
Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 61 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro worth booking?
Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro is a 3-hour experience in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, from $95 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 61 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (61)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $95 per person
Come hungry and discover Querétaro through its food, history, and people on this three-hour adventure through the city's gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage historic center. We'll take you beyond the obvious tourist stops to locally loved places and flavors. You'll enjoy authentic Mexican food, regional specialties, traditional drinks, and a few surprises, plus tequila "the authentic way" in a traditional cantina. But this isn't only about eating. David, your local guide who's called Querétaro home for 25+ years, brings the city to life through its history, architecture, plazas, churches, and monuments. You'll discover details you might otherwise miss and stories that helped shape Querétaro and Mexico. You'll meet some of our beloved vendors, learn about the ingredients and traditions behind each dish, and discover why we return again and again. Come for the food, but leave knowing Querétaro a little better. We can't wait to share the city we locals love with you.
What you get
About this experience
Come hungry and discover Querétaro through its food, history, and people on this three-hour adventure through the city's gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage historic center. We'll take you beyond the obvious tourist stops to locally loved places and flavors. You'll enjoy authentic Mexican food, regional specialties, traditional drinks, and a few surprises, plus tequila "the authentic way" in a traditional cantina. But this isn't only about eating. David, your local guide who's called Querétaro home for 25+ years, brings the city to life through its history, architecture, plazas, churches, and monuments. You'll discover details you might otherwise miss and stories that helped shape Querétaro and Mexico. You'll meet some of our beloved vendors, learn about the ingredients and traditions behind each dish, and discover why we return again and again. Come for the food, but leave knowing Querétaro a little better. We can't wait to share the city we locals love with you.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Non-alcoholic alternative available
- All restaurant and food-stop gratuities
- All Fees and Taxes
- 1 Bottle of water
- Traditional tequila experience at a local cantina
- All food tastings, equivalent to a full meal
- Traditional cantina-style food
Not included
- Guide gratuity, optional and at your discretion
What you'll see and do
We begin at Las Monjas, where food and history immediately come together. Once part of a convent, the building still has its original kitchen in use today. We'll learn about its fascinating past and pick up a traditional sweet before continuing into the historic center.
15 minutes here · Admission included
We'll enjoy our first taste in Jardín Guerrero while discovering the history of this beautiful plaza and its surroundings. Here, the story of Querétaro's convents continues as we explore how they helped shape the city we see today.
10 minutes here
This section is where the food adventure really gets going. Step into a traditional Querétaro cantina, hidden down a pedestrian street, for tequila served the authentic way alongside a classic botana. We'll then continue to some of our favorite local food spots and historical landmarks.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Continue through Querétaro's UNESCO World Heritage historic center, sampling local flavors as we go. Explore the plaza and surrounding streets while discovering churches, historic buildings, monuments, and details you might otherwise walk straight past.
10 minutes here
Jardin Zenea
Explore one of Centro's best-known plazas and the history and stories behind the landmarks surrounding it. We'll continue tasting our way through the city with stops at locally loved places nearby.
10 minutes here
Teatro de la Republica
Walk past one of Querétaro's most important historic buildings and discover its connection to defining moments in Mexico's national history.
Pass by without stopping
Plaza de Armas
Finish in the heart of historic Querétaro at beautiful Plaza de Armas. Surrounded by some of the city's most remarkable colonial architecture, this plaza has been at the center of Querétaro's story for centuries. We'll discover the people, buildings, and events that shaped this part of the city, including its connections to Mexico's Independence movement, and point out some fascinating details that are easy to miss. It's the perfect place to bring together the food, history, and stories we've discovered along the way.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Miguel de Allende
We'll meet in front of Restaurante Las Monjas on Calle Ezequiel Montes. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the restaurant.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Explore Queretaro
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 61 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
61 verified traveler reviews for Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome afternoon
Edgar was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and took us to a lot of great eats. The Gorditas and Arab tacos were hands down our favorite. Highly recommend this tour. Wish there would have been more tequila tasting though cause we felt the title of the tour is a little misleading since we only had one shot of tequila but like I said we still really enjoyed the tour. I would also suggest ending with a local dessert.
Response from the operator: Hi Julian! Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon with Edgar and especially loved the gorditas and Arab tacos. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him! We also really appreciate your feedback about the tequila. Our tour includes one tequila, as noted in the tour description, but we completely understand how the name might lead you to expect more of a tequila tasting experience. It’s helpful feedback for us as we continue to fine-tune how we describe the experience. We were especially sorry to read your comment about dessert, because we actually do end the tour with a local sweet treat! We’re not sure what happened that afternoon, but we’re very sorry that you missed that part of the experience. The next time you’re in Querétaro, dessert is on us! You have my cell number, so please reach out—I’d love the opportunity to treat you to a local favorite. Thank you again for spending an afternoon exploring Querétaro with us. We hope to see you here again! Saludos, Annamaria
via Viator
Knowledgeable and fun tour guide
Our tour guide Itzel was an absolute Gem! We loved the Las monjas restaurant and learning all about its history. Itzel was so accommodating for us we really appreciated it. The Lebanese Mexican fusion place was really good and a perfect blend. One of our co-workers had their first tequila shot and their first churro treat. And both went down smooth! The historical information Itzel provided, gave us a great appreciation for Queretaro and we now see through a different lens when walking around the city. Tequila and mezcal also were some highlights. We tried many foods from tacos to gorditas to fusion. We also would never have gotten the chance to try certain foods back home, like crickets and a Oaxaca cocoa drink. Thank you so much for the incredible experience and showing us around your city!
via Viator
Edgar is amazing
We had so much fun with Edgar. He showed us many historical and interesting sites and took us to several fun places for tacos and tequila. Highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
Full of food and information
David was a terrific guide. Prompt. Shared lots of interesting history about the city, the architecture, and the foods. He focused on the blend of cultures in architecture and foods. The tour was well-paced and we were stuffed!
via Viator
Enjoyable walk with meaningful discussion
I’m currently in Queretaro on a Business assignment and was looking for some inputs. The tour with Izzy was joyful, interesting and I got some insight on what else to do. We had some interesting conversations, as well about the differences between Mexico and my Home Country.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us and we are s happy to know you enjoyed your time with Itzel. We hope to see you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $95 to $2,400
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Explore Queretaro, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.5.
See everything Explore Queretaro runsWhy this scores 77
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Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Miguel de Allende.
How much does Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro cost?
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Prices start at $95 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Miguel de Allende usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro take?
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Plan for about 3 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 San Miguel de Allende is not rushed.
Is Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 61 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Miguel de Allende, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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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 Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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Around 21 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 San Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro 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 San Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende?
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On Outty we rank every San Miguel de Allende experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende, Tacos and Tequila Walking Tour with Taste of Miguel, Original Downtown Food Tour with Taste of San Miguel. 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 San Miguel de Allende?
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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 San Miguel de Allende?
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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 Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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Included: Local guide; Non-alcoholic alternative available; All restaurant and food-stop gratuities; All Fees and Taxes; and 1 Bottle of water. Not included: Guide gratuity, optional and at your discretion. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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We'll meet in front of Restaurante Las Monjas on Calle Ezequiel Montes. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the restaurant. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. 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 Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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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.
What happens to Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Miguel de Allende. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Tacos Tequila y Más: Local Food & History in Queretaro's Centro?
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Across 61 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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