Hungry Nomads: Food Tours in Mexico City

Food Tours in Mexico City for people who want to eat where the locals actually eat

Most visitors only see the surface of Mexico City. They stay in the same areas and eat at places where locals rarely go. Instead of a standard tour, we walk through the markets and eat at the local places where quality is measured by the length of the line, in small and intimate groups. You will not see a polished version of the city. This is not a checklist of popular locations. It is about understanding the history of our ingredients and the rhythm of a city that expresses its identity through its food.

mexico city's
after-dark eats

Understanding the street food scene and local life after sunset

CDMX Staples &
street food

Navigating through the market's staples to Mexico City's plates

Downtown
half-day eats

A shorter walk for those who want to eat the city in just a few hours

Navigating through the market's staples to Mexico City's plates

CDMX staples &
STREET FOOD

Understanding the street food scene and local life after sunset

MEXICO CITY'S
AFTER DARK EATS

A shorter walk for those who want to eat the city in just a few hours

Downtown
Half-Day Eats

I'm John Chávez, born and raised in Mexico City. I founded Hungry Nomads to share the city I know. I’ve spent years refining my routes to ensure you only sit at the tables where the food has a story to tell. My goal is simple. I take you away from the noise to meet the faces behind the stalls who feed this city every day. I’m here to help you understand this city through the food that actually defines it.

AYUMI KIM

GOOGLE MAPS / OCTOBER 2023

John is THE BEST food guide in all of Mexico City. Hands down! He is so personable and knowledgeable about all things food and culture. He's so amazing that we keep coming back! He's guided us on food tours for over 3 years now and we can't wait to see him again in the near future. I've not only tasted some of the best food that Mexico City has to offer but also gained valuable cultural knowledge and experiences thanks to John.

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GARY LEVY

GOOGLE MAPS / FEBRUARY 2024

Of all the cool, fun and interesting things my wife and I did during our 9 days in Mexico City, John’s all-day street food experience was tops. We tasted so many delicious foods on the street and in markets, from fruits, moles and tacos to esquites, pulque and insects. And all along the way, John taught us about Mexico’s food culture, food supply chain and the importance of corn to its people. Bottom line, John was exceptional and I highly recommend taking any of his tours.

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VAUGHN POWELL

GOOGLE MAPS / JUNE 2024

John’s food tour was an excellent way to experience the cultural nuance of CDMX. John was engaging and knowledgeable. I respect his ability to run his own business and show local street and market vendors support. We ate a variety of foods and became more familiar with the Centro Historico area, which was a great way to become introduced to CDMX and become familiar with where were. Highly highly recommend John and this food tour.

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RACQUEL RULLO

GOOGLE MAPS / JULY 2024

My Fiancé and I had a fantastic time with John on our food tour in Mexico City! We both highly recommend this activity and booking with John. There are a lot of food tour options out there but this was truly exceptional. We learned so much about Mexican food and culture and went to markets and food stalls we would never have found without a local. John was helpful for me, as a vegetarian, to make sure I ate enough (I did!!) and was never uncomfortable with the meat-centered spots. We were both stuffed and very happy after the tour. John is awesome and a great host.

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NANCY CHIN

GOOGLE MAPS / JANUARY 2024

Dismissing our concern in picking up a stomach bug while partaking in street food, we jumped right into a tour hosted by John of Hungry Nomads. And we were glad that we did! For almost six hours, we were led to numerous off-the-radar food stalls that only the locals frequent. John's deep knowledge of Mexican culinary traditions and the unique ingredients and their preparation was informative and interesting. As first time visitors to Mexico City, we would never have discovered John's favorite food vendors on our own. John's kind and humble demeanor further elevated the experience. We highly recommend the Hungry Nomad experience as it was one of the highlights of our trip to CDMX!!

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MATTHEW KEMPTON

GOOGLE MAPS / MAY 2024

Do it, do it, do it!! We just completed the Authentic CDMX Street Food with John from Hungry Nomads. What a fantastic experience it was. John has a great style in delivering this tour that covers the Mexico City street food scene. Starting in the Jamaica Market the tour included not only sampling a number of taco styles, Moles, fruits and insects (you've gotta put yourself our there to eat what the Mexicans eat) but also included the background to each dish, it's history, how it's made and, importantly, how it's eaten. All this was topped of with Pulque (a traditional fermented drink) and Churros. Make sure you bring your appetite (we were very full by the end of the tour) and an inquiring mind. The tour included travel on the Mexico City public transportation system which was an added bonus.