Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors
Overview
Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from traditional "abuelita" recipes to three different Tlayudas and regional dishes freshly made in a local spot. You will experience the delicious taste of the famous Black and Red Moles, as well as a crispy Fried Chile Relleno. Our tour visits two local markets for your delight: Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez, before walking towards the Zócalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture, and culture.
Oaxaca’s old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, including a uniquely flavored traditional regional shaved ice.
At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes. Including three traditional favorites! Strolled through the most picturesque streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!
What's Included
- The one and only Oaxacan quesillo cheese
- Fried Chile Relleno
- Ancestral Tejate (Pre-Hispanic cocoa drink)
- Variety of typical local foods from the historical center
- Water
- Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee
- Chapulines - Grasshoppers for the brave
- Uniquely flavored Traditional Regional shaved ice
- 3 Traditional Oaxacan dishes
- Gratuites
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Meeting Location
C. de Ignacio Aldama 217
OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
C. Macedonio Alcalá 407
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Our tour will end near to Santo Domingo square.
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Saint John of God Parish
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado 20 De Noviembre
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Benito Juarez
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zocalo
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- The one and only Oaxacan quesillo cheese.
- Fried Chile Relleno.
- Ancestral Tejate (Pre-Hispanic cocoa drink).
- Variety of typical local foods from the historical center.
- Water.
- Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting.
- Our delicious Secret Dish.
- Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee.
- Chapulines - Grasshoppers for the brave.
- Uniquely flavored Traditional Regional shaved ice.
- 3 Traditional Oaxacan dishes.
- Gratuites.
- Pick-up and Drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The one and only Oaxacan quesillo cheese
- Fried Chile Relleno
- Ancestral Tejate (Pre-Hispanic cocoa drink)
- Variety of typical local foods from the historical center
- Water
- Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee
- Chapulines - Grasshoppers for the brave
- Uniquely flavored Traditional Regional shaved ice
- 3 Traditional Oaxacan dishes
- Gratuites
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
