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15 Food Experiences in Mexico City to Build a Day Around

56 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City - Madero Avenue puts the city around your plate
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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

1.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

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

Eat through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with market tastings, street food, drinks, architecture, and local stories in a small English-speaking group.

“Host was amazing. Tour was worth every penny and really enjoyed the ceviche. One of our favorite things about our trip to Mexico City.”

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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City - Parque Lincoln and the first look at Polanco
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Polanco Food Tour: The Bestselling Food Adventure in Mexico City

Colonia Roma Food Tour - Stop one: the streets of Colonia Roma
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Colonia Roma Food Tour

3.Colonia Roma Food Tour

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

Explore Roma Norte through regional Mexican dishes, mezcal, coffee, cocktails, architecture, and stories on a small-group food walk.

“We had a wonderful time trying all kinds of amazing food and drinks! Tania and Monday were such wonderful hosts and we couldn’t have enjoyed the tour more. The culinary info and the info regarding Mexico City and Mexico in general were so well presented. Come hungry! Would highly recommend!”

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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings - Starting at Plaza Pino Suárez
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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

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

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

Taste chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, sweets, beer, and agua fresca while walking Mexico City’s historic center with a local guide.

“Carlo is the perfect tour guide and a true gentleman. I arrived to the meet up site and desperately needed to use a restroom. He lent me the pesos I needed and steered me to the closest restroom. I was able to enjoy the whole tour. Now to his real expertise - this guy knows his historical facts and his culinary facts. He led us through the bustling streets with ease like we were walking with a friend. Nothing was too rushed or too slow. The walk was NOT hard and I am corporate desk jockey. The food was fantastic and it was not all tacos or tostadas. They were…”

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Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding - Drinks begin early, but you choose your pace
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Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding

5.Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Cruise Xochimilco in a colorful trajinera with unlimited drinks, tacos, Mexican games, music, and a cocktail workshop.

“This was a lot of fun! Yes it was a bit crowded and touristy, but the drinks and amazing energy of the guide made making friend a momorable experience! I would say that if you are a bit hungry, it does not hurt to grab a bite before the boat ride! Highly recommendeb experience 🤙”

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Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City - Cooking tortillas, salsas, and Mexican guisados
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Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

6.Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Cook a Mexican meal with Chef José, shop at a local market, and learn practical recipes in a small Mexico City class.

“Did not have the mezcal tasting or any alcohol tasting. The market tour was not done he just went in and bought his supplies and said to go look around. We have still not received any recipes! We did another cooking class in Mexico which was much better with full market tour and tastings. Wish I would have chosen that company again. Do not book this one!”

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Local Foodie Adventure in Mexico: +10 dishes with Sherpa Tours - Plaza de Romita and Mexico City’s past
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Local Foodie Adventure in Mexico: +10 dishes with Sherpa Tours

Street Food Tour with Friends - Starting in Juárez with food right away
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Street Food Tour with Friends

8.Street Food Tour with Friends

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

Cycle through Mexico City’s Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, and Juárez with street food, market stops, local history, and careful guides.

“Be prepared to eat right away! We had tamales for breakfast! They were delicious! It was so much fun to ride around the busy city. It was a Sunday so many people were out and our ride began very relaxing and got busier in the last hour. It was a blast!”

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Mexico City: Hidden Markets, Street Food & Salsa-Making Tour - Mercado Melchor Muzquiz and the Abelardo Rodríguez murals
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Mexico City: Hidden Markets, Street Food & Salsa-Making Tour

9.Hidden Markets, Street Food & Salsa-Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Mexico City markets, taste tamales and tacos, ride the Metro, and make salsa with a local family on this five-hour food tour.

“Our guide Pancho was amazing! We had such a great tour. We saw so many things we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Food was great also and the cute lady who helped us make our salsa was the best!!”

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Mexico City: Authentic Downtown Food Tour - San Juan Market: the tour’s most unusual stop
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Mexico City: Authentic Downtown Food Tour

10.Authentic Downtown Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Taste Mexico City beyond tacos on a five-hour walk through San Juan Market, cantinas, street stalls, and local restaurants with a passionate guide.

“This tour was excellent showing you little hidden gems that as a tourist on your own you may miss out on. Our guide Tanya was fantastic- so knowledgeable about the history and all the food we tried throughout the afternoon. Would 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Mexico City.”

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Mexico City Highlights E-Bike Tour With Foodie Stops - Chapultepec Forest: Mexico City’s green opening
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Mexico City Highlights E-Bike Tour With Foodie Stops

11.Mexico City Highlights E-Bike Tour With Foodie Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride Mexico City’s Chapultepec Forest, Reforma, Centro Histórico, and Mercado de San Juan with tacos, history, and an e-bike assist.

“Ishmael was a terrific, an experienced bicyclist and tour leader. The traffic in Mexico City can be daunting. But we all felt well lead by his skillful navigation abilities. It was a great route. And our stop for tacos, was delicious and satisfying. I highly recommend his tours as a way for getting up close and personal with Mexico City and getting some exercise at the same time.”

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Mexico City Street Food: A Beginner's Guide - The four dishes that explain the food culture
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Mexico City Street Food: A Beginner’s Guide

12.Mexico City Street Food: A Beginner’s Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Taste Mexico City street food in Cuauhtémoc with a small English-speaking group, local vendors, fresh juice, and artisan chocolate.

“Adrian was a passionate and extremely knowledgable tour guide. I had a wonderful time on this tour, trying all sorts of Mexican specialities and learning about the food and culture of the country. Everything was delicious and we visited some great parts of the city, I particularly enjoyed the tamales and carnitas! Would 1000% recommend this tour, is a great way to experience the city!”

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Mexico City Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Adventure - Starting at Alameda Central
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Mexico City Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

Street Food Bike Tour / Mexico is not only Tacos / All Inclusive - Roma Norte and Roma Sur: food with a neighborhood introduction
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Street Food Bike Tour / Mexico is not only Tacos / All Inclusive

14.Street Food Bike Tour / Mexico is not only Tacos / All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Pedal through Roma, Condesa, and Chapultepec while sampling tamales, tacos, pastries, drinks, and market food in a small Mexico City group.

“Absolutely loved! Beto and Ramone kept us safe and made sure everyone was ok on the bikes. The food was amazing! They shared some amazing facts about the city and neighborhoods that we were visiting.”

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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Mexico City - República de Uruguay, tacos, and local shopping
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Mexico City

15.Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Taste tacos, chilaquiles, mole, sweets, and local drinks while exploring Mexico City’s historic center on a private three-hour tour.

“Carlo is an amazing guide, friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable about the history of Mexico and pre-hispanic culture and cuisine. I highly recommend this tour!”

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