Top Oaxaca Food Tours

Try and taste the true traditional food of Oaxaca, not in restaurants! The food of Oaxaca is recognized nationally and internationally. The markets of Oaxaca are the most popular places to taste traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Foodies or anyone who just enjoys a good meal will love this food-focused tour of Puerto Escondido. In a small group you'll be taken to local joints that many travelers miss, for the chance to try real, authentic Oaxacan food and drink. As it's a walking tour you'll be able to go at a slow pace and to really experience the city's atmosphere.

On this tour in Oaxaca, we’ll get an edible crash course on the elements that are a bedrock of traditional Oaxacan cooking, as well as on how they are being safeguarded. We’ll go through neighborhood markets and visit home-based restaurants and the stalls of streets vendors, stopping to taste some of Oaxaca’s most iconic dishes and street snacks, from memelas to eggs cooked on the comal. We’ll taste local corn in various forms and see how it’s transformed from kernel to tortilla, in the process learning about the key role it still plays in Oaxacan cuisine and culture. Along the way we’ll meet market vendors who have been holding steady for decades and even visit the gallery of a group of young artists. We’ll end our journey with a meal in a family-run market restaurant, sampling several different types of the city’s most famous creations, mole,a dish that much like Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage itself, is the result of numerous ingredients being lovingly and carefully mixed together.

Have an memorable afternoon walking into Mexican cuisine, from the small local “secret” spots and family business, to famous 5-star restaurants. You will finish as an expert in tacos, salsas, cheese, chocolate, people and of course, in Mexico. This tour takes you through both the “old” and the “new” part of Puerto, so it’s a great combo for a nice walk, delicious and unforgettable dishes. Come Hungry!

Delve into the history and manufacturing process of Mezcal on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Alongside a small group, visit distilleries and small towns that are well-known for producing great mezcals. Stop in Santiago Matatlan, the origin of mezcal, to learn how the distilled spirit was created, and discover Oaxacan culture in Tlacolula. Over the course of the tour, you can sample several mezcals from local producers.

Learn how to create Oaxacan cuisine at a world-class restaurant in Oaxaca raved about in the ‘New York Times’ and ‘Bon Appétit.’ During this 3.5-hour cooking class led by an expert chef-instructor, your small group, limited to just 10 cooking enthusiasts, decides which dishes are on the menu. After picking up the necessary ingredients, all fresh, from a local market, prepare your dishes back in the kitchen. Whether it’s tortillas, salsas, soup, mole, or dessert, take home exciting recipes knowing you’ll be able to easily recreate the flavors of Oaxaca.

Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.The archaeological zone of Mitla is only visited from Wednesday to Sunday.

Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. You'll walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this 4.5-hour tour. Sample over twenty different local dishes at the markets and street food stalls. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Receive personalized attention on this private full-day tour of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. After being met at your hotel you'll be taken to Hierve el Agua to enjoy three hours of hiking, swimming, and admiring the views of the petrified waterfalls. After, enjoy a mezcal pick-me-up at a distillery, then head to the markets of Teotitlan del Valle, where you can learn about (and buy) traditional handicrafts.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 9 miles (6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

● Learning more about authentic Mexican cuisine ● Exploring the culinary side of the city ● Interacting with the local people and culture ● Enjoying tasty tacos, coffee, and chocolate! ● Fun for the whole family

This experience organized by @Etnofood and @EspacioMezcal (Instagram) is unique because it is attended by young people from a social company that focuses on the dissemination of mezcal culture, the hosts are children, volunteers or members of the mezcal cooperative they are looking for promote the culture of mezcal and the consumption of local products. The experience is unique because as hosts we want to share the culture of mezcal from an immersion of flavors and knowledge within the city in a specialized mezcalería with a collection focused on enjoying mezcal as a unique drink. If you want more information visit our page: www.etnofood.org

Experience the rich flavors of Oaxaca on a private tour through the area. Start off your day walking through agave fields at a local distillery and learn how mezcal is made. Then, it’s time for a delicious 4-course meal prepared by an award-winning chef who combines the flavors of Mexico, Peru, France, Italy, and Japan. Conclude your day at a textile workshop where you can see master weavers create beautiful rugs.

Eat where we eat , eat what we eat ,come with us and we will take you to the hidden corners where the the wifes, the grandmas ,the doughters or the aunts cook for the laborers, white collar workers, gardener etc, etc,etc the most amazing genuine recipies with incredible humble ingredients giving up the most dazzling flavors which positions our mexican cousine top three in the world. Dare your selves to joint us and taste 3 the tacos from 3 different kitchens obviously with their own different salsas, toppings and dressings. Tour includes drinks. The experience includes getting in touch with the real back streets ambiance and learn more about the real Mexico. Tour last little over 3 hrs, cost covers 3 tacos, 3 drinks (water or limonade, beer and soda)transportation and guide.

● Giving you the authentic local experience ● Experiencing the economy and culture from a different angle ● Finding authentic cuisine and dishes ● Getting amazing souvenirs for family and friends ● Family-friendly experience that everyone will love