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:

  •   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

    thumb Carmen
    August 13, 2022

      Incredible experience in every way

    thumb Lisa
    November 22, 2021

      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

      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
  •   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

      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

      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

      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
  •   Rocio was super gracious to run this trip just for me and made it a wonderful day. It was a great way to see the city, learn of its history,… read more

    thumb Kim
    January 27, 2019

      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

    thumb Douglas
    May 24, 2021

      It was a beyond wonderful experience that exceeded by far our expectations Rocío’s vast knowledge of the food history and culture of Puebla shows in her detailed description and her… read more

    thumb Patricia
    March 26, 2022

      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

    thumb Sandra
    January 31, 2020
  •   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

    thumb Elizabeth
    November 5, 2022

      Rocio’s tour is fascinating, including historical and sociological details about the area — and Mesoamerica in general –that you’re unlikely to encounter elsewhere. The tour covers a lot of ground… read more

    thumb Jeff
    March 15, 2024

      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

      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
  •   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

    thumb Anna
    February 12, 2020

      I had high expectations for this tour given Rocio’s qualifications and the other reviews I read, but her tour exceeded them! Rocio is an expert in Poblano food and culture,… read more

    thumb Melanie
    September 13, 2024

      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

      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 a very comprehensive and well thought out tour from a knowledgeable local expert. Rocio has a true passion for her city and kept me engaged with her… read more

    thumb Patrick
    May 14, 2021

      Rocio is very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

    thumb Yvette
    October 19, 2022

      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

    thumb Matt
    March 30, 2023

      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

    thumb Aaron
    October 16, 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 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

    thumb Frankie
    October 30, 2018

      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

      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
  •   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

    thumb Andrew
    November 19, 2021

      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

    thumb Sandy
    January 31, 2020

      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

    thumb Mark
    January 16, 2022

      Roció was amazing!! I’m a history buff and a foodie so it was the perfect combination of both. Even though I thought I was full the food was so delicious… read more

    thumb Azucena
    November 5, 2022
  •   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

      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 the best tour guide we have ever had. She adds so much depth to the culinary journey that she took us on . I would highly recommend her… read more

    thumb Guy
    May 24, 2021

      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 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

    thumb Paul
    March 30, 2023

      Super padre la experiencia , si quieres saber sobre puebla la experiencia es la correcta , aparte la chica muy atenta y cualquier duda te la resuelve. Gracias por todo!!

    thumb Carlos
    November 18, 2018

      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 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

    thumb William
    February 5, 2022