Where to Drink in San Miguel de Allende: 4 Tequila and Taco Tours

1.Tacos and Tequila Walking Tour with Taste of Miguel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 583 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Walk central San Miguel de Allende with guides such as Mary, Sam, Omar, or Jessica, tasting tacos, flautas, tostadas, and four Mexican cocktails at five stops. Expect local history, tequila and mezcal lessons, a jalapeño margarita, and dessert in an old cantina.

“A wonder tour led by a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We experienced 5?different and somewhat unique drink and food experiences.”

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2.San Miguel de Allende: Tacos and Tequilas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $85Best value

Join a guide such as Sam, Omar, Oscar, or Jessica for a 3.5-hour walk through central San Miguel de Allende. You’ll visit five food stops, sample tacos and cocktails, learn local history, and finish near the main square with dinner already handled.

“A great experience. A combination food and tequila tour with an historical perspective. Sam was a great tour guide. Great food, great drink, and a whole lot of fun.”

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3.Tequila Tasting -Masterclass and Blind Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet international sommelier and agave expert Alex Galina at ICAVI Tasting Room in central San Miguel de Allende. Learn how tequila is made, compare blanco, reposado, añejo, extra-añejo, and joven, then taste premium bottles with tapas.

“Alex is an outstanding teacher. He skillfully deconstructed our knowledge to reconstruct it. He broke down the mystery (and hype) of sommeliers. His mastery is rooted in both science and art without pretense. His enthusiasm is infectious. Highly recommend. Do yourself a favor and do this early in your trip.”

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4.Mezcal Tasting -Masterclass + Blind tasting-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet international sommelier and agave expert Alex Galina at ICAVI Tasting Room for 45 minutes of mezcal instruction, followed by a blind tasting of five mezcales from different regions, agave species, and production methods. Tapas are included, and the private session runs in English.

“Wonderful experience, Alex is a wealth of knowledge and a good teacher to boot. Great class, walked away with an understanding of not only Mezcal but also some clue of wine and other alcohol tasting techniques and appreciation. Highly recommend.”

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