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A man eating a taco during a Polanco food tour in Mexico City
Mexico City · Since 2012

Taste Mexico City
the way locals do.

Food tours, hands-on cooking classes, and mezcal tastings led by passionate local chefs and guides. Build memories through Mexico's extraordinary culinary culture.

13+ Years
In Business
Top Rated
on TripAdvisor
Small Groups
Max 16 Guests
Mexico City
4 Neighborhoods
Our Experiences

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Polanco Food Tour
Food Tour
★ Bestseller

Polanco Food Tour

Mexico City's Gastronomic Heart

3 hrsMon – Sun

Explore Polanco — Mexico City's most celebrated gastronomic neighborhood — on a guided walking tour that takes you from a traditional Oaxacan restaurant to a gourmet chocolatier. You'll taste your way through six iconic stops, learning the stories behind each dish from a passionate local guide. Small groups, big flavors.

From$104USD / person
Premium Cooking Class
Cooking Class
★ Top Pick

Premium Cooking Class

Boutique Culinary Workshop

3.5 hrsMon – Sun

Our most intimate culinary experience. In a maximum group of 8, you'll cook alongside a top Mexican chef in a beautiful private kitchen, crafting seasonal dishes from scratch. The class includes cocktails made with tequila and mezcal, and finishes with a shared meal at the table. This is the experience guests come back for.

From$135USD / person
Traditional Cooking Class
Cooking Class

Traditional Cooking Class

Hands-On Mexican Cuisine

3.5 hrsMon – Sun
From$99USD / person
Tacos & Mezcal Tour
Food Tour

Tacos & Mezcal Tour

CDMX's Taco Capital Experience

3 hrsTue – Sat
From$107USD / person
San Ángel Food Tour
Food Tour

San Ángel Food Tour

Colonial Cobblestones & Culinary Gems

3 hrsTue – Fri
From$104USD / person
Why Choose Us

More than a tour.
A culinary memory.

Mexican Food Tours was founded in 2012 by two women with a shared passion: introducing Mexico's extraordinary culinary traditions to visitors from around the world. Today, our team of passionate chefs and guides brings that same energy to every experience — whether you're exploring Polanco's finest restaurants, cooking in a traditional kitchen, or learning the secrets of mezcal from a fourth-generation maestro.

Authentic & Local

Every stop, every recipe, every pour is chosen by people who live and breathe Mexico City's food culture.

Small Groups

Maximum 16 guests on tours, 8 on premium classes. You get real attention, not a crowd.

Expert Guides

Bilingual chefs and food ambassadors who share the history, culture, and stories behind every dish.

Flexible for Everyone

Vegetarian options, all fitness levels, all ages. We make it work for your group.

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Three mezcal shots with orange slices during a Mexico City tasting
Mezcal Tasting

Discover Mexico's most mystical spirit.

Guided by a Maestro Mezcalero from a four-generation mezcal family, you'll taste your way through the diverse world of agave — learning the cultural and historical story behind every pour. Available in Polanco or the Juárez neighborhood, every day upon request.

Gourmet tacos and mezcal shots presented during a Mexico City food experience
The Food

From tacos al pastor to gourmet chocolate — Mexico City has it all.

Mexico's cuisine is one of only two in the world recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Our experiences are designed to take you beyond the guidebook — into the markets, kitchens, and cantinas where real Mexico City life happens.

Tacos al pastor & de canasta
Oaxacan tamales & mole
Cochinita Pibil
Gourmet Mexican chocolate
Craft mezcal & tequila
Seasonal market ingredients
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Ready to explore?

Your Mexico City food adventure starts here.

Small groups fill up fast. Book your food tour, cooking class, or mezcal tasting today and taste Mexico City the way locals do.