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CULINARY ITINERARIES FOR SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS TRAVELERS

My name is Rocío .I was born and raised in Mexico City. I spent my childhood cooking with my chef mom and later became a food writer and studied Mexican Cuisine. I´m also a travel junkie and I usually HATE TOURS, that´s why I created my company.

When I became an entrepreneur I understood that I had the power to literally shape my world. I get to set the rules of my company, and I wanted better rules because honestly sometimes the status quo sucks. That´s why our itineraries are not only about the best food we include history, sightseeing and most importantly we take you to meet the people who make the food. Our itineraries will show you the magic of connection, and how powerful and transformative understanding other cultures can be.

And this is not only about connecting and having the best food experience EVER, I´m so proud because I created a business model that allows me to pay living wages to my team and vendors while investing in my community. Not with charity, sometimes charity SUCKS, we create opportunities for our people that lead to long-lasting and impactful changes in their lives. Eat Like a Local represents the world I would like to live in: fair, fun, free, powerful, crazy, meaningful, loving and of course freaking delicious. Come with us and discover why The New York Times, Forbes, and Condé Nast have featured our itineraries. LET US SHARE MEXICO CITY´S MAGIC WITH YOU!

 

TRAVEL SHOULD NOT BE ONLY ABOUT WHAT YOU ATE AND SHOPPED, IT SHOULD BE ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU MET WHILE TRAVELING, WHO MADE YOU SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Because, it doesn´t matter how many 50 Best restaurants you visited, how many cocktails at the cool bars you had, how many selfies you took and how many museums you visited. The fondest memories you´ll treasure from your trips are the times you allowed the people you met while traveling to touch your heart and change it. I truly believe that conscious travel will change the world, because when you connect you care, and when you care you take action.

 

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TRAVEL AND MAKE AN IMPACT, THESE ARE OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Your bookings help us pay for our social programs that benefit girls from La Merced market. We work with a limited number of girls to ensure a lifelong relationship, a deep impact in their lives and longlasting changes in their community. We focus our efforts in 4 programs:

A CULINARY PROGRAM: that teaches tolerance and new ideas through food. A LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: That teaches them English, leadership and public speaking and employs them as tour guides. A CAREER PROGRAM: That shows them different career paths learning from the industry leaders; from cooking to photography and more. A FEMINIST PROGRAM: that provides SEX ED, women´s history, feminism, personal finances, body acceptance and other great workshops.

 

 

WE SEEK TO CREATE A MORE HONORABLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAVELERS, THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY AND THE PEOPLE WHO CALL THIS PLACE HOME.

WHY CHOOSE EAT LIKE A LOCAL?


WOMEN ONLY TEAM

I survived domestic violence so I know first-hand financial independence is key for every women´s safety and wellbeing. That´s why I only hire women and give them the best wages in Mexico. Our tours strongly support female-owned business and create opportunities for women from the markets and street stalls. Learn more HERE    

WE DON´T WORK WITH ASSHOLES

We are all changemakers, the first step is to use our money wisely. We only give our (your) money to good restaurants, vendors, and suppliers, who care about their staff, pay on time and create good working culture. Stop supporting a**holes and abusers and they´ll either change or, go out of business.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

Our business model makes a positive impact on the city, the people, and the economy. From educational programs from women at the markets to food for homeless people on every tour. We are committed to making a change and your bookings help us achieve that change.



A LITTLE MORE ABOUT EAT LIKE A LOCAL

I created this company in 2015 after a night out drinking with some homeless guys in Istanbul, where they showed me the best street food and I finally understood Turkey´s soul, (yes I was younger and yes, I never saw the danger). After this eye-opening experience, I came back to Mexico, quit my job and created Eat Like a Local

These itineraries are what I would like to have when I travel. I focused the tours on street food, because the first time I arrived in Vietnam, saw all the food and could not understand a thing, I realized how you feel in my country. You don´t need us for restaurants, you need us for the street, and here I am for you.

If you, like me, love authentic, flexible, meaningful, personal, experiences, without rushing or making you follow an umbrella (that´s just embarrassing). This is the right company for you. For me, the most important thing when I travel is to have connections and memories not only in my mind but in my heart, and this is what we offer at Eat Like a Local, amazing food, responsible travel, personal connections with locals and memories you´ll cherish forever. Learn more about my company HERE

 

ALL THIS SOUNDS NICE BUT… WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM?

In simple words it´s to travel without being an a**hole. It´s basically traveling with low negative impact to the local culture, society and environment, high economic growth for the city you visit, and of course cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Responsible tourism happens when the locals are dignified and empowered and the visitors get knowledge and and a comprehensive idea of the culture they visited.

That being said, if a company says they tip their vendors and pay them fair prices, thats basic human decency not responsible tourism. Responsible tourism involves education, gender equality, fighting hunger, developing communities and much more, there are 17 goals stablished by the United Nations General Assembly,that a company needs to comply to be responsible (sustainable) Eat Like a Local focuses on the following:

 
 

OUR TEAM

Eat Like a Local is a boutique women owned and operated company, our food hunters were born and raised in Mexico City, they travel, love to eat and have amazing personal projects that enrich our itineraries. We also work with women and girls from the markets who join the tours to practice their english or participate as assistent guides. Join us and discover our food, culture, people, and history with born and bred Mexico City´s foodies.

 
 

THE FOOD HUNTERS




Rocio
La Jefa

Eat Like a Local's Founder, traveler and responsible tourism advocate


Panda
The cool hunter

Designer, Coolhunter, passionate storyteller, standup comedian in the making.


Lorenza
The mountain climber

Fashion marketing graduate from the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires.


Clarissa
THE WINE LOVER

With a Hotel Management and Hospitality degree and a master in Events



Carla
The peace maker

With a degree in Public Relations and a master degree in Events.


Elisa
THE GEEK

Conference interpreter and translator, art passionate, toy collector and big time pop culture nerd.


Ale
The taco hunter

Occasional chef, restaurant PR, will beat you up at any eating contest.


Plaqueta
The urban explorer

TV Host, feminist writer and urban explorer. Street lettering collector


THE MARKETS TEAM (80IQ GIRLS)

Born and raised at La Merced, our awesome queens of the market.



Camila
The nerd

Super sweet, smart and curious, she likes to research fun facts to tell you during her tours


Wendy
The girl boss

Hates lamb. Her dream is to travel the world, she rides a motorcycle like a boss girl. Wendy joins the tours to practice her English.


Camila
Once she ate a roach

The coolest 4YO in Mexico, our tiny foodie who loves to eat bugs. Camila joins the tours to steal your tacos and get free candy.



Areli
The logistics coordinator

Mother of Camila and el Pirru. Our official La Merced logistics coordinator and guide. She makes the best micheladas in town.


Montse
The eye roller

13 years old smart diva. She wants to become a nail artist and is saving money to pay for her quinceañera


Mayte
The smart

Responsible, shy and super smart. Mayte loves to make esquites with the weirdest toppings and eats them during the tour


What our guests say


  • PERSONALIZED DELICIOUSNESS IN MEXICO CITY - COME HUNGRY

    Emily D
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    Kuwait
  • STELLAR TOUR TAILORED TO OUR DESIRES!!!

    Mckinney W
    Texas
  • “AN INCREDIBLE FORAY INTO THE MEXICAN CULINARY SCENE

    Archana N
    Los Angeles
  • A GREAT INSIDE TRACK TO SOME AMAZING PLACES AND FOOD IN CDMX

    The CCCC-A Family
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  • TERRIFIC TOUR EVEN FOR VEGETARIANS

    Connie S
    Austin Texas

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