Top 10 Food & Drink in Oaxaca City

Destination: Oaxaca City.
Hi I’m Betsaida originally from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, I want to invite you to my house in a hands-on cooking class to get to know & discover unique flavors from the Isthmus gastronomy, while you learn about the Tehuanas & our culture. I’ll teach you to cook the most traditional & outstanding dishes that I’ve learnt through generations in my family & the ones that will be easy to make when you come back home. Part of this class is to visit a local Market where you'll know how get the freshest, local & exotic ingredients that we'll cook. It’s no necessary to have cooking skills, but come ready to get fun, cook and eat.
Known For: Oaxaca City Small Group, Oaxaca City Cooking Classes, Oaxaca City Excellent Quality, Oaxaca City Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
Through the knowledge of a local chef, you will learn about the cuisine of the region and cook three typical dishes of the region, as well as accompany your food with sauces and make your tortillas in a traditional comal. Vegetarian menu available on request.
Known For: Oaxaca City Cooking Classes, Oaxaca City Food & Drink, Oaxaca City New Product, Oaxaca City Top Product.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture. In this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them. I will teach you recipes that you can easily repeat at home. We will cook in a traditional smoke kitchen, with utensils that have been used for generations in my family, you will discover our traditions and I will give you advice that will help you better understand and taste the dishes of Oaxacan cuisine. When we prepare the mole, I will teach you how to select the best ingredients that have given Oaxacan mole worldwide fame and recognition. Please let me know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so I can adjust the menu so you can fully enjoy the experience.
Known For: Oaxaca City Dining Experiences, Oaxaca City Cooking Classes, Oaxaca City Lunch, Oaxaca City Small Group, Oaxaca City Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
On our Secret Food Tours: Oaxaca, you'll enjoy a variety of traditional local foods. Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from abuelitas recipes, keeping alive traditional recipes, to Tlayudays freshly made by artisans, and the delicious taste of the famous black Mole. Our tour starts next to the popular Mercado 20 de Noviembre for your first bites, where we'll try 2 moles to kick off our culinary adventure. We'll also pass by the other popular market, mercado Juarez, before walking towards the Zocalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture and culture. Oaxaca old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors and variety of authentic Mexican cuisine. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes, strolled through the cutest streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
Known For: Oaxaca City Small Group, Oaxaca City Food & Drink, Oaxaca City Half-day Tours, Oaxaca City Culinary Tours, Oaxaca City Excellent Quality, Oaxaca City Walking Tours, Oaxaca City New Product.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
Club Tengo Hambre’s street food walking tour in Oaxaca City is the ultimate guide to the best regional specialties to explore the diversity of Oaxaca's culinary heritage. Join Club Tengo Hambre on a whirlwind, food-filled adventure through the streets of Oaxaca City to devour its quintessential fare, from street-side stands to the bustling stalls of its renowned public markets. The Oaxaca Street Food Essentials tour by Club Tengo Hambre is the definitive Oaxacan street food experience, showcasing the specialties of the Valles Centrales region. The menu features dishes that are unique to the city and its surrounding communities, and are not available elsewhere in Mexico or beyond. During the walking food tour, we’ll roam Oaxaca’s Centro Histórico neighborhood, visit six of our favorite street food stands, and explore three traditional markets.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
Discover the stunning Sierra Norte de Oaxaca on an unforgettable hiking trail through Mexico’s most beautiful forests. Immerse yourself in the lush vegetation and enjoy spectacular scenery of the mountain range that runs through the beautiful State of Oaxaca as you walk an easy and safe route for three hours among gigantic pine-oak trees and thousands of years old mesophile forests with incredible wildlife and flora. This tour offers a quick and perfect getaway to nature, ideal for people with a basic fitness level looking for a refreshing outdoor adventure. - Total tour duration: 5 hours, with 3 hours of hiking. Explore the most beautiful and impressive forests and viewpoints in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca. - Ideal for small groups. - Includes entrance to the park and local guide who speaks English and Spanish.
Known For: Oaxaca City Small Group, Oaxaca City Dining Experiences, Oaxaca City Wildlife Watching, Oaxaca City New Product, Oaxaca City Breakfast, Oaxaca City Brunch, Oaxaca City Bird Watching, Oaxaca City Hiking Tours, Oaxaca City Nature and Wildlife Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
Let yourself go for a day full of flavors, colors and traditions that make Oaxaca unique. Start your experience with making Oaxaca cheese as it is called elsewhere and enjoying a breakfast with traditional memelitas (small corn tortillas), learning the secrets of local cuisine directly from the creators. Admire the grandeur of Monte Albán, the Zapotec city that dominates the valley with its ancient structures and breathtaking views. Enter San Antonio Arrazola, where artisans bring to life the colorful wooden figures called tones and nahuales — popularly known as alebrijes — and share with them the richness of their tradition. Finish in San Bartolo Coyotepec, home of the unmistakable black mud, and discover how clay is transformed into unique pieces through generations of techniques. You can take authentic souvenirs directly from the family workshops, preserving a piece of Oaxaca with you.
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Destination: Oaxaca City.
All conversations about Oaxaca revolve around 3 things: culture, crafts and food. Join us on an exploration of vibrant Oaxaca through the streets, markets and celebrated landmarks of the city center. Taking in plazas, historic buildings, local legends, exquisite architecture and of course the fascinating world of Oaxaca’s markets, this tour will give you an excellent intro to life in the city as well as help you navigate the downtown area during your stay. HIGHLIGHTS - City Markets - Santo Domingo Church - Zocalo (Main Square) - Textile Museum - Botanical Gardens (7hours option) - Delicious Lunch (7hours option)
Known For: Oaxaca City Walking Tours, Oaxaca City Small Group, Oaxaca City Food & Drink, Oaxaca City Excellent Quality, Oaxaca City Private and Luxury, Oaxaca City Historical Tours, Oaxaca City Full-day Tours, Oaxaca City Architecture Tours.
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
This class is an interactive and hands-on cooking class where everyone participate to make the meals and learn about traditional food. So expect to learn some hands on tips and tricks and have a lot of fun! It is not only a cooking class. It is also a great way to immerse and learn about the culture, practice your Spanish, connect with other travelers and visit a home of a family. We want our guests to have a great time and feel welcome. You will learn about the culture, traditions and local gastronomy. Most meals can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan options and gluten free with advance notice.  Receive instructions in English or Spanish.
Known For: Oaxaca City Food & Drink, Oaxaca City Cooking Classes, Oaxaca City Seasonal, Oaxaca City Small Group.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Oaxaca City.
If you really want to go beyond the restaurants and really taste Oaxaca, this tour is for you. We leave the city to visit Native towns where indigenous families & traditional cooks still prepare food the old-fasioned way! Grinding corn by hand, cooking over the wood fire and usuing clay pots and comales. You will taste dishes prepared specially for you, learn about Ancestral cooking techniques, hear stories behind each recipe and see how food, identity & daily life are deeply connected in this communities. By choosing this Tour, you also support local markets, indigenous cooks and local families who preserve Oaxaca´s culinary heritage. A genuine Oaxacan Cultural & Gastronomic inmersion - Fully private and all-inclusive
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Duration: Around 9 hours.