
OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 505 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. worth booking?
OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. is a 6-hour experience in Oaxaca City, Mexico, from $104 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 505 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (505)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $104 per person
This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started 6 years ago with the simple desire to share to the world, the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca. We’re not only proud of our roots, but also deeply committed to support the local consumption. From farmers, artisans, cooks, market vendors & more in order to promote a sustainable tourism. Therefore, once you join us in our experiences you’ll live and participate to the preservation of our culture, which is our main focus. As consequence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how passionate we are, and we believe that once you live Oaxaca, it’ll cast a spell on you.
What you get
About this experience
This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started 6 years ago with the simple desire to share to the world, the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca. We’re not only proud of our roots, but also deeply committed to support the local consumption. From farmers, artisans, cooks, market vendors & more in order to promote a sustainable tourism. Therefore, once you join us in our experiences you’ll live and participate to the preservation of our culture, which is our main focus. As consequence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how passionate we are, and we believe that once you live Oaxaca, it’ll cast a spell on you.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Breakfast
Not included
- Umbrellas, raincoats, tip.
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oaxaca City
We ll meet in front of the ethnobotanical garden of Oaxaca, our guide will be waiting for you with tot bags of our brand "Me Encanta Oaxaca"
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We ll meet in front of the ethnobotanical garden of Oaxaca, our guide will be waiting for you with tot bags of our brand "Me Encanta Oaxaca"
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Me Encanta Oaxaca
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests with allergies or food restrictions can be accommodated (just let us know when you book it please).
- Vegetarians can be accommodated (just let us know when you book it please).
- Menu subject to change depending on availability.
- The tour can be around 10 people.
- The distance walked is about 1 mile.
- Prepare for some uphill and stairs, it might not be adapted for people with walking and standing issues (streets are not adapted either for wheelchairs).
- We suggest not making any type of reservation before 4 pm on the day of your tour.
- Transportation to/from meeting point not included.
- This tour is not really suitable for Babies (heat and walks can be an issue for babies and kids).
- During holidays and high season, tour can take longer.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 502 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
502 verified traveler reviews for OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best food tour, must do experience
Amazing food tour led by Eli. Learned about so many different foods but also culture and history of Oaxaca. My friends and I are big foodies and very knowledgeable about a lot of different foods and yet Eli showed us things we had never even heard of, and took us to spots we would have never found on our own. Food itself was of course amazing. Great pacing, you walk 10k steps but there are breaks to sit and eat. Tour takes about 6h but we could’ve kept going til dinner! My friend wanted to mention she especially loved the fruit tasting. They are super prepared and have hand sanitizer and wipes for everyone so you are comfortable and clean. We did it on our first day in Oaxaca which I highly recommend bc it helped us get situated in the city, learn about history and culture, see some major areas, and know what food to look for for the rest of our trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this amazing and thoughtful review! ❤️ Our team will be absolutely delighted to hear that we managed to surprise a group of serious foodies with new flavors, ingredients, and places you had never discovered before! We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the balance between walking, tasting, learning, and taking breaks along the way. And we love hearing that the fruit tasting was a favorite—Oaxaca has such an incredible variety of fruits, and there’s always something new to discover! 🍍🍊 Thank you as well for noticing the little details, like the hand sanitizer and wipes. We put a lot of care into making everyone feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. Doing the tour on your first day is exactly what we hope for: getting oriented, understanding a little more about Oaxaca’s history and culture, discovering the markets and neighborhoods, and knowing what to look for during the rest of your stay. We’re so glad it helped make the rest of your trip even more delicious! 🌽❤️
via Viator
Must do Oaxaca food tour!
