Taste Oaxaca
Masa hand-worked, smoky chillies stewed into mole negro and hoja santa in the broth. Nowhere else treats corn with the reverence of Oaxaca.
Hosted by one of our Oaxaca tastemakers
Experience hosted by Dora, Alejandra & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Oaxaca food tour - Welcome to the culinary capital of Mexico. Lunchtime in Oaxaca is when the city’s flavours truly come alive. Markets hum, comales glow with heat, and beloved vendors serve the dishes that define Mexico's culinary capital. The tour begins with frothy chocolate de agua and a warm memela de chicharrón prensado, followed by earthy entomatadas and the ancient maize-and-cacao drink tejate. What follows is a procession of Oaxacan flavours. Expect rich tamal de mole, stretchy quesillo, and tender taco de cabeza straight off the steamer.
The essentials
Destination
Oaxaca, Mexico
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 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 Oaxaca food tour
- Smallest group size in Oaxaca
- Led by Oaxaca 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.
<p>When you bring guests to <strong>Mercado de la Merced</strong>, you're guiding them through a piece of <em>Oaxacan</em> history that dates back to <strong>1861</strong>.
<p>When you introduce <strong>Fonda Doña Mary</strong> to your guests, start by highlighting its deep roots in the <em>Mercado La Merced</em>.
You’ll try
Tortilla with tomato sauce
<p>When you stop at <strong>La Güerita</strong>, you're stepping into a family-run business with nearly 50 years of history.
You’ll try
Corn masa memela with pressed pork cracklings
<p>As you approach <strong>Puesto Sin Nombre</strong> in <em>La Merced Market</em>, you'll encounter a culinary experience deeply rooted in Oaxacan tradition.
You’ll try
Pickled bread snack
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Oaxaca food tour, Smallest group size in Oaxaca, Led by Oaxaca 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
Dora
Dora M
Hi, I’m Dora. I was born and raised in Oaxaca and I’m a federally licensed tour guide. I design tours that are authentic, respectful, and rooted in community so that you can experience Oaxaca through local eyes.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Mercado De La Merced
Av. José María Morelos 1522A, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Centro, Oax., Mexico
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