The 11 Best Beer Tastings in Mexico

1.San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend four hours in San José del Cabo with hotel pickup, a mission visit, Baja beer and pizza, Mexican chocolate tasting, pearl demonstration, and several art galleries. Guides such as Benito, Ismael, Javier, and Giovanni Dominguez have led past departures.

“Timely and included everything advertised. We were with a fun group of folks from around the country! Enjoyed great laughs throughout our time with Javier. I would call it a cultural-light tour.”

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2.Cancún: Taco & Local Beer Tasting Tour with transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Visit three taco restaurants and a night venue in Cancún with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as G, Alexis, or Angel. Taste five taco styles, local beer, sauces, handmade tortillas, and churros while exploring beyond the hotel zone.

“We LOVED the tour. So many yummy tacos and they were especially mindful that i was vegetarian, and happy to make adaptions throughout. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly throughout. We loved seeing the night market and having dessert at the end too. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!!”

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3.Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Join Tulaka México for a four to five hour craft beer outing from Cancun. With guides such as Saul and Luis, you visit a beer boutique, an independent taproom, and a Puerto Juarez brewery, tasting Mexican beers, local ingredients, snacks, and Caribbean-inspired styles.

“I was looking for an activity that my son and I could do together in Cancun and the brew tour seemed perfect. We were picked up at our hotel and visited three very different locations. All the while we had great conversations with our guides and learned a lot about the burgeoning craft scene in Mexico. My son and I had a great time and will take the tour again when we return in the future. This activity is also a great way to learn about Cancún from locals.”

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4.Day of the Dead Night in Xochimilco: Dinner & beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about two hours on a traditional trajinera in Xochimilco with a welcome cocktail, themed dinner, beer pairings, and a Day of the Dead program. The evening begins at 6:30 pm at Embarcadero Nativitas Zacapa and returns there. Expect a small group of up to 20 people.

“I hate to write this because the people were so nice and they were trying. We got thru dinner fine. After that we just sat in the boat doing nothing. It was uncoordinated and confused. Every so often they’d move it but then nothing. We sat so long every other boat left. That’s when they finally started the show which was akin to ghost stories around the campfire. I reached down to get my bag only to discover the boat had taken on water and my belongings were soaked. By the time we got back to shore the toilets were locked. There was congestion on the drive back and people…”

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5.Bikes, Bites & Beers Tasting Experience in Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride a provided bike through Mexico City with your private guide, Gabby, stopping for Mexican street foods and locally made craft beers. Choose a bike for your height, wear a provided helmet, and sample tacos, quesadillas, tlacoyos, gorditas, chilaquiles, and vegetarian options.

“Gabby showed us a great time. She’s a true local with broad knowledge of the cities history, neighborhoods and most importantly beer and food!”

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6.Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $125

Spend four and a half to five hours visiting three Cancun-area beer stops with guides Saul and Luis. Taste tropical, spicy, IPA, lager, stout, and coffee-note beers, meet brewers, enjoy snacks, and ride in included transport. The tour is for adults and can be private.

“An awesome beer experience! 🍻 This craft beer tour was honestly one of the coolest things to do in Cancún. Everything was super well organized, and our guides (Saul and Luis) were really friendly, knew a ton about beer, and clearly love what they are doing — which made every stop fun and interesting. We got to try all kinds of beers — from IPAs to rich dark brews with coffee notes — and each brewery had its own vibe and style. Totally recommend this tour to any beer lover or anyone just wanting to try something new and support local brewers.Read more”

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7.Mexico City Tasting Tour and Craft Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Meet your Spanish-speaking Turibus guide at Reforma 222 for a three-hour brewery crawl with round-trip transport. Visit three beer spots, usually including Cru Cru, Templo Mayor, Falling Piano, Hop The Beer Experience 2, or Fiebre de Malta, and receive one beer at each.

“I truly enjoyed this tour. although it was only in español, the people were helpful, and fun. we went to 4 breweries and got an exclusive look into their processes. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in craft beer, meeting great people, and an overall great experience. Ivan is the best!!!!!”

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8.Cancun Taco & Beer Fiesta: Authentic Mexican Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Start with hotel pickup or meet at La Parrilla Cancún for a small-group food tour through four taco stops and a local park. With guides such as G, Luna, or Jared, you’ll try al pastor, beef, chicken, pork, and fish tacos, local drinks, sauces, churros, mariachi music, and Mexican games.

“Almost all my family of 8 with 4 kids. Said they loved this night out. The food was great, tour operators were amazing. Take a break from your all inclusive this is well worth it. Man the churros at the end. Definitely recommend this . Take a safe trip through downtown cancun to understand and appreciate the people who call it home.”

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9.Cancun Craft Beer Tasting Beer Boutique Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 90 minutes tasting Mexican craft beers with a beer sommelier in Cancun. Saul and Luis guide you through local styles, brewery stories, and possible food pairings, with pickup from Cancun’s Hotel Zone and downtown.

“This was the second time my wife and I took this tour. It is that enjoyable! We had an amazing time sampling some of Mexico’s finest craft beers, while learning a little of the history of some of the breweries. Saui and Luis were excellent hosts, providing great stories, amazing sights, and of course, terrific craft beer. Whether you’re a craft beer veteran, or just starting out on your craft beer adventures, this IS the tour you’ve been looking for! Can’t wait for our third tour!”

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10.Private Tequila Craft Beer Tasting – Mexico City Floating Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about three hours on a private trajinera through Xochimilco with guide Diego, a brewmaster, and a sommelier-led tasting of Mexican tequila, mezcal, pulque, beer, wine, or tepache. The tour begins and ends at Embarcadero Cuemanco and is offered in English.

“El escenario y las bebidas fueron perfectas. Es una experiencia diferente y divertida. Nuestro guía tenía mucho conocimiento de historia, cultura y bebidas tradicionales.”

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11.Tulum Brewery Tour & Beer Flight (Tasting Craft Beer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $27Best value

At Tulum Brewery Tour in Quintana Roo, explore the craft beer process and taste a flight that includes a beer made with seawater. The experience is offered in English or Spanish and costs $27 per person, with pay-later booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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