• Oaxaca - The Oaxaca food tour provides guests with a delightful culinary journey through the city’s medina. This food adventure is thoughtfully curated and led by our team of Oaxaca culinary experts.

Before embarking on this tour, it’s important to note that it reflects the local cuisine, and due to the nature of street food vendors and local eateries, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Here’s a transparent overview to ensure expectations are met:

✘ Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians as the tasting options would be quite limited.
✔ Accommodations can be made for gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, mild nut allergies, no pork diets, and no seafood diets, although some tastings may not have alternatives available.

For those eager for a culinary adventure, continue reading!

• Oaxaca - This lunchtime food tour showcases Oaxaca at its most lively, when markets and street vendors are at their peak. Celebrated as Mexico’s culinary heart, the food culture is best appreciated through its local specialties, crafted at market stalls and beloved neighborhood spots. With over 15 tastings, the tour provides an immersive introduction to the essential flavors of Oaxaca.

The journey begins with traditional delights such as frothy chocolate de agua and a warm memela topped with pork crackling, followed by entomatadas and the ancient tejate. Participants will savor classic Oaxacan dishes like tamal de mole, quesillo cheese, and tender taco de cabeza.

Additional highlights include empanadas de mole amarillo, bold tostadas de chileajo, and tortas de cecina seasoned with local spices. The tour concludes with traditional sweets like crisp gaznate filled with meringue. This guided lunchtime walk offers an authentic and flavor-rich way to experience Oaxaca’s food culture beyond the main tourist paths.

• Oaxaca - The tour wraps up after 3.5-4 hours at Mercado Benito Juárez. Participants will leave not only satisfied but with a deeper appreciation of Oaxacan food culture and the confidence to continue exploring Mexico’s culinary offerings.

• Led by professional tastemaker guides
• 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Oaxacan food tour
• Bottled water included
• Movable food feast with 8-9 stops around Oaxaca city
• Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Oaxaca (private tour or 9+ guests, contact us)

• Alcoholic drinks excluded
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
• Some dietary restrictions unsuitable including vegetarian and vegan diets

Many travelers often limit their experience to Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour delves into the city’s authentic culinary essence. Rather than visiting refined dining establishments, participants will savor the traditional dishes that locals enjoy at midday, including memelas, mole-filled tamales, empanadas, tostadas, and ancient maize-and-cacao beverages that have been integral to the region for centuries.

With over 15 tastings across more than 8 stops, the tour takes you through markets, street vendors, and neighborhood eateries cherished by locals and largely undiscovered by tourists. It offers an in-depth and generous exploration of why Oaxaca is celebrated as one of the world’s premier culinary destinations, providing one of the finest ways to immerse in the city’s food culture.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.