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Ready to taste the best food in Oaxaca? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Oaxaca.

Destination

Oaxaca, Mexico

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Main entrance (with the 3 doors) of the Metropolitan Cathedral - Oaxaca to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Oaxaca would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Tlayudas and Tejate and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Oaxaca picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Oaxaca. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Mickaël🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Raquel)

11 May 2025

A warm and erudite evening with Raquel involving gastronomy, Oaxaca’s cultural traditions, anthropology and Mexican history. A wonderful window into the Oaxacan way of life. Raquel will be the first port of call when we inevitably come back.A wonderful tour d’horizon of Oaxacan life

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(About local Raquel)

7 May 2025

We had a great time on the street food tour in Oaxaca! Raquel was super friendly and shared lots of interesting insights—not just about the food, but also about the city’s culture and history. She adapted the tour to our needs, which made it feel very personal. We also appreciated that she helped us find vegan tasting options. Highly recommended!Personalized, Insightful & Delicious!

Patrick

(About local Raquel)

5 May 2025

Raquel was an incredible guide to Oaxaca. And she structured the tour around what our group was in the mood for! She also went way beyond food - but include insight on the geography, culture, art, and politics. Would definitely recommend!Raquel was amazing!!

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sofia)

4 May 2025

Sofia was the prefect guide, tailoring the tour as we went. Highly recommend Amazing tour

Abhijit🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

1 May 2025

We had an amazing experience with Rolando. We requested early start to our tour & he gladly obliged.since he is studying architecture we not only get to enjoy delicious Oaxacan food but also historical buildings.. He was very personable , pleasant & passionate.. I will highly recommend him.Oaxaca food tour

Unknown

(About local Carlos Vidal)

18 April 2025

Carlos was an exceptional tour guide. He was very kind, easy to chat with, and had great recommendations for places to go and things to try for the remainder of our trip. He took the time to tell us about the history of the city and its culture as we walked between food stops, and the food that we tried was amazing. Highly recommend this food tour with Carlos!Amazing tour!

Sara

(About local Carlos Vidal)

15 April 2025

Carlos' "10 Tastings of Oaxaca" was the best food tour experience I've had to date. It was thoughtfully designed with a variety of tastes. He accommodated our dietary preferences/allergies and there was something for everyone in our group to enjoy. We also learned so much about the history and culture of Oaxaca. Carlos expertly provided historical context as we walked through courtyards and along an aqueduct on our way to our next bite. It was the perfect way to begin our trip to Oaxaca and I cannot recommend Carlos enough!Book This Tour!

Carla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

12 April 2025

Rolando was great! We had a great time learning about Oaxaca and also visiting all the local food spots. Thank you Rolando! We hope to see you again in the future! Fabulous!

Marylou

(About local Sofia)

22 March 2025

Sofía led our group of four to several delicious eateries. I was great to be able to eat food from several different street vendors with the confidence that Sofia knew the vendors and that their food was safe for tourists to eat. Sofia is very knowledgeable about Oaxaca as well as its cuisine. I highly recommend Sofia! Sofia

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(About local Carlos Vidal)

15 March 2025

Carlos was a great guide. The food was fun, adventurous and delicious. The tour was close to our hotel and Carlos took us place we may not have visited. In addition to food we were introduced to some of the amazing murals and interesting trees! Thank you Carlos I ate a grasshopper!

Linda

(About local Sofia)

14 March 2025

My husband and I had the good fortune to have Sophia guide us on a Oaxaca food tour. Because we are familiar with Oaxacan cuisine she wanted to introduce us to places we had not been. Her selections were both interesting and delicious. Besides being knowledgeable about Oaxaca and the food scene, Sophie is an absolute delight. We had a great time. Thank you so much, Sophia!Tour with Sophia!

Maggie

(About local Raquel)

28 February 2025

We had an amazing tour our first evening in Oaxaca. Raquel was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area and also, where to get the best bites. From tamales and tlayudas in the market to street tacos and mezcal tasting, we ate and sipped our winding way through the streets of this tradition-rich city. Raquel was so personable and tailored everything to our wishes, even showing us an amazing print making cooperative at the end of the tour. Everyone in our group raved about how great she was, and what a fun time we had. It was a great introduction to the city and its food at the beginning of our trip! Wonderful way to learn and taste!

Vanessa

(About local Carlos Vidal)

24 February 2025

Carlos took us to many food tastings like tamales, fruits, grasshoppers (which I didn't eat ;) , sweet empanadas, cheese, chocolate, and lastly, to a market where we had soooooo many yummy Oaxaca food that I wanted to go back for more, but this time with an empty stomach ;) Hahaha! Carlos was very patient w our wishes to take sooooo many pictures around the walking area, and was also thankfully patient w my senior parents, accommodating their need to sit down once in a while. We really loved all of Carlos' food choices, and most importantly for me, my parents enjoyed the tour :) So glad they came along!A fun and yummy food tour with Carlos!

