Vegan & Vegetarian Tours in Mexico: 5 to Build a Day On

1.Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Walk from central Oaxaca through the Merced neighborhood, shop for fresh produce and quesillo, then cook a vegetarian Oaxacan meal with Victor, Armando, or another Etnofood instructor. You may prepare mole, tortillas, salsas, rice, vegetables, salad, and dessert before eating together.

“First, Quetzal took us to a small Mercado which was not crowded. This allowed her to show us different types of fruit and vegetables without being in anyone’s way. We tasted quesilla and bought 2 types for our meal. We walked back to Etnofood with our purchases and went to the kitchen space. She gave clear instructions to each of us on what to prepare. For our class, we made a soup and memelas, so we cut vegetables and pressed masa. The food was delicious, and it was a great way to learn about Oaxacan flavors.”

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2.Vegetarian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking chef, visit a local market for seasonal produce, then prepare a salad, vegetarian main dish, dessert, and often mole or salsa. Etnofood keeps groups to four, supplies ingredients and equipment, and ends with a shared meal, fresh seasonal water, coffee or tea, and wild mezcal.

“Great activity and very friendly staff would recommend this activity!”

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3.Zihuatanejo Food -Tasting and Walking Tour (Not for vegetarian)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

Walk Zihuatanejo’s central farmers market and visit about five or six family-run food stalls and small restaurants with guide Francisco. Expect traditional meat-based dishes, Mexican food history, a mix of walking and driving, and plenty to eat. Hotel pickup is available from Ixtapa, with the tour ending at Plaza Kioto.

“Francisco was an amazing host on this food extravaganza. We went to 5 different restaurants, sampling different types of fare all delish. Francisco is very knowledgeable and defiantly a foodie. He provided lots of interesting information and anecdotes about the food. We ended the tour with a special treat to a Mezcal tasting. I could not eat for a day after this tour, so much good food!”

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4.Vegan and Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Meet guides such as Sharon or Mena outside the Hilton Reforma for 3.5 hours of vegan and vegetarian street food. Walk 4.5 to 5 km through four Mexico City neighborhoods, stopping for tacos, quesadillas, tlacoyos, vegan seafood, churros, and more. A bilingual guide handles the food choices, local context, and Metrobus tickets.

“My friend and I really enjoyed the walks through the neighborhoods and all the food options were amazing-we could never have found these cute little street food stalls and small restaurants on our own. Our guide was Sharon who was excellent and definitely added to the experience”

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5.Tacos Tequila y Más – The Centro of Centro (Vegetarian Friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Walk Queretaro’s Centro with a local English-speaking guide such as Itzel, Edgar, David, or Zeidy. Expect 7 to 8 food samples, one alcoholic drink, vegetarian choices, and stories at Jardin Guerrero, Portal Bueno, Jardin Zenea, and Plaza de Armas. The private format serves no more than seven people.

“Edgar is your man around town, entertaining and informative definitely in for a good time here! Good introduction to the foodie fun!”

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