We had such an excellent food tour experience with Aurora and Fatima. Honestly could not fault or recommend this enough - definite must if you’re in Oaxaca! The organisation was exceptional, from the booking process, communications, meet up, and even on the day where Fatima would proceed on to the next food/drink stop before us to ensure everything was already prepared and ready so as to keep the day as efficient as possible.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! ❤️ We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Aurora and Fátima. We put a lot of care into every part of the experience, from the first communication and booking all the way through to each food stop on the day, so it means a lot to know that those details made a difference. Fátima will be especially happy to hear that you noticed all her behind-the-scenes work to keep everything running smoothly! It was a pleasure sharing Oaxaca’s food and culture with you, and we’re so grateful for your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Oaxaca someday for more delicious discoveries!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Fantastic tour with knowledgeable and friendly hosts. We were a bit apprehensive about such a long tour but it was so much fun! We started our Oaxaca trip with this tour and it gave us so much knowledge about the food and culture. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️ We’re so happy to hear that our long food tour turned out to be such a fun experience, especially after feeling a little apprehensive about the length! Starting your Oaxaca trip with us and hearing that the tour gave you a deeper understanding of the food, culture, and traditions means a lot to our whole team. We loved sharing Oaxaca with you and hope the rest of your trip was filled with many more delicious discoveries! 🌽✨
via Viator
Un maravilloso tour de comida en Oaxaca
We had the best culinary experience with Eli and Yetsi for the 6 hour Authentic Oaxaca Cultural Food Tour. We stopped at food carts, an atoleria, and several of the markets, including the Benito Juarez and 20 de Noviembre markets, and sampled a huge variety of foods including tacos, memelas, empanadas, tlayudas, grilled meats, insects, local fruits, desserts, and traditional drinks including atoles, tejate, and espresso from local coffee beans. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the interweaving of Oaxaca’s history, culture, and foods, and are very happy to support a women-owned and operated business. The logistics of this tour were flawless, as one of the señoras went ahead to each stop to have it ready for us, and we also felt there was great care and attention to food and beverage safety, so we had no concerns in that area. This tour was a great way to start off our 6 day stay in Oaxaca, and I’d strongly recommend that anyone visiting Oaxaca take this tour near the beginning of their stay to get oriented to the markets and places to eat!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful review! ❤️ It was such a pleasure having you with us, and Eli and Yetsi will be delighted to know how much you enjoyed the experience. We’re especially happy that you appreciated the connection between Oaxaca’s food, history, and culture. So much care goes on behind the scenes—from preparing each stop with the local señoras to making sure everyone feels comfortable and safe throughout the tour—and it means a lot that you noticed those details. Thank you as well for supporting our women-owned business and the local families we work with. We’re so happy the tour helped you get oriented to Oaxaca and its incredible food scene at the beginning of your stay. We hope you enjoyed every delicious day that followed! 🌽❤️
via Tripadvisor
Perfect combination of food, culture, and history
We had such an amazing tour today! It was the perfect combination of food, culture, and history, and we got to experience the city in a way we definitely wouldn’t have on our own. Elizabeth was absolutely incredible! knowledgeable, passionate, warm, and so much fun to spend time with. She shared fascinating stories and local insights, and everything felt very authentic rather than touristy. The food was delicious, but what really made the experience special was how Elizabeth connected everything we tasted to the culture and history of the place. One of the best experiences of our trip so far. Highly recommended!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this beautiful review! ❤️ We’re thrilled that you enjoyed discovering Oaxaca through its food, culture, and history. Elizabeth will be especially happy to hear your kind words! For us, every dish has a story, and it means so much to know that those stories and the connections with local families made the experience feel authentic and special. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you take many delicious memories of Oaxaca home with you! 🌽✨
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $104 to $2,052
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 177
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oaxaca City.
How much does OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. cost?
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Prices start at $104 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oaxaca City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oaxaca City is not rushed.
Is OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 505 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Oaxaca City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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Around 177 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oaxaca City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oaxaca City and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oaxaca City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oaxaca City?
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On Outty we rank every Oaxaca City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day, Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions, Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oaxaca City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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Included: Lunch; Bottled water; Tea and coffee; and Breakfast. Not included: Umbrellas, raincoats, tip; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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We ll meet in front of the ethnobotanical garden of Oaxaca, our guide will be waiting for you with tot bags of our brand "Me Encanta Oaxaca" Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Prepare for some uphill and stairs, it might not be adapted for people with walking and st. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.?
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Across 505 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, knowledge and storytelling, organization. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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