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Ages 0-100, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Bi-lingual guide
  • Transportation during the tour
  • 7 food tastings
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off


Start:
  • Plaza Machado, Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico
    Meet the Flavor Teller in front of Brownie Mania café on Plazuela Machado.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 208614P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking by filling out the "Special requirements box".
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

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    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 208614P1

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    • lawrencesL8114XY
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      My wife and I had a cruise port stop in Mazatlan and we booked the walking food tour. BEST DECISION EVER! Wendy was our guide and with just the two of us on the tour, she really gave us plenty of history and stories of this beautiful city. So much fun and so informative. "Go Hungry!" Thank you Wendy for putting up with the heat and giving us an experience we will never forget!
      Written 28 October 2024
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour of town market.
      What a delightful experience. Wendy was very knowledgeable and told us a little of history behind Mazatlán. She made sure we were comfortable and moving at our own pace. Never rushed.
      Written 8 May 2024
    • ShiningMasamune
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It's a lot of food, so come HUNGRY!
      We were in Mazatlán for 2 weeks, and in that time we did many tours and activities. Some were great, some were only okay. This one was absolutely the best. We did the "Night Eats" tour, during which we were transported to six different locations to try food that's only available after dark. Everything we tried, from the super popular taqueria to the corner stall making fresh churros, was insanely delicious. Our tour guide, Maaike, was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was a bit apprehensive about the price while booking, but now that we've done it, I actually think it's fantastic value. We got a great meal, and learned so much about the local food culture, but the real value is after the tour, we felt far more confident about going into the local shops and knowing what to order! Our only regret is that we wish we had done it earlier in our trip. Cannot recommend enough!
      Written 28 April 2024
    • specialsavill
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Come with an appetite! Tasty food and drinks await!
      Maaike’s tour started with a delicious shrimp starter close to the docks, initiating our group of 5 to a street restaurant preparing our meal on site. She explained why seafood is best in the early hours, gave historical backgrounds to what we were experiencing, and provided so much local information! Living here, being willing to share, and providing diverse menu options, Flavour Teller has allowed us the opportunity to explore food in front of us that we would likely not have tried. Most tourists would walk into more conventional restaurants; instead we were eating like locals, having awesome food at every stop, while opening our eyes to venturing into new venues. Highly recommend!
      Written 28 April 2024
    • 899lizm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Flavor Teller Food Tours are a must if you are visiting Mazatlan!
      We had wonderful time with Flavor Teller food tours! We did the Flavors of Mexico tour with Maaike and it was such an incredible experience. This tour took us off the between path, away from the tourist areas and gave us the opportunity to try cuisine from all over Mexico. It was lovely chatting with the owners of these family owned restaurants and trying their incredible food. Maaike was a fantastic tour guide and told us about the history of Mazatlan in addition to information about the food we were eating. A food tour with Flavor Teller is an absolutely must do if you are visiting Mazatlan!
      Written 17 April 2024
    • KarenS970
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Delicious and informative
      Fun and interesting tour for our family, ages 19-62. We learned a lot about the history and cuisine of the city. Our guide Wendy was delightful.
      Written 8 April 2024
    • Susan B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun, informative, useful, delicious
      This tour was terrific. I learned a lot about food, the culture of a market, and where I will return to make yearly purchases.
      Written 21 March 2024
    • Fishlynnify
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well-done tour!
      Wendy did a fabulous job leading this tour! The Mercado was so interesting and all the food stops were so good! It was a really perfect day weather-wise as well. I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Mazatlan. I definitely will go back to some of the stops where we ate.
      Written 11 March 2024
    • JoseeLeg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience!
      WoW!!! We did the Tour with Wendy and lucky for us, we were the only ones that day so it made it very special. She's a great communicator and knows everything about her town. We met great people in the Mercado's stalls and tasted wonderful things. What a treat! We recommand this tour as soon as you get to Mazatlan so that you can discover all the jewels hidden in that place. Thank you so much for that wonderful tour!
      Written 8 March 2024
    • 801DavidG801
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Have you ever wanted to try some of the local food but you were too afraid because you wouldn’t know what to order?
      We went to five different places near the southern end of the Malecon in Mazatlan and ate some excellent food at establishments we never would have even found without our tour guide. Maaike gave us a history lesson combined with a food tour that was entertaining and mouthwatering. A must do experience!
