Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours

5.0 (1,280 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Explore the bold flavors of Roma, one of Mexico City’s most exciting culinary areas, on a food experience designed to immerse you in local culture.

Choose between two unforgettable adventures:

Our Traditional Food Tour is a 3.5 hour culinary journey featuring 10+ tastings that showcase the depth of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy two taquerias recognized by the Michelin Guide, sample regional specialties like mole, and a proper sit-down stop. This experience goes beyond tacos, highlighting both tradition and modern creativity.

Our Taco Tour is a 2.5 hour deep dive into Mexico’s most iconic dish. Taste regional styles like Cochinita Pibil, northern Barbacoa, Birria, and inventive modern tacos. It is focused, flavorful, and perfect for taco lovers.

In both experiences, enjoy a taco and mezcal pairing in at least one spot.

Come hungry. Leave understanding why Mexican cuisine is recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Traffic is worse when it rains, but our tours still runs!

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Gourmet Taco Tour

Discover the power of Tacos: A unique and fun experience sampling 5 tacos with drinks and a dash of mezcal across 4 unique stops curated by insiders
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Our Gourmet Taco Tour is 2.5 hours long
Skip-the-queue : Some of our taquerias are in The Michelin Guide, skip the queue and taste high-end and everyday tacos alike

Local Adventure 10+ Tastings

10+ Tastings in 5 venues: Dive into 2 Selected Taquerias and proper & upscale sit-down venues to understand the DNA of Mexican Cuisine
Sample delicious dishes : All our food has been carefully selected to showcase the best side of Mexican cuisine. Tacos and so much more
Drinks: Enjoy a range of Mexican drinks, from Beer and Micheladas to famous aguas saborizadas.

What's included

  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • Sample local beers and we include mezcal in at least one stop
  • Cultural and historical insights
  • Vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free menus available - just let us know when you book!
  • Walking tour with a local guide
  • All food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. 30m
    We'll taste the best barbacoa taco, recognized by the Michelin Guide, with a local beer

    Tacos and Mezcal as an optional. Mezcal will be included in at least on of the stops of every experience
  2. 15m
    Discover historic architecture and the fascinating stories behind Mexico’s Revolution
  3. Roma Norte
    15m
    Dive into a modern and creative taqueria and taste an innovative pork belly fusion taco.
  4. Roma Norte
    30m
    Traditional Tour: Support local communities through lovely corn snacks.

    Taco Tour: Deep dive into Mayan-Yucatecan flavors and taste a Cochinita Pibil taco
  5. Plaza Luis Cabrera
    15m
    Admire early 20th-century architecture and hear stories of La Revolucion
  6. 15m
    Explore a beautiful arcade filled with cafés, shops, and design spaces.
  7. Roma Norte
    45m
    Traditional tour: Enjoy a farm-to-table tasting and try 2 to 3 dishes with sustainable sourcing. Taco Tour: Get to try the essential street taco, either a classic Al Pastor or Birria taco
  8. 45m
    Traditional tour: Wrap up with an ice cream in a lovely local point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you at the entrance of Gonzalitos, a taquería located at Colima 76. (On Google Maps it incorrectly shows as Colima 71) You’ll recognize it by its white sign with the name “Gonzalitos.”
If the tour has already started you’ll typically find us at one of the tables inside!

End point

We finish our tour in the corner of Calle Querétaro and Tonalá.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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