Book a food tour in Puebla!

  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 and taste its food. Her passion for her city and its food really shown through. Not only did we eat amazing things, but she brought out examples of ingredients, spoke of how it is prepared, and the traditions behind each dish. It was a wonderful day and a great experience!

  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 than a food tour. And that’s mostly because of Rocio! She’s smart, funny, and delightfully cheeky. It’s clear that she knows the backstory to anything you can see in Puebla, and brings a wealth of historical, gastronomic, philosophical, and socioeconomic insights. Think of it as hiring a professor to walk you around town. But one of those really cool college professors that isn’t afraid to have a drink with her students.

And on top of it all, yes, the food is amazing! Even if you fancy yourself a Mexican food expert (and trust me, you’re not – I thought I was), you are guaranteed to learn more and think more deeply about the food after this experience.

So if you want to be amazed, surprised, humbled, and stuffed to the gills with delicious food, book this tour.

  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 what I was in for! Not only is Rocio a dedicated Poblana with deep affection for her city, but she is also an incredible food historian whose knowledge about Mexican food and culture runs very deeply. A true wealth of knowledge! While food is at the heart of this experience, you will also learn so much more about Puebla’s history, the significance of a number of its sites, and more. It was such a pleasure, and I greatly enjoyed our conversation along the way.

Don’t think too hard about doing this––just do it, and do it early on during your visit to Puebla! (But do take her advice seriously and hold off on breakfast that morning––you will definitely want the room.)

  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!

  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 did we enjoy the best foods, but we also learned historical events of Puebla and Mexican culture in general. It was better than we had anticipated. A must for anyone visiting Puebla.

  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 experiential classroom so would be fantastic for all world schooling families and anyone who loves learning or has a curious mind.
It is a long day but well paced and a must do for any foodie or history buff.
Rocio is an absolute pleasure and was wonderful to spend the day with.
Thank you Rocio for enriching my world.

  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!!

  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 so much about the history of Puebla and the foods that make this city. Highly recommend for fellow gastronomic nerds like me.

  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 at the first stop with the breakfast foods made from indigenous ingredients and traditional recipes. It was the food/agricultural/cultural/religious and political information and context that went with every step of the tour that made the day such a worthwhile and entertaining day. In total, I think we made 8 or 9 stops and almost all included several different items to taste. I came home with enough food for another two delicious meals. I’m going to tell all my friends that come to Mexico that is is a “must do” activity in Puebla.

  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!!

  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 impressed with the way Rocio intertwines the cultural and historical significance into each stop for food. If you want to experience Puebla’s rich cultural traditions on a fun tour with fascinating conversations with a hospitable and personable hostess, take this tour. She conducts her tours with so much personal enjoyment and cultural awareness that it’s absolutely infectious. There is so much pride in the gastronomy and culture and history in this city and Rocio truly is an incredible cultural ambassador par excellence.

  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 wonderful storytelling. The places we visited provided unique gastronomic delights which were closely linked to indigenous, Spanish and Arab influences. There’s lots to try, but there’s also the option to take some to go. Look forward to Rocio’s podcast, Pass the Chipotle, so I can further my appreciation for Puebla’s culinary heritage.

  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 saw the price I balked, but this experience is well worth the price. I would never have found or tried the restaurants and dishes she offers on the tour. And, many of these places I went back and second and third time because the food was so outstanding. She stayed with me for almost an extra 2 hours to show me more of her beloved Puebla. This experience is outstanding.

  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 after the range of food and drink we (Website hidden by Airbnb) well as having enough left overs to last for a few days!
If you are interested in finding out about Puebla’s food and drink as well as finding out about how it came to be developed, you won’t regret going on this tour.

  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 into the preparation and ingredients of each of the yummy things we tasted. My big surprise was the other part – we walked through the cathedrals, the mercados and the oldest part of the city, making it a truly immersive experience. Rocio, a native Poblano, has a humility and pride in her heritage, a curious and learned nature about her, which makes her a charming and delightful companion for the day. For my one full day in Puebla, I am so grateful I was able to spend those hours with Rocio. Thank you

  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 and absolutely proud of her beautiful city and culture.
We sampled so many traditional dishes and visited many iconic places in the heart of Puebla. I loved the way she relates the evolution of the dishes to the history of Mexico, and my favorite parts were the mole interactive presentation, and the candy shop part.
I definitely recommend this experience, 100% without a doubt.
Muchas gracias, Rocío.
Nos encantó el tour y fue un gusto conocerte.

  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 Mexican history throughout the tour and I learned a ton. Would high recommend not eating too much even the night before to save enough stomach for all the delicious food!

  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 Rocio had a podcast called “Pass the Chipotle” where she does in depth talks that combine anthropology,history and gastronomy. After listening to about a dozen podcasts we booked her food tour. My partner and I have a love of anthropology, history, Pre-Hispanic Meso America and also how agriculture and trading shaped Meso American culture into what it is today. If you think that the best way to understand another culture is through its food then this tour is for you and you must book this tour. Don’t think this tour is a boring academic lecture because nothing could be further from the truth; it is FUN!!! And the food she provides (all included with the cost ) is so amazing especially when you hear Rocio tell you about why she chooses the places that she does. Everything about Puebla is represented here from the tortillas, the Pulque, the Cemitas, the Tacos Arabes, the pan de aqua and of course the Molé and the Pipian. Rocio is a proud Poblano and wants to tell you all about Puebla; she’s utterly charming, full of humor and has strong opinions ( in a good way) In my opinion, you should book this tour on your first day in Puebla because Rocio explains everything about how Puebla came to be that it will give you a template for the rest of your trip of places you want to do a deeper dive. I cannot say enough about this gem of Puebla that is Rocio Carvajal. This tour is not for everyone; if you’re just here for partying and eating tacos book an amateur tour guide as they are plenty – but if you really want to understand the world view from the mouth of an erudite intellectual that can explain the intersectionality of history, anthropology and gastronomy then Rocio is the only guide you’ll ever need.

