Whether it’s a private tour for friends, family, or colleagues, Oaxaca Eats Food Tours will tailor your needs to a special day or evening.
Quick Details
Discover why Oaxaca is the culinary capital of Mexico.
From mole and mezcal to chocolate and chapulines (grasshoppers) — explore the magic of Oaxacan cuisine!
- Sample up to 15+ traditional food and drink selections from 4 tasting locations.
- Sip delicious aguas frescas (fruit waters) and taste mezcal straight up or in a cocktail.
- Explore the historic center and learn about the food and culture with a locally-based guide.
Helpful information
- Oaxaca Eats Food Tours supports responsible travel by donating 5% of each ticket sale to two local nonprofits – Esperanza Infantil and The Institute of Historic Organs of Oaxaca.
- Tours are in English. Bilingual guides will translate in Spanish as needed.
- Eat a light breakfast. There is plenty of food on the tour for a filling lunch.
- We suggest not making an early dinner reservation on the day of your tour.
- Distance walked is about a mile. Mostly flat walking, some stairs.
- Tours occur rain or shine. Wear comfortable clothing, (hat, sunscreen) and good walking shoes.
- Tickets must be purchased online prior to the tour. No walk-ups or cash are accepted.
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Ancestral
A quiet and romantic foodie favorite in the historic neighborhood of Xochimilco in a tranquil, courtyard setting.
Casa Taviche
Chef/owner Daniel Garcia creates beautiful plates with unique recipes sourced from traditional cooks and elders. The result is always an occasion to cheer.
Don Juanito Taquería and Pozolería
A family tradition since 1966, indigenous and mestizo elements infuse the rich food offerings, like Pozole, at this soul-filling restaurant.
Expendio Tradicion
Known for its award-winning cocktails, Expendio Tradicion offers up traditional fare with innovative twists in a setting teeming with art and architectural details by the late Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo.
La Casa del Tío Güero
Housed in a historic 16th century building, sister chefs Ximena and Daphne offer tasty daily menus and a la carte offerings like Chiles en Nogada. A popular spot with locals.
La Cosecha Market
A local favorite featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional Oaxacan cuisine and beverages and artisanal products.
Puro Burro
Enjoy delicious cocktails, tasty bites and a wonderful view from the cozy terrace of Puro Burro. Known for it’s outstanding mezcal collection Puro Burro doesn’t disappoint.
Tierra del Sol
Chef Olga Cabrera prepares exquisite Oaxacan traditional dishes, with an emphasis on those from the Mixteca region. The special house mole is a tribute to her grandmother.
Note: Tours include 4 stops. Tasting locations may vary.
Have questions? Here are the most frequently asked.
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We take pride in maintaining a strong standard for safety on our tours, and we’ll continue to reevaluate our measures for employees and guests to ensure a safe, healthy, and FUN vacation experience.Currently, Oaxaca Eats Food Tours and our restaurant partners are following guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Health for the State of Oaxaca. We have also instituted our own additional protocols.
- Tours are limited to small groups of 6. Please contact us if your group is larger than 6 guests.
- Oaxaca requires face masks indoors (when not eating) and outdoors wherever social distancing is not possible. Please bring your own face mask.
- Temperature checks for guests prior to tour start.
- Hand sanitizer and restrooms will be available throughout our tours.
- Food will be individually plated.
- Food servers and staff will wear masks at all restaurants.
- Your tour guide will wear a mask for the entire tour.
- Guides will be temperature checked at tour start and will monitor and report any symptoms prior to tour.
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Please let us know if you or anyone in your group has a dietary restriction and/or food allergy (e.g. vegetarian, no beef, lactose intolerant, no peanuts, etc.) by checking the appropriate boxes during the ticketing process. We would ask that you bring any medication you might need such as an epipen.
We cannot guarantee there will be alternative food or drink items if you don’t make us aware of allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the tour start.
If you have food allergies or intolerances and decide to try tastings in addition to those that have been specially prepared for you, please be aware that you do so at your own risk and Oaxaca Eats Food Tours assumes no responsibility.
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The tour is 4 hours and covers about a mile or 1.6 kilometres which is walked at a moderate pace. Most locations are within 5-10 minutes of each other. One restaurant requires climbing a staircase (with handrail) to reach the second floor terrace. The tour is appropriate for most fitness levels. It is not wheelchair accessible and a stroller is not recommended.
Note: Oaxaca sits at an altitude of 5,102 feet or 1,555 meters. For those not acclimated to higher altitudes, you might experience some altitude-related symptoms such as shortness of breath. Walk slowly, keep hydrated, and rest when needed.
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All food, drinks (including alcohol) and restaurant staff gratuities are included in the ticket price. A donation of 5% from each ticket sale will be divided between two non-profit charities that we support – Esperanza Infantil and Institute of Historic Organs of Oaxaca.
Extra costs would include additional beverages not part of the original tour and/or items for purchase at tasting locations along the way.
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Tours are held rain or shine. However, if you are visiting between November and April, it is unlikely that you will experience rain. We ask you to check the weather and dress appropriately. Because Oaxaca is situated over 5,000 feet above sea level, the sun can be quite intense even if the temperature isn’t, so a hat and sunscreen will come in handy. And don’t worry, in the event of a severe weather situation, we will not put you in harm’s way and will reschedule if possible. If it’s not possible we will refund your ticket price.
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Yes, bathrooms are available at each food tasting location.
Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page to submit your own.