2026 Culinary Secrets of the Centro Histórico
Description
Skip the tourist trap restaurants and devour your way through Mexico City’s best-kept culinary secrets on a small-group food tour. Arrive with an empty stomach, as you'll need room for carnitas, escamocho, enchiladas, botanas, and other classic dishes. In between bites, enjoy stops outside the historic center's top attractions, including Palacio de Mineria, House of Tiles, and the Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71.
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Itinerary
Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting off with this bustling historical plaza, from where we will head out in search of the historic center's best eats.
Among the fascinating cultural stops we will make is this one, where we will visit one of the oldest synagogues in Mexico City.
In between tacos, sweets and freshly-squeezed juices, we will stop at some of the historic center's most fascinating colonial-era buildings, such as this old palace.
One of the historic center's most beautiful buildings, the famous House of Tiles, will also give us a chance to take in another delicious bite along our route.
Along with tasting some of the historic center's best eats, we'll also learn about the area's fascinating history through visiting sites such as this one, which during the colonial period served as a staging ground for journey's all the way up to what is now New Mexico.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
We loved the CDMX Centro Histórico Culinary Backstreets tour. Eduardo's perspective as a formally trained chef with a restaurant in town wasintriguing. He traced the roots of Mexican history to show us how key ingredients evolved throughout the different periods of Mexico. Every stop was delicious, and they were definitely places we would not have sounds on our own. This was our eighth tour with Culinary Backstreets, and we would rank it towards the top.
Thank you for the review and for joining us on your eighth tour! We are so pleased that Eduardo could share the rich culinary history of Mexico City with you through the deeply personal lens of his craft. Thank you for continuing to support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve these beautiful, everyday culinary traditions.
Amazing tour! Eduardo, our guide, was knowledgeable, charismatic, and engaging. The food was amazing. Also it was great to actually eat with locals, rather than all the other tourists. Our only complaint was that the tour ran long (but some might say we got additional value for our money). Highly recommend!
Thank you for the review and for sharing your wonderful experience in Mexico City. We are so glad that Eduardo could connect you with the vibrant daily life of the neighborhood and its incredible people. We deeply appreciate your support of these local, unsung heroes and your help in preserving their meaningful culinary traditions.
We had an amazing experience with Rigel! The stops for food were good and learned tons about the history of the neighborhood as well.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed diving into the history of the neighborhood and discovering the authentic flavors of daily life. Thank you for supporting honest tourism and helping us celebrate the unsung heroes who preserve these beautiful culinary traditions.
Eduardo was incredible. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. I learned so much from him and would recommend any one who is in Mexico City go on a tour with him!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad to hear that Eduardo helped you discover the complex history and daily life of Mexico City. Your support means the world to us and to the unsung heroes of the kitchen who work tirelessly to preserve these culinary traditions.
Fantastic way to learn more about Mexico City history, while eating your way thru the day! Bring an appetite! At least 6-7 stops, all the good was delicious. Some off the beaten path places with great food. Rigel, our guide, was fantastic! Knowledgeable, passionate about Mexican food, history, and culture. It was quite easy to spend 5+ hrs with him! There are alot of food tour options in Mexico City. This one was exceptional! Highly recommend!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for spending the day with us. We are so glad you enjoyed diving into the daily life of Mexico City and connecting with the unsung heroes who pour their passion into every dish. Your visit helps support honest tourism and preserves the deeply rooted culinary traditions of these family-run spots.
