Roma Norte Authentic Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors

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Mexico City, Mexico

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Highlights:

• Taste Mexican food at six carefully selected stops in Roma Norte
• Discover traditional antojitos, tamales and creative contemporary tacos
• Learn about corn, regional ingredients and Mexican culinary traditions with a local guide
• Enjoy generous portions designed to make a satisfying lunch
• Finish with freshly prepared churros

Experience the evolution of Mexican food, from traditional corn-based antojitos and tamales to Roma Norte’s Michelin Guide tacos.

This small-group walking tour brings together dishes that represent different periods and influences within Mexican cuisine. Your guide will explain how traditional ingredients and preparation methods continue to inspire new plant-based and fusion recipes.

With six food stops, the tour offers a relaxed and personal introduction to Roma Norte’s culinary culture. It is an ideal experience for the beginning of your stay, giving you plenty of ideas and places to explore again independently.

Example Menu

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Traditional Taco

One chile relleno taco per traveler

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Mexican Antojitos

One freshly prepared tlacoyo per traveler

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Traditional Tamal

One tamal per traveler

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Contemporary Plant-Based Tacos

Two vegan tacos and one non-alcoholic drink per traveler

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Michelin Guide Recognized Taco

One Thai-inspired taco per traveler

Dessert

Churros

Two freshly prepared churros per traveler

What's Included

Bilingual guide
Food tastings at six locations
Small-group experience
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the center of Plaza Río de Janeiro, next to the fountain. Your guide will be holding a City Art Tours Mexico sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the traditional and contemporary sides of Mexican cuisine on a 2.5-hour walking lunch tour through Roma Norte.

Visit six carefully selected food stops and taste a satisfying variety of regional specialties, from corn-based antojitos and tamales to creative plant-based tacos.

Begin with a chile relleno taco before sampling two Mexican street-food classics: a freshly prepared tlacoyo and a traditional tamal. Continue through Roma Norte’s contemporary culinary scene with colorful vegan tacos and a Thai-inspired cochinita taco from a taquería recognized by the Michelin Guide.

Along the way, your guide will introduce you to the ingredients, preparation methods and cultural traditions behind each dish. Complete the experience with freshly prepared churros at one of Mexico City’s best-known churrerías. Generous food tastings, bottled water and one additional non-alcoholic drink are included, providing enough food for a satisfying lunch.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The selected food stops may occasionally change due to venue policies, private events or other operational circumstances. If a location is unavailable, it will be replaced with a carefully selected alternative offering a comparable tasting.
  • Please inform us of any food allergies, intolerances or dietary restrictions before the tour. Although the itinerary includes some vegetarian options, vegetarian substitutions are not available at every stop.
Supplied by City Art Tours

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Dining Experiences
Walking Tours
Restaurants
Lunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
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