8 Taco Tours in the USA to Book This Year

1.Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Spend about three hours sampling Austin favorites with a small group of up to 12. Choose downtown for brisket, pinto beans, breakfast tacos, cheesecake, and a secret dish, or South Congress for tacos, a meatball sub, sweets, drinks, and more. Guides such as Jack, Zachary, Alexis, and Khy add local history and restaurant stories.

“Our guide, Jack, was fantastic! Our family travels often and makes a point to do a food tour at each new stop. We’ve experienced many and this one was at the top of our list! Lots of food, everything delicious, and Jack was personable, knowledgeable and made everyone’s time fantastic! Would highly recommended.”

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2.The Original TACO TOUR Santa Barbara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Walk downtown Santa Barbara with a guide such as Alex, Riley, Tiffany, or Sam Bear, stopping at five family-owned taco restaurants for carne asada, shrimp, chicken, mushroom, and quesabirria tacos. You also receive two drinks, local history, restaurant tips, and a gift bag. The tour ends at Baja Sharkzee on State Street.

“Excellent variety of tacos that kept us very full. All tasty selections. Our tour guide was awesome and gave us so many fun facts!!! And it was a great walk through a street with plenty of places to hang out afterward. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk through Old Town San Diego with a guide such as Ben, Blerta, Magda or Bleu, stopping for tacos, salsa, fresh tortillas, tequila cocktails and Mexican treats. Hear stories about Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery, then finish at Fiesta de Reyes with time to shop or order another margarita.

“Ben provided a comprehensive experience, blending food, drinks, and historical information. It was a lot of fun.”

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4.San Antonio Centre Food Tour of 6 Tastings with Tacos & Ice Cream

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours walking downtown San Antonio and tasting six foods, including pan dulce, a taco, burger, wood-fired pizza, gelato or sorbet, and a secret dish. Guides such as Scott, Laura, Michael, and Alan-Michael add local history, art, and practical city tips. Expect roughly two miles of walking, stairs, and a full stomach.

“A good way to see San Antonio sites and get your downtown bearings. The bites were at well chosen spots. And the food was quite good. Michael was an excellent guide. Communication before the tour regarding logistics was very helpful.”

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5.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Spend 2.5 hours walking Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda. You’ll sample food at three local restaurants, sip Mexican drinks, hear stories from the Mexican and Gold Rush eras, visit a historic cemetery, and see the Whaley House. The tour ends with dessert at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

“Ben was our guide for our Old Town tour and he was great! He is knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time! The food and drinks were great and we loved the history on the area that was included. It was a great evening.”

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6.Austin South Congress Food Tour with 6 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours walking South Congress Avenue with a guide such as Mollie, Zach, Brendan, or Kate, stopping for six tastings that may include iced coffee, a meatball sub, tacos, old-fashioned soda, a pecan cookie, and a secret dish. You’ll also see Magnolia Cafe, Big Top Candy Shop, Allens Boots, and the I Love You So Much mural.

“Our tour guide, Kate, was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. She made the experience wonderful for our group. The food stops were amazing! We were all stuffed by the end of the tour. Everything was so good!”

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7.Austin Small Group Taco Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

This two-hour Austin tour pairs three taco tastings and a local dessert with downtown sights such as Congress Avenue Bridge, the Willie Nelson statue, and the Driskill Hotel. Guides including Mike, Lynx, Bill, Owen, and Gabrielle lead groups of up to 10, though larger groups have occurred. Start at 1 pm near Seaholm and finish at Voodoo Doughnut.

“Thanks for sending this survey. Just wanted to share that our confirmed paperwork stated that we should arrive at a particular location. Upon arrival and after parking, the tour guide (Mike) texted that we should meet at a different location ... that was 15 minutes away. We had arrived at the requested time, but then due to the change of addresses, we were late and it caused a great deal of stress. We would have appreciated a more coordinated process b/w the company and the tour guide. Additionally, our tour guide provided us only a high-level overview of the city but he didn't give us a thorough knowledge of Austin.…”

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8.Austin Breakfast Taco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $75Best value

Join guides such as Holden or Kendall for a two-hour Austin food tour built around breakfast tacos. Visit three local taco shops, taste classics such as cochinita pibil, sample queso and guacamole, and ride between stops in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Vegetarian options are available.

“This was a great way to experience some of the different parts of Austin and to get a feel for the unique food culture of the city - and Holden was the perfect guide to lead the charge! We went to two mom-and-pop shops and then something a little more mainstream - tRead more”

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