Where to Drink It: the 12 Best Food Experiences in Mexico

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 a local food guide, stopping for five tastings, six Mexican cocktails, tacos, seafood, dessert, and lessons on tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. Guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Bernardo bring local stories and plenty of personality to this small-group tour for up to 10 people.

“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

Spend 2.5 hours walking Old Town San Diego with guides such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, and Bleu. Expect Mexican food tastings, tequila cocktails, fresh tortillas, mariachi music, historic adobe sites, and ghost stories tied to Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery. The tour ends at Fiesta de Reyes.

“Our tour guide was Magda and she was amazing! Very fun, entertaining, and had a lot of knowledge about Old Town!!! She was the best and made our experience worth every penny. I would definitely do it again and ask for Magda to be our tour guide.”

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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 2 to 3 hour walking tour through Sayulita’s food and drink scene. Expect several taco stops, margaritas, tequila, mezcal, raicilla, bottled water, churros, and local tips. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options can be arranged.

“Fantastic food and drinks and Amanda is amazing... would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Sayulita”

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4.Tacos & Mezcal Night Food Tour

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

Spend four hours touring four Mexico City neighborhoods by air-conditioned minivan, stopping at five taquerías for north-style, street, suadero, contemporary, and al pastor tacos. Your guide, such as Carlos, Montse, Alma, or Fernanda, explains the food and city. A mezcal expert adds three pours and a cocktail.

“Tammy was a fantastic host! She had such great energy and spoke with such passion for the food and history of Mexico. The transport was wonderful, our driver was so attentive and the van was spotless. We tasted such a wonderful variety of tacos from all over Mexico. There was such a great variety of taco styles and restaurants. We also really appreciated the stops at some iconic monuments to learn more about the history of both the city and the country. It was a delicious and fun night out and we were stuffed by the end of the tour!”

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5.Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

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

Walk San Diego’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda, combining Mexican food, tequila samples, local stories, cemetery history, and a view of the Whaley House. You’ll visit three restaurants, enjoy dessert, and finish at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

“We love Old Town and thought this would be perfect for a night out from the kids. Our guide Rochelle was awesome. She was incredibly personable and easy going while still knowing a lot of history about the town. The food was amazing. You sample three restaurants and get root beer floats at the last stop. The sample margaritas were actually delicious and although not a big size, still went perfect with the sample meal. We may do it again just for 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 fish tacos and blue-corn quesadillas to carne asada and a spicy Jalisco specialty. Guides such as Miguel, Lila, Jerry, and Oswaldo have led this outing. Tequila tasting and optional Mercado 28 shopping are included, while hotel transfers cost extra.

“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 a 2.5-hour walk through downtown Cancun’s taco scene. Eat Yucatecan salbutes, seafood, suadero, chorizo, tripe, and al pastor, then finish with churros and a Tequila 101 tasting. Vegetarian choices are available, but vegan options are few.

“Tour was amazing. Luis and Saul were great guys, full of knowledge and we have a lot of laughs. visited various places and the food was excellent. Highly recommend”

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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 Mazatlán food walk and drive through Olas Altas, the Malecón, and the historic center. You’ll taste shrimp, al pastor, carne asada, and a Sinaloa specialty, then finish with a guided mezcal tasting at Metl Mezcaleria. The group is limited to eight.

“ALL. THE. TACOS. After doing a cooking class w/Paola 2 years ago, we opted for this deep dive into tacos! We had 4 very different styles at her fave spots then washed everything down with a mescal tasting. Learned LOTS & even got a ride back to our resort. Until next time, Paola!”

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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

Spend 2.5 hours on a private party boat in Xochimilco with guides such as Ivan, Hugo, Fernando, or Leslie. Expect canal history, Mexican food, bottled drinks, tequila, two mezcal tastings, music, karaoke, and games. The meeting point is in San Jerónimo, far south of central Mexico City.

“This was one of our favorite experiences in Mexico. Ivan was a fun and friendly host and make our afternoon special. His warmth and hospitality was outstanding. This is well worth the price and more.”

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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 tasting pastor, campechano, marlin, and cochinita pibil tacos, then sample three Oaxacan mezcals with an artisanal producer. The English-language tour meets at Av. Pdte. Masaryk 249, returns there, and limits the group to 12 people.

“The tour was lots of fun! Viry was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. The food was good!”

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11.Tour of Mexican markets with Mezcal and traditional food

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

Spend 3.5 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Mercado Juárez, San Juan Market, and La Ciudadela. Taste Mexican dishes, exotic fruit, meat, cheese, mezcal, and even insect-based specialties, then ride the Metro and shop for handmade crafts. Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and an adventurous appetite.

“I had a really fun relaxing time. my guide was great (aria?). the fruit, cheese and meat we tried was incredible. the first dish (quesadilla) was a bit average though.”

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12.Mezcal Food Tasting Tour with Lunch Included

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

You’ll visit a 55-hectare agave ranch near Mazatlán, tour the mezcal factory, taste seven styles from white to mango, and finish with machaca burritos, handmade tortillas, beans, salsa, and mezcal-flambé cheese. Fernando may guide your outing, with pickup offered and English service available.

“Fernando was an excellent guide! He not only taught us all about the agave plant, tequila, and mezcal, he gave us a tour of Mazatlán. The tour was supposed the be three hours, but he gave us five hours of his time. He was kind and knowledgable. The tequila, mezcal, and lunch were all amazing!”

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