The 14 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.Mystic Markets La Merced & Sonora Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 301 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Spend four hours with a bilingual local guide such as Gabriel or Estefania, tasting 6 to 8 foods across La Merced Market, visiting Sonora’s witchcraft stalls, and finishing with coffee. The small group, capped at eight, helps you handle the crowded market with confidence.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Gabriel was such a great guide, explained well, and guided us to the most amazing drinks and food! A must do in Mexico City.”

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7.Authentic Downtown Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Spend five hours walking Mexico City’s historic center with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Tamara, Angel, or Jimena. Visit eight food and drink stops, including San Juan Market, a cantina, street stalls, restaurants, and specialty shops. Food, alcohol, and water are included.

“The tour with Daniela was amazing! We tried so many different foods from different places within Centro. You will definitely not leave hungry. Daniela was very kind to surprise me at one of the restaurants with a birthday dessert after learning at the start of the tour I was in Mexico for my birthday. Beyond the food you will learn about the history and architecture of some historic buildings.”

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8.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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9.3–Hour Polanco Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Karisma Restaurant for three hours of Mexican food, drinks, Polanco history, and architecture. Expect several tasting stops, from tacos and tortilla soup to mole, cantina fare, and possibly grasshoppers. Guides such as Marcela, Bibi, and German bring strong local and culinary insight.

“Excellent overview of Mexican cuisine with a very knowledgeable guide. Would recommend!”

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10.Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Eat your way through four Mexico City neighborhoods at five taquerías, from north-style and suadero tacos to Michelin-starred El Califa de León and al pastor. A local guide such as Carlos, Montse, or Alma adds food history, while a mezcal expert leads three tastings and one cocktail.

“The tour was amazing! Part history tour part food heaven. I can’t recommend this tour enough.”

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11.Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Spend three hours eating your way through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with guides such as Andy, Diana, or Carlo. You’ll visit a market, bakery, taquería, and local eateries for 8 or more tastings, including chilaquiles, mole, tacos, guacamole, chocolate, agua fresca, beer, and a surprise dish.

“Our tour guide, Andy, was excellent. She was engaging and very knowledgeable.”

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12.México City: Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours walking Roma with local guide Yibran, tasting food from across Mexico at street stalls, restaurants, a market, and his home. Expect seven foods, three drinks, homemade tamales and hot chocolate from Daniela, plus an optional mezcal and chocolate tasting. Come very hungry.

“This was our first day of our first visit to Mexico City and it was exactly what we wanted. Great food, great people, and food recommendations galore. If you want to try amazing food that doesn't come up on the regular tourist searches, this is for you. Yibran and Daniella are amazing and I cannot recommend this enough.”

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13.Vegan and Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Join Sharon, Mena, or another bilingual Travelling Herbivore guide for 3.5 hours of vegan and vegetarian street food in Mexico City. Walk 4.5 to 5 km, ride public transport, visit family-run food spots, and try tacos, tlacoyos, sopes, vegan seafood, churros, and more.

“Such an exceptional tour. Amazing food. Amazing guide. We learned a lot about Mexico City as well as food and culture. I’d highly recommend this tour. Oh, and our tour got interrupted by a puppet parade. And then a zombie parade. And it was amazing and our tour guide rolled with how the day unfolded. She was fantastic.”

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14.Coyoacan Tacos Food Tour & Optional Frida Kahlo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $69

Walk Coyoacan with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Mannu, Ricardo, or Carmen, tasting eight Mexican specialties at markets and local restaurants. Add the Frida Kahlo Museum for a longer visit to La Casa Azul. Small groups, beer and soft drinks included.

“Manu our guide is very knowledgeable about the culture and how the food was originated. He took us to different spots to eat: Tlacoyo, gordita, tostada, tortas, taco al pastor and artisans ice cream. We end with a visit to Frida Kahlo museum”

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