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Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

Queretaro, Mexico
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Bypass the tourist traps for breakfast in Queretaro, and explore with a local guide to discover the downtown area’s authentic eats. As you walk, you’ll get the lowdown on the local cuisine, trying tamales, gorditas, tacos, and more along the way. A total of four or five eateries are visited through the tour.
  • Learn more about the breakfast scene in downtown Queretaro
  • Hear the history of the local cuisine alongside cultural curiosities
  • Discover Queretaro eateries that you’ll want to revisit after the tour
  • Meet like-minded travelers, united by a passion for Mexican food

Sample Menu

Starter

Cafe de Olla

Delicious coffee made with pilocillo and cinnamon

Main

Gorditas

A pouch made from a corn dough, stuffed with a stewed side of your choice.

Main

Tacos de Chamorro

Incredibly succulent pork tacos.

Main

Temale

Oaxacan style tamales made with chicken and mole coloradito. (This is not your typical sweet, black mole.)

What's Included

  • A bottle of water of at the start of our trip
  • Food - Approximately 7 food items including, tacos, fresh fruit, gorditas, and sweets
  • Drink - A gourmet cocoa based beverage and fresh pressed juice if desired.
  • We pay our partners a living wage & never barter for discounts. Thank you for supporting locals!
  • Vendor Gratuities - We tip our venders + servers generously so you don't have to.
  • An expert, local guide
  • Our rich historical knowledge of the city and food culture.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide Gratuities - Your guide works hard to make each experience unique. Tips greatly appreciated.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Plaza de los Fundadores
    Prolongacion Independencia Sur n, La Santa Cruz, Centro, 76020 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

    We will meet at Plaza de Fundadores in Centro Queretaro. There is a fountain in the plaza. We will wait for the group there.

End point

  • Zenea Garden
    C. 16 de Septiembre 8-24, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

    After ending the tour on a sweet note, we will leave you at Jardin Zenea where you can take a rest under the shade of the trees or continue your adventure from there.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Plaza de los Fundadores

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Mercado "La Cruz"

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Plaza de Armas

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Teatro de la Republica

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Jardin Zenea

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.9
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I have been through a...

Peter_W, Mar 2026
I have been through a number of markets but never had the nerve to try any food. With Edgar at my side I became a little more brave and enjoyed the experience.

Fantastic experience. One...

Stephanie_B, Sep 2025
Fantastic experience. One of the best gorditas and tacos I have had in Mexico. Zadie was a great host.

From $64.51

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)