Discover Authentic Mexican Flavor on Our Private Oaxaca Food Tour

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Discover Authentic Mexican Flavor on Our Private Oaxaca Food Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Oaxaca's culinary world with a private food tour. Discover abuelitas recipes, artisan Tlayudays, and the beloved black Mole. Enjoy intimate city exploration at your own pace.

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10 meals

Experience Details

On our Food Tour, you'll enjoy a variety of local foods. Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from abuelitas recipes, keeping alive traditional recipes, to 3 traditional Oaxacan dishes like Fried Chile Relleno and Tlayudas freshly made by artisans, and the taste of the famous Black and Red Mole. Our tour starts next to the popular Mercado 20 de Noviembre for your first bites, where we'll try both moles to kick off our culinary adventure. We'll also pass by the other popular market, mercado Juarez, before walking towards the Zocalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture and culture. Oaxaca old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors and variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.

What You Get

Pre-Hispanic Cacao Brew with sweet Pan de Yema
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Fried Chile relleno
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Good To Know

  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Saint John of God Parish

Welcome to the starting point of our journey! Here, our experienced guide will warmly welcome you and introduce themselves, setting the tone for an exciting experience. They will provide an engaging introduction, describing the highlights of the culinary tour ahead, sharing insights into the rich food culture you are about to explore, and answering any questions you may have.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

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!
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Mercado Benito Juárez

Afterward, we'll take a leisurely walk through Mercado Juarez, a vibrant market filled with local flavors and aromas. Here, we'll indulge in another round of delicious treats, including a savory quesillo and a delightful sweet snack unique to the region, offering a true taste of the local cuisine!
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

zocalo de oaxaca

Discover the historic Zocalo, where we’ll make sure everyone gets to savor Tejate, a traditional pre-Hispanic drink known for its rich cultural significance and refreshing taste. To complement this unique beverage, we’ll also indulge in some sweet, freshly baked Pan de Yema, all enjoyed right in the heart of this iconic location!
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Calle Macedonio Alcalá

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!
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

C. de Ignacio Aldama 217, Calle de Ignacio Aldama, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68000

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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.
End Point

Santo Domingo Square, Calle Macedonio Alcalá, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68000

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Our tour will end near to Santo Domingo square.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
5.0
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Great food, great tour
May 04, 2026

Our guide Ricardo was the best. His English was perfect, which was super since our Spanish isn’t. He knew all the nice dishes, and told us a lot about them. He guided us through the maze of two mar...read more

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Best introduction to Oaxaca
March 31, 2026

Our guide, Ricardo was friendly and so knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of history and information about Oaxaca but also helpful information about our stay - where to eat, day trips to take, neighbo...read more

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Wonderful food tour!
February 26, 2026

My husband and I joined two other couples on this food tour, and enjoyed every minute of the experience. Armando, our guide, not only introduced us to delicious regional foods, but told us about in...read more

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Food tour in oaxaca
July 17, 2025

The food tour was amazing ! Antonio guided us through some amazing places, and we definitely were nor hungry anymore afterwards :-). A great way to explore oaxaca this way.

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Very good experience
June 24, 2025

Antonio was most excellent, and all four of us really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend!! Be sure to ask for Antonio!!!!

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