Oaxaca Food & Mezcal: The Best Culinary Itinerary

Oaxaca is Mexico’s culinary capital. Here is how to eat and drink your way through it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

A guided market and food tour.

A mole cooking class from scratch.

A palenque tasting in the agave hills.

What are the best food experiences in Oaxaca?

A market food tour, a mole cooking class and a mezcal palenque tasting are the top culinary experiences.

Can you take a mezcal tour with a food tour?

Yes — many valley tours combine a mezcal palenque with food and craft stops for a full culinary day.

What food is Oaxaca famous for?

Oaxaca is famous for its seven moles, tlayudas, chapulines, string cheese and mezcal.