Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The one and only Oaxacan quesillo cheese
Included: Fried Chile Relleno
Included: Ancestral Tejate (Pre-Hispanic cocoa drink)
Included: Variety of typical local foods from the historical center
Included: Water
Included: Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting
Included: Our delicious Secret Dish
Included: Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee
Included: Chapulines - Grasshoppers for the brave
Included: Uniquely flavored Traditional Regional shaved ice
Included: 3 Traditional Oaxacan dishes

Not included

Not included: Gratuites
Not included: Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Welcome to our starting point! Here our guide will introduce themselves and provide an engaging overview of the entire culinary tour.
Mercado 20 De Noviembre

40 min

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!
Mercado Benito Juarez

40 min

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

40 min

Discover the Zocalo, we'll ensure everyone enjoys our pre-Hispanic drink par excellence, Tejate, accompanied by some sweet Pan de Yema, right there!
Stop 5

50 min

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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

Our tour will end near to Santo Domingo square.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Small Group Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Pick this option to join our Oaxaca Secret Food Tours in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Tour Option

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private Oaxaca food tour for just you and your group with a private guide !