
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.
Let’s connect on social media!
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:
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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 and deep history of Mexican food, this is the place to be. To be honest it’s hard to find the words to explain how incredible this tour was, so I will just say that it is one of the most stimulating, enriching and worthwhile experiences I’ve ever had while traveling.
Monica
May 30, 2024
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!
Carmen
August 13, 2022 -
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!
Andrew
November 19, 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 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.
Bill
November 25, 2024 -
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
Jessica
February 10, 2024
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!!
Elizabeth
November 5, 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 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!
Brandon
November 6, 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 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.
Sandra
January 31, 2020 -
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 over five hours, with a vast quantity of food, so wear good walking shoes and arrive hungry
Jeff
March 15, 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 for anyone visiting Puebla!
Guy
May 24, 2021 -
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 tiene un amplio y profundo conocimiento sobre la ciudad, la comida, sus ingredientes y la historia que entrelaza a todos los elementos. Era la primera vez que visitaba Puebla y esta experiencia hizo que el viaje valiera la pena!
El tour nos llevó todo el día. Así que, deben ir cómodos y con un gorro o sombrero. Yo fui muy afortunado de ser el único que hablaba español, por lo que Rocío me dio un tour personalizado.
La historia de Latinoamérica está entrelazada. En esta experiencia descubrí la influencia de otras culturas sobre costumbres propias. El recorrido finalizó, pero sigo pensando sobre toda la información que recibí.
Rocío te recibe como una amiga hospitalaria y se esmera en los detalles para que te sientas bienvenido. ¡Muchas gracias Rocío por todo!
Edson
January 14, 2022
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 top it off she incorporated flavors and origins of the local foods. This is not an average food tour. This is an all encompassing cultural lesson of mexico going back before the Aztecs. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about mexico and a full belly. I recommend this tour to anyone who has a love and interest in mexico.
Sara
January 24, 2022 -
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.
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 over time. Both my partner, and I loved it.
Krystal
September 13, 2024 -
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!!
Carlos
November 18, 2018
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!!
Jared
January 28, 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 and she’s also really personable, hilarious, and a great listener. I learned so much and gained even more appreciation for this part of Mexico and its rich history…as well as the history of the entire world since cultural influences on this food are that wide-ranging (wow). The food we tried was wonderful and well-chosen. I’m vegetarian and ate very well 🙂
Melanie
September 13, 2024
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 billed as a food tour, it is so much more! You will sample many wonderful foods, of course, but also gain a wealth of information about Mexican history, geography, and culture! Rocio’s breadth of knowledge and scholarship are unmatched. In addition, Rocio carries along a variety of visual aids to supplement her explanations. She’s like Mary Poppins with her bag of surprises (but I won’t share any spoilers so you’ll have to find out for yourself). As a solo traveler this was a wonderful way to spend the day and also enjoy the company of a delightful woman!
Susan
March 8, 2024





