Where to Drink in Mexico City: the 15 Best Tequila and Mezcal Tours

1.Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal – BEST NIGHT EVER!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · from $84Our pick

Join El Taco Club for tacos, beer, mezcal, or pulque, then follow guides such as Alice, Daniel, Julio, or Fernanda to a Lucha Libre match. You’ll learn the chants and rules before cheering at Arena Mexico or the smaller Arena Coliseo, with a souvenir to take home.

“The whole experience was great! We met the group at a taco place where we mingled with the group, ate tacos and had drinks. Then we walked to another bar where we had mezcal. At the end we went to see the fights. Overall experieRead more”

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2.Lucha Libre Tour and Mezcal Tasting in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $134

Join Arturo or Andres, often a former luchador, for artisanal mezcal, guacamole, and a walk to Arena México. You’ll learn the rules, chants, and rivalries before watching live matches with an included mask. The group can reach 25 people, and children from age 3 are welcome.

“This was the perfect vacation outing! Our guide, Andres, was charming and intelligent; he taught us much about both Mezcal and Lucha Libre, and he provided us with masks of current luchadores so we could fully experience the fights. We had such a good time!”

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3.Mexico City: Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40Best value

At the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi, a bilingual guide such as Ricardo, Maria, or Victor explains agave, production, and Mexican drinking culture. You tour the exhibits, taste one blanco, one reposado, and two mezcals, then browse the shop and restaurant.

“Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable. As a novice tequila drinker from the United States, I found it fascinating to learn about the traditions of tequila, how it originated, and how it has evolved over time. Ricardo walked us through every step of the process — from the history and families who first created tequila, to the marketing and branching out of some of the most famous producers. The tasting itself was an incredible experience. Sampling different tequilas back-to-back was eye-opening, as it allowed us to truly notice the differences in quality, flavor profiles, and styles. Ricardo was very attentive, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions. Overall, this was…”

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4.A Night of Tacos and Mezcal in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three and a half hours eating your way through Mexico City with an English-speaking guide such as Andrés, Fernanda, or Johnny. Expect roughly nine tacos, beer, a focused mezcal tasting, neighborhood stories, and comfortable minivan rides between taquerias.

“Great visit with Andreas! Learned a lot about the best tacos in Mexico City! We covered most all the different types of tacos and were well informed about each type.”

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5.Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail Xochimilco’s canals on a colorful trajinera while guides such as Alan, Camila, Pau, and Odette lead tequila and mezcal tastings, karaoke, games, pulque sampling, beer, and Mexican snacks. Expect a social party rather than a serious history tour, with transportation to the dock not included.

“It was fantastic. Camila and Claudia were fantastic and kept us entertained the entire time. I would highly recommend them! They let us eat, kept the drinks flowing, and were very informative.”

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6.Narvarte At Night: Tacos, Chelas & Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Start at 7 p.m. in Narvarte and spend about three and a half hours eating through family-run taquerías, visiting a cantina, and learning about Mexico City food culture. Guides such as Fernando, Toti, Nico, and Adrian bring strong local knowledge, while the final stop includes four mezcals, three appetizers, and dessert.

“Fernando was very knowledgable. He gave us the best taco experience you can get in CDMX. Gave us history and stories. We don't have a favourite because we love them all!!! From taqueria to cantinas and Mezcal tasting. Best experience from our stay! Thanks again Fernando!”

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7.3-Hour Night Tacos and Mezcal Crawl in Mexico with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk through Roma Norte with a local guide such as Ismael or Rocio, stopping at several taco spots for regional styles and generous mezcal tastings. Expect about three hours, a small group of up to 10, plenty of food, cultural context, and short walks between venues.

“Ismael took us on an incredible taco tour through Roma Norte. He made the experience so fun and explained the history of the regional tacos and mezcal. On top of that, he’s so funny and engaging. Definitely a must do for your fist day in Mexico City!”

