AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Oaxaca's vibrant culinary scene with Betsaida, a Zapotec guide. Enjoy authentic dishes, meet local artisans, and support sustainable tourism, all while preserving cultural heritage.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started 6 years ago with the simple desire to share to the world, the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca.


We’re not only proud of our roots, but also deeply committed to support the local consumption. From farmers, artisans, cooks, market vendors & more in order to promote a sustainable tourism. Therefore, once you join us in our experiences you’ll live and participate to the preservation of our culture, which is our main focus.


As consequence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how passionate we are, and we believe that once you live Oaxaca, it’ll cast a spell on you.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Corn
Pre-hispanic corn-based meals & drinks Street food
MAIN
Tacos
Unique tacos made of oaxacan products, one of those are made of chile relleno with a smoky flavor others with pumkin flower
MAIN
Tacos
DESSERT
typical Oaxacan Dessert / Local fruit Tastings
You´ll try the typical Oaxacan Sweets and the exotic seasonal local fruits.
MAIN
Mouth- watering grill meats & garnishes
A combination of different insects, meats, guacamole, salsa, Mexican salads, tortillas, cheese and more.
MAIN
Chocolate de agua / Atole / Homemade Coffee
A special drink for cold days and day of death

What You Get

Lunch
Bottled water
It's given at the beginning of the food tour
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Umbrellas, raincoats, tip.
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Prepare for some uphill and stairs, it might not be adapted for people with walking and standing issues (streets are not adapted either for wheelchairs).
  • Guests with allergies or food restrictions can be accommodated (just let us know when you book it please).
  • This tour is not really suitable for Babies (heat and walks can be an issue for babies and kids).
  • We suggest not making any type of reservation before 4 pm on the day of your tour.
  • Vegetarians can be accommodated (just let us know when you book it please).
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

What You’ll Experience

Join our Authentic Cultural Oaxaca Food Tour, eat like a local on a 6 hours food walking tour, while you taste more than 24 delicious typical Oaxaca foods, drinks, fruits, mezcal and more at the 3 main markets and 2 street food stalls, while we talk about culture, history, gastronomy, traditions, important characters & recommendations while walking through nice places. During the tour you will discover why Oaxaca is the heart of Mexico & one of the most important gastronomic destinations, where corn is the main staple food and is served in a seemingly endless variety of dishes. You won’t regret it !

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Italian Coffee Company, Calle Macedonio Alcalá, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68000

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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The highlight of our trip!
June 18, 2025
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This tour was hands down the highlight of our trip to Oaxaca. Betsaida was incredibly knowledgable and warm and really just a very fun hang! We learned so much about the history of the city and its...read more

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Culture and Food
June 11, 2025
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(Viator)

This was a great mix of learning about the Oaxacan culture and food! Betsaida is very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and exciting! We wholeheartedly recommend it!

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Great gastronomy experience
June 03, 2025
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Amazing experience , tried a lot of authentic Oaxaca food and learnt a lot about the history of Oaxaca too! Would recommend to anyone coming to Oaxaca to give this a try

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Fantastic!!
May 31, 2025
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This was an absolutely amazing experience we tried over 20 different foods and learnt a lot of history behind the food. I have a real understanding of the flavors of Oaxaca and I never would have t...read more

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Me Encanta Oaxaca
May 27, 2025
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Wow! We visited street vendors, tasted fresh and delicious food, visited markets, learned the history of Oaxaca, tasted different varieties of mezcal, different fruits that I have never seen or hea...read more

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