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:

  •   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

      Experiencing Puebla with Rocio was amazing. She is a true Poblano with great pride and knowledge about the history and culture of her town. Not only does she take you… read more

    thumb Alissa
    January 24, 2019

      Great experience. Great food and very informative. It’s true, there will be a lot of food.

    thumb Kristian
    July 14, 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

      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

      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

      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 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

      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

      I’m only going to do food tours with food anthropologists from now on because RocĂ­o was amazing. My mind is blown from all of the new information and the incredible… read more

    thumb Rhi
    April 24, 2021

      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
  •   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 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

      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

      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 Stephen
    November 6, 2021
  •   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’s food and history tour went BEYOND our expectations.
    She is incredibly knowledgeable, super engaging, prepared, fun, and kind. You can tell she is truly passionate about her endeavor,… read more

    thumb Sahara
    June 26, 2021

      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

      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
  •   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

      Wonderful food experience with Rocio. She was so knowledgable and friendly. We sampled so many amazing food items we would have never discovered without her!

    thumb Rachel
    November 4, 2019

      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

      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
  •   Incredible experience in every way

    thumb Lisa
    November 22, 2021

      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

      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 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 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

      RociĂł 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

      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

      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
  •   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

    thumb Jessica
    February 10, 2024

      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

      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

      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
  •   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

      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

      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

      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

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