Embark on a gastronomic adventure through Mexico City’s iconic Polanco neighborhood, where each bite and sip reflects the heart of Mexican tradition. This experience goes beyond food—it’s a joyful celebration of flavors, stories, and heritage that will leave you wanting more.
As we say in Mexico, “Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también.”
Begin by exploring Polanco’s charming streets as our local guides—passionate storytellers of Mexican history and gastronomy—lead you through the neighborhood’s vibrant corners. Along the way, indulge in authentic street-style tacos, with highlights like the bold and spicy tacos al pastor and the savory cochinita pibil from Yucatán. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself falling in love with these flavors “No hay mal que unos tacos no puedan curar.”
One of the highlights of the tour is an unforgettable premium mezcal tasting. Discover unique varieties, including rare silvestres, and enjoy a signature mezcal cocktail. As you sip, learn about mezcal’s cultural significance, its deep connection to indigenous traditions, and how this ancient spirit has become a symbol of Mexican identity and celebration.
With every step, you’ll dive deeper into the soul of Mexican cuisine and culture. This journey is about more than just food—it’s about empowerment and connection, as each stop supports local artisans and traditional cooks, helping to preserve their culinary heritage for future generations.
Whether you’re a food lover or a curious traveler, this tour offers the best that Mexico has to offer, blending authentic flavors with meaningful insights.
Start this tour with a stop at a place known for serving some of the most popular tacos in Mexico, typically sold on the streets. This establishment is recognized as one of the best of its kind in Mexico City.
The next stop features tacos al pastor, another favorite, made with pork cooked on a vertical spit over charcoal fire, giving it a unique flavor. Here, you can experience cutting and preparing your own taco!
Organic Mezcal Tasting
Start with a visit to a renowned organic mezcal producer. Enjoy a guided tasting of six distinct mezcals, including rare silvestres. Learn about the traditional processes from cultivation to distillation, and top it off with a handcrafted mezcal cocktail.
These tacos originally come from Yucatan and are also made with slow-cooked pork. They are recognized as the best Yucatan-style tacos in Mexico City, and it’s always packed! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to order as many tacos as you can eat!
Here we have a surprise dessert, fresh and Mexican, to close this mezcal and taco tour with a perfect ending!
This Polanco food tour includes three taco stops with favorites like tacos al pastor and cochinita pibil, a guided mezcal tasting, a dessert stop, and an English-speaking local guide through one of Mexico City’s most elegant neighborhoods.
We work to build one of the best taco tours in Mexico City by pairing authentic street-style tacos with a local guide who tells the stories behind each stop, plus a mezcal tasting that most food tours don’t offer.
The mezcal tour in Polanco features a guided tasting of six distinct mezcals, including rare silvestres, plus a signature handcrafted cocktail, with insight into how this ancestral spirit connects to indigenous traditions.
Yes, families are welcome on the tacos and mezcal tour. It’s an easy, walking-based experience, though only guests aged 18 and over can take part in the mezcal tasting.
Each stop on the Polanco food tour supports local artisans and traditional cooks, helping preserve their culinary heritage. From tacos al pastor to mezcal, you’ll learn how these flavors carry generations of Mexican gastronomy and cultural tradition.
