Mexico City food tour
MEXICO CITY FOOD TOUR β CoyoacΓ‘n, Frida Kahloβs soulful, bohemian district, has a culinary legacy that stretches far beyond the iconic artist. Its cobbled streets and sunlit plazas are scented with the irresistible aroma of fresh masa and bubbling pots.
The tour winds through these colourful streets and markets with 12+ tastings along the way. Start strong with classic street eats, tender taco de maciza, bold pambazo, and a silky enmolada de plΓ‘tano. From there, the flavours broaden with creamy regional cheeses, low-and-slow barbacoa, quesadillas folded with earthy huitlacoche, and crispy masa pockets filled with suadero. A warm cafΓ© de olla, fresh Mexican churros, and a smooth flan de cajeta add sweet notes to this roaming lunchtime feast.
This isnβt about fine dining. Itβs the real food of Mexico City.
Why this tour is awesome
Most travellers never experience the real flavours of CoyoacΓ‘nβFrida Kahloβs historic district and one of Mexico Cityβs most vibrant culinary neighbourhoods. This tour takes you far beyond the typical restaurant scene with 12+ tastings at 9-10 local spots, from street-side classics to regional cheeses, mole specialities, and masa dishes that define the capitalβs midday food culture. Itβs a delicious, in-depth look at how tradition and everyday cooking shape the flavours of CDMX.
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Your guide
MΓ³nica is a true Mexico City food insider, from mercados to midnight taco stands. Sheβs been guiding for years, sharing the flavours and stories that define the capital and specialises in connecting dishes to the people and neighbourhoods that shape them, from ancient markets to late-night taquerΓas.
Join our 12+ tasting tour of Mexico City
The legendary Coyoacan Market
Slow-cooked pork taco de maciza
Explore Mexico's food culture with one of our tastemaker guides
Taste more than 12 dishes over four hours
Pambazo, dipped Mexican torta with chorizo and potatoes
Enmolada de plΓ‘tano, plantain-filled tortilla bathed in complex mole sauce
Take the guesswork out of where to eat on our daily food tour
Mixed Mexican cheeses in the market
Visit spots you're unlikely to find yourself
Complex ground mole with nuts and spices
Make a pit stop at one of Mexico City's oldest coffee shops
Traditional spiced cafe de olla
Small group tours limited to a maximum of 8 exclusive guests
Slow-cooked barbacoa taco
Tlacoyo de chicharron with pork crackling and cactus
The food heroes of Mexico City
Fried gordita with beef suadero
Freshly-fried churros
Discover the real Mexican cookery
Be led by our tastemaker guides
Black quesadilla with pork crackling and popcorn
Simple sope with beans and Mexican chilli sauce
Sign off with classic Mexican flan
Includes
- Price US $89 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 12+ tasting menu
- Drinks Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- Duration 10.30am - 2.30pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Mexico City 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 and street vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, dairy and eggs are used in 11-12 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk and butter is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts and tree nuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for no seafood diets
- 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 our Mexico City tour, use the calendar to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This Mexico City food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It's a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Get set for the best street food in Mexico City.
Meeting point
The tour kicks off from outside theΒ Frida Kahlo Museum just north of the centre ofΒ CoyoacΓ‘n. It's easy to reach from most of the city's hotels either by taxi or public transport.Β
Cancellation Policy
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps