The 10 Dining Experiences in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Rhythms of the Night, with sunset sailing, candlelit buffet, open bar, acrobatics, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“What an amazing experience!! If there is one big excursion that you want to do on your vacation, let it be this!! From the party boat ride in, to the sight of seeing the tiki torches as you pull into the dock! You get this warm, fuzzy feeling as you start to feel immersed in their environment!! It's like a maze of experiences as soon as you set foot on land. You'll head to your candlelit table by the ocean and be serenaded by musicians as you enjoy a nice buffet dinner! Then the show! The main attraction!! The MC was hilarious and kept us on our toes! The acrobats,…”

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2.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,602 reviews · from $136

Review of Cancun’s Jolly Roger Pirate Show, with dinner, open bar, live stunts, fireworks, family tips, menus, costs, and practical advice.

“They cancelled on me and I have not reached a confirmation of my refund I am still very upset about that”

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3.Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of Cabo San Lucas’s sunset dinner cruise, with Arch views, fajitas, open bar, live music, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“Food was really good. Drinks were weak and had a lot of mixer with them. Ended up asking for shots and beer. Didn’t upgrade to the premium package they offered once you get on the boat. Live band was excellent. This is a more laid back crowd, more relaxing. Bring cash to tip servers, band, buy pictures and the $2 port fee when boarding.”

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4.Pyramids of Teotihuacan and restaurant la Gruta (Original)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Review of the Teotihuacan pyramids and La Gruta tour from Mexico City, with practical advice on timing, crowds, food, guides, and value.

“This was an awesome tour! Alma our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. Super helpful. Transportation van was very comfortable.”

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5.Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Cabo’s pirate sunset dinner cruise, with BBQ, open bar, acrobatics, practical tips, costs, seating advice, and family guidance.

“My son and his fiance surprised me by flying in to meet me for my birthday. The Pirate show was awesome! The crew was excellent, drinks and food were good. We all had a great time. Amazing acrobatics, energetic staff and positive crew attitude contributed to an excellent time!”

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6.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Review of Cabo’s 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise, with Land’s End views, Mexican buffet, drinks, pricing, tips, accessibility, and practical advice.

“We were impressed by the friendly service shown to us from boarding to sightseeing to dining to disembarking. The buffet dinner was perfect for this setting. We were able to idle for several minutes at Los Arcos and savor the gorgeous views. Sailing along the Pacific coast affords spectacular views of beautiful homes. The narration during the tour was informative and witty. This was a wonderful event!”

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7.Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Review of Cabo’s tequila tasting and sunset dinner cruise, with shopping, El Arco views, buffet dinner, open bar, entertainment, and practical tips.

“Well if you are looking for a party cruise this is the one. NOWHERE in the description did I read this was a party boat. Also the barbq they state for dinner is just fajita meat and runny beans and white rice along with a cold cheese quesadilla. Th”

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8.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Review of Riviera Maya’s 2-hour luxury sunset catamaran cruise, with hotel pickup, open bar, light dinner, Caribbean views, and practical tips.

“This is a must do. Crew was amazing and so much fun.! Ended the night jumping into the ocean. I highly recommend”

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9.Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Beat the heat at Chichen Itza, swim in a private family cenote, enjoy Yucatecan food, and visit yellow Izamal from Merida.

“Having a guide for just a short time around chichen itza was really beneficial as we found out things we wouldn’t have ordinarily discovered. Our guide was lovely so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. We felt very well looked after throughout the whole day.”

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10.Sunset Fajitas Dinner Cruise on Cabo Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Review of Cabo Escape’s sunset fajita dinner cruise, with Land’s End views, open bar, buffet, music, fees, and practical tips.

“The dancing was very fun. Was a little hard to find the place but ounce we did it was a smooth entrance.”

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