Oaxaca food tour
OAXACA EVENING FOOD TOUR β Night time's the right time, and when the sun's set, Oaxaca comes alive with the smoke of grills and the sizzle of street stalls. This culinary food tour takes you heart of the local food scene after dark, beginning with cheesy campechano tacos, tangy piedrazo con quesillo, and an earthy tetela de huitlacoche. From there, the flavours get bolder, crispy garnachas, rich tamal de mole, tender taco de cabeza, and juicy lechΓ³n cooked low-and-slow served on tacos and tortas.
With 14+ tastings, there's more surprises to come. Dig into a towering tlayuda de tasajo, smoky tortilla con tasajo, and adventurous esquites con chapulines. There's warm champurrado and a flight of mezcal, before finishing on a sweet note with silky Mexican flan.
This is Oaxaca's best after dark culinary experience.
Why this tour is awesome
Most visitors never dive into Oaxacaβs nighttime food sceneβwhere neighbourhood grills, late-night vendors, and regional specialties take centre stage. This tour brings you straight to the dishes locals actually eat after dark, from lechΓ³n tacos and tlayudas to mole tamales, tetelas, garnachas, and mezcal-soaked sweets. With 14+ tastings, itβs an immersive, flavour-packed look at Oaxacaβs after-hours culinary identity.
Youβll visit 7-8 real spots beloved by locals and unknown to most travellers. Experience Oaxaca at night the way locals do on our iconic evening food feast.
Full on your preferred date? How about our lunchtime Oaxaca food tour?
Your guide
Born and raised in Oaxaca, Dora has spent her life exploring the markets, moles, and mezcalerΓas that define the regionβs extraordinary food culture. Sheβs guided travellers for years, sharing the traditions, stories, and flavours that make Oaxaca one of Mexicoβs great culinary capitals.
Your guide
Once an English teacher, Rogelio combines his academic background with a strong passion for sharing culture. He focuses on meaningful cultural exchange. helping his guests to truly understand the history, people and food of Oaxaca.
Join our evening Oaxaca food tour to try 15+ tastings
Visit a local city bodega for a taste of mezcal
A taste of mezcal, Mexico's famed fire water
Borracho cake soaked in mezcal and piedrazo con quesillo pickled bread
Corn truffle and fried tortillas garnachas
Meet the Oaxaca food heroes
Roasted pork lechΓ³n tacos and tortas
Visit some of Oaxaca's most iconic street food spots
Tlayuda de quesillo y tasajo, grilled over hot charcoal
Tender tacos de cabeza
Complex Oaxacan mole in banana-wrapped steamed corn tamale
This isn't about fine dining, it's about the street vendors and local eateries of Oaxaca
Dried beef torta and tostada with chileajo
Sign off on a sweet note with creamy Mexican flan
Includes
- Price US $69 per person
- Language English
- Small Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 14+ tasting menu
- Drinks Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- Duration 6.30pm - 10.30pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Oaxaca 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 Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, dairy and eggs are used in 12-13 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pork Unsuitable as pork used in 5-6 tastings (out of 14 total). Try our lunch tour instead
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 2-3 tastings (out of 14 total). Unsuitable for those with celiac
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk and butter are used in 2-3 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though almonds are used in 1 tasting, and peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for no seafood diets or shellfish allergies
- 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 Oaxaca food tour, use the calendar above 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 food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the bestΒ OaxacaΒ food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from a taqueriaΒ close toΒ Centro district.Β It's easy to reach either by walking or taxi and there will be more details on your booking voucher.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps