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Want to get a taste of Mazatlan, soak up history and pick up street food confidence? Ready to take your taste buds on a roll and find your inner flavor adventurer? Mexican cuisine is practically synonymous to street food. But with so many food...more

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Plazuela Machado, Mazatlan 82000, Mexico

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752bear

Greeley, Colorado

272

Reviewed 1 week ago

GREAT cultural food tour

After nearly 20 years of coming to Mazatlan, finally a professional, competent and truly FUN food tour. This tour is great for experiencing the true street and neighborhood eateries that make Mazatlan a culinary center. Maaike was a great tour guide. Had a great time...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank 752bear

Hi Mazatlan food fan! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I'm passionate Mazatlan's history and local food and it's great to hear that I could infect you with the flavor fever. Once you've tried authentic food, you will always crave more! Hope to see you...More

Lorilee P

Bellevue, Washington

8

Reviewed 1 week ago

A fun day with delicious native food.

The flavor teller food tour is a fun and delicious experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and every place we went we were welcomed and were able to try different Mexican food. We all had a great time. I would do it again.More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Lorilee P

Hi Lorilee! Looks like you enjoyed getting off the beaten tourist track with the Flavor Teller. Mazatlan has unique dishes that combine its wealth in fresh produce with a cosmopolitan history. I'm happy to hear that you fell in love with the local streetfood scene...More

Carolyn3017

Seattle, Washington

77

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Such a great tour!

We had such a great time- there were 9 of us with a desire to find delicious food that locals knew of - and this tour did not disappoint! We went all over Mazatlan in an open air taxi tasting new bites and learning about...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Carolyn3017

Hi Carolyn! Thank you for your sweet words. I'm glad that I could be your foodie godmother, fulfilling your culinary desires! Your group had such great energy and appetite: the flavor fever certainly runs through your veins. Hopefully your travels will bring you back to...More

Brenda S

6

Reviewed 1 week ago

Barrio Bites

I loved this tour. We visited some of the most (to tourists) hidden gems involving food. Maaike introduced to many interesting foods, and told us of the traditions and history around these foods. Highly recommend this tour.More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Brenda S

Hi Brenda! Thank you for sharing your experience at the Barrio Bites tour. In the working class neighborhoods in Mazatlan local culinary traditions are kept alive; with recipes passed down from generation to generation. Stories about gastronomic heritage and hard work are reflected in amazing...More

Holly B

2

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Sooooooo Good

I enjoyed my tour with Mazatlan's Flavor Teller so much last year, that I went again this year. Maaike combines a little history with a lot of flavour for a really grand tour of some of Mazatlan's best spots for a bite. I loved getting...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Holly B

Hi Holly! Once you've tried Mazatlan's street food you will always come back for more! The best way to learn about a city and its culture is through its food. Famous local dishes are usually created at diners, corner shops and food stands hidden from...More

tacomareviewer

Tacoma, Washington

112

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Highlight of our visit to Mazatlán

We have taken 2 tours from Maaike over 2 years, both the Barrio Bites and Mercado tours. During each tour you learn a little about the history of Mazatlan and it’s people and see some of the historical spots. Maaike makes you feel welcome to...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank tacomareviewer

Hi Flavor fan! It's such an honour to welcome you back to another flavor-filled experience. Mazatlan has so much to offer to the gastronomically-curious traveler that one tour isn't enough to cover it all. Every time you discover another great flavor, family history or cultural...More

Julie C

278

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Barrio Bites—Wonderful Flavors in the Historical Neighbor

Today was our only serious “excursion” in Mazatlan. We heard about The Flavor Teller and have always thought it would be fun to do a food tour. Today was the day of our “Barrio Bites” food tour. We had seven different stops and had an...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Julie C

Hi Julie! I'm so proud of you: you did great! There is a scrumptious world beyond your comfort zone. Mazatlan's streetfood isn't half as scary or weird as you might think. You just need to know where to look. Wasn't it wonderful to feel welcomed...More

joanp2

Redmond, Washington

54

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

History, Architecture, food market and local family-owned eateries all in 1!

We aren't the "tour"-type of folks but after this tour was personally recomended by several folks, we thought we would try it to learn more about the food-scene in Mazatlan and how to shop/eat like the "locals" and support that economy. Maaike leads a GREAT...More

Date of experience: March 2019

1 Thank joanp2

Hi Joan! I'm so happy that you listened to your fellow foodies advice. The market can be an overwhelming place with sounds, smells and strange food. However it harbours amazing local specialties prepared by hard-working families. Wasn't it great to taste some of the seasonal...More

dan8998

6144

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Mexican Herbal Store

Great stop on a superb tour. Great history, cultural knowledge, and the local food is what we remember from 30 years ago. I would take the tour again.More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank dan8998

Hi Dan! Looks like you traveled back in time at the Mercado tour. Mexico's culinary scene hasn't changed much, as soon as you get away from the beaten tourist track. Thank you for going on a culinary journey with me and finding out where food...More

travelfromseattle

seattle

109

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

If you like to eat...

This is a great tour. The market is mostly locals, so it feels authentic, and the tour is well done. I can’t remember how much it cost, but it was worth every penny.More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank travelfromseattle

Hi Seattle foodie! We totally agree with the title of your review: our favorite vacation activity is also food. The downtown market is the gateway to traditional flavors, family-run food stands and a fascinating history too. We're glad that you enjoyed every bite! Hopefully you...More

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GmaAkiyama

Hello! The reviews look amazing and we will be in Mazatlan Monday Sep 24th - Friday Sep 28th and would love to do a foodie tour sooner than later so we can go back to some of the stops. Do you have openings? Colorado Foodies😉

September 18, 2018|

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Hi Colorado foodie! I already received your email and look forward to showing you the hidden culinary gems of Mazatlan! See you soon!

GmaAkiyama

Hello! The reviews look amazing and we will be in Mazatlan Monday Sep 24th - Friday Sep 28th and would love to do a foodie tour sooner than later so we can go back to some of the stops. Do you have openings? Colorado Foodies😉

September 18, 2018|

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YOu contacted a customer. Please contact Food Teller.

mtrmn555

We will be in Mazatlan on a cruise on July 3, 2018 and was wondering if you have a tour available for 7 adults and 3 kids. Thanks Gene

May 18, 2018|

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Hi California foodie! Thanks for getting in touch with the Flavor Teller. I have seats available for the Barrio Bites tour on Tuesday July 3rd. For more information and bookings, could you please send an email to... More