Mendoza food tour
MENDOZA FOOD TOUR - Our Mendoza evening tour explores the city through the places locals gather to eat and drink once the day winds down. Over four hours and 12+ tastings, youโll move through central Mendoza on foot, stopping at markets, bakeries, vermuterรญas, and neighbourhood eateries that shape the cityโs food culture.
This isnโt about fine dining. Itโs about the everyday spots where people meet for a quick bite, share small plates, and settle in for something grilled over charcoal.
Youโll begin with lighter bites, from local pastries and Argentine biscuits filled with dulce de leche to a Malbec-infused bonbon at a chocolatier. Along the way, youโll try freshly baked empanadas, slices of simple, Argenitine-style pizza, and little snacks like caramelised peanuts, olives, and lupin beans.
Thereโs a stop at a beloved local vermuterรญa, where youโll sip vermouth with soda alongside small plates like croquettes, traditional chickpea pie with onions and pickled vegetables. Sign off the only way possible in Argentina: with a local parilla where meats are cooked low and slow over open flames. Expect local chorizo, morcilla, and ribs, served simply and paired with a glass of Mendozaโs signature Malbec.
Join us on Mendoza's most generous evening food tour led by local tastemaker guides.
Why this tour is awesome
Mendozaโs food culture is built around evenings, small plates, shared drinks, and time spent at the parrilla. Youโll experience a wide range of flavours, from pastries and empanadas to vermouth and bar snacks, finishing with a proper charcoal-grilled feast paired with Malbec.
Itโs a relaxed, small-group experience that gives you an authentic introduction to Mendoza's food scene at night.
Your guide
Mia has a strong connection to Mendoza, the city she calls home. Curious and observant, she enjoys showing guests a more everyday side of local food culture, highlighting small details and traditions that are often overlooked and easy to miss without a local perspective.
Your guide
A proud Mendocina, Andrea was born and raised in Mendoza and has a deep love for the regionโs food and wine. As a trained sommelier, she enjoys helping guests get to grips with what make's Mendoza's cuisine and ingredients so distinctive.
Experience Mendoza through 12+ tastings on our intimate evening food tour
Tree-lined boulevards are one of Mendoza's most distinctive features
A handcrafted bonbon infused with Argentina's most celebrated wine variety
Rich chocolate meets Mendoza's famous Malbec in this uniquely local sweet treat
The local food heroes of Mendoza
Sweet alcayote jam and rich dulce de leche showcase two of Argentina's most cherished pastry traditions
Since 1883, Mercado Central has remained at the heart of Mendoza's food scene
Handmade and oven-baked, these empanadas showcase a tradition passed down through generations
The faces behind Mendoza's food culture
A crisp, golden crust gives way to the rich fillings that have made empanadas famous across Argentina
Explore the market through the eyes of our local tastemakers
Briny olives and tender lupins offer a simple taste of Mendoza's market culture
The local traders who have helped make Mercado Central the culinary heart of Mendoza
The aroma of freshly made garrapiรฑadas is a familiar part of markets
A hallmark of Argentine pizza culture, a thick crust buried beneath a blanket of bubbling cheese
Step inside a vermuterรญa for more modern takes on classic Argentine dishes
Crisp-edged fainรก topped with sweet onions and smoky paprika
Enjoy 12+ tastings carefully selected to showcase the flavours of Mendoza
Few drinks are more synonymous with Argentine bar culture than a chilled vermouth y soda
Step into a parrilla and savour the smoky flavours of an authentic Argentine asado
The local food legends of Mendoza
The crackle of fire and the aroma of grilling meat
A mixed asado grill paired with a glass of Mendoza's world-famous Malbec
Includes
- Price US $99 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 12+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water and some alcoholic drinks
- Duration 6pm - 10pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Mendoza food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Possible, though pork is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and dairy are used in 8-9 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable for a halal diet as no vendors are certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten is present in 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as dairy is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts are used in 1 tasting, and lupins are used in 1 tasting (out of 12 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable as seafood does not typically feature in any tastings
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the Mendoza food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseย contact usย before booking.
What to expect
Our Addis Ababa food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itโs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Mendoza food tour departs from outside the Museum of Modern Art of Mendoza Municipality (MMAMM) in the city's central Plaza Independencia. It's easy to reach from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.ย
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps