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TOURS & ACTIVITIES / MEXICO / GUADALAJARA

Tlaquepaque Food Tour and Tequila Tasting

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14 reviews

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 6116GDL

Overview

Meet your guide at Plaza de Artesanias and set out on your small-group tour through Tlaquepaque, one of the most iconic towns in the state of Jalisco. Located just minutes away from downtown Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque is famous for its art, tequila and mariachi bands. You’ll enjoy them all, along with the local gastronomy, as you visit seven food-tasting locations (subject to change) and sample traditional dishes and beverages – enough for lunch! Take in the explosion of flavors and colors found at a Mexican market, and experience the folklore of Tlaquepaque at one of its most traditional restaurants. Here, you can try chiles en nogada, a classic dish made with pork-stuffed poblanos covered in walnut sauce. Stop at a birria parlor to enjoy the region’s most typical dish – a spicy Mexican stew made with goat meat or lamb. Dare to try the torta ahogada, a sandwich submerged in chili sauce, but don’t worry – you can order it as spicy as you’d like.You’ll taste different types of tequila made by a local producer and try two refreshing non-alcoholic beverages specific to Jalisco – tejuino and cazuela. You’ll want to save room for sweets like homemade candy, prepared just like Mexican grandmothers used to make.During your tasting tour, take in the beautiful ceramics, blown glass and textiles made by renowned local artisans in their workshops. As you learn about Tlaquepaque’s history from your guide, admire the 18th- and 19th-century mansions where art is displayed and sold.

Supplier Name

Mexican Food Tours

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking,Note: tasting locations are subject to change,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,We keep our tours with small groups Good for avoiding crowds Taking safety measures

Inclusions:

Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide,Food tasting,Tequila tasting

Exclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop-off,Gratuities

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

I can not recommend this tour enough! I have been on a lot of eating/culture tours around the world and this by far was my favorite! Amala is passionate about both food and history. Not only Tlaquepaque’s - but Jalisco as a state - and Mexico as a country. She’s extremely knowledgable about everything - from the ingredients in each dish, to the production of the ingredients, to the methods that are used to create each meal. Amala's also very considerate, kind and answered all of my many questions. Unfortunately because of the pandemic, I was her first client since March. I also was the only one on the tour. Never have I been so lucky to get so much personal attention from an expert of cuisine and tradition. If you’re worried for health and safety because of the pandemic - do not worry! Amala always wore a N95 mask, gave me hand sanitizer (lavender-based) so it smelled delicious and there were multiple temperature checks through Tlaquepaque. There were even several stations throughout

Reviewed by: Skye_S, 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AM

The town is adorable, Amaya is an excellent guide, and the dishes are varied and interesting. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in trying local dishes. It’s nice to have small servings of various things. Plus, you can shop when you’re done!

Reviewed by: Elaine M, 01/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

Great environment very nice people, friendly staff good food and economic prices. Definitely worth it

Reviewed by: Yessy81, 12/31/2019 12:00:00 AM

This was a fabulous tour. Amaya was very knowledgeable and ran the tour at a nice pace. I am vegetarian and this was well catered for. Got to taste lots of great local food and drinks and learnt a lot along the way. Would highly recommend this tour!

Reviewed by: Celine_Gags, 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AM

My boyfriend and I love traveling to different cities and going on food tours to better know the area and culture. This was a particularly special tour for my boyfriend as he is from Mexico and his father has fond memories of Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque Food Tour and Tequila Tasting was one of the best tours we’ve ever been on and that was not just because of the personal connection. First off, Amaya is AMAZING! She could have cancelled as my boyfriend and I were the only people booked for that day's tour. She was a wonderful host, very informative and accommodating. Amaya did an excellent job guiding us around the various eateries of Tlaquepaque. The tour was three hours, it was so much fun that we were surprised by how quickly it went by. Amaya was very passionate about the food and the town. She was able to fluently switch between speaking english to me and spanish to my boyfriend. She explained how the food was made, who made it, and the historical context for each dish. We first t

Reviewed by: Exploration453886, 07/13/2019 12:00:00 AM

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