Mexico City Food Tour
Azcapotzalco: Mexico City’s Culinary Kaleidoscope
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On this 5-hour food tour in the unexplored district of Azcapotzalco, we will experience the wild range that defines dining in Mexico City – from sophisticated huevos at a detour-worthy restaurant to iconic street tacos – on a journey through time and space framed by monumental and hidden reminders of this city’s layered history.
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Mexico City is a kaleidoscope of cultures. Ever since ancient times, many “microcities” have flourished within this metropolis, all with their own history, style and subtle differences in cuisine – unique markers often obscured by the chaos of urban Mexico City. On this tour we will focus on one of the most emblematic – and unexplored – neighborhoods of the city, Azcapotzalco, a place of significant history and culinary traditions.With the backdrop of factories-cum-cultural centers, former farms, and city streets lined with distinct architectural styles, we will track down those flavors born in Azcapotzalco, learn about their origin and meet the people preserving them in neighborhood restaurants, street stalls, bakeries and cantinas.
We will begin our day, as much of the neighborhood does, with a cafe de olla, spiced coffee, and a piece of sweet bread. Our second breakfast will be something more extraordinary: huevos encamisados, enchiladas, freshly-made juices as well as other incredible treats at a family-run backstreets restaurant that also happens to be one of Mexico City’s best. Later on, there will be succulent offal tacos, a reminder of slaughterhouses that were once located here. We’ll also stop into an artisanal tortilleria for a deep dive into the production of this most elemental of Mexican foods along with a tasting. And at a 3rd-generation street stand we will sample drinks that trace their roots to Aztec times. We’ll finish up in a cantina opened some 110 years ago by a family from Italy, where we’ll try the house cocktail and small dishes that reflect both classic Mexican traditions and the founders’ European roots. Once complete, an understanding of Azcapotzalco’s collage of foods and landscapes will emerge, showing the multiple sides of this unexplored neighborhood – one with perhaps the strongest personality in all of Mexico City.
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Group size: 2-6
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5 hours
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10am Daily
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Azcapotzalco
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Price: Adults x $135
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Am I going to get sick from eating Mexican street food or tacos? Mild discomfort is common for people who aren’t used to eating Mexican spices. However, all the food stops on each of our tours have been personally tested by our founders, as well as each of our guides. We stand by their quality and cleanliness and would never include them if there was any doubt.Can you pick me up from my hotel? How will I return once the tour is over? Our tour prices don’t include transportation. If you book a tour, you’re responsible for arriving to the pre-arranged meeting spot on your own. Most Mexico City hotels provide taxi services for guests, and it’s generally easy and convenient to use them. If you chose to have a private walk, the guide may be able to meet you at the hotel. Once the tour is over, we will help you get an authorized, safe taxi to your hotel, or provide directions on public transportation, if you’re interested in that.Can vegetarians or vegans take this tour? Vegetarians, pescatarians definitely. Vegans will have a difficult time in Mexico City, as we cannot promise that there will be no cross contamination from cooking surfaces. Our tours also work for anyone with cheese, nut and wheat allergies. Please let us what know your dietary restrictions in advance.What should I wear? Comfortable, closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops please), pants, and shirts in layers — it can be cooler in the morning and warmer in the afternoon. Please bring an umbrella if you’re traveling in Mexico City’s rainy season, from June-September.How much walking is involved? Quite a bit. We want you to experience the most amount of food and culture possible, and while we are not actively walking the entire time, you will be required to walk from stop to stop. The entire walk is about 2.5km on fairly flat terrain but the sidewalks can be challenging. Some of the street stands we visit also do not have seating, so you will eat standing up.How much food will I get to try? This is really up to you. We generally taste around six items on each tour, but the price includes as much food as you’re open to trying. We offer a suggested portion size at each stop and you can take our recommendation if you’d like. Our goal is to have you end the tour pleasantly stuffed, not so full you can barely walk. That said, everyone’s appetite is different and we welcome all varieties!What if it rains? Our tours are conducted rain or shine.Can I bring my children on this tour? Of course! We offer a 50% discount to children ages 12 and under, and we charge $25 for children 6 and younger.What is your cancellation policy? 90% will be refunded if given 1 week notice prior to walk and 50% will be refunded if given 72 hours notice or more. Less than 72 hours is non-refundable.What should I bring? We strongly recommend leaving passports, credit cards, jewelry and professional cameras at home and carrying only a small amount of cash with you as we will be paying for everything you consume. We also strongly recommend not wearing open-toed shoes, shorts or jewelry.How are you dealing with health and safety on your walks? We have reinforced our commitment to safety with new guidelines and have altered our routes to assure the maximum safety of our guests, guides and community while maintaining the quality of the experience. For more details on our precautions, read here.