The 15 Best Cozumel Food and Taco Tours

1.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Meet Erin, Jerry, or another Cozumel Chef guide downtown for a three-hour food tour through local eateries, a market, and a bakery. Taste cochinita, seafood tacos, sopa de lima, fried fish, pastries, and regional drinks while learning how Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean cooking shape Cozumel’s table.

“Know where you are meeting. The GPS address did not line up with the actual meeting place (inside a shopping mall). The food was fantastic. I could have skipped the market visit.”

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2.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, you’ll visit a traditional Mayan house, learn how cacao shaped daily life, taste tortilla with chocolate sauce, and make a chocolate bar and chocolate margarita. Guides including Angel, Roberto, Paty, and Eduardo lead the English-language workshop.

“We never got there! Told we needed to get transportation… REALLY??? You get off a ship in Cozumel and have no idea, I contacted the representative and then told to get a taxi which is approximately an hr ride and lord knows the cost??!!!! Asked them for a refund which we will more than likely not receive ($90). DO NOT BOOK THIS ONE”

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3.Cozumel: KUZÁ Beach Day, Buffet, Open Bar & Mexican Flavors Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about eight hours at KUZÁ Beach & Adventure Park, making tortillas, guacamole, and tacos al pastor in a shaded palapa before enjoying the private beach, buffet, standard open bar, music, and games. Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling, spa services, and VIP access cost extra.

“Let me say that the staff at Kuza was very nice but that's pretty much the only positive for me. Taxi rides to and from the park were very expensive. Pretty much predatory and there is absolutely no mention of that cost when booking the excursion. Just FYI it cost $65 for 2 adults and 3 kids one way. We were told we could negotiate but once they know you have reservations, you're at their mercy. When we arrived at Kuza, we were taken back to the beach and told that our Mexican flavors class was at 9:15am and then another staff member told us 9:30. We arrived around 9:20…”

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4.10 Experiences Tour: A Culinary Journey Through Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $227

At 6:30 pm, join a group of up to 12 in Cozumel for ten Mexican dishes paired with tequila, mezcal, wine, beer, and cocktails. A certified guide leads the meal while surround-sound film and regional stories turn dinner into a lively cultural presentation.

“The presentation was extraordinary and very informative. The food was outstanding. Kudos to the chef. An unforgettable experience.”

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5.E-Bike City Tour though Cozumel & Taco Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an e-bike through Cozumel with a local guide, stopping at San Miguel Church, Cozumel Park, island monuments, a beach, and Corpus Christi Cathedral. The $75 tour includes a helmet, vest, water, three tacos, and an ice cream tasting, with groups capped at 12.

“It was great! Our tour guides went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, they included some very exciting stops on the way. Highly recommend this to anyone!”

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6.Mexican Lucha Libre Experience in Cozumel, Tacos and Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

At Barriecito in Cozumel, you’ll watch a roughly three-hour Lucha Libre show with playful audience interaction, then enjoy three tacos de guisado and two margaritas for adults. Martin may add tequila insight, and you’ll have time for photos, shopping, and the gift shop.

“Great time. They put on an amazing show,and really know how to make the audience feel like part of the experienc!”

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7.Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, guides such as Paty, Angel, and Eduardo lead a 90-minute workshop on cacao and Mayan chocolate. You grind beans, add flavorings, make a chocolate disk, sample specialty bars, and can shop for gifts afterward.

“Tour was very informative. We certainly learned a lot, but the movie room and chocolate making room were uncomfortably hot - need better air conditioning. Also, we were under the impression that we would be able to adjust flavors to our chocolate, but this wasn't the case and I couldn't keep the instructor from adding 3 scoops of cinnamon to my chocolate mix despite telling him I don't care for cinnamon. I ended up throwing away half of the chocolate I made because it tasted too much of cinnamon (big surprise)”

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8.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

At Stingray Beach, guides Wendy, Lucy, and their team lead you through the Mayan chocolate-making process, from cacao to paste and finished treat. You will make a small chocolate creation, sample seven or more Mexican chocolates, and pair them with red and white wine in an air-conditioned seaside room.

