Tacology : From the ancient metate to the Michelin Guide in Mexico City

4.7 (80 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Mexico City through a cultural and gastronomic experience in small groups, designed to understand the origin, evolution and secrets of Mexico’s most emblematic dish: taco.

Along the way we will visit three stops that combine history, tradition and practical learning.

We will start in a traditional taqueria to know the origin of the taco, the cooking techniques of its most representative stews and the label to eat it as a real Mexican.

Afterwards, we will visit a family space where you will discover the biodiversity of Creole corn, the process of nixtamalization, the variety of chilies and the use of pre-Hispanic tools such as metate and molcajete.

We will finish in an establishment recognized by the Michelin Guide for elevating the blockbuster tradition with excellence and authenticity.

More than a tasting tour, it is a cultural immersion to understand why taco is a symbol of Mexican identity.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Teaching resources
  • 2 Tacos + 1 Drink on the first site. Taco/Panucho/Costa + Fresh water in the second place. 2 Tacos + Non-alcoholic beverage on the third site.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Extra food or drinks as well as tips are NOT included.

What to expect

  1. Fuente de Cibeles
    18m
    We will briefly talk about the history of the neighborhood where we are located, and then move on to the important thing: Tacos.
  2. 30m
    2 tacos + 1 drink

    How to eat a taco : Discover the right way to enjoy a good taco and how to identify the best street stalls.
  3. 40m
    Taco/Panucho/Costa + Fresh water.

    History and evolution of taco : Learn about pre-Hispanic taco and how it has evolved over the centuries.
  4. 45m
    2 Tacos + Non-alcoholic drink.

    We ended up in an establishment that transformed the street tradition into a gastronomic reference recognized by the Michelin Guide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find us at the roundabout of the Fountain of Cibeles, near the letters CDMX. Look for us with the umbrellas and shirts of GREEN color.

End point

We finish the tour inside the place.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important: Most traditional stews contain meat or lard.
  • About Spicy : Sauces are always served separately so you can measure your own tolerance.
  • Gluten : Most of the tortillas on this tour are 100% nixtamalized corn (naturally gluten-free), but if you are severe coeliac, be aware of possible cross-contamination in traditional cuisines; in the second place the "crust" is prepared with flour tortilla.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7 (80)

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