  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 dish came with it’s own unique story. The whole experience felt as if we were in a delicious storybook! We wondered around the streets of Puebla and she explained the significance of the historical buildings providing us with a well rounded appreciation for Poblano culture and history.

We definitely recommend this experience. Rocio has an abundance of knowledge in regards to the history and foods of the region and she is incredibly warm, welcoming and enthusiastic.

  Rocio is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. And her knowledge and passion is incredible. There is no better person to experience Puebla with.

  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!

  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

  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 she has a podcast. This tour was an excellent mix of historical gastronomy, Mexican/Spanish history, architecture, and religious history in Puebla. This tour is extraordinarily detailed and well thought out. Did I mention the incredible food we ate?! I only wish that I could hire Rocio full-time to follow me around Mexico for the next five weeks. Book this tour if you have the opportunity!

  We had the best day with Rocio! She was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. We learned so much about the history of Puebla and tried so many different… read more delicious local foods. It was a wonderful walking tour and introduction to Puebla. I highly recommend this experience as a great way to see the city and eat some of the best food in town!

  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 and this made for a powerful combination I did not quite expect when I booked the tour. And, she was such a warm and gracious host throughout – a very enjoyable day spent with someone who knows and loves this beautiful city. I very much appreciated the small touches – providing water, wipes and hand sanitizer. Even a small bag to carry our takeaway things in. Nice attention to detail.

Come hungry! There is more food than we could eat and that was packaged up for the ride home. My only regret is that I wish we had allotted more time than we did – four hours goes by very quickly and Rocio seemed ready for more. We’ll just have to come back for more!

  This is the best possible way to explore Puebla, especially if you have only one day in the city. Rocio is not only knowledgeable about Mexican history, culture and, of… read more course, food but also a very fun person to be around. The tour far exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend!

  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.

  Book this tour. Rocio is a wealth of knowledge for history, food, and culture. She has a story for everything and her personality is so vibrant that you’ll continue to… read more be engaged the entire time. She brings you to try food in locations you would never find on your own and everything was absolutely delicious. Book this and have fun!

  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!!

  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 with us explaining the underlying cultural aspects.

  Wow! What an all encompassing and well thought out experience. The knowledge that Rocio has is so extensive about the history of Mexico both pre Hispanic and colonial. She also… read more knows the relevance and interactivity between the history and the deeply diverse food culture of Mexico and specially Puebla. Importantly you obviously try a whole host of carefully selected and very very tasty typical Poblano dishes. But with her knowledge you truly understand the context and development of the dishes! Really fascinating. It’s my third time in Mexico and second time in Puebla, and I still was learning tonnes ! I could not recommend it enough!

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

  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!

  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!

  Consider yourself blessed if you get the chance to spend part of your time in Puebla with Rocio. She crafts a masterful experience with her profound knowledge of Mexican history… read more and food culture. She conveys her knowledge and passion with such generosity and wisdom that I found myself wishing I could carry on our adventures with her the next day and beyond that. Rocio throws her whole self into making your time together a supreme pleasure. I have never had a better experience traveling than I did with Rocio in a city that deserves the recognition and renown she celebrates wonderfully. The next day I kept wishing I could ask her more questions and learn even more about her beloved city.

  Rocio was very knowledgeable about Puebla, both its food and its history. She organized a tour that took us to beautiful churches, fascinating museums with lots of delicious food stops… read more along the way. A lot of walking, so be prepared for that, but it’s worth it to see what the city has to offer. I highly recommend this experience, you will feel truly acquainted with Puebla and won’t regret it.

  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 want a truly engaging, educational and delicious experience, definitely try to reserve a day with Rocio!

  What a wonderful day spent with Rocio and a few other participants learning about Puebla’s history and sampling some amazing food. This tour is unique and you will not be… read more disappointed as Rocio is passionate about her city and its food. We could not have spent a more enjoyable day! Thank you Rocio!

  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 history and shares stories of the many influences in Puebla. Along the way you will
Eat, drink & eat some more – with each item having a direct correlation to history and it’s origin.


I recommend doing this at the beginning of your trip to Puebla. Trust me you will have a deeper understanding and fascination with the city.

Don’t forget to check out her podcast & cookbooks to echo everything you learned.

  Rocio Showed me a really great time in Puebla on her food tour. We ate so many different delicious food and she explained the cultural significance and historical background of… read more each dish. Rocio was so kind and pleasant and we had so much fun walking through the streets, I felt like I had a friend to explore the city with rather than a tour guide. I went home with so many treats and a wonderful understanding of the melting pot of cultures in Puebla. This trip exceeded my expectations, I expected to eat good food but I did not expect to leave the experience with a completely different outlook on Mexican cuisine. Thank you so much Rocio.