Book a food tour in Puebla!

  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.

  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 to the main sights and gives you more insights than what you can find on Wikipedia – she makes it fun and tells anecdotes along the way. The food part of the tour felt like you were following a culinary treasure map, discovering one hidden gem after another and really getting to taste all the delicious food Puebla is known for. There’s no way we would have found the places on our own, let alone eat at all of them in one day. I highly recommend Rocio’s experience and thank her for a wonderful time.

  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.)

  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!

  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.

  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 fabulously curated stops to taste and learn about the delicacies of Poblano food. Rocío is knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. Try this excellent food tour and learn from a true Poblana, what makes Puebla in its food and history, so special.

  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

  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!

  Rocio was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Her knowledge about the city of Puebla, it’s history, culture, cuisine, and architecture were incredible. I was traveling alone in Puebla during Christmas,… read more and genuinely wasn’t sure there would be much of anything for me to do besides wander the streets. The tour with Rocio was the absolute highlight of my visit. She catered the tour to me and made sure to point out sites, tell stories, and impart facts about various locations and foods based on what I had expressed interest in throughout the tour.

If you visit Puebla, make sure to reach out to Rocio!

  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 and she’s also really personable, hilarious, and a great listener. I learned so much and gained even more appreciation for this part of Mexico and its rich history…as well as the history of the entire world since cultural influences on this food are that wide-ranging (wow). The food we tried was wonderful and well-chosen. I’m vegetarian and ate very well 🙂

  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!!

  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!

  I don’t know where to begin describing this experience. Floating through Puebla as Rocio weaves the regions history into every bite you take is truly magical. The food is indeed… read more amazing, but I have to say that the stories behind the food nourished our minds as much as the food nourished our bellies. I can say this was as unique a day as I have had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and say yes to this. The history of Puebla is as deep as the flavors in the food we ate. Thank you so much Rocio, you are a treasure!

  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 to places we never would’ve found on our own. The food was beyond good. Outstanding day.

  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.

  This tour has by far been the highlight of my visit to Puebla. Rocio has vast knowledge about food as an entry into culture, history, and art and will show… read more you all the flavors of Puebla. With her, you will sample the most authentic dishes, each one with explanation, demonstration of ingredients, and suggestions for how to best enjoy the flavors. She does this in a relaxed style but with passion. Along the way, you will visit the cathedral, markets, important streets, and will learn about architecture and landscape. You will fall in love with Puebla all over again and will be prepared to go back and savor these dishes with knowledge!

  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 to the regional food scene. She provides such a genuine excitement for her city, her country and, of course, for delicious poblano food! We ate extremely well, but more importantly, we appreciated her infectious energy and passion for gastronomy and for Puebla. We couldn’t recommend her tour enough!

  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

  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!!

  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.

  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!!

  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 over five hours, with a vast quantity of food, so wear good walking shoes and arrive hungry

  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 stop will include great tasting foods native to Puebla! I think I ate more that day than I have ever eaten. I love the molotes, huitlacoche, pulque, cemitas, mole, Maria’s tacos, and the list continues! Oh and the sweets!!!

Take this tour, you will not be disappointed!

  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!

  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.

  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 that I just couldn’t pass anything up. I truly felt like I was hanging out a good friend and enjoying all that Puebla has to offer.

  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 I would never have found on my own. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Puebla.

  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.

  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 billed as a food tour, it is so much more! You will sample many wonderful foods, of course, but also gain a wealth of information about Mexican history, geography, and culture! Rocio’s breadth of knowledge and scholarship are unmatched. In addition, Rocio carries along a variety of visual aids to supplement her explanations. She’s like Mary Poppins with her bag of surprises (but I won’t share any spoilers so you’ll have to find out for yourself). As a solo traveler this was a wonderful way to spend the day and also enjoy the company of a delightful woman!

  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 and deep history of Mexican food, this is the place to be. To be honest it’s hard to find the words to explain how incredible this tour was, so I will just say that it is one of the most stimulating, enriching and worthwhile experiences I’ve ever had while traveling.

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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 over time. Both my partner, and I loved it.

  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 absolute must. Rocio is the best!

  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!

  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.

  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!

  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!