Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors
Oaxaca City, Mexicoby Secret Food Tours
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from traditional "abuelita" recipes to three different Tlayudas and regional dishes freshly made in a local spot. You will experience the delicious taste of the famous Black and Red Moles, as well as a crispy Fried Chile Relleno. Our tour visits two local markets for your delight: Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez, before walking towards the Zócalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture, and culture. Oaxaca’s old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, including a uniquely flavored traditional regional shaved ice. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes. Including three traditional favorites! Strolled through the most picturesque streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!
What's included
- The one and only Oaxacan quesillo cheese
- Fried Chile Relleno
- Ancestral Tejate (Pre-Hispanic cocoa drink)
- Variety of typical local foods from the historical center
- Water
- Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee
- Chapulines - Grasshoppers for the brave
- Uniquely flavored Traditional Regional shaved ice
- 3 Traditional Oaxacan dishes
- Gratuites
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
Welcome to our starting point! Here our guide will introduce themselves and provide an engaging overview of the entire culinary tour.
- 2
Mercado 20 De Noviembre
40 min
Start a delectable journey as we savor our first bites and learn more about markets in Oaxaca! Our food journey begins with two amazing bites at the famous Mercado 20 de Noviembre in Oaxaca: one savory and one sweet. We'll indulge in a classic Mexican dish renowned for its rich history and unique to this city: our special Mole Negro, to be enjoyed alongside another distinct Mole from Oaxaca; then Chili relleno and more!
- 3
Mercado Benito Juarez
40 min
Afterwards, we'll stroll through Mercado Juarez, where we'll have another round of delectable bites: a quesillo and a sweet local snack!
- 4
Zocalo
40 min
Discover the Zocalo, we'll ensure everyone enjoys our pre-Hispanic drink par excellence, Tejate, accompanied by some sweet Pan de Yema, right there!
- 5
Stop 5
50 min
We'll explore one of the bustling shopping areas in the historic center, discovering the spots where locals love to spend their time. And right here we'll visit a lovely terrace and get more food! After a short walk on another street, we'll then end up here again, entering our Secret Destination for foodies!
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet close to the Mercado 20 de Noviembre on C. de Ignacio Aldama 217 - right in front of the Saint John of God Parish, C. de Ignacio Aldama 217, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. Note: Use the side entrance of Saint John of God Parish on C. de Ignacio Aldama 217.
End point
Our tour will end near to Santo Domingo square.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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