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Mazatlan Authentic Cuisine: Gastronomic exploration of Mixtec History and Tradition
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72 Ratings
Mazatlán
Embark on a gastronomic exploration of Mazatlan’s Mixtec history and tradition. Taste the most representative dishes while learning about the city’s fascinating history and traditions. Join us for a unique tour led by local Mazatlecos!
Embark on a gastronomic exploration of Mazatlan’s Mixtec history and tradition. Taste the most representative dishes while learning about the city’s fascinating history and traditions. Join us for a unique tour led by local Mazatlecos!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mercado Pino Suarez - You will be able to walk around this traditional mexican market founded in 1897. In this place you will see multiple vendors of food, souvenirs, and clothing.
- Las Changueras Expendio De Mariscos - The shrimp ladies (Las Changueras) is the seafood market of the city, we will explain to you why Mazatlan is known as the…
- Mercado Pino Suarez - You will be able to walk around this traditional mexican market founded in 1897. In this place you will see multiple vendors of food, souvenirs, and clothing.
- Las Changueras Expendio De Mariscos - The shrimp ladies (Las Changueras) is the seafood market of the city, we will explain to you why Mazatlan is known as the “Shrimp Capital”
- Malecon de Mazatlan - Mazatlan beautifull malecon one of the longest in the world
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Playa Norte - This used to be the north end of the city, now this beach is where fisherman have their boats and bring the fish every morning. Here also we will enjoy another tipical dish of Mazatlan with the great view of Mazatlan`s bay
- El Faro Mazatlan - Mazatlan Lighthouse is the tallest natural lighthouse in the world
- Plaza Machado - This Plaza is the heart of the Historic Distric of Mazatlan a must stop when visiting the city
- Monumento al Pescador - This monument is the most know monument of the city is an Icon of Mazatlan
- Paseo del Centenario - This emblematic avenue will show you the best views of the port.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Pick up service from the hotels or back to the hotel
- Pick up service from the hotels or back to the hotel
Additional Information
More than just golden beaches, Mazatlan, established in 1531, is steeped in fascinating history and boasts an amazing culinary scene. We’ll guide you on a journey to sample the iconic flavours of this thriving seaport while you immerse yourself in its stories and customs. This is the perfect exploration if you’re seeking a taste of history, scenic views…
More than just golden beaches, Mazatlan, established in 1531, is steeped in fascinating history and boasts an amazing culinary scene. We’ll guide you on a journey to sample the iconic flavours of this thriving seaport while you immerse yourself in its stories and customs. This is the perfect exploration if you’re seeking a taste of history, scenic views and mouthwatering cuisine all in one. Experience the only food tours guided by local residents from Mazatlan.
- Not recommended for people with shellfish allergies, vegetarians or vegans
Location
Looney Bean Coffee Olas Altas
Paseo Olas Altas
We meet in the Looney Bean Cafe ubicated in Olas Altas Mazatlan. This is a very well know ubication in town any taxi will know if you ask you can also take public transportation to get there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(72 Ratings)
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Kelly
Apr 2, 2026
Food and History Tour - My husband and I took this small group tour and had a really nice time. Our tour guide, Paola, was super knowledgeable about Mazatlan history and we got to see some places tourists don't get to go to, for example the shrimp boats and open shrimp market. You can tell she has a love for Mazatlan as well as a love for cooking/food. We didn’t do any touristy places, all local. Definitely recommend.
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Darla_b
Mar 14, 2026
⭐ Our Favorite Experience in the Mexican Riviera – Incredible Food Tour - This was our favorite experience of our entire Mexican Riviera trip. The tour was the perfect mix of incredible local food, history, and exploring Mazatlán.
Our guide Paola was amazing. She shared the history of the city along the way and took us to some of the best local food spots we would never have found on our own.
We tried so many delicious things including manta ray stew, birria, tacos, Pacifico beer, and ice cream—everything was authentic, local, and absolutely delicious.
We also stopped at several landmarks along the way, which made the tour feel like both a food experience and a way to really learn about Mazatlán.
We left completely full of amazing food and new knowledge about the city.
If you're visiting Mazatlán, this tour is a MUST DO. And if you can, ask for Paola—she made the experience unforgettable.
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Travelingtgj
Mar 13, 2026
Amazing - If you enjoy good food and learning about the history of Mazatlan, then book this experience. You will not regret it. Paula was a very informative and her love and passion for Mazatlan and the food is infectious, you can't help but to walk away wishing for more.
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Moira
Feb 18, 2026
Interesting, tasty, fun - So fun! So authentic! Tour guide was very knowledgeable … Great way to get your bearings for those new to the city highly recommend!
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S_m
Feb 17, 2026
Authentic, do not miss tour! - Great tour with an expansive route. Saw so many things important to Mazatlan and learned alot. The dishes we tasted were amazing and we would never have known where to find these gems. Gabriel was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend for early in your trip!
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Andrewhq6853ay
Jan 22, 2026
Guided food and history tour - That was an incredible tour. Paola, the tour guide, takes you to her favourite local eateries. She herself is a foodie and from the city. She know the food, the ingredients and the history. It was beyond my expectation of what the tour would be. I highly recommend this tour.
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G9487vklaurenc
Jan 8, 2026
Savor an amazing local food tour! - THANK YOU!!! For the most wonderful tour. It was everything the advertisement promised and exactly what Paula said it would be at the beginning of the tour. I feel we experienced the hidden gems of decades old family run business like a local. Food, history, culture and personal antidotes were woven together in spectacular fashion giving a genuinely immersive experience. It felt like a dear friend was showing us her favorite spots and people! We saw a diverse selection of the city and tasted the local Sinaloa specialties. All the difficult parts directions, parking, safety etc. were taken care in a friendly professional manner. You will savor all the sights and tastes of this tour for years to come!
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Rickrr7538kb
Jan 6, 2026
Great addition to our trip - The overall food tour experience was awesome! I would have never been brave enough to stop and eat from a street vendor until we took this tour. It was fun and educational. I would do the same tour again the next time we are there. Thank you Paola for sharing your passions with us all.
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Vande21
Jan 4, 2026
Get ready to eat in authentic places - This was an exceptional experience! Our guide was local, and she took us all over the city of Mazatlan, telling us the history and taking us to excellent food locations! Could not have planned a better day in Mazatlan, highly recommend!!
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Fairbanks2024
Feb 11, 2026
Interesting tour - Very personable and informative tour guide
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