If food, and to be specific, food that leans towards tacos, horchata, and all this Latinx, is your thing, then hop-skipping your food-loving self to Mexico City will surely be a treat. Luckily, when it comes to the best food tours in Mexico City, we have got you covered.
Traditional Market Tours
One of the most direct ways to get a taste of Mexico City’s food culture is by heading to the legendary markets. Popular tours offer guided walks through La Merced and Mercado de San Juan. Along the way, discover fresh produce, cuts of meat, and elusive spices, plus straight-from-the-indigenous-oven staples like tamales, tacos, and more. A tour brings the seemingly chaotic scene of the market into useful perspective, and eating and drinking your way through the stalls makes the trip as fun as it is enlightening.
Street Food Adventures
The appeal of street food is unbeatable— it’s accessible, spontaneous, and calls your name every time you round a corner. Some tour companies have “street food only” tours, showcasing the best of the best on-the-go eats. From tacos al pastor to tlacoyos, a deep dive into Mexico City’s famous street food scene offers lessons in flavor, history, and geography. Guides take you to local favorites and immigrant-run street carts, introducing you to dishes that vary greatly from region to region so you can taste, discover, and enjoy identity by way of flavor.
Neighborhood-Specific Food Tours
A food tour through the hipster cafes, Mexican-modern dining experiences, and treasures hidden in plain sight are all that you need. Everything is preselected, meaning that you will get the taste of the neighborhood — as the locals see it — in the time allotted for the experience. Inclusions may range from local eateries (and meal experiences) and artisanal shops to mezcal tastings and more. Choose to eat your way through the historic center, Coyoacán, or one of many more fascinating spaces, as they have much to reveal.
Gourmet Experiences
For those travelers whose tastes run more toward the gourmet, Mexico City can certainly keep pace. There are some companies that offer food experiences that cater to the upscale palate, leading you to epicurean restaurants and experiences that offer elegance and class. Expect boutique experiences, exclusive tastings, opportunities to break bread (or at least break crackers) with an established chef, and a look behind the swinging doors of what makes high cuisine in one of the world’s tastiest cities.
Cooking Classes and Food Tours
If you are one of those, get your hands down and dirty types a culinary walking tour that includes a cooking class will get you going. On these tours, you first head to a local market before cooking your own authentic Mexican dishes. Basically, it’s a fun way to eat and to learn how to cook the foods you are trying!
