Mexico · TACO TOURS & STREET FOOD
The best food in the country is eaten standing up for pocket change, which is exactly why a guide helps the first time. These 15 walks are compared on how many stops, how much food, and whether they go where locals queue.
A small-group morning walking food tour in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romantica, with 8 tastings from tacos and seafood to mole.
“Maho was a relaxed and knowledgeable guide. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the group. I think it’s silly there’s a minimum number of characters I need to write in this box.”
Old Town Puerto Vallarta food and cocktail walk with tacos, mezcal and tequila drinks, plus lessons on agave spirits. Small group.
“Absolutely the best time! Had amazing food and drinks at places we never would have thought of. Could not recommend more!”
Mexico City Lucha Libre night with tacos, cold beer and mezcal or pulque, arena entry, chant coaching, and a souvenir mask.
“You’ve got to experience this! The smaller coliseum was great and would highly recommend the Saturday night event. Our hosts Julio and Dolce were so knowledgeable and personable, they made our experience very memorable. Would go again!”
Cabo taco crawl with 7 local stops, tortillas, churros, elote, and optional tequila tasting. 2h45, all bites included.
“Miguel was an excellent guide. He is friendly and is very proud and excited to share his heritage and culture with you. We stopped at many great local places! Now we know where to eat authentic food off the beaten path for half the price as the touristy areas. They aren’t far either. We barely had enough room to eat it all, but we did because it all tasted great. Thanks again for taking such good care of us.”
Playa del Carmen walking food tour with quesadillas, tacos al pastor, mole, fruit juices, popsicles, street art, and local history.
“We toured with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food we tried was excellent. The serving sizes are large so come hungry!”
Taste your way through Mexico City’s Centro with market bites, historic stops, and included drinks on a small-group 5-hour walk.
“We had a wonderful time our guide Tamara was excellent very knowledgeable and charismatic , our family of 4 includes my husband and my 2 girls ages 20 and 17 . we have done several food tours in other countries as well and this experience was superb . We will definitely recommend it to anyone. Get Tamara if you can she speaks multiple languages, really loves her job and it definitely shows !!!”
18+ open bar and party music on a decorated trajinera through Xochimilco’s floating gardens, with crispy tacos, for $59.
“We had such a blast at Xochimilco!! I highly recommend doing the group experience, as it was so fun to be with other folks on the boat. Alan was an awesome host, kept the energy high and brought all of the fun vibes. We drank, we danced, we laughed - all in the beauty of Xochimilco!”
Escape Cancun for a half-day taco crawl in Puerto Morelos, with tequila tastings, handmade ice cream, and easy hotel pickup.
“It's a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes. The tacos and ice cream were amazing. There is plenty of souvenir shops around to buy things. Our host Aldo was amazing. He is a great photographer, very friendly and patient, and a awesome tour guide.”
Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Diciembre for full tacos, seafood bites, al pastor, chocolate, and an included agave cocktail.
“The tour was not very engaging or lively. The tacos were good but I felt I could have done this tour on my own.”
Eat your way through Playa del Carmen on a 4.5-hour taco tour with up to four tastings, pulque, and hands-on margaritas and tortillas.
“Expect to eat a lot of tacos. The restaurants are all very good. The atomsphere ranges from a rather nice sit down restaurant to a more neighborhood like spot. The tour guide, AK was great.”
Taste Oaxaca and Yucatán bites, chocolate treats, and drinks on a 3-hour small-group walk through Polanco, Mexico City.
“Entertaining, lots of food, and our chef/guide knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money.Very manageable size of eight.”
Sample contemporary Mexican favorites in Colonia Roma on a small English-language walking tour with food, drinks, and neighborhood stories.
“Natalia was an excellent host. Be prepared for a good amount of waiting around, as there was a lot of time waiting at each restaurant even though they knew we were coming. But the food and drinks (and hosting) were excellent.”
Cancun evening taco tour with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tacos, cold Mexican beer, churros, and night market time at Parque de las Palapas.
“We had an awesome experience on this taco tour with Gib and Alex! Every restaurant we visited was authentic, and the food came out quickly. Gib was great at setting expectations before each stop, especially when it came to spice levels, which we really appreciated. Beyond the food, the conversations made the tour even better. We learned a lot about Mexican history, cuisine, and local culture, and it never felt rushed or scripted. By the end of the tour, we were completely stuffed. The churros at Parque de las Palapas were a perfect way to finish, and we loved having time to walk around the area afterward. Highly recommend this…”
Old Town Puerto Vallarta street food walk with tacos, fresh tortillas, agua fresca, dessert, and a small group guide in English, $62.49.
“It’s a LOT of brisk walking in between stops, but the tacos are well worth it! Pace yourself; we shared several tacos between two people and that way we didn’t miss out and the end when people were super full!”
Mexico City Historical Centre food tour with 7 tastings, beer and agua fresca, plus Templo Mayor and Zócalo context in 3 hours.
“Our tour guide was fantastic. I am sorry I forgot her name, but she has two dogs. She was so kind, and when people arrived late to the tour, she even ordered food to go so they didn't miss out. She was personable and shared just the right amount of information to make it engaging. I also want to thank her for the little gift at the end as that was very kind of her. This feedback is more about the actual setup of the tour. The price for this tour is way too high for the lack of food we received. I paid around $80 CAD and have attached…”
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