Puebla is a city with a rich culinary heritage, stunning colonial architecture and a fascinating history, letâs 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 Pueblaâs unrivalled food heritage.
Where does the tour take place?
- The colourful streets of Pueblaâs UNESCO-listed historical centre are the perfect canvas to unveil the historical events that shaped Pueblaâs unique gastronomy as we walk and enjoy traditional foods, treats and drinks.
Whatâs 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:
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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.
Krystal
September 13, 2024Rocio is amazing – she has a true passion for her city, is extremely knowledgable and was such a pleasure to spend the day with. If youâre visiting Puebla and… read more want a truly engaging, educational and delicious experience, definitely try to reserve a day with Rocio!
Paul
March 30, 2023Rocioâs tour was rich with cultural history and itâs 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 canât wait to read her books and listen to her podcasts after learning about them in this experience! Book this right now, you wonât be disappointed.
Sandy
January 31, 2020I enjoyed the amount of information I learned through Rocioâs 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 Pueblaâs 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 itâs 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.
Jake
November 21, 2018 -
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.
Lorraine
March 11, 2025We loved this experience. As visitors to a new city, it’s always wonderful to have an expert at hand to help you explore and show you the best spots. Not… read more only was this experience about the best local food, Rocio is also an expert on the history of Puebla and Mexico. She is extremely passionate about Mexican food and sharing it with others. Would 100% recommend doing this experience when you come to Puebla.
Michelle
April 2, 2019This 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!
Douglas
May 24, 2021You canât 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. Sheâs incredibly knowledgeable about the history, food and culture of Puebla!
I highly recommend this tour!Stephen
November 6, 2021 -
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 all wrapped into one. As the other reviews suggest, come on an empty stomach!
William
February 5, 2022Do not hesitate to join Rocio on this exploration of food in Puebla. We had some transcendent bite experiences thanks to Rocioâs 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
Paige
December 30, 2019We 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 the route. What an incredible selection of stops she has chosen and everyone was served so efficiently. We would recommend this experience to everyone who is visiting the Puebla area!!!! Thank you, Rocio, for a delightful day!!!!!!! It could not have been better!!
Thomas
February 28, 2020Incredible and enriching experience. Rocio is a talented women who thoroughly entertained me throughout the tour. She kept me engaged with her knowledge of history and architecture and then to… read more top it off she incorporated flavors and origins of the local foods. This is not an average food tour. This is an all encompassing cultural lesson of mexico going back before the Aztecs. Itâs everything you ever wanted to know about mexico and a full belly. I recommend this tour to anyone who has a love and interest in mexico.
Sara
January 24, 2022 -
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 youâll 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!
Aaron
October 16, 2021El tour con RocĂo es una experiencia memorable. TenĂa altas expectativas por las reseĂąas previas, pero aĂşn asĂ fueron superadas. AsĂ que ÂĄNo duden en agendar!
RocĂo… read more tiene un amplio y profundo conocimiento sobre la ciudad, la comida, sus ingredientes y la historia que entrelaza a todos los elementos. Era la primera vez que visitaba Puebla y esta experiencia hizo que el viaje valiera la pena!
El tour nos llevĂł todo el dĂa. AsĂ que, deben ir cĂłmodos y con un gorro o sombrero. Yo fui muy afortunado de ser el Ăşnico que hablaba espaĂąol, por lo que RocĂo me dio un tour personalizado.
La historia de LatinoamĂŠrica estĂĄ entrelazada. En esta experiencia descubrĂ la influencia de otras culturas sobre costumbres propias. El recorrido finalizĂł, pero sigo pensando sobre toda la informaciĂłn que recibĂ.
RocĂo te recibe como una amiga hospitalaria y se esmera en los detalles para que te sientas bienvenido. ÂĄMuchas gracias RocĂo por todo!Edson
January 14, 2022Rocio’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, RocĂo.
Nos encantĂł el tour y fue un gusto conocerte.Sahara
June 26, 2021My 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.
Karina
November 10, 2018 -
Rocio was the best guide I have ever had! Engaging history perfectly blended with amazing food and drink. I would warmly recommend this to anyone, just make sure you have… read more enough room for all of the food!
Charlotte
November 25, 2018I 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 đ
Melanie
September 13, 2024Rocio 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.
Nicholas
December 4, 2018Our 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.Rhamir
September 7, 2018 -
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 food. RocĂo spent an afternoon telling an abridged version on the history of MĂŠxico, starting with MesoamĂŠrica and used the food we ate to bring it to life.
Rhi
April 24, 2021This was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. During our foodie tour of Puebla, Rocio shared her wealth of knowledge about Mexico culture and history, and Mexican… read more cuisine. We loved every minute of our day spent with her. Her in-depth expert knowledge heightened every aspect of our time with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone lucky enough to find availability on Rocio’s calendar.
LeAnn
January 23, 2025Rocio 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.
Frankie
October 30, 2018Rocio 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. Weâll just have to come back for more!David
February 14, 2020 -
Rocioâs tour of Pueblaâs 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 to be. The historical stories of Pueblaâs beginnings were so interesting to hear. Rocio is a kind, funny and gifted storyteller that will open your eyes, awaken your taste buds, fill your stomach and your mind to all the wonderful diversity of MĂŠxicoâs gastronomy. Truly an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour. And come hungry because there is so much food to eat. You will leave happy and full!
Laurie
November 6, 2021Rocio 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.
Glen
December 2, 2018Rocio is one of the kindest people Iâve ever met. And her knowledge and passion is incredible. There is no better person to experience Puebla with.
Matthew
May 31, 2021I 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.
Monica
May 30, 2024 -
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 fun way to spend a day and get acquainted with Puebla.
Ellen
March 9, 2022Excellent 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.
Michael
March 2, 2019This 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 sampled. Rocio’s passion for both food and history was truly infectious, making the experience both informative and engaging. Be prepared for a truly immersive experience, as this tour requires a significant time commitment and includes a generous amount of food. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to savor the authentic flavors of Puebla and delve deeper into its fascinating story.
Bill
November 25, 2024 -
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 couldnât recommend her tour enough!
Anna
February 12, 2020Rocio 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!
Guy
May 24, 2021This 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!
Daryna
October 23, 2021 -
You canât 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. Sheâs incredibly knowledgeable about the history, food and culture of Puebla!
I highly recommend this tour!Brandon
November 6, 2021By 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 Highly recommend! âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸
Lauren
November 5, 2022Rocio 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!!
Jared
January 28, 2020Rocio 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!Jonathan
December 25, 2019