REVIEWS · MEXICO

The 15 Best Food Tours in Mexico

26 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Tacos are a regional argument and every guide has a side. The 15 below cover Mexico City, Oaxaca and the coast, with prices, stop counts and which ones finish on mezcal.

Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Zona Romántica: begin with streets, stories, and orientation
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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

1.Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,738 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours walking Puerto Vallarta with a local food guide such as Maho, Jesús, Miel, or Brenda. Expect eight tastings at family-run eateries and stands, from seafood and birria to mole, sweets, and drinks, plus stories about Zona Romántica and the Malecón.

“Loved this well-paced, easy, comfortable and varied tour walking through the narrow streets of the Romantic district of Puerto Vallarta in a small group of 10 people. Our guide, Brenda, was friendly and very knowledgeable and our steady movement through 9 sites was managed with focus and ease. Thanks so much. Price was reasonable too!”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The cenote is the day’s best reset
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

2.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a certified guide, then enjoy a Mayan cooking demonstration and buffet lunch in Kaua. Finish with a cenote swim and zip line before a short Valladolid visit. Guides may include Ricardo, Diego, Abel, or Jesus. Expect a long, active day.

“This is a very well organized tour. The pickup was on time and our guides kept us coordinated and mostly on time. Not an easy task given that we went during one of the busiest times to visit Chichen Itza, with hoards of tourists. Ricardo is a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide too. His passion for the Mayan culture comes through strong! The only thing I disliked about the tour was how much time we spent at the Mayan community shopping center after lunch. We could’ve shaved 1 hour easily off the trip. Otherwise recommend this tour!”

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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails - Stop one: fish taco and pineapple mezcalini
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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

3.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Join a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, or Bernardo for a four-hour walk through Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. You’ll sample five foods, six Mexican cocktails, street tacos, mezcal, tequila, pulque, and raicilla in a group capped at 10 people.

“Gio was an amazing guide. The food, drinks and educational moments were great! So glad we booked this. Totally worth the money. We need the venmo info for our guide so we can tip him.”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - Saamal Cenote offers a very different hour
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

4.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Set out from Cancun at 6:00 am for Chichen Itza with a certified archaeology guide, then swim at Saamal Cenote, eat a regional buffet, and visit Valladolid. Daniel hosts the bilingual bus service, while Roberto guides the archaeological site. Expect a full 13-hour day and up to 50 people.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food and Tacos Tasting Experience - Basket tacos and Baja seafood
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Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food and Tacos Tasting Experience

5.Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food and Tacos Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,388 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Walk downtown Cabo San Lucas with guides such as Miguel, David, Milton, or Karina, stopping at local eateries for tacos, tamales, elote, churros, and more. The 2-hour-45-minute route ends with tequila information and tasting, with a morning option that may include a tortilla factory.

“My adult daughter and I did an easy walking taco tour through Cabo and had a great time. We sampled tacos, street tamales, street corn, churros, and even enjoyed a tequila tasting. Everything was delicious, the pace was relaxed, and it was a fun way to experience local flavors. Highly recommended.”

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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour - Seasonal fruit and fresh juice at a family-run market
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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

6.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk beyond Playa del Carmen’s tourist strip with an English-speaking bilingual guide such as Carmen, Marcel, Fabiola, or Enrique. Taste quesadillas, tacos, mole, fruit, juices, and frozen treats, while learning about local culture, street art, and Mexican food traditions.

“Fun food tour in authentic restaurants in PdC. Even though the meeting point is on 5th avenue, all the restaurants are several blocks away and frequented by locals. The food was very enjoyable, and the tour guide Fabiola was very informative both about culture and cuisine. Highly recommended!”

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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City - Starting with Mercado de San Juan
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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

7.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

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

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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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - A sweet pause at Vallarta Chocolate Factory
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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

8.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 934 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Start with fish tacos in Zona Romántica, then walk through Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Diciembre for seafood, marlin, al pastor, sweets, and a final agave cocktail. Guides such as Joana, Maho, Manuel, and Fernanda add local food stories. Expect about 3.5 hours and plenty of walking.

“Great tour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your appetite. Businesses are family owned so supporting them is a plus.”

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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City - Seven Stops, Seven Ways to Taste Mexico
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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City

9.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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Colonia Roma Food Tour - What you may eat and drink
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Colonia Roma Food Tour

10.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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Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals - Stop one: El Polilla and the carnitas tacos
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Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

11.Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Spend three and a half hours eating through downtown Cancun with a local guide such as Adrian, Sasha, G, or Navarro. Visit four food stops, Mercado 23, and a mural area while tasting carnitas, barbacoa, salbutes, tamales, and handmade popsicles. Hotel pickup and drinks are included.

“This activity was great. The food was amazing at every stop. My favorite was the first one, the vibes was great and really gave an insight to Mexican culture. At the first taco spot there was a man playing a guitar, it was beautiful. Would def do this again. I recommend this to anyone visiting Mexico. Our tour guide was great as well. Gave us stories about Mexican culture. Really enjoyed ourselves.”

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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings - Chilaquiles and the old city streets
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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

12.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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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The cenote is the day’s best reset
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

13.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, a deep blue cenote, a Mayan food demonstration, and Valladolid in one 11-hour day. You get an air-conditioned bus, certified guide, bottled water, and lunch, but budget extra for admission fees, drinks, and a very early start.

“I mostly enjoyed this experience and am glad that we decided last minute to take a tour just because the hassle of renting a car and driving didn't seem worth it. Pickup and dropoff were extremely easy, and the bus was nice with A/C, a bathroom, and USB ports. Our English speaking guide was really knowledgeable and informative, and I thought he did a good job showing us around Chichen Itza. I also liked that they gave a lot of history and background information during the bus ride which helped the driving time pass quicker. We saw a lot of the ruins and were allowed a good 15 minutes to…”

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AvoCabo Food Tour - Mole, tacos, and the value of variety
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AvoCabo Food Tour

14.AvoCabo Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 677 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join AvoCabo Food Tours for a three-hour walk from Cabo’s marina into local neighborhoods. Guides Javier, Robin, Silvano, and others lead you to five locally owned food stops, with full-size tastings, aqua fresca, mezcal, and practical restaurant tips for the rest of your stay.

“Amazing experience! All the food was delicious, and our guides were knowledgeable and attentive. One followed behind us to make sure no one got lost. They gave us some very good recommendations of places to shop, and even introduced us to some excellent tequila. Wonderful time, would love to do it again.”

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Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding - Drinks, games, and Mexican bingo on the water
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Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding

15.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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