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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#The_other_tours_menu\" >The other tour&#8217;s menu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Lunchtime_vs_Evening_Which_to_Book\" >Lunchtime vs Evening: Which to Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Price_Whats_Included_and_What_Isnt\" >Price, What&#x27;s Included and What Isn&#x27;t<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" 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An Honest Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#How_to_Book_the_Oaxaca_Food_Tour\" >How to Book the Oaxaca Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Our_Honest_Final_Word\" >Our Honest Final Word<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Food_tours_wed_book_in_Oaxaca_and_across_Mexico\" >Food tours we&#x27;d book in Oaxaca and across Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Keep_reading\" >Keep reading<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#Get_our_best_travel_tips_in_your_inbox\" >Get our best travel tips in your inbox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/food-tours\/oaxaca-food-tour-a-chefs-tour-worth-it\/#AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\" >AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Oaxaca_Food_Tour_by_A_Chefs_Tour_Worth_It_15_Tastings_in_Mexicos_Culinary_Capital_From_US59\"><\/span>Is the Oaxaca Food Tour by A Chef&#8217;s Tour Worth It? <em>15+ Tastings in Mexico&#8217;s Culinary Capital, From US$59<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">A Chef&#8217;s Tour offers two Oaxaca walks \u2014 lunchtime at US$59 and an evening tour at US$69 \u2014 each with 14\u201315+ tastings and no more than eight guests. We haven&#8217;t taken them; we research the live tour pages and send readers. Here is what is on the menu, why the lunchtime tour is the easier one for most diets, and what to know about chapulines and mezcal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> November 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 10 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> Checked against the live tour page<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunchtime-a-chef-s-tour-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of Oaxaca street food photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"741\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<!-- A CHEF'S TOUR PARTNER BANNER -->\n<div class=\"htf-sale-banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0 36px;padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#d8b970 50%,#C8A45A 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#0d2018;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,164,90,0.25);\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:4px;\">Our food-tour partner<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">Small-group food tours with A Chef&#8217;s Tour \u2014 max 8 guests, 15+ tastings<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.85;\">Live dates and prices open on their own booking page. Book through our link and you pay the normal price \u2014 we earn a small commission that keeps this blog independent.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>This guide is built from the live tour page of Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime) on A Chef&#8217;s Tour \u2014 price, start time, group size, tastings and dietary notes come straight from the operator, never invented.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>Yes \u2014 for most visitors the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/a> is the better buy: US$59 per person for 15+ tastings between 11:00AM and 3:00PM, in a group of at most eight. The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour<\/a> in the evening (6:30PM\u201310:30PM, US$69, 14+ tastings) is livelier and adds mezcal, but A Chef&#8217;s Tour calls it unsuitable for people avoiding pork \u2014 pork is in 5\u20136 of its 14 tastings \u2014 and even points those travellers to the lunch tour. Both tours are unsuitable for pescatarians and halal diets. Adventurous eaters should know both menus include grasshoppers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-BOOK-CTA -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Our pick \u00b7 A Chef&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">US$59 per person \u00b7 15+ tastings \u00b7 max 8 guests \u00b7 11:00AM\u20133:00PM \u00b7 bottled water and local soft drinks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Check dates &amp; book \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">What the Oaxaca Food Tours Are \u2014 and Who Runs Them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">What You Eat at Lunchtime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">Lunchtime vs Evening: Which to Book<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">Price, What&#x27;s Included and What Isn&#x27;t<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Dietary Needs: What A Chef&#x27;s Tour Actually Says<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Practical Bits: Altitude, Heat and Late Finishes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">Guided Tour or Eat Alone? An Honest Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s8\">How to Book the Oaxaca Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Oaxaca_Food_Tours_Are_%E2%80%94_and_Who_Runs_Them\"><\/span>What the Oaxaca Food Tours Are \u2014 and Who Runs Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Chef&#8217;s Tour runs small-group food walks in around 80 cities, led by cooks, chefs and local foodies \u2014 in Oaxaca, &#8220;one of our superb Oaxaca food hosts&#8221;. The lunchtime page caps groups at eight and invites private tours and groups of nine or more to get in touch; the evening page lists no group size, though the operator&#8217;s standard small-group model is eight.