      Written 4 March 2024
    • Yvette O
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mercado and more
      Wendy was a knowledgeable tour guide. She gave us a great tour of the Mercado and surrounding area. Although we had been to the Mercado numerous times, we were always uncertain about trying different foods there. Everything was delicious and so fun to experience. We enjoyed learning Mazatlán history and local customs.
      Written 12 February 2024
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Big Thumbs Up for Seafood Secrets Tour
      We took the Seafood Secrets Tour and it was both delicious and educational. My husband especially loved the shrimp soup at Los Pollinos and has returned there to enjoy it. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves fish and seafood!
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      The MORE Tour!
      Wendy was our guide, and my friend and I had such fun sharing the discoveries of this wonderfully welcoming city. While the ostensible star of the tour was the Mercado, we got so much MORE. Wendy shared with us her love of her city and many delicious tidbits of information on the history of Mazatlan. The Mercado stops were fun and full of her personal anecdotes. Best of all, bring your appetites. This is a taste extravaganza!
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    Joe G
    Fort Pierce, FL307 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Friends
    We choose the Barrio Bites tour which was at night. We met at Machado Square and then proceeded to visit 6 different food stands or restaurants. Maaike the owner of Flavor Teller tour is very engaging and knowledgeable. It's a great way to learn and see the city and hit the local haunts that all the residents go to. Highly recommend
    Written 25 January 2020
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    Hi Joe! Thank you for sharing your experience of the Mazatlan Night Eats tour. The street food you can find after sunset is totally different than during the day and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed every bite. Keep up your wonderful smiles and enthusiasm!
    Written 16 February 2020
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    James P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    My wife and I have been going to Mazatlan since 2005, and this is the first food tour we've taken, despite loving food tours (we've been on numerous ones in several cities on 3 continents). Maaika started her tour about 5 years ago, and this was the first we knew about it-- our resort concierge recommended it. It was a real eye opening experience, and the highlight of our trip. We visited sites where locals eat, drink, and shop for food. I can truthfully say, but with one exception (the craft brewery), I could walk by these places one hundred times and never stop in, let alone eat anything served there. And I would have missed out on a world of taste that I'd never experienced in all my years of going to Mazatlan. We learned about the history of Mazatlan, Sinaloan style cooking, and the people and culture of the city. When we return to Mazatlan, I'll book the evening tour, and perhaps do the morning tour again as well. Regardless, I'll go back to Maaika's favorite spots.
    Written 11 March 2020
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    Hi James! Thank you for your wonderful feedback as a seasoned food tour fan. It is true that Mazatlan harbors many flavors that aren't in plain sight. But I hope you will revisit these welcoming family businesses for their great food and amazing hospitality. I look forward to welcoming you on another Flavor Teller tour soon.
    Written 9 July 2021
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    MG
    Denver, CO8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    We had a blast and learned a lot on the Barrio Bites tour! This was our first time in Mazatlan, and this tour was a great way to discover the city, and to learn about and enjoy its culinary history and culture. Eduardo took us to several "off the beaten path" establishments and shared a wealth of information at each stop. There was plenty of variety to please all tastes. We really had a great time and will recommend this tour to our friends visiting Mazatlan. Thank you Eduardo!
    Written 2 January 2023
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    Hi curious foodie! Looks like you had a blast, eating your way through Mazatlan's history and culture. Food is the perfect way to see a side of Mazatlan that not many people get to experience. It's great to hear that you enjoyed every bite. Hasta pronto, See you next time!
    Written 21 June 2024
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    RM&D Lincoln ca
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    As I read the other reviews, I totally agree with them. Six of us took Barrio Bites tour. It was great, Maaike connects with the group from the start. Off we went to some of the most out of the way stops, to be served some of the best bites I have ever had here. I have been coming here for many years and finding Maaike and this tour was Very Bueno! It was fun, informative, and we have already been back to one restaurant for some of the best Posole we have ever had. She gets Six votes from our group.
    Written 12 February 2020
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    Hi Mazatlan foodie! Thank you for your Six-Vote review. Mazatlan has many hidden culinary gems that are hard to find even if you've been coming for years. I'm proud of you that you've used your street food knowledge already! I look forward to welcoming you again soon, Blessings!
