The 6 Best Food Tours in Mexico City

1.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Spend about five hours tasting Mexican dishes with guides such as Ángel, Tania, Jimena, and Josette. Visit Mercado de San Juan, local food stalls, cantinas, and restaurants while learning about Centro Histórico architecture, food traditions, and Chinatown. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“This was one of the highlights of our time in Mexico City. Our guide, Tamara, was outstanding. Her passion for food was contagious, and we loved learning about her background and personal connection to the city’s culinary scene. The five-hour tour felt like pure discovery: wandering through El Centro, learning about its rich history, and sampling an incredible variety of delicious foods along the way. It was truly a gastronomic experience, thoughtfully paced and full of memorable flavors. We also lucked out with a fun, friendly group of eight people from the UK, Australia, and California, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Great food, great stories, great company, highly…”

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2.Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Walk Polanco with guides such as Marcela, German, Viry, or Louis, stopping at five to seven eateries for Oaxacan, Yucatecan, and classic Mexican tastes, plus chocolate and ice cream. Choose a late-morning or evening departure, and expect about three hours of food, neighborhood history, and practical dining tips.

“Excellent way to enjoy various foods and drinks popular in Mexico. Also a fun way to meet like minded foodies.”

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3.Colonia Roma Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend four hours walking Roma Norte with a local English-speaking guide such as Camila, Elba, Stephanie, or Johanna. Taste contemporary Mexican dishes, seafood, Oaxacan specialties, mezcal, coffee, and cocktails while learning about Roma’s architecture and food culture.

“Lots of delicious food and a great chance to explore Roma Norte! Nataly was a wonderful guide. We intentionally chose a tour that went beyond just tacos, and we’re so glad that we did. Come hungry, and go early in your trip if possible to get ideas for places to try or return to.”

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4.Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend three hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Carlo, or Diana. Taste chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, bakery sweets, chocolate, beer, and agua fresca while learning about the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, and everyday Mexican food culture.

“Diana was a great guide who gave us lots of interesting insights and helpful information. Everything felt well organized. We had fun people in our group and enjoyed the variety of tacos and desserts in various places around Centro Historico.”

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5.Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about 2.5 hours on a colorful trajinera in Xochimilco with guides such as Luis, Hugo, Ivan, or Leslie. You’ll play Mexican bingo, taste tacos and candies, make a michelada, hear local history, and share unlimited drinks with up to 18 people.

“Lots of fun, but I wouldn’t recommend the early-morning rides. The place was practically deserted, and we only started seeing more people toward the end.”

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6.Pyramids of Teotihuacan Dawn (Tequila and Mezcal Tasting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Meet at Reforma 334 for a roughly six-hour group trip to Teotihuacan. You’ll visit the Moon, Sun, and Quetzalcoatl pyramids, walk the Causeway of the Dead, and stop at El Quetzal Artesanias for tequila, mezcal, pulque, crafts, and restrooms.

“Mi paseo fue maravilloso , la chofer y my guía muy professionals, respetuosos y sober todo mi guía se tomo la amavilidad de explicarme todo como si fuera en group , me preguntava constante mente si yo estaba bien . My trip was exceptional from the girl Regina that took me there to my personal guide in Teotihuacan George / he was very professional and professional. he constantly ask if I was ok . This tour was a great experience and price was very affordable.”

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