Incredible experience with Rocio! I learned so much about the history of Puebla and Mexico along with the wonderful food here and how it all connects. This tour is an… read more absolute must. Rocio is the best!

  My father and I had the best time with Rocio. We ate and learned about the food that’s part of Puebla’s history. The food we ate was amazing! Not only… read more did we enjoy the best foods, but we also learned historical events of Puebla and Mexican culture in general. It was better than we had anticipated. A must for anyone visiting Puebla.

  Rocio is very knowledgeable and passionate about Puebla and Mexican history. The tour was fantastic and I got to experience a lot of foods, sights, and areas of Puebla that… read more I would never have found on my own. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Puebla.

  Rocio is amazing – she has a true passion for her city, is extremely knowledgable and was such a pleasure to spend the day with. If you’re visiting Puebla and… read more want a truly engaging, educational and delicious experience, definitely try to reserve a day with Rocio!

  I signed up for this tour to get an introduction to food and what I received was so much more. I knew I had made the right choice in tour… read more at the first stop with the breakfast foods made from indigenous ingredients and traditional recipes. It was the food/agricultural/cultural/religious and political information and context that went with every step of the tour that made the day such a worthwhile and entertaining day. In total, I think we made 8 or 9 stops and almost all included several different items to taste. I came home with enough food for another two delicious meals. I’m going to tell all my friends that come to Mexico that is is a “must do” activity in Puebla.

  Rocio Showed me a really great time in Puebla on her food tour. We ate so many different delicious food and she explained the cultural significance and historical background of… read more each dish. Rocio was so kind and pleasant and we had so much fun walking through the streets, I felt like I had a friend to explore the city with rather than a tour guide. I went home with so many treats and a wonderful understanding of the melting pot of cultures in Puebla. This trip exceeded my expectations, I expected to eat good food but I did not expect to leave the experience with a completely different outlook on Mexican cuisine. Thank you so much Rocio.

  This experience made my time in Puebla extra special. Rocio is a master storyteller and has a charming countenance and sense of humor to boot. I am not surprised that… read more she has a podcast. This tour was an excellent mix of historical gastronomy, Mexican/Spanish history, architecture, and religious history in Puebla. This tour is extraordinarily detailed and well thought out. Did I mention the incredible food we ate?! I only wish that I could hire Rocio full-time to follow me around Mexico for the next five weeks. Book this tour if you have the opportunity!

  Rocio was very knowledgeable about Puebla, both its food and its history. She organized a tour that took us to beautiful churches, fascinating museums with lots of delicious food stops… read more along the way. A lot of walking, so be prepared for that, but it’s worth it to see what the city has to offer. I highly recommend this experience, you will feel truly acquainted with Puebla and won’t regret it.

  Roio is an outstanding host, guide and now friend. She has so much cultural, historical and culinary knowledge and is so generous with her time and insights. When I first… read more saw the price I balked, but this experience is well worth the price. I would never have found or tried the restaurants and dishes she offers on the tour. And, many of these places I went back and second and third time because the food was so outstanding. She stayed with me for almost an extra 2 hours to show me more of her beloved Puebla. This experience is outstanding.

  Our day in Puebla with Rocio was fantastic! She took us on a historical and culinary journey, showing us Puebla’s most famous buildings and delicious cuisine.

Every… read more dish came with it’s own unique story. The whole experience felt as if we were in a delicious storybook! We wondered around the streets of Puebla and she explained the significance of the historical buildings providing us with a well rounded appreciation for Poblano culture and history.

We definitely recommend this experience. Rocio has an abundance of knowledge in regards to the history and foods of the region and she is incredibly warm, welcoming and enthusiastic.

  This tour has by far been the highlight of my visit to Puebla. Rocio has vast knowledge about food as an entry into culture, history, and art and will show… read more you all the flavors of Puebla. With her, you will sample the most authentic dishes, each one with explanation, demonstration of ingredients, and suggestions for how to best enjoy the flavors. She does this in a relaxed style but with passion. Along the way, you will visit the cathedral, markets, important streets, and will learn about architecture and landscape. You will fall in love with Puebla all over again and will be prepared to go back and savor these dishes with knowledge!

  How to even capture fully what a wonderful experience this was? Rocio’s tour is an amazing introduction to Puebla and its incredibly rich food traditions. I could not have imagined… read more what I was in for! Not only is Rocio a dedicated Poblana with deep affection for her city, but she is also an incredible food historian whose knowledge about Mexican food and culture runs very deeply. A true wealth of knowledge! While food is at the heart of this experience, you will also learn so much more about Puebla’s history, the significance of a number of its sites, and more. It was such a pleasure, and I greatly enjoyed our conversation along the way.

Don’t think too hard about doing this––just do it, and do it early on during your visit to Puebla! (But do take her advice seriously and hold off on breakfast that morning––you will definitely want the room.)