    Written 16 February 2020
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    Glenn T
    Denver, CO13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    We loved this tour through Mazatlan! To start, Maaike was terrific in opening up another tour for us since the 10:00 tour was sold out on the day we were in port. Eduardo was our guide and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging as he took us around PV. We were able to try several different dishes we wouldn't normally have tried and the tour was much more than your standard taco tasting tour. Eduardo filled us in on the history of the city and he didn't try to gloss over the more unsavory aspects. We didn't walk away hungry and will look to try other tours from the Flavor Teller the next time we are in town.
    Written 16 January 2023
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    Hi Glenn! Thank you for choosing Flavor Teller during your cruise stop in Mazatlan. We always try to accomodate our food tours, so you won't miss out on the flavorful fun. Thank you for mentioning that the Barrio Bites tour combines local food with a pinch of history along the way. We hope to welcome you back soon!
    Written 21 June 2024
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    John B
    68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    We did the Barrio Bites tour during our stop in Mazatlan on Holland America's Koningsdam during the last week of March. Eduardo took us to seven different places to experience authentic street food and restaurant-quality eats that I'd definitely return to in the future. We learned more about living and working in the city than any other tour I've been on. I highly recommend this tour - you're going to see, eat, drink, and experience things you'd never find on your own. Our guide Eduardo was great!
    Written 30 March 2024
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    Abril MG
    Mazatlan, Mexico2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021 • Solo
    It is a unique experience in Mazatlan that allows you to know a less explored side of the city. I really enjoyed the tour visiting new places for me in my 15 years living here. Thank you Maaike!
    Written 22 October 2021
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    Hi Abril! Thanks for sharing your experience with Flavor Teller. I'm happy to hear that you learned a lot about Mazatlan's cuisine, even though you've lived here for several years. Getting to know your neighborhood food is a trip worth taking! Hasta pronto!
    Written 23 October 2021
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    gracesp2018
    Camarillo, CA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    What an amazing way to discover the 'real' food bites that Mazatlan has to offer. Maaike knows the food vendors and takes you to the most interesting places in Mazatlan to enjoy delicious nibbles. By the time you have finished tasting, you will be full, so arrive with an appetite. It's fun to be driven around the city to so many unique food stops and learn about the history of Mazatlan at the same time. Great experience!
    Written 25 October 2022
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    Hi Grace! Thanks for your sweet words and great advice. A curious appetite is always an essential when you join a Flavor Teller tour. The vendors that we visit, have been serving local delicacies for decades. Wasn't it fun to connect to these families and Mazatlan's rich history? Hope to see you again soon, hasta pronto!
    Written 20 June 2024
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    Landmark Adventures
    Bisbee, AZ124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We’ve done great food tours in many cities around the world, but this was one of the best! Maaike was incredibly knowledgeable about Mazatlán and its cuisine, and her passion for sharing her love of the city’s street food was apparent throughout the tour. She took us to the places that only the locals go—mostly food carts and holes in the wall that we wouldn’t have dared to visit on our own, thereby missing out on many authentic (and delicious) specialties. But it was really her insightful commentary and breadth of knowledge that made our tour really special. Seriously, if you’re a foodie, skip the big cruise ship shore excursions and instead take this small-group tour if you’re in Mazatlán. You won’t be sorry!
    Written 19 January 2023
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    Hi David! Thank you for your Must-Do rating of the Barrio Bites tour. It looks like you caught the Flavor Teller fever in Mazatlan. Wasn't it fun to discover the hidden gems of our street food scene? Food gives you the chance to see the real Mazatlan beyond the beach and tourist areas. Hopefully you will come back soon and join us on another Flavor Teller tour.
    Written 21 June 2024
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    J T
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took this tour on April 26. Yep other couples were also on the tour and that likely is capacity. This tour involves being shuttled to various stops (8 total) to taste and learn. The tour guide is not a local but had been in Mazatlan a long time and knows the area and culture. We tasted at street food stands, open air markets, and a sit down restaurant. Normally there are seven stops, but we got an eighth as not everyone consumed alcohol so a final stop was added. Bottom line-great time. We never would have eaten at these places, and we learned something about the culture, the traditions, and the struggles. Really enjoyed this.
    Written 28 April 2022
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    Hi JT! Looks like you caught the Flavor Teller fever in Mazatlan. Once you've tried authentic local food, you will crave it forever. Feeling welcomed by the families who have been selling these delicacies for decades, is always an added bonus. Thank you for mentioning that the Barrio Bites tour is suitable for all ages. Keep up your great energy and curious appetite and I hope to welcome you again in the future!
    Written 29 August 2022
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