Sayulita: Tacos, Tequila & Mezcal Walking Food Tour

Summary

Walk Sayulita streets taste tacos sip tequila with locals learn mezcal stories

You’ll wander Sayulita’s colorful streets tasting tacos hot off the grill, sample tequila, mezcal & raicilla with stories from your local guide, and get tipsy on both flavors and laughter. This tour lets you eat like a local while learning what makes each spirit unique — plus you’ll leave knowing exactly what to order next time.

What’s the experience like?

“Try this one — but don’t shoot it,” our guide Carlos grinned, sliding over a glass of raicilla that smelled like smoke and sweet earth. I hesitated (it looked strong), but everyone else at the table was already swirling theirs, so I went for it. The first sip burned in a good way — not like the cheap stuff back home — and then there was this weirdly mellow aftertaste. Carlos told us how his uncle still makes it up in the hills outside Sayulita. He laughed when I tried to say “raicilla” properly. Pretty sure I butchered it.

We’d started the tour just off the plaza, where everything smells like tortillas and sunscreen. It was still early enough that the sun wasn’t melting us yet, but you could feel it coming. Our first stop was a tiny taco stand with no sign — just a woman named Marta flipping tortillas by hand. She handed me one with grilled fish and some green salsa I can’t pronounce (Carlos said it twice; I forgot). It tasted fresh and spicy and somehow made my mouth water even more. There were surfers walking by barefoot, sand stuck to their ankles, and every time someone ordered in Spanish I wished I could join in.

I lost track of how many places we hit — five? Six? There was mezcal at one bar with walls painted bright pink, then tequila at another spot where an old guy explained why you never put lime in good tequila (I nodded like I knew what he meant). The mezcal was smoky and almost floral, which surprised me. We tried cocktails too — one had chili on the rim that left my lips tingling for ages. Vegans in our group got their own versions of everything, which honestly looked just as good as mine.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much or feel so… local? Like we belonged there for a few hours, wandering from stand to bar to street corner with Carlos waving at people he knew everywhere we went. By the end I could actually tell the difference between tequila and mezcal (well, mostly), but what stuck with me most was that feeling of being let into something real — not just eating tacos but learning how people here talk about food and spirits. Sometimes travel is just about new tastes sticking around in your memory longer than you’d think.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sayulita food and drink tasting tour

• Meet local guide in Sayulita
• Visit five top food and drink spots
• Taste traditional Mexican food
• Sample Tequila, Mezcal, and Raicilla
• Learn about Mexican spirits production
• Try spirits in cocktail form
• Gain confidence ordering Mexican cuisine

Top questions

How many stops are included on the Sayulita tacos & tequila food tour?

The tour takes you to five different food and drink spots around Sayulita.

Are vegan or gluten-free options available on this Sayulita food tour?

Yes, vegans, vegetarians, and gluten allergies can be accommodated during the tour.

Is transportation included for this day trip in Sayulita?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are available nearby.

What Mexican spirits will I try on this Sayulita food tour?

You’ll sample tequila, mezcal, and raicilla individually and in cocktails.

Is this Sayulita taco tour suitable for children or families?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants can ride in strollers or prams.

How long does the Sayulita tacos & tequila food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect several stops over a few hours walking through town.

What’s included

Your experience includes tastings at five different spots around Sayulita: plenty of tacos and snacks along with samples of tequila, mezcal, raicilla (both neat and as cocktails), bottled water to keep you going under the sun, plus a friendly local guide who shares stories as you walk from place to place together.