Carlsbad Walking Food Tour: Taco Tastings with Drink

Four taco stops in one evening, Taco Tuesday prices included

A guided walking food tour through Carlsbad Village on Tuesday evenings, stopping at four restaurants to taste tacos ranging from al pastor to coastal specialties, with optional margaritas or craft beer. The tour runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a live English-speaking guide. Children are welcome from age one, and all routes and venues are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Taco Tuesday Walking Food Tour

• Walk to first taco stop
• Eat Al Pastor Tacos
• Walk to second taco stop
• Eat Carnitas Tacos
• Walk to third stop
• Enjoy Margarita and Taco
• Walk to dessert stop
• Have Gelato

The experience

What makes Tuesday the night to do this? Carlsbad Village restaurants offer exclusive Taco Tuesday pricing on this tour, so you taste more without paying full menu prices. You'll hit four curated stops (al pastor, carnitas, a margarita-and-taco pairing, and gelato to finish) with a local guide who knows the history of each spot and the neighborhood itself. The walking distance is easy, and the whole thing wraps in two hours, which leaves your evening open.

The guide speaks English and leads the group through the village on foot, stopping long enough at each restaurant to order, eat and hear what makes that taco worth the stop. Margaritas and craft beer are available at select locations if you want to add them. Non-alcoholic options work too. You'll move at a pace that lets you actually taste what you're eating instead of rushing through.

What’s included

• Lunch at four taco stops.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• optional margaritas or craft beer at select locations.
• Taco Tuesday pricing at each restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Carlsbad Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to hit four different taco spots in one evening with a guide who knows the restaurants and their stories. You'll taste styles from al pastor to coastal specialties while learning about Carlsbad Village itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (1 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I eat at each of the four taco stops?

The stops feature al pastor tacos, carnitas tacos, a margarita-and-taco pairing at another location, and gelato to close out the evening. Each restaurant is a local favorite, and the guide explains what makes each one worth the visit.

Do I have to drink alcohol to do this tour?

No. Margaritas and craft beer are optional add-ons at select stops. You can enjoy the tacos and the tour without them. The minimum age for alcoholic beverages is 21.

When does the tour run, and how long is it?

The tour runs every Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, so it's a two-hour evening activity that leaves plenty of time before or after dinner plans elsewhere.

Is the walking easy for someone who doesn't do a lot of hiking?

Yes. The tour covers easy walking distance through Carlsbad Village and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to get to the starting point.