Oaxaca Street Food Tour — Local services in Oaxaca

We took Betsy’s food tours twice on our trip to Oaxaca. She has a few options and after our first one which hit three of the markets in the center of Oaxaca we learned so much that we did a second tour to the Abastos Market. Let’s face it, the markets in Mexico can be overwhelming. These tours will show you where to go for some of the most delicious treats in the markets from women-run stalls that do things right. We ended up returning on our own to several of the stalls they had shown us throughout the rest of our trip- the items were so delicious. Betsy leads tours but also has other food tour guides that help lead when things are busy so we got to experience one tour with Luis who also has a cooking class and is super knowledgeable. Betsy led our tour to the Abastos Market and showed us so many hidden gems. She knows so much about the history of the region and the food in this part of Mexico. Plus, her family has their own food stall in Mercado Benito Juárez which is wonderful (Tacos Rosi). Add to this that she is such a sweet and giving person. All in all I HIGHLY recommend these tours. One of our favorite parts...

If you're in Oaxaca, you cannot miss this food tour! Betsy is a fantastic guide- she is extremely knowledgeable about the region& its food and not only shows you the best spots to grab a bite, but teaches you how to order at these & other stalls so you can comfortably eat for the rest of your trip!

I knew Oaxaca was famous for the food, but the variety was truly astounding! Even if you have food restrictions or allergies, it is no problem for Betsy! She knows the food & people so well- I would feel very comfortable bringing any family or friends with severe allergies along the food tour!

Honestly, a food tour only begins to describe it. We learned so much about the city, the culture, what to look for when buying products (not just food!) If you are only taking one tour in Oaxaca, this has to be it!

As a final note, this tour was also pet friendly. We brought along our little dog Gus who had a great time. There were just a couple spots where we had to pick her up, but that was no problem!

You must book this tour, and whatever you do, do NOT eat before the tour! You will be so full of the most amazing food...

I cannot recommend Betsy's market tours highly enough! My partner and I took both her Central de Abastos tour and her Signature Markets tour (which goes to three markets in the city center and includes a stop at her family's food stand to taste some incredible barbacoa). The Abastos market is massive and chaotic and absolutely amazing. We would have been totally lost there without Betsy, who knows the market like the back of her hand and led us from one incredible food stand to the next, places we never would have stumbled upon on our own. The Signature Markets tour was equally fabulous and delicious. My partner and I returned to many of the food stands we visited on the Signature Markets tour during our remaining days in Oaxaca, and we can't stop talking about how much we miss those spots and want to go back. And, to top it all off, Betsy herself is a gem of a person. She's warm and kind and so fun to chat with. I would for sure recommend booking both of Betsy's tours during your...