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 wasn’t expecting to learn so much history spanning continents and centuries.
    Rocio is an absolute wealth of knowledge and comes extremely prepared. It is like a hands on… read more

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    February 1, 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

      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

      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
  •   Do not hesitate to join Rocio on this exploration of food in Puebla. We had some transcendent bite experiences thanks to Rocio’s extensive knowledge about the history of what goes… read more

    thumb Paige
    December 30, 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

      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

    thumb Karina
    November 10, 2018

      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

    thumb Rhamir
    September 7, 2018
  •   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

      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 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

      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
  •   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

      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

      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

      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
  •   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

      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

      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

    thumb Michael
    March 2, 2019

      Unforgettable opportunity to learn the history of Puebla through its food. Rocio told us about the origin of Puebla, its mole and chiles and corn and cemita. She took us… read more

    thumb Kelly
    December 18, 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

      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 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 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
  •   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

      Rocio is very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

    thumb Yvette
    October 19, 2022

      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

      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

    thumb Rick
    September 17, 2019
  •   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

    thumb Rebecca
    February 24, 2023

      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

      Incredible experience in every way

    thumb Lisa
    November 22, 2021

      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
  •   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

      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

      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

      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
  •   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

      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 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 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