  I loved the tour with Rocio. She blew me away with her knowledge of her city and the local food. I had so much food to take home with me… read more too! She provided some great information on the history of the city but also modern day life. I would highly recommend the tour!!

  Rocia is fabulous, a wonderful storyteller with a wealth of knowledge about the food and history of Puebla. It’s obvious she is passionate about the area and the cuisine. It… read more was a wonderful day with so much to learn and taste. The whole experience really allowed us to delve below the skin of the town and feel more personally connected to Puebla.

  Incredible experience in every way

  Rocio is incredible! She’s thoughtful, down to earth, funny, and brilliant! Her tour will surely be a highlight of Puebla – already a town full of deliciousness and beauty,… read more as she will show you. My friend and I had so much fun learning about the history of Puebla and Mexico and beyond, all while eating amazing food and waking all over town. A must do while in Puebla! Thank you, Rocio!!

  Book this tour. Rocio is a wealth of knowledge for history, food, and culture. She has a story for everything and her personality is so vibrant that you’ll continue to… read more be engaged the entire time. She brings you to try food in locations you would never find on your own and everything was absolutely delicious. Book this and have fun!

  I don’t know where to begin describing this experience. Floating through Puebla as Rocio weaves the regions history into every bite you take is truly magical. The food is indeed… read more amazing, but I have to say that the stories behind the food nourished our minds as much as the food nourished our bellies. I can say this was as unique a day as I have had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and say yes to this. The history of Puebla is as deep as the flavors in the food we ate. Thank you so much Rocio, you are a treasure!

  We had a great time learning more about Puebla, about how the city was established, and about all the different factors that contributed to the change in the food scene… read more over time. Both my partner, and I loved it.

  If you’re hoping for an education on the gastronomy of Puebla, I would highly recommend this tour. Rocio gave us one of the best experiences and tours we’ve ever… read more taken. She truly was an expert and she cared deeply about both our understanding and experience of the food of Puebla. I really can’t say enough good things about Rocio and the experience that she will give you- I can only tell you to sign up and see for yourselves. You will be forever thankful, just as both my husband and I are, to have spent the day with someone so knowledgeable of the gastronomy of Puebla and so committed to sharing that information with others so that the world becomes a little more open to them. Thanks Rocio- we will never forget this experience. It truly was the highlight of our trip

  Rocio combined a deep knowledge of the rich history of Puebla (and Mexico more broadly) with an eye for fantastic local foods and treats. Rocio has a great storytelling style… read more and this made for a powerful combination I did not quite expect when I booked the tour. And, she was such a warm and gracious host throughout – a very enjoyable day spent with someone who knows and loves this beautiful city. I very much appreciated the small touches – providing water, wipes and hand sanitizer. Even a small bag to carry our takeaway things in. Nice attention to detail.

Come hungry! There is more food than we could eat and that was packaged up for the ride home. My only regret is that I wish we had allotted more time than we did – four hours goes by very quickly and Rocio seemed ready for more. We’ll just have to come back for more!

  Wow! What an all encompassing and well thought out experience. The knowledge that Rocio has is so extensive about the history of Mexico both pre Hispanic and colonial. She also… read more knows the relevance and interactivity between the history and the deeply diverse food culture of Mexico and specially Puebla. Importantly you obviously try a whole host of carefully selected and very very tasty typical Poblano dishes. But with her knowledge you truly understand the context and development of the dishes! Really fascinating. It’s my third time in Mexico and second time in Puebla, and I still was learning tonnes ! I could not recommend it enough!

  I enjoyed the amount of information I learned through Rocio’s tour. Every stop for food and drink was wisely selected and I loved each and every food. I was… read more impressed with the way Rocio intertwines the cultural and historical significance into each stop for food. If you want to experience Puebla’s rich cultural traditions on a fun tour with fascinating conversations with a hospitable and personable hostess, take this tour. She conducts her tours with so much personal enjoyment and cultural awareness that it’s absolutely infectious. There is so much pride in the gastronomy and culture and history in this city and Rocio truly is an incredible cultural ambassador par excellence.

  You can’t miss this tour! Rocio is amazing. She takes you on a walking tour around the city telling you about the history of Puebla and introduces you a large… read more variety local foods. Rocio is a wonderful storyteller. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history, food and culture of Puebla!

I highly recommend this tour!

  Wonderful food experience with Rocio. She was so knowledgable and friendly. We sampled so many amazing food items we would have never discovered without her!

  We had the best day with Rocio! She was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. We learned so much about the history of Puebla and tried so many different… read more delicious local foods. It was a wonderful walking tour and introduction to Puebla. I highly recommend this experience as a great way to see the city and eat some of the best food in town!

  Rocio is very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

  This was an amazing experience and the highlight of my trip to Puebla and was more than I expected. It was a good experience, history lesson and tour of Puebla… read more all wrapped into one. As the other reviews suggest, come on an empty stomach!

  Rocio was the best guide I have ever had! Engaging history perfectly blended with amazing food and drink. I would warmly recommend this to anyone, just make sure you have… read more enough room for all of the food!

