8 Food Tours in Mexico City to Build a Day Around

1.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

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

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide such as Angel, Tania, Jimena, or Josette. Taste mole enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, plantain empanadas, Mexican sweets, and alcoholic drinks at markets, street stalls, restaurants, and cantinas. The group is limited to 10, and vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice.

“It was excellent. We had 14 tastings with so many different kinds of foods from street food to taqueria to cantina to beautiful setting. Angel was excellent tour guide and we loved every minute of it”

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2.Xochimilco Barco Fiesta Tentacion 18+ with Open Bar and Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,209 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Join hosts such as Alex, Alan, Cesar, or Axel for a two-hour party boat through Xochimilco’s floating gardens. Expect a decorated trajinera, loud music, dancing, tequila, beer, micheladas, margaritas, soft drinks, and taquitos or flautas. This is a social booze cruise, not a quiet canal tour.

“Our guides were the best! It was easy to find the meet up location by simply asking the locals if we were lost. The guides were welcoming and the music was super fun! Once the drinks and shots started pouring it got even more fun! Everyone in the group had a great time!”

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3.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 and drinks before a guided Lucha Libre match at Arena México or Arena Coliseo. Guides such as Mel, Alice, Daniel, and Dulce explain the chants, rules, and Mexican wrestling traditions. Expect a social group, mobile tickets, and a surprise souvenir.

“Diana and Daniele were AMAZING! Such great guides and the match was so fun. Fantastic all you can eat tacos beer and tequila before the match as well.”

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

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

Walk through Polanco with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at up to seven eateries for Oaxacan, Yucatecan, and classic Mexican bites, drinks, chocolate, and ice cream. Guides such as Marcela, Germán, Viry, and Louis add food knowledge and neighborhood tips. Tours run late morning or evening for groups of up to 12.

“This was a wonderful experience. My family was happy to try so many different types of Mexican food and flavors. We especially appreciated our tour guide, Viry, since she explained the significance and history of the foods.”

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5.Colonia Roma Food Tour

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

Spend about four hours walking Roma Norte with guides such as Camila, Elba, Stephanie, and Johana, stopping at several restaurants for Mexican dishes, drinks, coffee, and cocktails. You’ll see Plaza Luis Cabrera, Álvaro Obregón, and Roma’s notable architecture while learning how the neighborhood became a dining center. Vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice.

“Our guide, Camila was wonderful and the portions were fine, but I thought much of the food was average. Still, a nice way to spend an afternoon.”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Carlo, Diana, or Ana. You’ll sample chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, bakery sweets, chocolate, beer, agua fresca, and a secret dish, while visiting the Zócalo, Templo Mayor area, markets, and local food stops.

“This food tour was so neat in that we went to a lot of local spots. Andy was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and even provided us a pdf of additional recommendations. We loved all the food and enjoyed walking around the city.”

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7.Street Food Tour with Friends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride a comfortable bike through Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, and Juárez with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop for Mexican street food, visit a local market, hear neighborhood history, and finish back at the Juárez meeting point. Guides may include Sebastián, Andrea, Andrés, Velia, or Valentín. The group is capped at 12.

“Sebastian, Andre and Daniel made our trip fun, safe, and educational. Food was delicious and there was so much of it, we were full by the end. Nice to see so much of the city and get to know some other tourist. I’ve been on many bike tours in many cities and this was just as good. I definitely recommend this experience, it’s good value for money and these guys work hard to maximize your time.”

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8.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 tasting tacos across Mexico City with guides such as Carlos, Fernanda, Andrés, Maya, and Natalia. You’ll try Norteño-style, griddled, creative, and al pastor tacos, then sample mezcal with a resident mezcal master. A minivan links the neighborhoods, with stops near the Angel of Independence and Plaza de la República.

“Great way to see a variety of taquerias and sample some mezcals. Johnny was an excellent guide with in depth knowledge on the history of each place we visited.”

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