Tour operator
Culinary Backstreets Mexico City
Small-group culinary walks in the Centro Histórico, Azcapotzalco, Tacubaya and Xochimilco, tasting carnitas, birria, pulque and mezcal with local guides.
Eat Mexico Culinary Tours
A women-owned food tour company founded in 2010, running small-group street food walks, market tours and cooking classes across Mexico City and Puebla.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tours and cooking classes
- Area
- Citywide, Mexico City, Mexico
- Official site
- eatmexico.com
Good to know
- Small groups
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours
- Cooking classes
Why we recommend it
Eat Mexico has been running food tours in Mexico City since 2010, and it has been women-owned and women-led since the start. Its founder, Lesley Téllez, is the author of the Eat Mexico cookbook, and the company describes itself as locally operated, with tours in Mexico City and in Puebla. Its tours concentrate on the everyday food of the city, from street stalls and markets to taquerías, and reviews on its site single out the guides by name.
The range of tours is wide, which means you can pick one that fits your interests and the area you are staying in. Mexico City Street Food: A Beginner's Guide is designed as an introduction, and Chilango Tacos 101 focuses on the city's tacos. Journey Through La Merced explores the La Merced market district, while Gourmet San Juan Market and Street Food takes in the Mercado de San Juan in the centre. In the evening, Narvarte at Night: Tacos, Chelas and Mezcal heads to the Narvarte neighbourhood for tacos, beer and mezcal. Other options include a Xochimilco food tour with a boat ride, a walk through Santa María la Ribera, a family-friendly tour of streets and sweets, and seasonal Day of the Dead visits to the Mercado Jamaica.
If you prefer to cook, there are hands-on options too, including a tortilla class and workshop and a Mexican cooking class. In Puebla, the company offers a Taste of Puebla tour and a separate cooking class, useful if you are travelling on from the capital.
Groups are kept small, and the company offers free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before the tour, which takes some of the risk out of booking ahead. Eat Mexico has received a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award in 2024 and a TourReview Best of North America award for 2025. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes, as most tours involve walking between stops.
These tours suit first-time visitors who want help navigating street food safely and confidently, families looking for the dedicated family tour, and food lovers who want to see markets such as La Merced with someone who can explain what is on sale. Book through the website, where each tour lists its details, or contact the team by phone or email.
Eat Mexico Culinary Tours FAQs
When was Eat Mexico founded?
In 2010; it has been women-owned and women-led since then.
What tours are offered in Mexico City?
Street food walks, Chilango Tacos 101, La Merced and San Juan market tours, Narvarte at night, Xochimilco, Santa María la Ribera, and family and Day of the Dead tours.
Are there cooking classes?
Yes, including a tortilla class and workshop and a Mexican cooking class.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before the tour.
Are the groups small?
Yes. The company describes its tours as small-group.
Is there a tour for families?
Yes, the Family Friendly Streets and Sweets tour.
Does Eat Mexico operate outside Mexico City?
Yes, it also runs a food tour and a cooking class in Puebla.
How do I contact the company?
By phone on +52 56 1899 5820 or by email at [email protected].