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8.Xochimilco All Inclusive Experience Tequila and Mezcal with Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Cruise Xochimilco’s canals from Canal de Nativitas with hosts such as Paulina, Emilio, Odette, or Camila. Expect tequila, mezcal, cocktails, games, karaoke, pulque, edible insects, a Mexican dish, and a custom drink stop. This is a social party boat, not a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“Booked this last minute after hearing it was a good time - and it was! Our guide, Alan, had great energy and got everyone talking, dancing, and playing games together. Such a good playlist! Fun to do as a solo traveller - I ended up making friends with the whole boat crew and we hung out afterwards and other days of my trip. Be prepared to drink and get a little messy from taking a lot of shots 😂.”

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9.Authentic Lucha Libre Tour : Wrestling School, Tacos & Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend three to four hours learning Lucha Libre with guides such as Gaby, Gabriel, Arturo, or Iván, eating tacos, tasting mezcal, choosing a wrestling mask, and watching matches at Arena Mexico. The English-language walking tour is limited to 20 people.

“Gaby was an excellent tour guide! She was so gracious and helpful and explained everything at Lucha Libre! We'd love to join one of her tours again!”

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10.Mexico City: Lucha Libre Show, Walking Tour & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $73

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Hostal Amigo for tequila and mezcal, then walk through Mexico City’s historic center, stopping for optional pulque and tacos. Finish at Arena México or Arena Coliseo with live lucha libre, passionate fans, and high-flying action.

“Watching lucha libre was so wild and intense, it made me want to jump into the ring right then and there! 😂”

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11.Tour Lucha Libre ,Tacos, Tequila and Mezcal in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet Ivan, Nancy, Arturo, or other Mex I Can guides at Taqueria Mendoza for tacos, tequila, and mezcal before walking to Arena Mexico. Learn the basics of Mexican wrestling, collect a mask or hat, and cheer from the arena seats during a lively three-hour show.

“This lucha libre tour was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything was so well organized and fun. The tacos we had were delicious, and they were incredibly generous with the drinks, which made the whole experience even better. The entire team was so accommodating, friendly, and helpful—they really made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. It was the perfect mix of food, culture, and entertainment. Highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Mexico City!”

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12.Xochimilco : Island of the dolls, tequila and mezcal CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Travel by boat from Liga de Veteranos Xochimilco AC to the original Island of the Dolls with Alan and his team. Hear the island’s story from a local connection, learn about Xochimilco’s canals and ecology, taste tequila and mezcal, and leave a doll as an offering if you wish.

“Alan is amazing. Excellent guide- knowledgeable, nice, funny and engaging. Don’t go with anyone else - he’s the best!”

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13.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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14.EXCLUSIVE TOUR Tequila & Mezcal – small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend 90 minutes at the Tequila and Mezcal Museum in Plaza Garibaldi with guides such as Isaac, Tiare, Alex, or Leonor. You’ll learn how tequila and mezcal are made, compare their flavors, hear about mariachi and pulque, then taste selected spirits and a cocktail.

“Great tour & tasting from Tiare. She was really friendly & answered all our many questions about the museum. We really enjoyed learning about the differences between tequila and Mezcal. The tasting of 2 tequilas and 2 mezcals at the end was delicious - learning that I like Mezcal more than Tequila! The perfect introduction to Mexico.”

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15.Tacos and Mezcal Experience in Polanco!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about three hours in Polanco tasting regional tacos, desserts, and your choice of six guided mezcals or Mexican wines. The tour begins and ends at El Rey del Suadero, runs in English, and is limited to 10 people. If Nina leads your group, expect warm, informative guidance.

“My family and I had a wonderful time visiting Mexico City for the first time. Starting with our tour guide, Nina, she was excellent and very informative. Polanco is beautiful and we enjoyed all the tacos places we visited. Also, we LOVED the Mezcal tasting. Couldn’t have picked a better tour, definitely recommend.”

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