Chas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Carlos Vidal)

23 February 2025

Carlos was really friendly and happy to tailor the tour to our requirements, notably that my wife is vegetarian (whilst I am not). She always had something to try, and I didn’t feel that I missed out on anything either. He was also very good at highlighting where something that looked vegetarian wasn’t technically, so that she could make her own decision depending on how strict she was (e.g. a tamales where the dough was made with lard). He clearly has a lot of knowledge of the places to eat, and the shop / stall holders who seemed to know him, and we definitely ate in places and tried things that we wouldn’t have done without his guidance. He was informative about so many things - not just the food we tried, but also about the city and wider food culture. He gave us several recommendations for some restaurants to try, as well as craft places to check out when we mentioned about some souvenirs / gifts we wanted to buy. Something else that was very pleasant was that we didn’t leave the tour feeling completely stuffed - just nicely full. We have previously done a food tour in another country where we were struggling to manage some of the later tastings, as we were being given really big portions. Carlos managed to fit in more than 10 tastings, but several were small snacks, so it was never too much.Really enjoyable, relaxed & informative

peter

(About local Carlos Vidal)

22 February 2025

Really wonderful tour. Great number and variety of food tastings, a lot more than the ten advertised. Some things we would never have known about otherwise. Knowledgeable and attentive guide. Highly recommended. Great tour

Ella

(About local Sofia)

21 February 2025

Sofia was an amazing host. We had a great time and loved how she tailored our experience to our specific wishes. She is the best! Would definitely do this tour again!Awesome tour!

Tracy

(About local Carlos Vidal)

15 February 2025

We had a great time with Carlos, including my 6 year old daughter who liked learning about all the food and trying bits and pieces. Carlos took us to parts of the city we probably wouldn't have seen otherwise which was lovely. I loved that he told us about the families and the women making the food. We ate loads and definitely didn't need anything more until late that day! From the moment of booking, Carlos was attentive and responsive. He was so lovely and really well organised. 100% recommend a tour with Carlos. Amazing and accessible tour

MICHAEL

(About local Carlos Vidal)

14 February 2025

We had a perfect food tour with Carlos. He brought us to local markets and offered us great version of some basics and so many wonderful new tastes that we would never have found without him. He is a warm, pleasant and wonderfully communicative guide for this English-speaking couple!! Couldn’t rate him higher. Wonderful food tour with Carlos!!

Unknown

(About local Sofia)

13 February 2025

We enjoyed the tour very much! Sofia was very knowledgeable and took us to several interesting places. We definitely wouldn't have found these places on our own. My favorite part was seeing the old aqueduct. Fun and knowledgable!

markkelly1917

(About local Raquel)

6 February 2025

Raquel is a wonderful guide. She is bright, knowledgeable, and personable. Her passion for Oaxaca is palpable and she is an effective presenter. We very much enjoyed our time with her. Raquel is a delight

Ryun

(About local Raquel)

3 February 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of going on the "10 Tastings of Oaxaca" tour with Raquel, and it was one of the highlights of our time in Oaxaca! Raquel is not only incredibly knowledgeable about Oaxacan food, drink and culture, but also passionate about sharing that love with her guests. Raquel took us through Oaxaca's vibrant markets, local eateries, and hidden gems that we never would have discovered on our own. (*Don't miss out on the local Tejate drink!) What truly set this tour apart was Raquel's personal touch. She engaged with us on a deeper level, offering insights into the history and traditions of Oaxaca. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and we felt like we were walking through the city with a close friend rather than a guide. If you’re looking for an authentic, immersive food tour in Oaxaca, I highly recommend this experience to fully appreciate the rich culinary heritage of this amazing region. Thank you, Raquel, for making our trip so special!"10 Tastings of Oaxaca" Tour with Raquel

Chelsea

(About local Carlos Vidal)

26 January 2025

We were really looking forward to trying the food in Oaxaca, and this tour seemed like the best way to get an introduction to the various local specialties. It did not disappoint!! Carlos is very knowledgeable about Oaxaca’s food culture and he took us to local spots we would have never found on our own. He was very happy to keep whatever pace we were comfortable with and adapt the route to how we were feeling. Wonderful experience!!Delicious food tour with Carlos

Hilde

(About local Carlos Vidal)

2 January 2025

Anu

(About local Carlos Vidal)

31 December 2024

Our extended family with 4 adults and 2 kids (5 years old) had the best time with Carols! He is friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about Oaxacan foods having worked in the hospitality industry alongside well regarded chefs. He fully customized the tour to our preferences and pace, and took us to places we would never have found on our own. We sampled local produce & speciality foods at the markets, and ate delicious meals at hidden gem eateries. Everyone had a great time, including the kids who gave Uncle Carlos hugs at the end and invited him to San Francisco for a food tour one day!

