Azcapotzalco: Mexico City’s Culinary Kaleidoscope
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit an authentic nixtamal and molino
- Explore Azcapotzalco traditional cantinas and eateries
- Taste delicious tacos and enchiladas
- Drink a refreshing limón or a medicinal prodigiosa
Full description
We will start with a cafe de olla, spiced coffee, and a piece of sweet bread and continue with a second breakfast including huevos encamisados, enchiladas, freshly-made juices among other incredible treats. Later on, we'll taste succulent offal tacos, a reminder of slaughterhouses once located in the area, and we'll stop into an artisanal tortilleria. At a 3rd-generation street stand we will sample drinks that trace their roots to Aztec times. We’ll finish up in a centenary cantina to try the house cocktail and small dishes that reflect both classic Mexican traditions and the founders’ European origin. By the end you'll have a better grasp of Azcapotzalco’s unique collage of foods and landscapes.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour through Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods
- Tastings of traditional Greek dishes and local specialties
- Wine tasting featuring small Greek producers
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Árbol de la Noche Triste, Popotla, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
Food & drinks
- Food: Almost a dozen different edible specialties are included
- Drinks: Coffee, juice and other drinks included
Cancellation policy
More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund
Reviews
Thanks for an excellent day full of delicious and very varied food experiences, from onigiri all the way to sake. Our host, Diana, was lovely and knowledgeable.
We did the Yanesen tour with Michelle and had a wonderful time exploring corners of Tokyo we were unlikely to find ourselves. The food and venues were very well curated with cultural and historic locations well spaced between eating and drinking. Michelle provided excellent background and context at all times and the pacing was great. Finishing with a drink on a makeshift street bar was perfect. Thank you Michelle for one of the best experiences of our trip.
We recently did the food tour of Kichijoji and had the best time. Our guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was the perfect blend of knowledge, fun and passion, and she introduced us to a diverse range of food offerings and venues. I would highly recommend jumping on one of Michelle's tours with Culinary Backstreets as it was the highlight of our 5 day stay in Tokyo. Cheers, Oliver & Ged