Festival Parrillero del Caribe is a two-day grilling festival in Puerto Morelos, south of Cancún: 14 grill stands, 18 tastings, chef contests and live music at its fourth edition in October 2025.
Dates and details checked October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Cancún around 24 to 25 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Festival Parrillero del Caribe runs 24 to 25 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Cancún to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 13 hours
Explore Chichen Itza and learn about Mayan culture. Enjoy a culinary demonstration and visit the Ik Kil cenote and the Magical Town of Valladolid on a day filled with ...
3.5 hours
Discover the vibrant soul of Cancún on a walking tour with a salsa dance class. Savor local street food, enjoy a tequila-based drink, and learn to dance salsa with an ...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Discover the real Cancun on a small-group street food walking tour through Mercado 23 and downtown. Taste authentic local dishes, explore local culture, and enjoy a tr...
30 Oct to 2 Nov
Festival de Vida y Muerte at Xcaret
Traditional cooks from Quintana Roo and a guest state (Guanajuato in 2026)
23 Jan to 8 Feb 2027
Expo Feria Valladolid
Yucatecan fair food: tamales on 2 February, chocolomo and antojitos in the food area
17 Oct
Wine Fest at The Fives
Wine tastings with charcoal-grilled meats, cheese and charcuterie stations
30 Oct to 2 Nov
Janal Pixan Cancún
Pan de muerto contest and Day of the Dead food stalls
4-9 Feb 2027
Carnaval de Cancún
Food and craft stands at the Parque de las Palapas verbena, plus a 75-exhibitor Pabellón Gastronómico at Malecón Tajamar
Monthly themed weekends
¡Qué Rico es Cancún!
Yucatecan and regional Mexican dishes, breads and desserts by theme
