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Most travellers to Guadalajara stick to the historic centre, but Santa Tere is where the city’s real food culture lives. This tour takes you straight into Guadalajara’s culinary heart, visiting beloved markets, street vendors and family-run eateries.
With 13+ tastings across 8–9 authentic neighbourhood spots, you’ll sample iconic Jaliscan dishes like tortas ahogadas, mole tamales, birria, carne en su jugo, market quesadillas, and traditional local drinks. It’s a flavour-packed crash course in the real food of the city and a deeper way to understand Jalisco’s rich culinary identity.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point outside El Kiosco De Santa Tere is by taxi from most hotels in the city. Uber is available in Guadalajara. Here's a pre-filled Google Maps link to our meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BH3VEQpmnfc1vbUw7
The tour concludes at the Nieves De Garrafa Chapalita. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
Itinerary
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1Guadalajara
Our Gudalajara food tour offers guests a culinary experience around the city's medina. It's a carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of Guadalajara tastemakers. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and no pork diets as the number of tastings would be very limited. ✔ Gluten intolerance, mild nut allergies, and no seafood diets are possible, though some tastings do not have alternatives available If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Guadalajara
This four-hour lunchtime food tour explores Santa Tere, one of Guadalajara’s most food-focused neighbourhoods. Known for its busy markets, street carts, and family-run eateries, this food tour showcases the real culinary side to city through 13+ tastings The experience begins with regional classics such as tamales de mole verde and the city’s signature torta ahogada. As the walk continues, you’ll sample comforting lunchtime favourites including chilaquiles rojos, rich birria broth, and both goat and beef birria tacos. Stops at local mercados introduce dishes like quesadillas de flor de calabaza, local queso tastings, sopita de frijoles, and carne en su jugo slow-cooked in its own juices. Along the way, you'll also try regional drinks too like tejuino con limón and refreshing horchata. The tour finishes with local sweets including creamy jericalla and tequila-flavoured ice cream. This guided lunchtime walk provides an authentic introduction to Guadalajara’s food culture.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Guadalajara
The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Guadalajaran food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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