Top Oaxaca Dining Experiences

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.

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.

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.

Skip inauthentic tourist traps to discover Oaxaca’s diverse culinary scene on a market tour led by a food-researcher guide. Taste your way through local dishes, from traditional quesadillas to pre-Hispanic drinks such as tepache (a fermented pineapple dish) and pulque (agave wine). It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the colorful market scene, while sampling flavors many travelers overlook—with insights from a local to enrich every bite and sip.

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

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.

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.

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 not a TV show food list. This is authentic Oaxacan night time food at the places locals actually eat. This experience focuses on real street food culture, local traditions and neighborhoods, and the people who keep these flavors alive every night. This gastronomic experience takes you beyond the city center in our comfortable van to discover the places locals actually visit for dinner and late-night cravings. More than simply tasting food, this experience is designed to connect you with the history, preparation, and cultural significance behind Oaxaca’s most iconic street dishes. Along the way, your local foodie guide explains the origins of the dishes, the ingredients used, regional influences, and the role these foods play in everyday Oaxacan life while experiencing the energy and atmosphere of authentic neighborhood food spots beyond the tourist crowds.

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.

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.

Oaxaca always tops the list of Mexican culinary hot spots, so there’s no better place to take a street food tour than here. This private experience lets you go beyond the dishes that everyone knows, by helping you overcome the language barrier and discover locally loved stalls and snacks that you might otherwise miss if on your own.

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.

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

This is an excellent opportunity to go away from the tourist areas and come to see a more authentic Oaxaca and enjoy the authentic gastronomy just the way locals do. We approach the markets in Oaxaca in a respectful way. In the latests years there has been an increase of tours, chefs, influencers and personalities that come to the markets of Oaxaca with extraction and exotization purposes. Considering that Oaxaca is one of the states of Mexico with more poverty contrasts. We, all the guides are fully aware of these issues and focus on a culture sharing and encounter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This experience combines a bicycle ride through some of Oaxaca’s most iconic and historic landmarks with visits to carefully selected local food stalls and eateries. Your goal is to introduce travelers to the authentic flavors that are part of everyday life in Oaxaca, allowing them to discover the city from a local perspective. More than a simple tasting experience, it is an opportunity to explore Oaxaca’s history, culture, and traditional cuisine while truly eating like a local.

This experience organized by @Etnofood and @EspacioMezcal (Instagram) is unique because it is hosted by young members of a social enterprise focused on promoting mezcal culture. The hosts are children, volunteers, or members of the mezcal cooperative, all aiming to foster mezcal culture and encourage the consumption of local products. The experience is truly one-of-a-kind because, as hosts, we want to share the culture of mezcal through an immersive journey of flavors and knowledge, set in a specialized mezcal bar with a curated collection designed to enjoy mezcal as a unique beverage. For more information, visit our website: www.etnofood.org

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.

This beer tasting experience is the only one of its kind in Huatulco! We worked closely with the master brewer to design the perfect combination of beers and food pairings. We offer two options: Craft Beer and Bites: A guided tasting of 3 different Mexican craft beers, paired with delicious local dishes. Craft Beer Enthusiast: A guided tasting of 8 distinctive Mexican craft beers. All the Mexican craft beers are brewed with innovative and individualistic approaches.