“This is one of the best excursions we have ever done on a cruise. We booked it directly with Viator. Lots of fun and very knowledgeable guides. Both the wine and the chocolates were great. Highly recommended”

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9.Flavorful Taco Adventure Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Meet your English-speaking host in Cozumel at 9:00 am for a private taco workshop with three taco styles, hands-on guacamole, and three tequila pairings. Martin is named as a warm host, and the experience returns you to its meeting point after about two and a half hours.

“We enjoyed it from start to finish and Martin was a wonderful guide and host!! I have nothing more to say!!”

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10.Cozumel: Chocolate Workshop at The Mayan Cacao Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Paty or Roberto explains cacao’s Mayan role, then helps you grind beans on a traditional metate and make a chocolate bar. The 90-minute visit ends with 13 chocolate tastings.

“Leti was great teaching us history about the cacao bean and engaged my 9 and 11 year old into the history and made it fun!”

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11.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Spend three hours tasting Cozumel with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit local eateries, a market, and a bakery for Yucatecan food, empanadas, street snacks, drinks, and home-style dishes. Guides have included Erin, Gerry, Geraldo, Emily, and Marshall.

“We had a fantastic time! The food was amazing and the salsas were delicious. We would definitely recommend”

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12.Private Jeep or Buggy Tour Snorkeling Maya Park and Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend four to five hours touring Cozumel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Isaac, Claudio, Felipe, Vanessa, or Reyes. Visit Otoch for Mayan ceremony, chocolate, honey, and tequila tastings, snorkel at Yucab Reef, then eat regional tacos beside San Martin Beach.

“Upon arrival we met up with our guide Claudio. The best guide on the island, he is oh so knowledgeable about the history of the island, very energetic and outgoing with many contact with local businesses. Claudio started our day with some local shopping where his friends really hooked us up with some good deals. He then took us around giving us history and photo ops with all the monuments in the area. We then visited Otoch, a Mayan village, the most beautiful beaches and an delicious beachfront lunch before heading back portside for some more shopping. Claudio gifted us upon our departure with a photo/video presentation that he had…”

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13.Chocolate Tasting & mayan Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at Chocolates Kaokao with coffee, cacao samples, and hands-on chocolate making. Then visit a Mayan cultural stop for tortillas, sauces, and tequila before finishing with tacos at a family-run restaurant. Guides such as Adolfo, Memo, Guillermo, Nancy, and Jafet add local context.

“The chocolate factory was an excellent event. It's a lot of work to make chocolate but oh so worth the effort. I loved our guide for the tequila tasting. So much better than other tequila tastings that I have done before. The lunch was fantastic. Nemo was such a help, explaining the menu. This was a most enjoyable excursion and Nemo made it perfect. Thank you Nemo.”

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14.Cozumel: Chocolate Margarita Workshop with Mayan Recipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours at The Mayan Cacao Company learning how cacao became part of Mayan culture, grinding beans, making a chocolate bar, and mixing a Margarita de Chocolate. Guides such as Eduardo, Paty, Angel, and Roberto lead the English and Spanish workshop.

“was a nice tour with chocolate making and chocolate margaritas. Grounds are beautiful and Angel our guide was great.”

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15.Private Tacos and Bar Hopping Tour in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about five hours exploring Cozumel with JC or another Leon Tours guide. You’ll sample two local tacos, stop at beach bars, visit Chen Rio and San Martin Beach, and ride in a private vehicle stocked with drinks. The flexible route suits cruise passengers who want local food and the island’s wilder east coast.

“When originally booked, I thought it was going to be another tour guide with a script, large group, and rushed activities. Exact opposite. JC was our guide and off the bat he came off as easy going, go with the flow, and determined to make sure we have the best experience in Cozumel possible. The tour was just me and my girlfriend the whole time and JC never once rushed us- if it was getting close to the time of needing to move on, JC would simply let us know and if we wanted to stay longer that we could, it might just cut into the next spot. But again,…”

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