The 12 Best Taco Tours

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

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

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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2.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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3.Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend three hours walking Austin with a local guide and tasting brisket, breakfast tacos, street food, sweets, and a secret dish. Choose downtown or South Congress. Guides such as Jack, Zachary, Alexis, Pola, and Ben add city history and restaurant stories. Groups are capped at 12.

“The food was absolutely delicious. We know why Austin is on the map for food! Between BBQ and tacos there is no doubt this is THE destination for foodies! Jack our guide was amazing, telling us about the history of the city as well as the food traditions.”

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4.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

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

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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5.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk from Cafe Coyote through Old Town San Diego for tacos, salsa, fresh tortillas, tequila cocktails, mariachi, and ghost stories at Whaley House and El Campo Santo. Guides such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, and Bleu lead small groups of up to 15 and finish at Fiesta de Reyes.

“Nice tour of Old Town San Diego. Learned a lot about the areas history. Could not have picked a better day.”

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6.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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7.Stockholm All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp or Tacos Cruise & Livemusic

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Board M/S Vindhem near the Royal Palace for a four-hour evening cruise through Stockholm’s archipelago. Choose unlimited shrimp or tacos, then enjoy bread, aioli, cheese, live rock, pop, and schlager. Summer sailings may stop at Björnholmen for music and dancing on the foredeck.

“Thank you for taking the time to review us. We hope to see you on board again soon and we wish you a nice fall. Best regards M/S Vindhem with crew”

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8.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Walk San Diego’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, tasting food at three local restaurants, sipping Mexican drinks, and hearing stories from the Mexican and Gold Rush eras. You’ll view the Whaley House, visit a historic cemetery, and finish with a Mexican dessert near the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

“Blerta is a very kind and knowledgeable host. The food was filing, delicious and we learned a bit of history about old town. Would recommend her tour to others.”

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9.Cancun Taco & Mexican Food Tour with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

You’ll visit Mercado 28, sample Baja seafood tacos, blue-corn quesadillas, carne asada, and a Jalisco specialty, then return to the meeting point. Guides have included Miguel, Lila, Jerry, Karla, Oswaldo, and Nassim. Hotel transfers cost extra, and tequila tasting is for adults 18 and over.

“Tour was canceled at last minute due to vehicle issues. Trip was initially delayed 2 hours for unknown reason and then cancelation. Better communication needed.”

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10.Austin South Congress Food Tour with 6 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Austin’s South Congress Avenue with a guide such as Mollie, Zach, Brendan, or Kate, stopping for six tastings including iced coffee, tacos, a meatball sub, soda, a pecan cookie, and a secret dish. You’ll also see Allens Boots, Big Top Candy Shop, and Jo’s famous mural.

“Excellent food tour!!! Guide made sure dietary restrictions were accommodated, and he was friendly and informative. Even my 12 year old son thought he was very personable, and said he was the best guide we’ve ever had on a food tour. The food choices were yum, I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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11.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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12.Austin Small Group Taco Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours tasting three tacos and a local dessert while seeing Austin sights such as Congress Avenue Bridge, the Willie Nelson statue, the Driskill, and the Central Library. Guides including Mike, Lynx, Bill, and Owen add local history, food advice, and an easygoing pace.

“Mike was an excellent tour guide and introduced me to some great taco spots as well as showing me Austin's sights. I definitely recommend!”

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