Book a food tour in Puebla!

Puebla is a city with a rich culinary heritage, stunning colonial architecture and a fascinating history, let’s discover it together!

What is this tour about?
  • This gastronomic walking tour is an unmissable experience to discover the full range of street comfort food, iconic grand dishes and the history and architecture from the city of Puebla.
  • You will discover  authentic eateries where you will  sample deliciously unique dishes and traditional drinks that represent the full range of Puebla’s unrivalled food heritage.
Where does the tour take place?
  • The colourful streets of Puebla’s UNESCO-listed historical centre are the perfect canvas to unveil the historical events that shaped Puebla’s unique gastronomy as we walk and enjoy traditional foods, treats and drinks. 
What’s included?
  • Personalised guide
  • All Foods/Drinks
Duration:
  • 4.5 hours
Special info:
  • Max 6 people to ensure a personalised experience.
  • It is possible to cater for ovo-lacto vegetarians, please let me know in advance to let you now the options. 
  • None of the dishes contain any seafood or fish.
  • The tour has a low difficulty level and involves flat walking only.

About your culinary ambassador:

I am Rocio Carvajal, a born-and-bred Poblana, an accomplished traditional cook, food history writer, host and producer of the highly-regarded Pass the Chipotle podcast and author of several books including Mexican market food, a celebration of traditional mexican cooking.

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Ready to book?

There are two ways to book your tour:

You can do it via AirbnB (click here)
or if you prefer, you can book directly with me to further tailor  an amazing experience, drop me a line to hello@passthechipotle.com

What people say about my tour:

  •   I wisely scheduled this tour for my first day in Puebla and it was a fantastic way to get to know a city that was brand new to me. Although… read more

    thumb Susan
    March 8, 2024

      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

    thumb Maryam
    January 11, 2020

      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

    thumb Amanda
    March 21, 2022

      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

    thumb Alissa
    January 24, 2019
  •   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

    thumb Ellen
    March 9, 2022

      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

    thumb Krystal
    September 13, 2024

      This tour goes above and beyond! When we booked our trip to Puebla we happened upon a culinary food tour hosted by Rocio Caravajal. We researched it and discovered that… read more

    thumb Ray
    April 12, 2024

      This was a fabulous experience and the best food tour I have been on. Rocio’s knowledge is extensive and her presentation is interesting and thorough. Her enthusiasm for her subject… read more

    thumb Paulette
    February 24, 2023
  •   Incredible experience in every way

    thumb Lisa
    November 22, 2021

      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

    thumb Jake
    November 21, 2018

      Rocio’s tour of Puebla’s street foods was amazing! I loved that while tasting all the different delicious foods of Puebla, we were told about How? and Why? these foods came… read more

    thumb Laurie
    November 6, 2021

      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

    thumb Bill
    November 25, 2024
  •   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

    thumb Donnie
    November 9, 2018

      If you’re interested in food, history and an amazing day that combines these together then I highly recommend this tour with Rocio. she is a superb tour guide. We learnt… read more

    thumb Patrick
    February 29, 2024

      Incredible and enriching experience. Rocio is a talented women who thoroughly entertained me throughout the tour. She kept me engaged with her knowledge of history and architecture and then to… read more

    thumb Sara
    January 24, 2022

      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

    thumb Brandon
    November 6, 2021
  •   I can’t say enough about this experience! Rocio is so, so passionate and knowledgeable and if you want to go below the surface and start to learn about the diverse… read more

    thumb Monica
    May 30, 2024

      Rocio is a wonderful person and a guide. I learned so much about Puebla’s history and the history of the food here too. I felt very full up… read more

    thumb Dianna
    October 22, 2022

      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

    thumb Stephen
    November 6, 2021

      We loved this experience. As visitors to a new city, it’s always wonderful to have an expert at hand to help you explore and show you the best spots. Not… read more

    thumb Michelle
    April 2, 2019
  •   By far the the best tour we had in Puebla. Very authentic experience with an incredible story teller. Rocio made the history come to life all while enjoying amazing food.… read more

    thumb Lauren
    November 5, 2022

      Rocio is great! My party consisted of my husband of German descent, my uncle and cousin who are native poblanos, and myself. She made everyone feel welcome and even translated… read more

    thumb Sandra
    February 28, 2020

      Hands down my favorite Airbnb experience!! We went to so many different places (already lost count) and had so many delicious food and sweets. Rocio shared very interesting knowledge about… read more

    thumb Ashley
    January 16, 2022

      I’m only going to do food tours with food anthropologists from now on because Rocío was amazing. My mind is blown from all of the new information and the incredible… read more

    thumb Rhi
    April 24, 2021
  •   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

    thumb Glen
    December 2, 2018

      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

    thumb Nicholas
    December 4, 2018

      Rocio is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. And her knowledge and passion is incredible. There is no better person to experience Puebla with.

    thumb Matthew
    May 31, 2021

      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

    thumb Patrick
    January 31, 2020
  •   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

    thumb David
    February 14, 2020

      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

    thumb Michelle
    January 15, 2022

      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

    thumb Jared
    January 28, 2020

      This was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. During our foodie tour of Puebla, Rocio shared her wealth of knowledge about Mexico culture and history, and Mexican… read more

    thumb LeAnn
    January 23, 2025
  •   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

    thumb Jessica
    February 10, 2024

      Consider yourself blessed if you get the chance to spend part of your time in Puebla with Rocio. She crafts a masterful experience with her profound knowledge of Mexican history… read more

    thumb Lorraine
    March 11, 2025

      What a wonderful day spent with Rocio and a few other participants learning about Puebla’s history and sampling some amazing food. This tour is unique and you will not be… read more

    thumb Gilles
    May 27, 2019

      Rocio was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Her knowledge about the city of Puebla, it’s history, culture, cuisine, and architecture were incredible. I was traveling alone in Puebla during Christmas,… read more

    thumb Jonathan
    December 25, 2019
  •   El tour con Rocío es una experiencia memorable. Tenía altas expectativas por las reseñas previas, pero aún así fueron superadas. Así que ¡No duden en agendar!

    Rocío… read more

    thumb Edson
    January 14, 2022

      Rocio is very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

    thumb Yvette
    October 19, 2022

      We enjoyed Rocio’s food tour from start to finish !!!!! Rocio’s extensive knowledge of her beloved Puebla captivated us all as we savored every sip and bite along… read more

    thumb Thomas
    February 28, 2020

      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

    thumb Gabriel
    November 5, 2021