<\/p><p>The lunchtime page opens with &#8220;Welcome to the culinary capital of Mexico&#8221; and sends you through the city&#8217;s markets and comals; the evening page describes grills and street stalls after dark. We cite those as the operator&#8217;s claims \u2014 we have not been to these stalls ourselves.<\/p><p>How we wrote this: we are Joona and Alla, family travellers based in Rovaniemi, Finland, and we have not taken this tour. We research food tours from the live tour pages and send readers to the ones that hold up, so every fact below comes from A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s own page for Oaxaca \u2014 nothing is invented, and where the page is silent we say so instead of guessing. We also don&#8217;t repeat ratings or review counts we can&#8217;t check.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Eat_at_Lunchtime\"><\/span>What You Eat at Lunchtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lunchtime page names a long list, which is part of why it reads as the better value:<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunchtime-a-chef-s-tour-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A painted wall reading Mercado de La Merced. A general Oaxaca photo from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s library; we can&#x27;t say the tour stops here.\" width=\"470\" height=\"660\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>A painted wall reading Mercado de La Merced. A general Oaxaca photo from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s library; we can&#x27;t say the tour stops here. <span>Photo: A Chef&#x27;s Tour<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Chocolate de agua<\/strong> (frothy chocolate) and a warm <strong>memela de chicharr\u00f3n prensado<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Entomatadas<\/strong> and <strong>tejate<\/strong>, the ancient maize-and-cacao drink<\/li><li><strong>Tamal de mole<\/strong>, stretchy <strong>quesillo<\/strong>, <strong>taco de cabeza<\/strong> from the steamer<\/li><li><strong>Empanada de mole amarillo<\/strong>, <strong>tostada de chileajo<\/strong> and a <strong>torta de cecina<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Chapulines<\/strong> (grasshoppers) for the adventurous<\/li><li><strong>Nicuatole<\/strong> and a meringue-filled <strong>gaznate<\/strong> to finish<\/li><\/ul><p>The page says the route winds &#8220;deeper through the mercados&#8221;. That is a lot of regional food in four hours, and several items (tejate, memelas, nicuatole) are things many travellers would not know to order alone.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_other_tours_menu\"><\/span>The other tour&#8217;s menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The evening menu overlaps with lunch but leans on grills:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Campechano tacos<\/strong>, <strong>piedrazo con quesillo<\/strong> and a <strong>tetela de huitlacoche<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Crispy garnachas<\/strong>, <strong>tamal de mole<\/strong>, <strong>taco de cabeza<\/strong> and <strong>lech\u00f3n<\/strong> cooked low and slow on tacos and tortas<\/li><li>A towering <strong>tlayuda de tasajo<\/strong>, <strong>tortilla con tasajo<\/strong> and <strong>esquites con chapulines<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Warm champurrado<\/strong>, a taste of <strong>mezcal<\/strong> and silky <strong>flan<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>The mezcal tasting matters if you don&#8217;t drink alcohol or are travelling with children; the page doesn&#8217;t offer an alternative at that stop, so ask. Note also the late hours \u2014 6:30PM to 10:30PM \u2014 which finish well after dark.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunchtime_vs_Evening_Which_to_Book\"><\/span>Lunchtime vs Evening: Which to Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table><tr><th><\/th><th>Lunchtime<\/th><th>Evening<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Hours<\/td><td>11:00AM\u20133:00PM<\/td><td>6:30PM\u201310:30PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>US$59 per person<\/td><td>US$69 per person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tastings<\/td><td>15+<\/td><td>14+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alcohol<\/td><td>None named<\/td><td>Taste of mezcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pork<\/td><td>Possible; pork or lard in 2\u20133 of 15 tastings<\/td><td>Unsuitable; pork in 5\u20136 of 14 tastings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meat overall<\/td><td>Meat in 7\u20138 of 15 (pescatarian unsuitable)<\/td><td>Meat in 8\u20139 of 14 (pescatarian unsuitable)<\/td><\/tr><\/table><p>On paper the lunchtime tour wins: US$10 cheaper, one more tasting, no alcohol, and the only one that works for most no-pork diets. Pick the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour<\/a> in the evening only if you want a night out \u2014 mezcal, grills and a lively street scene \u2014 and can eat pork without a thought.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Whats_Included_and_What_Isnt\"><\/span>Price, What&#x27;s Included and What Isn&#x27;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lunchtime is <strong>US$59 per person<\/strong>; evening is <strong>US$69 per person<\/strong>. According to the live pages both include:<\/p><ul><li>14\u201315+ tastings<\/li><li>Bottled water and local soft drinks<\/li><li>A local food host, walking tour<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Not included:<\/strong> getting to the meeting point. As the pages put it, guests come from all over the city, so there is a meeting point (sent with your booking) and your guide can help you find transport back. On cost, US$59 is among the lower prices for A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s Mexican tours; Mexico City&#8217;s is US$89.