Scottsdale Taco Tour with Margaritas: Old Town Food Walk

Taste tacos and margaritas across Old Town Scottsdale's best restaurants

A walking food tour through Old Town Scottsdale led by a local guide, stopping at four restaurants to sample unique tacos and three margaritas, plus chips and salsa, elote corn dip, and dessert. The route covers the neighborhood's oldest family-owned restaurant, a tequila bar favorite among locals, and a casual taco spot, finishing with a sweet treat before exploring the surrounding streets and landmarks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Taco and margarita walking tour

• Visit oldest restaurant in Old Town
• Sample tacos and margarita
• Walk to Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
• Enjoy tacos and margarita
• Visit Loco Patron
• Try taco, margarita, and elote corn dip
• Walk through Old Town neighborhoods
• Enjoy sweet treat at Skoop

The experience

The tour starts in Old Town Scottsdale and moves on foot through the neighborhood, stopping at four restaurants where no two tacos are the same. At the first stop (the oldest restaurant in Old Town, family-owned and operated) you'll sample a variety of tacos and a margarita. The second stop is Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila, a casual, upbeat spot in the heart of Old Town where locals gather. Another taco and margarita follow. At Loco Patron, you get a taco, margarita, and the creamy elote corn dip. The tour wraps with a sweet dessert from Skoop.

Between tastings, the route takes you past a famous landmark and through the Old Town neighborhoods, including a country western saloon and bar. A local guide leads the whole walk, which runs about three hours total. The pace is built around eating and drinking, not rushing. You'll have time at each stop to settle in and enjoy the food. All three margaritas, the chips and salsa, elote, and dessert are included. You pay only for anything extra you order.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if you let the operator know when you book. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the season. You must be at least 21 to drink alcohol, though children 13 and older can join (they'd skip the margaritas). The minimum age for anyone on the tour is 11, but kids under 13 won't be served alcohol.

What’s included

• A local guide leading the walk.
• three margaritas.
• chips and salsa.
• elote corn dip.
• a sweet dessert.
• food tastings at four restaurants across Old Town Scottsdale.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

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 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

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Taste It Tours Phoenix and Scottsdale Food Tours

Is this one for you?The tour starts and stays in Old Town Scottsdale on foot, so if you're staying nearby or using public transit to reach the neighborhood, you won't need a car for the day. The walk covers the area's restaurants and landmarks without requiring your own transportation.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

What kind of tacos will I eat on the Scottsdale taco tour?

The tour features a hand-picked variety of unique tacos at four different restaurants, and no two are the same across the stops. Each restaurant serves its own specialty, so you'll taste different styles and flavors as you move through Old Town.

How many margaritas are included on this tour?

Three margaritas are included: one at each of the first three restaurant stops. No substitutions are made for alcohol samples, so if you prefer a different drink, you'd need to order separately.

Can I do this tour if I don't have a car?

Yes. The tour is entirely on foot through Old Town Scottsdale, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need to get to the starting point. Once the tour begins, you walk between all four restaurants and the surrounding neighborhoods.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking. The tour cannot accommodate dairy-free, vegan, or other food restrictions beyond those two.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking throughout Old Town Scottsdale neighborhoods for about three hours, so you'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.