Tacos, Beer and Mezcal Food Tour in Mazatlan

4.9 (28 reviews)3 hMazatlánCulture & historyFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:50 am, 4 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 40 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:15 pm.
  4. 11:35 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 11:50 am
    Back at the gangway4 h 40 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

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 Mazatlán call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 11:50 am — 3 h 40 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:50 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 Mazatlán. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 97% of them fit a typical call.

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

About this tour

Tacos, the iconic and widely recognized dish of Mexican cuisine, offer a diverse range of flavors and styles. Embark on a captivating tour where you'll delve into the origins of tacos and discover why they hold a special place in Mexican culinary culture. Prepare yourself for an authentic experience as you savor some of the region's most traditional tacos, handpicked from hidden local spots known only to insiders. Expect places that are off the beaten path

To complement the taco feast, we'll indulge in a taco and beer pairing session. As the night unfolds, we'll conclude our adventure in a Mezcalería, a venue dedicated to the ancient and intriguing spirit known as mezcal.

Join us on this journey, and let the allure of tacos, unveil the authentic essence of Mexico's culinary tapestry.

Max 8 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • The tour includes food from 4 to 5 different vendors, beer and mezcal tasting. Also all soft drinks are inlcuded.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Playa Olas Altas
    Leaving our meeting point, we will head towards Olas Altas, one of the oldest and most emblematic areas in our port, to reach our first taqueria and craft brewery.
    35 min
  2. 2
    Mazatlan Cruise Port
    We will pass through Bonfil Park where you will be able to appreciate the largest shrimp fleet in Latin America and understand the culinary traditions of shrimp in Mazatlan.
    Pass by without stopping
  3. 3
    Monumento al Pescador
    We will continue our journey to our next vendor where you will eat one of the most popular tacos in Mexico, Taco al pastor, where we will explain the true origin of this taco.
    30 min
  4. 4
    Malecon de Mazatlan
    After savoring the wonderful flavors of the taco al pastor we will drive along the beautiful Mazatlan malecon until we reach our next destination where you will see the process of cooking our carne asada tacos and handmade tortillas.
    35 min
  5. 5
    Stop 5
    We will continue our culinary adventure to try one of the most representative tacos of Sinaloa, then head to our final destination the Mezcal bar where the resident mezcal master walks you through the tasting of traditional mezcal, exploring the sweet, smoky, floral, and herbal flavors of the pre-Hispanic drink.
    1 h 10 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Plaza Zaragoza is located at the crossroads of Zaragoza st. and 5 de Mayo in the downtown area. You will be able to see a kiosk in the center of the square our host will meet you there.
Plaza Zaragoza is located at the crossroads of Zaragoza st. and 5 de Mayo in the downtown area. You will be able to see a kiosk in the center of the square our host will meet you there.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at

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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or requirements at the time of booking
  • This activity is not recommended for vegetarians and/or vegans
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years old

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Operated by Tomatl Mexican Culinary Experiences. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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