<\/p><p><strong>Children:<\/strong> the tour page doesn&#8217;t list a child price or an age policy. Don&#8217;t assume a half-price rate applies \u2014 ask A Chef&#8217;s Tour (info@achefstour.com) before you book with children, and ask whether the route and food suit their age.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Book it \u00b7 A Chef&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">From US$59 per person \u00b7 11am &#8211; 3pm \u00b7 small group, max 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Check dates &amp; book \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dietary_Needs_What_A_Chefs_Tour_Actually_Says\"><\/span>Dietary Needs: What A Chef&#x27;s Tour Actually Says<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quoted from the pages:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Pork, lunchtime:<\/strong> &#8220;Possible, though pork \/ pork lard is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 15 total)&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Pork, evening:<\/strong> &#8220;Unsuitable as pork used in 5-6 tastings (out of 14 total). Try our lunch tour instead&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Pescatarian:<\/strong> lunchtime \u2014 &#8220;Unsuitable as meat is used in 7-8 tastings (out of 15 total)&#8221;; evening \u2014 &#8220;Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 14 total)&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Halal (both):<\/strong> &#8220;Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul><p>There is no vegetarian, gluten or nut line on either page, and Oaxacan cooking uses lard, cheese and masa widely, so A Chef&#8217;s Tour doesn&#8217;t list anything we can promise a vegetarian. Email info@achefstour.com first. Street-food tours cannot guarantee allergen-free dishes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Bits_Altitude_Heat_and_Late_Finishes\"><\/span>Practical Bits: Altitude, Heat and Late Finishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong>Altitude and heat:<\/strong> Oaxaca city is around 1,500 metres above sea level and can be hot by midday; bring a hat and water.<\/li><li><strong>Chapulines:<\/strong> toasted grasshoppers appear on both menus. They are optional (&#8220;adventurous palates can crunch&#8221;), but tell your host if you would rather skip them.<\/li><li><strong>Walking:<\/strong> four hours between markets and street stalls; wear closed shoes.<\/li><li><strong>Evening end time:<\/strong> 10:30PM is late for children and for anyone who wants an early start the next day.<\/li><li><strong>Meeting point:<\/strong> sent with your booking confirmation.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_to_ask_before_you_book\"><\/span>Questions to ask before you book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>A few details are missing from the pages, and an email to info@achefstour.com is the way to settle them:<\/p><ul><li>Is there a child price or age limit?<\/li><li>Is there a non-alcoholic alternative at the mezcal stop on the evening tour?<\/li><li>Can the host adjust for vegetarians, and how many of the 15+ tastings would they miss?<\/li><li>What is the exact meeting point, and is there a rain plan?<\/li><\/ul><p>Street vendors change their hours and menus, so even a detailed page describes a typical route rather than a guaranteed one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guided_Tour_or_Eat_Alone_An_Honest_Cost_Comparison\"><\/span>Guided Tour or Eat Alone? An Honest Cost Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At US$59 the lunchtime tour is the kind of price where a food tour is hard to beat on value, because Oaxaca&#8217;s best-known dishes are scattered across several markets and stalls that look alike to a first-time visitor. Ordering tejate, tlayuda or a memela at a market is easy once you know what they are; knowing what they are, and which stall is worth the queue, is what the tour is for.<\/p><p>That said, Oaxaca is a compact, walkable city with a food scene that is easy to approach alone, and a sensible alternative is a self-guided morning at a market with a notebook and an appetite. The tour wins when your time is short, when you want the dishes explained, and when you would otherwise skip the more unusual items because you don&#8217;t know how to eat them. It loses when you only want one or two dishes and have days to spare.<\/p><p>One tactic we like: book the tour for your first full day, then use what you learn to eat independently for the rest of the stay.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_the_Oaxaca_Food_Tour\"><\/span>How to Book the Oaxaca Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You book directly with A Chef&#8217;s Tour on achefstour.com \u2014 we never take payment. Open the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/a> through our link, pick a date on the live calendar \u2014 the lunchtime and evening tours have separate calendars, add your guests and pay. Confirmation is instant, and the meeting details come with your booking.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Book early in your stay.<\/strong> Groups are capped at eight, so popular dates can fill; an early slot also leaves room to revisit favourite stalls later.<\/li><li><strong>Arrive hungry<\/strong> \u2014 skip a big meal beforehand; the tastings add up to a full meal.<\/li><li><strong>Flag diets and allergies when booking<\/strong> and email info@achefstour.com about anything the page doesn&#8217;t cover.<\/li><li><strong>Nine or more, or a private tour?<\/strong> Contact A Chef&#8217;s Tour directly.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cancellation<\/strong>, from the tour pages: &#8220;Cancel any time up to 48 hours before your tour and receive a full refund.