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Mexican Riviera ports/Cabo San Lucas/Tours

Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food and Tacos Tasting Experience

4.9 (1,492 reviews)2 h 45 minCabo San LucasCulture & historyFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:00 pm, 3 h before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:45 am – 12:00 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h 45 min. Latest sensible start: 11:00 am.
  4. 11:45 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:00 pm
    Back at the tender pier3 h before the last tender
  6. 3:30 pm
    All aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 2 h 45 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 12:00 pm — 2 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

A food tour is the best way to experience the local culture and to achieve a better knowledge of a country and the daily life of the people.

Juan More Taco Tours are unique and authentic local food tasting tours and flavorful experiences, leaded by people who love their country and will happily share the best of the Mexican food with you.

You will experience a total immersion into the flavors and culture of Mexico in an authentic local atmosphere

Small group tours

This makes a great shore excursion ideal for cruise ship passengers.

Max 30 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Light refreshments
  • Tequila Information and Tasting
  • Various Food tastings
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Information on Local way of living

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Stop 1
    You will easily find our location due to ig sign with our logo on the side walk. Your tour guide will meet you here and after meeting and greeting, you will start your walking taco and food tour into Downtown local neighborhoods of Cabo San Lucas
    10 min
  2. 2
    Cabo San Lucas
    Along the food and taco tour your guide will take you to several different local eateries where you will taste the most typical Tacos and the other treats with el Sabor del Barrio. You will stop at enjoy different types of Tacos, Tostadas, Tamales, Elotes, Mexican sweets from different local eateries that are favored by the native families will be happy to share with you the best of their cuisines. The tour also includes and optional visit to one of the Tequila Galleries in town where you can learn about the production and categories of this iconic Mexican drink. The morning version of the tour will take you to a Tortilla factory where you will be able too sample a fresh made tortilla.
    45 min
  3. 3
    Stop 3
    Discover Mercabo Gourmet Street Food Restaurant in Downtown Cabo San Lucas, where many thing s happen form a simple but tasty coffee with fresh baked bread from the clay oven to a live music festival to Yoga sessions and of course a flavorful taco with a delicious salsa from the Taco basket
    20 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please ask your taxi driver to drop you off at "MERCABO GOURMET STREET FOOD RESTAURANT" on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza 121, between Niños Heroes and Lazaro Cardenas street (a few steps of "Estacionamiento Aramburo")
Please ask your taxi driver to drop you off at "MERCABO GOURMET STREET FOOD RESTAURANT" on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza 121, between Niños Heroes and Lazaro Cardenas street (a few steps of "Estacionamiento Aramburo")
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For the morning tours we recommend to have a very light breakfast so you can enjoy better of the food tastings, Come hungry !!
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please Let us know if you have Food Allergies, Food restrictions or Mobility issues
  • Ideal for cruise ship passengers

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Juan More Taco Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $84 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
2 h 45 min
Typical Cabo San Lucas call: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

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