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Food Tours in Mexico City: 15 That Repay an Early Alarm

22 tours  ·  from $65

The good food tours in Mexico City here fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes and where they diverge.

Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City - Starting at San Juan Market
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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

1.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Spend about five hours eating through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a guide such as Angel, Tania, Jimena, or Tamara. Visit San Juan Market, street stalls, taquerias, cantinas, and dessert shops while tasting dishes such as mole enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, plantain empanadas, and Mexican sweets. Food, drinks, and guiding are included.

“This is such a fun experience! Jossie gave us a great overview of Mexico’s rich food history and culture. The stops are places where locals eat and it was wonderful to be guided to the best spots to eat in the historic center. I recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your stay so you can return to the amazing places you visit on the tour. We appreciated visiting businesses owned and operated by locals. Jossie is the BEST guide! She is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with. Her positive energy made our day and allowed us to move out of our comfort zone and…”

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Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal - BEST NIGHT EVER! - Learning the rules before the first bell
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Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal – BEST NIGHT EVER!

2.Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal – Best Night Ever

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · from $84

Meet in Roma Norte, or Centro Histórico on Saturdays, for tacos, beer, mezcal, or pulque with guides such as Alice, Daniel, Julio, and Dulce. Learn the rules and chants, then watch Lucha Libre at Arena Mexico or the smaller Arena Coliseo. Your ticket, drinks, dinner, and a surprise souvenir are included.

“Barry and Dulce showed our group an amazing time! They were so, kind, and knowledgeable and we felt like we were among friends. The tacos stops were delicious and the luchador match beyond what we could have imagined. Would 100% recommend to others.”

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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City - Seven tastings and the regional food lesson
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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City

3.Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Walk through Mexico City’s polished Polanco district with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide such as Marcela, German, Viry, or Louis. Over about three hours, stop at up to seven restaurants and food stalls for Oaxacan, Yucatecan, and classic Mexican tastings, drinks, chocolate, and ice cream. Tours run late morning or evening, with groups capped at 12.

“We had an amazing Polanco food tour. Tried an array of Mexican specialties. Marcella was fabulous. So knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend!”

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Colonia Roma Food Tour - Starting at KAAJ on Avenida Yucatán
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Colonia Roma Food Tour

4.Colonia Roma Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about four hours walking Roma Norte with an English-speaking guide such as Camila, Elba, or Stephanie. Expect generous tastings at several local restaurants, with seafood, tamales, flautas, tostadas, vegan dishes, coffee, mezcal, and cocktails. The tour focuses on contemporary Mexican cuisine, not street tacos, and ends at Cafe Barajas.

“We had an amazing time on this tour. Stephanie was the perfect guide. She taught us so much about the food and history of the neighborhood and was so fun to spend the day with. Show up hungry as the tastings are very generous.”

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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings - Plaza Comercial Pino Suárez: first bites and older streets
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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

5.Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Walk Mexico City’s Historic Centre for about three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Carlo, or Diana. You’ll sample chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, sweets, chocolate, beer, and agua fresca while passing the Zócalo and Templo Mayor. The group is capped at 12, but portions can be light for hearty eaters.

“Andy is highly enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the history of Mexican food and Mexico's history. We tried lots of great food and drinks. She speaks english very well and is easy to understand. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”

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Local Foodie Adventure in Mexico: +10 dishes with Sherpa Tours - Starting with barbacoa at Colima 76
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Local Foodie Adventure in Mexico: +10 dishes with Sherpa Tours

6.Local Foodie Adventure in Mexico: +10 dishes with Sherpa Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend 3.5 hours walking Roma Norte with a local English-speaking guide such as Regina, Alex, Daniela, or Alisa. Taste barbacoa tacos, horchata, regional snacks, farm-to-table dishes, and dessert at roughly five food stops, with history, menu help, and vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free options available by request.

“Ana is a great host. You’re going to get info about food but also about Mexico City and not even notice how many steps you got in. She’s also always checking in on the guests and how we feel about each location. 5 different restaurants with different types of meals at each”

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Mexico City: Mystic Markets La Merced & Sonora Culinary Tour - Eight tastes that can replace lunch
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Mexico City: Mystic Markets La Merced & Sonora Culinary Tour

7.Mystic Markets La Merced & Sonora Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 301 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Walk through La Merced and Mercado Sonora with local guides such as Gabriel and Estefania, who grew up around these markets. Expect six to eight tastings, from tacos, tamales, soups, fruit, and drinks to pre-Hispanic ingredients, plus a look at Sonora's witchcraft stalls. Groups are limited to eight, but the walk is long and the market lanes are tight.

“Highly recommend this tour and our guide Gabriel! His knowledge of the area and markets really enhanced our visit and provided a superior experience than if we had gone solo.”

