Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors

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Location

Oaxaca de Juarez

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Oaxaca de Juarez

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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•37 reviews

US$81.70 per guest

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Adult x1

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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!

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

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Saint John of God Parish

Welcome to our starting point! Here our guide will introduce themselves and provide an engaging overview of the entire culinary tour.

Welcome to our starting point! Here our guide will introduce themselves and provide an engaging over…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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!

Start a delectable journey as we savor our first bites and learn more about markets in Oaxaca! Our f…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Benito Juarez

Afterwards, we'll stroll through Mercado Juarez, where we'll have another round of delectable bites: a quesillo and a sweet local snack!

Afterwards, we'll stroll through Mercado Juarez, where we'll have another round of delectable bites:…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Zocalo

Discover the Zocalo, we'll ensure everyone enjoys our pre-Hispanic drink par excellence, Tejate, accompanied by some sweet Pan de Yema, right there!

Discover the Zocalo, we'll ensure everyone enjoys our pre-Hispanic drink par excellence, Tejate, acc…

50 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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!

We'll explore one of the bustling shopping areas in the historic center, discovering the spots where…

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. Note: Use the side entrance of Saint John of God Parish on C. de Ignacio Aldama 217.

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.

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karlfM7431ICSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Food and History tour with Ricardo

A Wonderful tour with our guide Ricardo. A great variety of tastings and Ricardo, also being a chef and Oaxacan native, had great knowledge.of Oaxacan foods as well as the history of the area and the culture of its people. Must try when you visit.

Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026

We’re pleased the experience lived up to expectations! Our guide was happy to share some local favorites and give you a different perspective on the city. Thank you for spending the day with Secret Food Tours.

Lisa_oSeptember 2026 • Viator

Exceptional Food Tour

We had a fantastic experience with Armando on the Oaxaca food tour. He took us to two food markets, some individual stores and a Michelin star restaurant for a variety of snacks, drinks, bread and entrees. There was so much food that we brought some back to our hotel! Armando explained the history and culture of the dishes too. Our favorites were the mole, chocolate and cheese, but everything we sampled was very tasty. Highly recommend!

Response from ViatorSeptember 07, 2026

Lisa, two food markets and a Michelin star stop in one afternoon is quite a spread, and we're glad there was even food left over to bring back to the hotel. Mole, chocolate and cheese sound like a strong lineup of favorites from the day. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!

peaz2026August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Amazing Oaxaca experience by a local guide

We had a wonderful food tour with Armando! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Oaxaca’s food and culture. Visiting Mercado Benito Juárez was a highlight, and we loved trying authentic local specialties. Armando made the experience fun and memorable. Highly recommended!

Response from ViatorAugust 21, 2026

Thank you for your review! We’re glad the tour provided an enjoyable and informative part of your visit. We hope there’s another opportunity to welcome you to Secret Food Tours.

oliverAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great way to explore as much as possible off Oaxaca food in a short time.

Lots of interesting and delicious food! Great guide also explaining stuff about the city beyond food.

Response from ViatorAugust 18, 2026

Thank you for spending some of your time with us! We hope the tour gave you a few good stories, some memorable flavors, and a different look at the city. It was a pleasure having you with Secret Food Tours.

H4514PAemmacJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Amazing Oaxacan Feast

Absolutely fantastic food tour. Great variety and more than ample food! Would highly recommend the alcohol add on if that’s your thing. Armando was really informative and funny throughout, answering lots of tangential questions too. Highly recommend.

Response from ViatorJuly 06, 2026

Thank you for joining us on the tour! We're delighted it became such an enjoyable part of your time in the city. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours again soon.