Daniel🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos Vidal)

27 December 2024

My family and I had a great time with Carlos on our Oaxaca food tour. We visited many fun neighbourhoods and discovered many new dishes.Great tour

Sonja🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Carlos Vidal)

22 December 2024

We had the best time with Carlos and we can highly recommend this tour!! He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Carlos showed us some of his favorite street food places which we would never have tried otherwise. We enjoyed going to different markets trying out the local food and different types of fruit. This tour was really AWESOME!! Awesome local experience !!

Jane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

25 November 2024

Carlos led my family of 3 on a wonderful food tour of central Oaxaca. We had just arrived and it served as a great introduction to the area. We started with breakfast of blue masa tacos made right in front of us at Tacos de Cazuela Tía Chave, then moved on to Tamales Cande, quesillo, pastry and tropical fruit at a local market. We then had a demonstration and cacao tasting at Corazón de Cacao, a family owned business, followed by fresh juice and garnachas at the organic market. All in all it was a great day. We appreciated that Carlos introduced us to so many local food artisans and accommodated our pescatarian diet.Fantastic Food Tour with Carlos

Ella

(About local Carlos Vidal)

20 November 2024

We had the best time with Carlos! He is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. It was a hot day and the first thing Carlos did was offer us both some ice cold water which was much appreciated. He showed us around markets where we tried local delicacies and he helped us communicate with some local vendors to buy presents for our family back home. As we booked a private tour, Carlos also catered to what we wanted to try (ie soaked chicharon quesadilla). We highly reccomend Carlos!Excellent! Book Carlos!

laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

20 November 2024

We had such a wonderful time with Carlos. He took us to a variety of places, none of which we would have found on our own. From street tacos to the market to a chocolate tasting, it was all fun and delicious.Come hungry and curious!

Kelly

(About local Gema Vanessa)

14 November 2024

Gema led an informative and fun eating and walking tour in central Oaxaca. The food was delicious. We learned about the culture and the importance of food in the community while enjoying a beautiful evening. Lovely evening in Oaxaca

Michelle

(About local Raquel)

7 November 2024

We don't know where to start, it was more than amazing! First of all Raquel is a lovely, friendly and a women with knowledge. She has a lot of experience in different ways. Culture, food, studies and about humans. We learned about all of this. The tour was adjusted on what we prefer and liked. For me, with a cheese intolerance, it was also perfect! We ate a lot of different things. Besides, Raquel is so nice for the people that sell the food aswell. She prefer locals that make food instead of big chains. We had an amazing time!The best foodguide ever!!

Stevie🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Raquel)

25 October 2024

We had such a lovely evening with Raquel who showed us all the delicious food and drink around Oaxaca. Her knowledge was exceptional and she knew so much about the culture as well! We felt very educated and well looked after, would highly recommend! Best tasting tour Oaxaca has to offer!

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

23 September 2024

Carlos was great and so knowledgeable and passionate about the local food culture. He was very accommodating and even started the tour later for us as we arrived later in the day. Amazing food and we were so happy we met with him our first day since his recommendations helped us find amazing food throughout our trip. So much fun!

Wesley🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Raquel)

20 August 2024

Raquel was an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL guide. This was our first time in Oaxaca and we really wanted to experience both the food and the culture. Raquel took the time to take us around the city centre and explained many historical and cultural aspects of the city that we never would have known without a guide like her. Raquel took into account what foods we really wanted to try, but also made sure that we tried foods we would only get in Oaxaca. She also broke up the tour between eating non-stop (which was fantastic), but also showing us the areas in the city and describing their cultural significance. She also taught us about the way food and the preparation methods of food have influenced the culture and habits of the people of Oaxaca. The tour felt like a walk with a good friend, and I would recommend it to anyone who is going on their first trip to Oaxaca!BEST FOOD AND CULTURE TOUR

Susannr🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Cristina)

26 July 2024

We had a really nice tour with Cristina. We learned a lot about Oaxaca and its food, and went to several beautiful markets

JUANA🇺🇸 United States

(About local Raquel)

1 July 2024

Raquel provides excellent cultural and social commentary throughout the tour that adds additional layers of context. She tailors the experience based on your groups interest and tastes, asks about allergies, and is very respectful of your comfort level. Raquel is very well connected and can provide recommendations. Her passions and own family history lends itself to the overall experience. Highly recommend this insatiable tour with Raquel- fed our minds and our stomachs! Food, history, cultural and more

Elizabeth

(About local Carlos Vidal)

