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Most travellers never get beyond Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour dives straight into the city’s true culinary heart. Instead of polished dining rooms, you’ll taste the iconic dishes locals actually eat at midday, from memelas and mole-filled tamales to empanadas, tostadas, and ancient maize-and-cacao drinks that have defined the region for centuries.
With 15+ tastings across 8+ stops, you’ll explore markets, street vendors, and neighbourhood eateries beloved by locals and largely unknown to visitors. It’s a deep, generous look at why Oaxaca is considered one of the world’s great culinary capitals, and one of the best ways to experience the city food culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the Cajero Banorte ATM (located in its own white structure) directly outside the Mercado De La Merced. It is accessible by taxi. We recommended DiDi ride hailing app.
The tour concludes at the Mercado Benito Juárez (Benito Juárez Market). 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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1Oaxaca
Our Oaxaca food tour offers guests a culinary experience around the city's medina. It's a carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of Oaxaca 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 and pescatarian as the number of tastings would be very limited. ✔ Gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, mild nut allergies, no pork diets 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 -
2Oaxaca
This lunchtime food tour explores Oaxaca at its most vibrant, when markets and street carts are at their best. Known as Mexico’s culinary capital, the food culture is best experienced through its local dishes, prepared at market stalls and long-standing neighbourhood spots. With 15+ tastings, the tour offers a crash course into the essential flavours of Oaxaca. The experience begins with traditional favourites such as frothy chocolate de agua and a warm memela topped with pork crackling, followed by entomatadas and the ancient tejate. You’ll sample classic Oaxacan dishes, tamal de mole, quesillo cheese, and tender taco de cabeza. Further highlights include empanadas de mole amarillo, bold tostadas de chileajo, and tortas de cecina seasoned with local spices. The tour finishes with traditional sweets like crisp gaznate filled with meringue. This guided lunchtime walk provides an authentic and flavour-packed way to experience Oaxaca’s food culture beyond the main tourist routes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Oaxaca
The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours in Mercado Benito Juárez . You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Oaxacan food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through Mexico.
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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