Top Oaxaca Dining Experiences

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.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. Walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this small-group tour. Sample a plethora of different local dishes at markets and street food stalls, starting at Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

With the help of our chef you will learn the history behind the cacao, the origin, the use of chocolate and cacao in native cultures of Mexico. You will also learn the traditional recipe to make chocolate and the use of chocolate in traditional cuisine. We´ll be toasting cacao beans, grinding, making chocolate bars and then will use chocolate in making a simple mole and hot chocolate.

Whether you're a flavors hunter, a lover of unique food, or someone searching for new culinary experiences, our Signature Markets Tour is your perfect option. Join us to discover why Oaxacan cuisine has become a top food destination. This immersive adventure showcases the cherished spots where I grew up enjoying delicious meals, including a visit to my family business, Tacos Rosy, where you'll savor the authentic flavors of my grandma's traditional recipes.

Oaxaca is known for its fresh, tasty street food, but it takes local knowledge to avoid the tourist traps and find the best locations—not easy when you don’t know your way around and have limited Spanish skills. On this small-group, half-day tasting tour, visit two local marketplaces as you indulge in a hand-picked selection of sweet and savory treats and drinks, learning about Oaxacan culinary heritage along the way.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is famous for its mezcal and this guided tour takes you to a distillery to learn more about the drink. Join a small group and head to a local distillery just outside of Puerto Escondido. Learn about the history of the distilled drink and how it is made as you tour the facility. Then, enjoy a variety of mezcals during a guided tasting.

Join us on a private mouthwatering adventure through the vibrant streets of Oaxaca City, where we will indulge in the rich flavors and culinary traditions of this gastronomic paradise. Our exclusive street food tour is designed to immerse you in the local culture, taking you to the bustling markets of 20 de noviembre and Benito Juárez, where the heart and soul of Oaxacan cuisine come alive. Led by a knowledgeable and passionate private guide, this tour promises an authentic and unforgettable experience. As you navigate through the colorful stalls and aromatic alleyways, your guide will regale you with fascinating stories and insights into the history and significance of each dish. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized as you sample a variety of local delicacies, each one bursting with unique flavors and textures. You will be able to get all the information you need as our guide will be focusing only on you!

Discover and enjoy Puerto Escondido Dream beaches and unforgettable experiences. Connect with you and nature

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.

What highlights our activity is the careful selection of coffee extraction methods, combined with the meticulous choice of coffee beans from Oaxaca. The rich history of coffee, presented in an exciting and educational way by our passionate specialist, also adds distinctive value to the experience. The unique flavor of our activity is reflected in the fusion of the smoothness and complexity of Oaxaca coffee beans, which stand out in each cup offered during the tasting. Soft nuances, combined with complex notes ranging from earthy flavors to fruity tones, provide participants with a unique and memorable sensory experience. Additionally, the knowledge gained about the coffee production process, from planting to final preparation, adds a deeper dimension to the appreciation of coffee and its exceptional flavor.

Go beyond just a tasting and discover the process of making mezcal, a Mexican distilled drink, during this half-day workshop. Join a small group led by a fluent English-speaking mezcal producer who is an active distiller and certified evaluator. See how different types of agave are grown and processed into the beloved spirit, and enjoy a tasting featuring various varieties.

The most complete and dynamic wine experience in Oaxaca. It will include information on the wines to taste, explaining their origin and methodology of production. Use graphic elements to understand more about Mexican wine

This is an intimate cultural immersion experience, unlike commercial tours, this tour is guided by the master mezcaleros themselves and their families, allowing you to know the secrets, histories and traditions behind the artisan production of Mezcal. Talk face to face with the family, understanding the physical effort, respect for the environment and love they impress on each batch with 100% traditional techniques, appreciating first hand the cooking process in earthen ovens, grinding with wooden mallets and distilling in clay pots. You will have unique batches of mezcal tasting with wild agave trials and exclusive harvests that are not marketed on a large scale, finding unique and unrepeatable flavors. With this activity, your money directly supports the economy of the community! - This tour is ideal for small groups. - Includes visits to 2 distilleries and local guide who speaks English and Spanish

Discover Oaxaca's most magnificent pre-Columbian archaeological site on a tour to Monte Alban, which is perched on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. In the company of an expert guide, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court, and 170 excavated tombs.

Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.

Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of the Oaxaca Valley. This tour packs in four top destinations into one day. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery.

Passionate about food and travel, you can’t miss the opportunity to discover how this gastronomic tour demonstrates a unique way to explore Oaxaca and immerse yourself in it in a special way, being part of a unique and authentic culinary experience. With the help of a local host, you will discover the unique flavors of the immense Oaxacan cuisine and get to know the traditional ways of life of the area.

We developed this class because in 2016 I won a contest in Oaxaca with the best bartenders in the City. From there I have the opportunity to make cocktails for events, classes or gastronomic projects. I have a YouTube channel and a local television program where we prepare the cocktails and the contest I win to show how cooking is more passion than quantity, because flavors are what guide the experience.

There is no better way to know our city than through its food and this tour takes you to discover it thoroughly. You will meet local people who prepare unique dishes with care and dedication, thus offering an authentic culinary experience. This tour is perfect for foodies looking to connect with the local culture through their cuisine. - Discover the local cuisine. Experience the diversity of flavors and aromas of each dish. - Visit unique places that reflect the food tradition of the community. - Discover Oaxaca through its people and eat like a local.