Discover Authentic Mexican Flavors on Oaxaca Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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On our Secret Food Tours: Oaxaca, you'll enjoy a variety of traditional local foods.
Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from abuelitas recipes, keeping alive traditional recipes, to Tlayudays freshly made by artisans, and the delicious taste of the famous black Mole. Our tour starts next to the popular Mercado 20 de Noviembre for your first bites, where we'll try 2 moles to kick off our culinary adventure.
We'll also pass by the other popular market, mercado Juarez, before walking towards the Zocalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture and culture. Oaxaca old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors and variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.
At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes, strolled through the cutest streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Welcome to our starting point! Here our guide will introduce themselves and provide an engaging overview of the entire culinary tour.
Mercado 20 De Noviembre
Start a delectable journey as we savor our first bites and learn more about markets in Oaxaca! Our food journey begins with two amazing bites at the famous Mercado 20 de Noviembre in Oaxaca: one savory and one sweet. We'll indulge in a classic Mexican dish renowned for its rich history and unique to this city: our special Mole Negro, to be enjoyed alongside another distinct Mole from Oaxaca; then Chili relleno and more!
What‘s Included
Pre-Hispanic Cacao Brew with sweet Pan de Yema
Water
SHeritage sweet Cookie
Fried Chile relleno
Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Rojo Tasting
Our delicious Secret Dish
Chapulines - Crickets for the brave
Pre-Hispanic Cocoa brew
Oaxacan Traditional Earthy Olla coffee
Mexican Pizza: Hand-made Crispy Tlayuda with meat
Traditional Oaxaca quesillo cheese
Genuine chocolate bite from Oaxaca's heart
Gratuites
Pick-up and Drop-off
Options
Private Tour Option
Public Tour Option
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food tour.
NJ201176,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Antonio was an excellent guide. Good food and good information about the local area and local foods. The markets were interesting and Antonio had lots of good information.
Yummy tour! We got to try...
Carolyn H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yummy tour! We got to try many things we wouldn’t have had if we were on our own. Armando did a great job explaining everything to us and also giving us time to enjoy the food. We had a mix of market food, chocolate and a few items from nicer restaurants. Highly recommend!
Great way to learn about Oaxacan food traditions
lynnej177,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We lucked out and had a private tour with Armando. Really enjoyed our stops in the Benito Juarez market and also several specialty food shops - a great opportunity to learn about Oaxacan foods. And since my partner does not like spicy food, Armando helped us navigate that as well - much appreciated!
Oaxaca Secret Food Tour
notforvendetta V,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with another couple lead by Armando Terán! Perfect amount of time so we had the afternoon to wander around he city ourselves.
Wonderful food tour with Antonio Baalachi
Chris M,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent food tour in Oaxaca with Antonio Baalachi. He was wonderful and made sure that we experienced not just the food, but also the culture. We had delicious mole in the market and then went through the market learning and sampling all that Oaxaca has to offer. We also went on a further walk for more treats and a final lunch. We highly recommend Antonio and Secret Food Tours.
Excellent food tour!
erin0016,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent food tour in Oaxaca! Armando gave us a great overview of some of the cuisine and we were able to taste so many great things!
Awesome tour. Great food
Jet788694,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great food tour with Armando, we visited 2 markets, different stalls, then meandered through the city for some more local specialties. We had a full lunch at a nice rooftop restaurant and then went for an amazing dessert. Armando was fun and knowledgeable
This Tour Gives a Great Overview of Oaxacan Food!
223karir,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Secret Food Tour of Oaxaca. Armando, our guide, took us to 2 mercados, 2 restaurants, and a shop. We got to taste most of the foods of Oaxaca! We had a small group of 4, and Armando was knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oaxaca City!
Great food tour!
552nah,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really excellent food tour around Oaxaca, from markets to rooftop bars to hotels - strongly recommend the tour with Armando!
Amazing tour!!
Becca S,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our secret food tour was incredible! Armando is a great tour guide, knowledgable about all Oaxacan foods, friendly and personable. Would highly recommend this company for your street food tour in Oaxaca.
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