing a moment many travelers describe as the highlight of their time in Mérida.
Perfect for your first night in Mérida, this experience gives you a clear roadmap of what to eat, what to order, and what not to miss during your trip.
And if it’s not the highlight of your trip, you’ll get your money back.
What's Included
- Dinner Sampling portions of Argentinian meats, appetizers, packaged snacks and cheeses
- Snacks Desserts, candies and cheeses
- Alcoholic beverages Incredible local wines, so you can discover your favorite, as well as Gancia, Fernet and Vermut
- Carbonated beverages Iced-teas and non-alcoholic pop soda
- All Tastings & Beverages, Guidance by a local culinary expert rooted in Yucatecan cuisine
- Samples of several street foods and popular local cocktails
- Transfer to the meeting point, gratuites, personal expenses outside the tasting tour
Meeting Location
C. 11B 436
Col. Altabrisa, 97130 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Skip generic food tours and discover Mérida through the dishes locals actually grow up eating.
In this 3-hour tasting experience, you’ll sit down in a welcoming local setting and explore 34 traditional and modern Yucatán flavors with a local host. No walking, no rushing, just a relaxed and immersive way to experience the region’s cuisine.
You’ll taste iconic dishes like cochinita pibil and panuchos, along with local drinks such as horchata and xtabentún. Each tasting is thoughtfully presented to give you a clear understanding of what defines Yucatán cooking.
As you taste, your host shares the stories behind each dish, from family traditions to the ingredients and techniques that shape the region’s food culture.
More than a tasting, this feels like being invited to sit, eat, and connect, turning a meal into a shared experience rather than a tour.
The experience ends with a traditional dessert and a final drink, closing a moment many travelers describe as the highlight of their time in Mérida.
You’ll leave knowing what to eat, what to order, and how to recognize authentic local flavors. And if it’s not the highlight of your trip, you’ll get your money back.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please list any food restrictions or allergies you would like us to accomodate.
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5362P33
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Sampling portions of Argentinian meats, appetizers, packaged snacks and cheeses.
- Snacks. Desserts, candies and cheeses.
- Alcoholic beverages. Incredible local wines, so you can discover your favorite, as well as Gancia, Fernet and Vermut.
- Carbonated beverages. Iced-teas and non-alcoholic pop soda.
- All Tastings & Beverages, Guidance by a local culinary expert rooted in Yucatecan cuisine.
- Samples of several street foods and popular local cocktails.
- Transfer to the meeting point, gratuites, personal expenses outside the tasting tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste of Merida : discover the real mexican flavors with a local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Merida : discover the real mexican flavors with a local will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerSampling portions of Argentinian meats, appetizers, packaged snacks and cheeses
- SnacksDesserts, candies and cheeses
- Alcoholic beveragesIncredible local wines, so you can discover your favorite, as well as Gancia, Fernet and Vermut
- Carbonated beveragesIced-teas and non-alcoholic pop soda
- All Tastings & Beverages, Guidance by a local culinary expert rooted in Yucatecan cuisine
- Samples of several street foods and popular local cocktails
- Transfer to the meeting point, gratuites, personal expenses outside the tasting tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please list any food restrictions or allergies you would like us to accomodate.
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
