The Mezcal Journey is a food tour in Valles Centrales, Oaxaca.
Editorially verified June 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Route: Mezcalera Route: Mitla and Matatlan agave-field walk, artisan distillery process tour, unlimited mezcal tasting, traditional Oaxacan meal at a local restaurant
3 hours
Cooking class and Market visit with a authentic traditional cook recognized by the UNESCO. Prepare tamales, green mole using authentic methods and enjoy a mezcal tasting.
Guided tour · 1h 30m
Taste 6 Oaxacan flavors at Mercado 20 de Noviembre: tejate, tlayuda, chapulines, piedrazo, regional sweets and fresh agua. Guided by a local with family working the ma...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Whether you're a seasoned traveler or simply a lover of great food, prepare your senses for a feast of authenticity, tradition, and passion for Oaxacan cuisine.
Secret Food Tours Oaxaca runs a 3 to 3.5-hour walking crawl across Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Mercado Benito Juarez and the Zocalo, with 10 stops for mole.
Oaxaca Eats Classic Centro Food Tour is a 4-hour walking crawl in Centro with about 15 tastings across 4 venues, ending on a mezcal flight.
Culinary Backstreets Earth Corn and Fire is a 5.5-hour walk across Mercado de La Merced and Mercado 20 de Noviembre with a comal tortilla demo and a mole.
Culinary Backstreets The Late Shift is a 5-hour afternoon-into-evening crawl through 9-12 stops including a tortas counter open since 1930, a tlayuda vendor.
Oaxaca by Locals runs a Centro market crawl with a local guide, hitting Mercado 20 de Noviembre, the chocolate block and a small mezcaleria for a final.
Oaxaca Street Food Tour walks the Zocalo, Pasillo de Humo and tlayuda stands, run by a women-owned business committed to local and fair-trade vendor sourcing.