Oaxaca Street Food Tour
Description
Black mole, chapulines, tlayudas, chocolate, tamales... Exploring Mexico means immersing yourself in its culinary delights, and this street food tour of Oaxaca offers a chance to visit the city's most significant markets to sample its traditional dishes.
Tour Details
Meet at Humboldt & C. Macedonio Alcalá at the scheduled time to kick off the street food tour of Oaxaca. This culinary adventure will lead you through the vibrant flavors, aromas, and rich traditions of this unique city.
The first stop is at the Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha, where you'll enjoy an authentic Oaxacan breakfast, accompanied by coffee, tea, and juice. Take your time to relish this opening experience of local cuisine before we continue the tour.
Next, we will visit an artisanal collective of local families to see the craftsmen at work up close. Following this cultural experience, we will take a brief stroll through the historic center to reach our next destination.
Your taste buds will be treated at a chocolate shop, where you'll sample chocolate and learn about its production process. Then, we will proceed to the Mercado 20 de Noviembre. Here, you will have the chance to try various types of moles and a delightful chocolate with bread.
We will then explore the renowned Pasillo de Humo in the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where the grills are ready. Enjoy authentic Oaxaca meats along with drinks and sides. Vegetarian options will also be available for those who prefer them.
Following this, we will walk to the Mercado Benito Juárez to continue tasting local specialties. Here you will sample cheeses, tejate (a traditional beverage), nieves (ice creams), and the well-known chapulines (grasshoppers).
We will conclude our tasting experience at Tacos Rosy, a family establishment that honors grandmother's traditional recipes, marking the end of our street food tour of Oaxaca.
After 4 hours of exploration, we will conclude the tour at this location.
How It Works?
During this tour, you will:
- Meet at the specified location and begin your culinary journey through Oaxaca.
- Visit traditional markets, sampling a variety of authentic Oaxacan dishes.
- Enjoy a mix of cultural experiences, from artisan crafts to traditional cooking methods.
Inclusions:
- Authentic Oaxacan breakfast with drinks.
- Tastings at various market stops, including chocolate, mole, traditional beverages, and more.
- Vegetarian options available.
Exclusions:
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Personal expenses and additional food or drinks not specified in the tour.
Meeting Point:
Humboldt & C. Macedonio Alcalá. Please arrive on time to ensure an enjoyable experience.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Food and drinks mentioned in the description
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. Information in easy-to-read format. Accessible toilets.
Important information
We'll meet at the designated time at the Calle Humboldt & C. Macedonio Alcalá, in the park, next to the fountain (RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico).
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity begins at the meeting point.
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