4 June 2024

My sister and I are both very interested in food, restaurants and cooking and wanted to see Oaxaca through the eyes of a ‘foodie’: the tour with Carlos was perfect! The itinerary included lots of spots off the beaten track and we didn’t see any tourists the whole morning! His knowledge about the food, techniques, history and his relationships with the people was all wonderful and his English is outstanding too! He taught us a lot plus making us laugh, have fun and have great memories of such a fantastic city. Thank you! Fantastic Oaxaca morning with Carlos

Brad

(About local Gema Vanessa)

30 April 2024

Regretfully we didn’t particularly enjoy our tour or think it was value for money. Of the ‘10 Tastings’ there were only 8 and the whole tour lasted only an hour instead of three when the host suggested we end it. The stops weren’t particularly appealing and seemed to more skewed towards what our host liked, rather than what a tourist would. Ie. No tacos/tlayudos/tomales. There seemed no structure to the tour- 3 of the first 4 stops were sweet, which seemed odd, and it didn’t seem like there was a plan from stop to stop other than stumbling on something they recognised, or if they were looking for something specific often couldn’t find it. There wasn’t an explanation of ‘next is X which is…’ There also wasn’t much description of each item other than when we asked what was in it. I don’t want to be harsh on our host as she was trying her best, it’s not she wasn’t disinterested, it just needed better planning and some of the stops rethinking possibly. It definitely wasn’t value for money and to that end I would like to request a 50% refund. Underwhelming

Annette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

2 February 2024

Wonderful tour guide! Informative about local history and the food vendors.Local food tour Oaxaca

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

25 November 2023

Carlos took us on a wonderful food tour experience of Oaxaca. He was kind, jovial, and answered all our question. We tasted a traditonal mole breakfast with coffee and hot chocolate (what a treat!) and sampled traditional food from the market, street tacos and so much more! Carlos was generous with his time and shared his love of his city and food. It was the perfect start to our tripAuthentic Oaxacan Experience!

Felix🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 May 2025

My experience was awesome! Sofia was very knowledgeable of the area and had a very friendly disposition that made the your unforgettable and very wholesome.Your of El Centro

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

6 May 2025

Rolando was an amazing guide, starting us off right off with the tlayuda in the market! I won't give away the rest of the amazing dishes and drinks we were able to try, but this was a top-notch tour with an extremely friendly and foodie guide - Rolando. He listened to our needs, as we didn't want to overeat as we have on other food tours, but we still got to try some of the best food we had on the entire trip! And a great stop at the end was the perfect finish to our time together. If you enjoy food, especially LOCAL food, book this one with Rolando!Culinary magic - Rolando knows the spots!

Conor🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Rolando)

16 April 2025

Rolando tailored our tour to meet our preferences which resulted in a really fascinating few hours. He was particularly strong on the architectural, historical and craft perspectives. Great tour guide! Very flexible on timings etc tooWonderful introduction to Oaxaca

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

14 April 2025

Rolando was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable, smart , interesting. He asked questions about us and our stories, but not too many. He shared stories about himself, but not too many. We travel all over the world. We especially like With Local guides. Rolando was one of the best guides we've had Excellent. He ended the evening by bringing to a restaurant that he suggested, and leaving us there. A wonderful introduction to Oaxaca.

Kevin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sofia)

13 April 2025

We enjoyed meeting Sofia. She grew up in the city and so had lots of interesting places to show and share. We appreciated that she shared her favourite places including somewhere nice for coffee!An enjoyable tour

Stefanie

(About local Sofia)

10 April 2025

Our guide, Sophia, and driver, Saul, were absolutely amazing!! They made the entire day so memorable, and were so accommodating in every way and really made this trip special. I highly recommend both of them for any tour. They really were the best. 10 out of 10!

John

(About local Rolando)

4 April 2025

Rolando is an excellent guide. Our custom tour was designed to meet our needs. We saw what we needed to see. We had good food. Excellent educational tourMore than expected

Chris

(About local Rolando)

2 April 2025

Rolando was a wonderful guide for getting to know Oaxaca and the surrounding area. His background in architecture added a lot of interesting insights to our understanding of the area and the city. He adjusted our tour based on our interests and was happy to add on a few extra food stops and a tour of the market to help us get orientated. We also spent a great day with him at Mount Alban were we learned a lot about the history and design of the ruins and then travelled to a workshop and a wonderful Oaxacan buffet. Rolando is very friendly, interesting and very welcoming to our family. He was a great host and guide to help us get orientated and comfortable in Oaxaca.

Lansford

(About local Rolando)

19 March 2025

Rolando was so knowledgeable. Great personality. Easy going. I would highly recommend his tour. Excellent

Jessica

(About local Rolando)

16 March 2025

Highly recommend Rolando! He’s an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. We had a fantastic time!Fantastic Tour