  Rocio’s tour was rich with cultural history and it’s relationship to the modern culinary landscape of Puebla and Mexico has a whole. She is incredibly personable, passionate, and well versed.… read more We ate our weight in classic Puebla dishes, with well planned walks between stops to reinvigorate our appetites. I can’t wait to read her books and listen to her podcasts after learning about them in this experience! Book this right now, you won’t be disappointed.

  This isn’t just some “try cool foods” food your. This tour can change your perspective on Mexican history, art, politics, economics, food, and indeed life itself.

It’s so much more… read more than a food tour. And that’s mostly because of Rocio! She’s smart, funny, and delightfully cheeky. It’s clear that she knows the backstory to anything you can see in Puebla, and brings a wealth of historical, gastronomic, philosophical, and socioeconomic insights. Think of it as hiring a professor to walk you around town. But one of those really cool college professors that isn’t afraid to have a drink with her students.

And on top of it all, yes, the food is amazing! Even if you fancy yourself a Mexican food expert (and trust me, you’re not – I thought I was), you are guaranteed to learn more and think more deeply about the food after this experience.

So if you want to be amazed, surprised, humbled, and stuffed to the gills with delicious food, book this tour.

  A very educational and and fascination tour of Puebla! Lots of great history about the area and a very thoughtful and well-curated selection of food stops. Highly recommend as a… read more fun way to spend a day and get acquainted with Puebla.

  What an amazing, well composed experience, I could not have asked for a better host! Rocio’s tour was the ‘piece de resistance’ of this trip. She walks you through the… read more history and shares stories of the many influences in Puebla. Along the way you will
Eat, drink & eat some more – with each item having a direct correlation to history and it’s origin.


I recommend doing this at the beginning of your trip to Puebla. Trust me you will have a deeper understanding and fascination with the city.

Don’t forget to check out her podcast & cookbooks to echo everything you learned.

  Excellent tour of Puebla. I would highly recommend Rocio as she is a world class expert in her field. Excellent food as well and she spent a lot of time… read more with us explaining the underlying cultural aspects.

  This tour was an absolute highlight of our vacation. In fact, this was one of our favorite guided tours on any vacation! Rocio provides exceptional historical, social, and religious context… read more to the regional food scene. She provides such a genuine excitement for her city, her country and, of course, for delicious poblano food! We ate extremely well, but more importantly, we appreciated her infectious energy and passion for gastronomy and for Puebla. We couldn’t recommend her tour enough!

  Rocio’s food and history tour went BEYOND our expectations.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, super engaging, prepared, fun, and kind. You can tell she is truly passionate about her endeavor,… read more and absolutely proud of her beautiful city and culture.
We sampled so many traditional dishes and visited many iconic places in the heart of Puebla. I loved the way she relates the evolution of the dishes to the history of Mexico, and my favorite parts were the mole interactive presentation, and the candy shop part.
I definitely recommend this experience, 100% without a doubt.
Muchas gracias, Rocío.
Nos encantó el tour y fue un gusto conocerte.

  Rocio is absolutely amazing. We spent four hours with her several days ago touring Puebla and have already returned to two of the places she took us to. Her depth… read more of knowledge and passion about the culture of her city and country, as well has her clearly well thought-out tour and choices of places to stop for a bite to eat make this experience far far above average. I highly recommend doing this tour early in your stay because you will be stuffed by the midway point and will want to return to many of the places she takes you. Rocio is also a wealth of information about the city and surrounding areas and freely recommends other restaurants and activities. Do not hesitate to book this tour, you will not regret it!!

  Experiencing Puebla with Rocio was amazing. She is a true Poblano with great pride and knowledge about the history and culture of her town. Not only does she take you… read more to the main sights and gives you more insights than what you can find on Wikipedia – she makes it fun and tells anecdotes along the way. The food part of the tour felt like you were following a culinary treasure map, discovering one hidden gem after another and really getting to taste all the delicious food Puebla is known for. There’s no way we would have found the places on our own, let alone eat at all of them in one day. I highly recommend Rocio’s experience and thank her for a wonderful time.

  Rocio was terrific. First of all thank you for your patience because we were late! Rocio’s knowledge of Mexican history is second to none. Be prepared to EAT because every… read more stop will include great tasting foods native to Puebla! I think I ate more that day than I have ever eaten. I love the molotes, huitlacoche, pulque, cemitas, mole, Maria’s tacos, and the list continues! Oh and the sweets!!!

Take this tour, you will not be disappointed!

  This tour was an absolute delight! It transcended the typical food tour experience by seamlessly weaving together the rich history and vibrant culture of Puebla with each delicious dish we… read more sampled. Rocio’s passion for both food and history was truly infectious, making the experience both informative and engaging. Be prepared for a truly immersive experience, as this tour requires a significant time commitment and includes a generous amount of food. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to savor the authentic flavors of Puebla and delve deeper into its fascinating story.