12 Food and Tequila Tours in Mexico Worth Booking

1.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Sylvia, stopping for tacos, seafood, desserts, six Mexican cocktails, and tastings of tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. The small group tops out at 10 people, making it easy to ask questions and keep the pace social.

“The tacos and tequila we tasted were exceptional.The restaurants were very nice and the staff friendly and welcoming. Sylvia,our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. This was our second time on this tour and probably won't be our last. We socialized with strangers and became friends at the end. A must for everyone.”

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2.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk Old Town San Diego with guides such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, and Bleu, stopping for tacos, salsa, tortillas, elote, churros, and tequila cocktails. Hear stories of Spanish, Mexican, and early American San Diego, then visit haunted landmarks including Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery.

“Starting off with the guide was an hour late. Literally stood on the street for an hour waiting. So to make up for the time the tour was very much rushed and lackluster . For the amount of money I paid for this was crap”

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3.Sayulita Tacos and Tequila Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet Amanda or Marco at Kahlo Restaurante & Bar at 4:30 pm for a walking tour through Sayulita’s taco spots and drink stops. Expect several tacos, margaritas, tequila, mezcal, raicilla, churros, local stories, and help with vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free needs.

“Amanda was superb. She brought us to some really great places for drinks and tacos. I would highly recommend this tour, especially early on in your stay. You get a great layout of the town.”

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4.Mexico City: Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Spend four hours tasting regional, classic, modern, and Michelin-starred tacos across four Mexico City neighborhoods. Guides such as Carlos, Alma, Montse, and Fernanda explain the food and city as you ride in a small air-conditioned minivan, ending with three mezcals, a cocktail, and al pastor.

“Fantastic guide who provided great insights, history, and conversation; fantastic tacos; and good mezcal! I also appreciated how she mixed in some historic sights along the way! Highly recommend!”

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5.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Walk Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda, stopping at three local restaurants for Mexican food, tequila, margarita samples, and dessert. You’ll hear stories from the Mexican and Gold Rush eras, visit a historic cemetery, and see the Whaley House.

“Angie did an awesome job - kept the pace lively and fun!”

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6.Cancun Taco & Mexican Food Tour with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about four hours eating through downtown Cancun, from Baja-style seafood tacos and blue-corn huaraches to flame-grilled carne asada. You will also taste tequila at Mercado 28 and may shop for crafts. Guides such as Miguel, Lila, Jerry, and Oswaldo have led this experience, though food, timing, and transport can vary.

“The food was authentic and delicious and we wouldn’t have found places on our own! It was easy and fun way to spend an evening. We were in a touristy area and this allowed us have a more local experience”

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7.Cancun Taco Tour: Street Food & Tequila Tasting in Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72

Meet Antonio, Saul, Luis, or another local guide at Parque de las Palapas for 6 to 8 taco tastings, Yucatecan specialties, seafood, pastor, suadero, tequila 101, a margarita, chaya water, and fresh churros. Vegetarian choices are available, but vegan options are limited.

“Antonio’s tour was absolutely incredible!! It ended up being a private tour and I couldn’t have asked for more. I tried so many new flavours and different tacos, and every stop felt local and lovely. The night was so fun from start to finish. Antonio is incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel completely at ease — I could practise my Spanish, and whenever I didn’t understand something he’d switch to English. He also gave me so many great recommendations for the rest of my trip. He knows everyone, so it felt like walking around with a friend, not a guide. We ended the night listening to rock and having a…”

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8.Tacos, Beer and Mezcal Food Tour in Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Paola at 6 p.m. for a three-hour tasting tour through Mazatlan. Try shrimp, al pastor, carne asada, and Sinaloa-style tacos, see the Malecon, sip craft beer, and finish with a guided mezcal tasting at Metl Mezcaleria.

“We had an amazing experience with Paola, She went out of her way to make her experience, unique, and tailored to specific needs. Her passion comes through on the tour as everything is well explain and make the experience all that much more enjoyable. She’s knowledgable about her City therefore you get a good understanding of where you’re at and what you can see and do next. Her English is amazing. Therefore there’s nothing you can ask that she won’t understand. We went to four different eateries and had four very unique but equally excellent choices.”

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9.Boat Tour in Mexico City and Mezcal Fiesta with Food and ∞Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Join guides such as Ivan, Fernando, Hugo, or Leslie for a 2.5-hour Xochimilco cruise with Mexican food, bottled drinks, tequila, two mezcal tastings, music, karaoke, games, and canal history. The group can include up to 18 people, with an optional axolotl visit for an extra fee.

“Such a fun experience! Hugo was an amazing tour guide. We made a stop to see the axolotls which was pretty cool.”

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10.Ultimate Taco & Mezcal Experience in Polanco – A Foodie’s Dream!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours in Polanco visiting local taquerias, tasting pastor, campechano, marlin, and cochinita pibil tacos, then sample three Oaxacan mezcals. Guides such as Viri add food, culture, and history to this English-language tour for up to 12 people.

“Our tour guide Very was a gem , knowledgeable and passionate. We had an amazing tour discovering food & culture.”

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11.Tour of Mexican markets with Mezcal and traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $62

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Mercado Juárez for breakfast, traditional dishes, fruit, mezcal, and unusual Mexican foods. Ride the Metro to Mercado San Juan, then walk to Ciudadela Market for artisan shopping. The 3.5-hour tour costs $62 and runs rain or shine.

“Really great tour!! We loved to explore three typical Mexican Markets with local guides… we could never have experienced them by ourselves in this unique way. Really enjoyed the exotic food and mezcal tasting in particular..the guides were super Nice, cheerful and well prepared… Will highly recommend this tour!!”

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12.Mezcal Food Tasting Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Mazatlán to a 55-hectare agave ranch, tour the mezcal factory, taste seven varieties including coffee and mango, then eat machaca burritos, beans, handmade tortillas, and mezcal flambé cheese. Fernando may guide your visit, with pickup available.

“The food was really good. The workers were very friendly and nice. The food was made fresh to order.”

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