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Mexico City E-Bike Tour with a taco and churros stop - Reforma and the Monumento de la Revolución
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Mexico City E-Bike Tour with a taco and churros stop

8.Mexico City E-Bike Tour with a taco and churros stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride through Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Chapultepec, Reforma, and the historic center on an English-language e-bike tour limited to nine people. Guides such as Eduardo, Sergio, and Adriana lead the route, with stops for tacos, churros, landmarks, and local history. It starts at 9:30 am and returns to Roma Norte after about four hours.

“Did this bike tour on New Year’s Day and somehow got Mexico City on quiet mode. Streets were wide open, making it easy to cruise through normally busy areas. Even with many places closed, Sergio still found us tacos and shared great insights along the way. Big shoutout to Eduardo for sticking with us when others sped ahead. Highly recommend—fun, easy, and a great way to see parts of the city you’d never find on your own.”

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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour - Inside Aura Cocina Mexicana’s kitchen
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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

9.Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Start with agua fresca and a guided visit to Mercado Medellín, then cook sopes, mextlapiques, tortillas, white mole, and corn bread at Aura Cocina Mexicana. Chef Lorena, Pame, Mariana, Ana, or another English-speaking instructor leads the small-group class. Lunch, drinks, dessert, and printed recipes are included.

“This was such a fun and cultural experience for my family. Chef Pame was so knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend as a must do when visiting CDMX”

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A Night of Tacos and Mezcal in Mexico City - San Rafael tacos and the first taste of Mexico City
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A Night of Tacos and Mezcal in Mexico City

10.A Night of Tacos and Mezcal in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three and a half hours eating through Mexico City with an English-speaking guide such as Andrés, Fernanda, or Maya. Visit several taquerias, taste roughly nine tacos, learn about mezcal at an underground bar, and ride between San Rafael, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, and central sights in an air-conditioned minivan.

“Ended up being just us and was a wonderful experience. Andres was an amazing tour guide and extremely knowledgable. Would definitely recommend to anyone!”

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Mexico City: Authentic Downtown Food Tour - San Juan Market brings the boldest flavors
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Mexico City: Authentic Downtown Food Tour

11.Authentic Downtown Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Spend five hours tasting Mexico City with a small group of up to 10 people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you to eight stops, including San Juan Market, a classic cantina, street food stalls, traditional restaurants, and specialty shops. Guides such as Angel, Tamara, Jimena, Kiomi, and Joss add food stories, city history, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed this tour! It did run a bit late which meant we missed the last 2 stops as we had to go to another tour that we had booked although the second tour was brought forward after we booked. Angel was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable.”

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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia - Hands-on cooking or a live demonstration
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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

12.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join Lucía, a Mexico City gastronomic historian, for a private three-hour cooking visit in her home. Choose a hands-on lesson or watch a live demonstration as you prepare Mexican dishes such as sopes, quesadillas, stuffed chiles, salsas, and guava desserts. Your meal, coffee, tea, and Mexican beer or tequila are included.

“My mom and I always book a cooking class when we travel and this was top tier! I really recommend this class. It’s very fun and in a beautiful home. Lucia is wonderful and even helped us with getting directions to a near by market in San Angel. Book this class!!”

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Mexico City: 3–Hour Polanco Food Tour - Meeting at Campos Eliseos 219
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Mexico City: 3–Hour Polanco Food Tour

13.3–Hour Polanco Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Spend three hours walking Polanco and sampling Mexican dishes and drinks at a mix of restaurants, cantinas, taco spots, and lesser-known eateries. Guides such as Marcela, Bibi, German, and Viridiana add food knowledge and neighborhood stories. Vegetarian options are available, but come hungry: tastings can feel like a seven-course meal.

“Amazing tour, I loved everything about it! Our guide was fantastic and the places we visited were all brilliant. It’s great to go to places you wouldn’t find without a guide, and also a great day looking around the Polanco neighbourhood.”

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Mexico City: Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour - Starting with north-style tacos
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Mexico City: Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour

14.Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Join a small group of up to 10 for a four-hour taco tour through four Mexico City neighborhoods. Guides such as Carlos, Montse, Alma, and Fernanda explain regional taco styles, lead you to five taquerías, and finish with three mezcals, a cocktail, and al pastor.

“The tour was amazing! Part history tour part food heaven. I can’t recommend this tour enough.”

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Mexico City: Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish - Chilaquiles at the market
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Mexico City: Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish

15.Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Spend three hours eating your way through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Diana, or Carlo. You’ll visit a market, taquería, bakery, and other local stops for 8 or more tastings, including chilaquiles, mole, guacamole, pastries, chocolate, beer, agua fresca, and a surprise dish.

“Diana was amazing and knowledgeable about the rich history in food and sites that we visited. Highly recommend!”

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