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  • On this food tour, We’ll be exploring the Mexico City's Centro Historico . Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in the city's history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling  cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago, among other stops. It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.
  • On this food tour, We’ll be exploring the Mexico City's Centro Historico . Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in the city's history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling  cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago, among other stops. It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.

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  • The area encompassing the Centro Histórico, Mexico City’s oldest quarter, has been the metropolis’s beating heart for some 700 years; it’s a neighborhood of countless historical layers. This is where the Aztecs first started building their capital, where the Spanish conquerors first planted a flag to build their colonial empire and where modern Mexico City, today a sprawling megalopolis, first emerged. The neighborhood is also home to the city’s “Greatest Hits,” those churches, palaces and museums that are on every visitor’s to-do list. But in a district this rich in culture and history, there are a myriad “B-sides” – hidden gems that also deserve to be explored. This is particularly true when it comes to eating in the Centro: For every famous taco stand and restaurant there are countless others that are equally as enticing, if not more so.
  • On our day out, we’ll be exploring the district’s deep tracks – with an emphasis on the out-of-the-way food spots that keep El Centro going – looking out for those quieter stories only heard by venturing through an unmarked wooden door.
  • The area encompassing the Centro Histórico, Mexico City’s oldest quarter, has been the metropolis’s beating heart for some 700 years; it’s a neighborhood of countless historical layers. This is where the Aztecs first started building their capital, where the Spanish conquerors first planted a flag to build their colonial empire and where modern Mexico City, today a sprawling megalopolis, first emerged. The neighborhood is also home to the city’s “Greatest Hits,” those churches, palaces and museums that are on every visitor’s to-do list. But in a district this rich in culture and history, there are a myriad “B-sides” – hidden gems that also deserve to be explored. This is particularly true when it comes to eating in the Centro: For every famous taco stand and restaurant there are countless others that are equally as enticing, if not more so.
  • On this food tour in Mexico City, we’ll be exploring the district’s deep tracks – with an emphasis on the out-of-the-way food spots that keep El Centro going – looking out for those quieter stories only heard by venturing through an unmarked wooden door. Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in Mexico City’s history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions that have been helping locals start off their day for decades. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop for a bite and a drink with the regulars at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and then, to end the day, a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.

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  • On this food tour, We’ll be exploring the Mexico City's Centro Historico . Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in the city's history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling  cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago, among other stops. It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.
  • On this food tour, We’ll be exploring the Mexico City's Centro Historico . Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in the city's history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling  cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and last a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.

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  • On this food tour, We’ll be exploring the Mexico City's Centro Historico . Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in the city's history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling  cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and last a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.
  • We’ll be exploring the Centro Historico district. Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in Mexico City’s history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and last a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.

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  • carnitas taco in the market, culinary walking tour, untouristed cultural spots, visit of templo mayor- the aztec pyramids ruins , visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, untouristed cultural spots, visit of templo mayor- the aztec pyramids ruins , visits the historic center

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  • carnitas taco in the market, culinary walking tour, untouristed cultural spots, visit of templo mayor- the aztec pyramids ruins , visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, untouristed cultural spots, visit of templo mayor- the aztec pyramids ruins , visits the historic center

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  • culinary walking tour, untouristed cultural spots, visit of templo mayor- the aztec pyramids ruins , visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, traditional food tastings, untouristed cultural spots, visits the historic center

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  • culinary walking tour, traditional food tastings, untouristed cultural spots, visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, traditional food tastings, visits the historic center

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  • We’ll be exploring the Centro Historico district. Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in Mexico City’s history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and last a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide.
  • We’ll be exploring the Centro Historico district. Along the way, we’ll also get a crash course in Mexico City’s history, layer by delicious layer. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and last a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.” It will be a day full of rewarding surprises – the kind only El Centro can provide

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  • culinary walking tour, traditional food tastings, visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, visits the historic center

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  • culinary walking tour, visits the historic center
  • culinary walking tour, visits to the historic center of mexico city

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Group info
  • This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.

Terms and conditions
  • Liability Waiver
  • By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
  • If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
  • Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
  • I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.

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Emergency Phone Number
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