San Juan Market Food Tour Mexico City: Exotic Bites & Flavors
Description
Discover Mexico City's vibrant San Juan Market on this culinary tour, where exotic flavors and gourmet tastings await. Sample traditional delights like venison quesadillas, handmade sopes, and even edible insects, all paired with refreshing aguas frescas and artisanal paletas. This 1.5-hour walking tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide, offers a deeper insight into the market's rich history and culinary wonders, making it perfect for food lovers and adventurous eaters alike. Experience the heart of CDMX's culinary culture in an intimate group of up to 12 participants. - Taste unique gourmet bites and street food at four curated stalls - Enjoy fresh aguas frescas and paletas as part of your tastings - Learn culinary curiosities from a local guide during the tour - Vegetarian options available upon request; ideal for adventurous eaters and food lovers alike
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Step into Mexico City’s most iconic market, where exotic flavors, gourmet products, and bold local traditions come alive. Wander through colorful stalls overflowing with fresh ingredients, artisan goods, and unique delicacies. Along the way, you’ll savor handpicked tastings — from handmade tortillas and savory quesadillas to daring bites like chapulines, all paired with refreshing aguas frescas and a sweet final treat. More than just a food experience, this tour immerses you in the vibrant culture and stories that make San Juan Market a culinary landmark.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Fun tour, and just long enough with an 11 year old; great food options and flexibility to make adjustments depending on how adventurous you are/what you want to try.
Hola Iryna! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you had a good experience through local Playa del Carmen. Best wishes :)
I loved the tour. I got to go eu an array of foods from local taco and soap joints to exotic foods such as bugs. (The bugs are actually surprisingly tasty!) The guide was fabulous and customized the tour based on my dietary requirements. He went above and beyond his duty to give me a great experience. I highly recommend this tour.
I had a great time exploring the Mercados with Alejandro! He shared a lot about life in Mexico as well as the food and the markets, and made adjustments as we went to navigate stops not being open yet (we went early). He humored my many questions and I felt like I was hanging out with a friend (vs. touring with a guide) - so much fun! Highly recommend!
Hola Anne! Thank you for your review and recommendation. I’m glad you enjoyed your experience through the market and Alejandro’s company, we loved having you. Big hugs :)
Tonatiuh was amazing! We did the food tour at the begining of our trip to Mexico City and all his suggestions on what to do after the excellent and informative food tour he gave us really made the trip special! Thank you!!
Hola! Thank you for your review. For me the best time to take our tours is in the beginning of your trip, I’m glad you made it like that and enjoyed your experience. Best wishes :)
Tonatiuh was very knowledgeable and friendly. He went the extra mile to make the tour tailored to my interests! Would definitely go again!
Hola Robert! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour through the local market and we would love to have you again. Best wishes :)
We had a great tour with Tonatiuh , learning about some of the history and culture while trying some delicious food! I would definitely recommend for anyone visiting México!
Hola! Thank you for your review and recommendation. I’m happy to know that you enjoyed your time through the local market in Mexico City. Big hugs :)
I had a great time on the market food tour with Tonatiuh. We tasted some good foods and learned some history along the way.
Hola! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your tour and the food the local market has to offer. Best wishes :)
The tour was excellent! As a visitor, it would be easy to feel overwhelmed in such a large market and not know what food to try, but we made four excellent stops (at 2 markets and one on the street). In addition to the "official" stops, the guide explained everything wonderfully. We learned a lot about the history of the markets and the neighborhood. The guides were very friendly, curious and informative. I highly recommend it!
Hola Elizabeth! Gracias por tu comentario. Me alegra saber que tuviste una buena experiencia y disfrutaste del tour por el mercado local de la Ciudad de México. Saludos :)
This is my second tour with this company, and I wouldn't have gone back if it wasn't good. Full disclosure: I did not pay for this tour but agreed to give an honest review. I have not tried other food tours in the city for comparison, but hope to at some point. This tour was shorter than the other one and the amount of food was much more manageable. We got a large beverage, quesadilla, taco, fresh tortilla and dessert, so most people should be able to eat everything given to them, but not walk away hungry. It was nice to get some history of the neighborhood and exposure to some foods I might not have tried otherwise, though if you're looking for something truly "exotic" you will want to return to the market afterward or on your own. The most "exotic" we got was venison, which is pretty normal fare for many. The market does however offer a variety of insects, arachnids and less commonly found game. The tour is offered in Spanish and English, we all agreed to Spanish. Groups are small and they come prepared with weather contingencies in mind. There is seating at the stops, for anyone concerned with the level of physical activity, though there were some crowded areas and busy streets to cross so does require some caution. Overall a pleasant way to have an interesting lunchtime experience that's a bit outside of the ordinary and gives you a taste of traditional Mexican foods you won't find at the more tourist targeted places
Hola Elisha! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you got to experience one our tours for the second time and that you enjoyed your time in the market. Best wishes :)