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San Rafael: A Living History Food Tour | Mexico City 2026


San Rafael: A Living History Food Tour | Mexico City 2026

$120.00 USD
$120.00 USD
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San Rafael: A Living History Food Tour | Mexico City 2026

Hello, hungry traveler! Ready to step beyond the guidebook and into the real, beating heart of Mexico City? This is your chance to explore San Rafael, a neighborhood that feels like a wise old friend with incredible stories—and even better food.

Think of our walk as flipping through a family album, but with tastier souvenirs. We’ll stand where the city's ancient lake once was, stroll down the very streets that became Mexico's first modern neighborhood, and feel the creative energy that made this area a hotspot for legendary artists.

But the best history lessons aren't just seen—they’re eaten. As we walk, we’ll connect every story directly to your plate:

  • Grab a perfectly crafted taco 

  • Savor a bowl of slow-cooked, soul-warming mole de olla that tastes like a family secret.

  • Try the playful, modern twist a new-generation chef puts on a classic.

  • Wash it all down with a toast of small-batch mezcal and local crafted beer in a space that hums with local life.

  • Don't forget your sip of life and energy with the best brewed coffee at our local favorite coffee Shop.

This is your all-access pass to authentic CDMX. We’ll introduce you to the market vendors, the third-generation cooks, and the passionate new makers who are writing the neighborhood's next chapter. No large groups, no rehearsed scripts—just great company, unforgettable flavors, and the true story of a city that loves to share its table.

Come hungry for connection, history, and some of the best food you’ll find in Mexico City in 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you.

  • 4.9 stars in AirBnB
  • Medium walk
  • Amazing food & beverages
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What we'll do

Walk among the most beautiful architecture

Your 2026 Culinary Journey Through San Rafael:

  • Taco Mastery: Assemble and savor what many call the neighborhood's best-assembled tacos, a true local art form.
  • Iconic Flavors: Dive into the rich, slow-cooked perfection of legendary cochinita pibil.
  • Soul-Warming Tradition: Be comforted by the deeply rooted flavors of Mexico's most beloved comfort soups.
  • The New CDMX: Taste the exciting contemporary experimentation reshaping Mexican cuisine in innovative kitchens.
  • Local Brews & Artisanal Spirits: Wash it all down with locally crafted beer and sip fine artisanal mezcal on a guided tasting.
  • More Than a Meal: Experience everything we simply call "the good stuff"—the homemade, the heartwarming, the unmistakable taste of home.
Locally sourced Food tour in Mexico City, Xochimilco

A MEXICO CITY FOOD TOUR

Your Culinary Journey Through Time & Taste: 

Our walk is a timeline you can feel under your feet. We begin at the origin story—standing where a pre-Hispanic lake once rippled, we’ll feel the ancient ground beneath the modern pavement. We’ll trace the path to San Rafael's proud birth as the very first official neighborhood built outside the Centro Histórico, a daring leap into the future of its time.

From that founding ambition, we’ll walk through its golden ages and its quiet chapters, witnessing how this grand dame of a neighborhood adapted, endured, and evolved into the vibrant, layered community we call home today.

This is walking and eating the living history of the place we love. The stories we uncover will lead us directly to its flavors:

The itinerary:

12:30 - Departing from Monumento a la Revolución

12:45 - Arrive to San Rafael

15:30 - Finish

Tour Highlights: A Day Living Like a "Vecino"

Walking Tour (we walk around 1:30 hours with several stops

  • A Living History Walk: A 3.5-hour guided stroll through the neighborhood's soul, visiting architectural gems, historic theatres, and vibrant local gems.
  • All-Inclusive Culinary Journey: We cover all food and drinks! Taste your way through Mexico's iconic street food and street flavors.
  • Authentic Beverage Tasting: A curated sampling of Mexico's finest craft drinks, from smoky mezcal to frothy pulque. *only if available.
  • Seasonal & Surprising: Our menu honors tradition and seasonality, so you always taste the freshest, most authentic offerings.

The Flavor Adventure (All Food Included)Feast on a rotating selection of classics like:

  • Tacos in every delicious iteration
  • Hearty Soups: Think soul-warming pozole or rich birria
  • Street Food Staples: Quesadillas, tlacoyos, pambazos, memelas, and sopes
  • Local Specialties: Tacos de canasta ("basket tacos") and expertly spiced smoked meats
  • Sweet Finale: Traditional Mexican pastries and locally roasted coffee

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour involves a moderate to high level of walking.

Just get confortable shoes and clothing, check the weather report before you leave your hotel/airbnb and be ready for an amazing time

Yes! you'll have bathrooms available

Vegetarian friendly experience

Not 100% vegetarian, but we can arrange some delicious meatless tacos and quesadillas. That being said, a trip like this might not be recommended for vegans.

Kids are more than welcome

The alcoholic beverages are served and tasted in a familiar environment. We'll have alcohol-free refrescos ready for the kids. 

Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance

We are happy to accommodate any diet or allergy; please let us know in advance so we can ensure your experience is comfortable and delicious.

Some recent reviews:

  • Stephen says:

    "Excellent tour. Sergio was a great guide and had a ton of interesting information. Lunch was delicious, with a great selection of antojitos (small street food dishes) to try. Pickup and transport was easy and comfortable. Highly recommended way to see the real Xochimilco, away from the party boats."
    May 2024

  • Nick says:

    "Sergio took us to the market, and some food stalls, where we ate sopes, quesadillas, tacos and much more (all delicious), all made from the produce of the chinampas. We saw part of the real Mexico, with no tourist traps or vendors! The food and drinks are all included in the trip."

    April 2024

  • Jocelyn says:

    "This tour takes you on a journey far away from the crowded party boats and busy canal systems and into the San Gregorio local market to start - visiting several stellar food stalls and producers that source the freshest ingredients grown on the farms in the area."

    March 2024

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