Mezcal Tastings in Mexico City: 5 to Build a Day On

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

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

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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2.Lucha Libre Tour and Mezcal Tasting in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $134

Meet in Centro for an artisan mezcal tasting with guacamole, then walk up to a mile with a former luchador guide to Arena México. Arturo and Andres explain the rules, masks, chants, and characters before the show. Your ticket, mask, and guide are included, but seats are assigned by the box office.

“We had very good seats at the arena and the guide Artouro was very nice. The masks given were nice too.”

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3.Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40Best value

Meet your bilingual guide at the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi for a 90 to 105 minute tour. See more than 2,000 bottles, learn how tequila and mezcal are made, then taste one blanco, one reposado, and two wild mezcales. Guides such as Ricardo and Maria explain the drinks in English or Spanish.

“Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable. As a novice tequila drinker from the United States, I found it fascinating to learn about the traditions of tequila, how it originated, and how it has evolved over time. Ricardo walked us through every step of the process — from the history and families who first created tequila, to the marketing and branching out of some of the most famous producers. The tasting itself was an incredible experience. Sampling different tequilas back-to-back was eye-opening, as it allowed us to truly notice the differences in quality, flavor profiles, and styles. Ricardo was very attentive, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions. Overall, this was…”

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4.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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5.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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