&#8221;<\/p><p>We are an A Chef&#8217;s Tour affiliate and earn a commission on bookings made through our links \u2014 it does not change the price you pay.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"htf-faq\"><details><summary>How much does the Oaxaca Food Tour cost?<\/summary><p>US$59 per person for the lunchtime tour and US$69 per person for the evening tour. Both include bottled water and local soft drinks; transport to the meeting point is not included.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What time does it start?<\/summary><p>Lunchtime is listed as 11:00AM\u20133:00PM and the evening tour as 6:30PM\u201310:30PM. The meeting point comes with your booking.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How many tastings are included?<\/summary><p>15+ at lunchtime and 14+ in the evening.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I join if I don&#x27;t eat pork?<\/summary><p>Possibly at lunchtime (pork or lard in 2\u20133 of 15 tastings), but not in the evening: A Chef&#8217;s Tour calls it unsuitable, with pork in 5\u20136 of 14 tastings, and suggests the lunch tour instead.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the Oaxaca tour suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or halal diets?<\/summary><p>A Chef&#8217;s Tour calls both tours unsuitable for pescatarians and halal diets and lists no vegetarian statement, so ask before booking.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the cancellation policy?<\/summary><p>&#8220;Cancel any time up to 48 hours before your tour and receive a full refund.&#8221;<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Is the Oaxaca food tour by A Chef&#8217;s Tour worth it? For most visitors, the lunchtime tour is \u2014 US$59 per person for 15+ tastings of regional dishes you might never order alone is a fair price, and the operator&#8217;s own page points pork-avoiders to it. The trade-offs: no pescatarian or halal option, no child policy, mezcal and grasshoppers on the evening menu and a 10:30PM finish. We haven&#8217;t walked it ourselves; we send readers to it because the facts on the page add up.<\/p><p>Book the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/a> for the best value or the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Oaxaca Food Tour<\/a> for a night out. Combining Mexican cities? The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/mexico-city-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Mexico City Food Tour<\/a> (US$89 per person) and the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/merida-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Merida Food Tour<\/a> (US$59 per person, 15+ tastings) are the next stops we would compare.<\/p>\n<!-- A CHEF'S TOUR CARDS -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cards\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-code\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">Max 8 guests \u00b7 led by cooks and local foodies<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_tours_wed_book_in_Oaxaca_and_across_Mexico\"><\/span>Food tours we&#x27;d book in Oaxaca and across Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#d8e8d0;margin:0 auto;max-width:580px;\">Tap a tour to see live dates and prices on A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s own page. You pay their normal price; booking through our link supports Hungrytravelfamily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-la-grid\"><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Oaxaca \u00b7 15+ tastings<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From US$59 per person<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Oaxaca \u00b7 14+ tastings<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Oaxaca Food Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From US$69 per person<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" 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!important;}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"htf-nl-eyebrow\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_our_best_travel_tips_in_your_inbox\"><\/span>Get our best travel tips in your inbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"htf-nl-sub\">Monthly stories from Rovaniemi \u2014 Arctic tips, packing lists, and the places we keep coming back to.<\/p>\n<script async data-uid=\"af0fbe56d9\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.kit.com\/af0fbe56d9\/index.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<!-- \/NEWSLETTER KIT -->\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-sticky\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Contents<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">What they are<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">Lunch menu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">Lunch vs evening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">Price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Dietary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Practical<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">Tour or DIY<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s8\">How to book<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-tours\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Food tours \u00b7 A Chef&#8217;s Tour<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour-lunch\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Oaxaca Food Tour (lunchtime)<small>From US$59 per person \u00b7 15+ tastings<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/oaxaca-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Oaxaca Food Tour<small>From US$69 per person \u00b7 14+ tastings<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/mexico-city-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Mexico City Food Tour<small>From US$89 per person \u00b7 12+ tastings<\/small><\/a><a 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