Tapatio Tastes
Birria stewed with guajillo, torta ahogada drowned in tomato salsa and carne en su jugo. Jalisco cooks Mexican classics at the ranch.
Hosted by our Guadalajara tastemaker
Experience hosted by Anwar
What you can expect
Guadalajara food tour - Lunchtime in Santa Tere, Guadalajara’s beloved neighbourhood, is the best place to capture the flavour of the city street carts, buzzy mercados, and old-school eateries that have fed locals for generations. This four-hour tour brings you straight into the city’s culinary heart with 13+ tastings.
The essentials
Destination
Guadalajara, Mexico
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
13+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Guadalajara food tour
- Smallest group size in Guadalajara
- Led by Guadalajara tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
El Kiosco De Santa Tere is a cherished local eatery in Guadalajara, renowned for its authentic Mexican flavors and warm, communal atmosphere.
<p>As you prepare to guide guests through <strong>Ricos Tamales desde 1953</strong> in Guadalajara, anchor your presentation around the craftsmanship and lineage behind the masa, this is a place where tamales were elevated into a proper sit‑down experience for the first time in the city.
You’ll try
Chicken green mole tamal
<p>When you visit <strong>Tortas Ahogadas Pepe's Santa Teresita</strong>, you're stepping into a world where tradition meets flavour.
You’ll try
Drowned sandwich in spicy tomato–chile sauce
<p>When you arrive at <strong>Los Tacos De Moni</strong>, you'll find yourself at a bustling hawker stand in the heart of Guadalajara's <em>Santa Teresita</em> neighbourhood.
You’ll try
Ground beef taco with vegetables
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Guadalajara food tour, Smallest group size in Guadalajara, Led by Guadalajara tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Anwar
Anwar T
Anwar grew up between Guadalajara and the United States, giving him a unique understanding of both local traditions and global perspectives. After returning to his birthplace, he became a guide to share the dishes, stories, and neighbourhoods that make this city so special.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
El Kiosco De Santa Tere
El Kiosco De Santa Tere, C. Pedro Antonio Buzeta 608, Santa Teresita, 44600 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$59 per guest.