Oaxaca Street Food Essentials

Club Tengo Hambre’s street food walking tour in Oaxaca City is the ultimate guide to the best regional specialties to explore the diversity of Oaxaca's culinary heritage. Join Club Tengo Hambre on a whirlwind, food-filled adventure through the streets of Oaxaca City to devour its quintessential fare, from street-side stands to the bustling stalls of its renowned public markets. The Oaxaca Street Food Essentials tour by Club Tengo Hambre is the definitive Oaxacan street food experience, showcasing the specialties of the Valles Centrales region. The menu features dishes that are unique to the city and its surrounding communities, and are not available elsewhere in Mexico or beyond. During the walking food tour, we’ll roam Oaxaca’s Centro Histórico neighborhood, visit six of our favorite street food stands, and explore three traditional markets.

Meeting point

Our meeting spot is the entrance of Templo de Santo Domingo on Calle Macedonio Alcalá in Oaxaca’s Centro Histórico. Your CTH host will be wearing a black Club Tengo Hambre tote bag, waiting for you right near the door at the front of the church.

Pickup

Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.

Ticket type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Group size

Up to 8 travellers

Operated by

Club Tengo Hambre

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It's a walking food tour around Oaxaca’s Centro Histórico neighborhood, so bring comfortable shoes.
• Severe food allergies and/or strict dietary accommodations cannot be accommodated.
• The sun and heat can be very intense in Oaxaca. We recommend that guests bring sunglasses, hats and sunscreen if they are sensitive to the sun, as there won’t be places to stop for for these things along the route.
• Oaxaca City sits at 1,555 meters or 5,100 feet, so please get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water before the food tour.