Free tour

Out of the bubble! Street Food and Market tour!

5.00

Excellent(4)

Mexico City

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Ian Kaare

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 18 November 2022

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

In this Free Tour you will be able to experience the local street food and market culture of the Mixcoac neighborhood, an area localy famous for its miriad of street food options. We'll visit several street food stands and taquerias, where you will have the chance to taste whatever you like (note that as a free tour food is not included!)

First we will have a quick introduction on the history of the neighborhood and why it is so important for locals today, after that we will begind the tour with a quick stop for Tacos the canasta, the everyday quick snack for college students. Then we will visit the most legendary gorditas place in mexico city, after that we'll head to mixcoac market where you can experience mexican street seafood and traditional candy, as well as the history of the market! There will be extra stops thst change depending on the day of the week as not all street food stands are open everyday.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Metro Mixcoac

We'll meet outside of metro Mixcoac in its esplanade infront of the KFC, you can find me carrying a big green umbrella.

Outside visit

Fist Taco Stop, tacos de canasta

In our fist stop we'll learn about the humble taco de canasta, not the flashiest taco but one known for saving lots of students from hunger.

Outside visit

Gorditas Hermanos Luna

Our second stop will be in one of the most legendary street food places in mexico city and home of the Gordita al Pastor

Outside visit

Quesadilla and tlacoyo stop

Our third stop will be dedicated to blue corn and the two dishes best known for it, the tlacoyo, mexican best vegan dish, and the world famous quesadilla, prepared the authentic style

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.