🌮 ABOUT US MEXICO FOODIE TOURS

About Mexico Foodie Tours

Mexico Foodie Tours was born from a deep passion for Mexican culture, gastronomy, and the people who preserve its traditions every day.

We believe that food is the most powerful gateway to understanding a culture. Through every dish, every market visit, and every shared table, we invite travelers to discover the true soul of Mexico — beyond the tourist routes and into the heart of local communities.

Our experiences are designed for curious travelers who seek authenticity, meaningful encounters, and unforgettable flavors.

Our Story

Mexico Foodie Tours was founded by Marisol Thalia Echeverría Rios, a tourism expert and social entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience creating community-based and culturally responsible travel experiences in Latin America.

After founding Panama San Blas Tours — a recognized social-impact tour operator working hand-in-hand with indigenous communities — Marisol brought the same philosophy to Mexico:
 to create a tourism model that honors tradition, empowers local talent, and protects cultural heritage.

Mexico, with its extraordinary culinary diversity and ancestral knowledge, became the perfect place to continue building bridges between travelers and living traditions.

Our Philosophy

At Mexico Foodie Tours, we believe that:

  • Without gastronomy, there is no culture.
  • Culinary traditions are living heritage that deserve to be preserved, respected, and shared responsibly.
  • Tourism should generate real economic opportunities for local families, cooks, artisans, and communities.

That is why our tours are not simple tastings — they are cultural journeys guided by chefs, traditional cooks, historians, farmers, and artisans who proudly share their stories and knowledge.

Our Experiences

We specialize in high-end, immersive culinary and cultural experiences across Mexico, including:

  • Private food tours in Mexico City, Polanco, Roma, and the Historic Center
  • Experiences with traditional women cooks recognized by UNESCO
  • Market visits, cooking workshops, and home-style meals
  • Cultural routes connecting gastronomy with history, art, and local life
  • Signature experiences in indigenous and rural communities

All our tours are designed in small groups or private formats to ensure personalized attention, comfort, and authentic interaction.

Social Impact & Cultural Commitment

Mexico Foodie Tours is deeply committed to:

✔️ Supporting traditional women cooks and new generations of culinary leaders
 ✔️ Preserving Mexican gastronomy as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
 ✔️ Promoting fair pay and long-term collaboration with local partners
 ✔️ Creating visibility for women entrepreneurs and community projects

Through initiatives such as “Círculos de Sabor” and the New Generation of Traditional Cooks Program, we actively invest in training, certification, and professional development for women who keep Mexico’s culinary heritage alive.

Our Mission

To connect travelers with the authentic flavors, stories, and people of Mexico, while contributing to the preservation of culinary heritage and the empowerment of local communities.

Our Vision

To become the leading platform for gastronomic and cultural tourism in Mexico, recognized for excellence, authenticity, and positive social impact.

Founder

Marisol Thalia Echeverría Rios
 Founder & Creative Director – Mexico Foodie Tours

Tourism expert, social entrepreneur, and passionate bridge-builder between cultures, Marisol has dedicated her career to designing experiences that transform both travelers and communities.