San Francisco Mission District food tour with six tastings
Overview
Join a culinary journey in the Mission District. Taste six dishes, explore local history, and discover a secret dish at a local chocolate producer.
Highlights
- You'll taste an iconic Mission-style burrito at a long-time local taqueria
- There's a chance to dip into a slow-cooked quesabirria served with rich consommé on the side
- The tour includes warm pan dulce from a bakery with 65 years in the neighbourhood
- You can snack on mariquitas, Cuba's crispy plantain chip street snack, mid-route
- Your experience finishes at a local bean-to-bar chocolate maker with the mystery secret dish
Your culinary journey traces the story of migration and creativity in the Mission District, savouring a tale told through six tastings, one plate at a time.
Your adventure begins at a well-established taqueria, where you'll sample the Mission-style burrito, an original San Francisco delight. Next, you'll relish quesabirria, a slow-cooked delicacy served with consomé for dipping. A visit to a neighbourhood bakery, boasting 65 years of history, offers freshly baked pan dulce, followed by mariquitas—Cuba's crispy plantain chip snack that vividly showcases the Mission's Latino roots.
The tour culminates at a local bean-to-bar chocolate producer for a rich, small-batch finale, along with a surprise dish unveiled only on the day. As you meander through the route, murals depicting decades of Irish, German, Italian and Latino history are etched into the same blocks. This stroll will reveal how each wave of residents has left its gastronomic imprint on the neighbourhood.
What's included
- Drinks
- Food tasting
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting & pickup
Meet your guide at 1268 Valencia St. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella for easy recognition. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests requiring special assistance
Know in advance:
- Infants (0-2) free of charge
- Contact the tour provider in advance if you have dietary requirements, so they can accommodate you as best as possible
- The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old
- The itinerary and menu are subject to change based on venue availability, weather, and other circumstances
- The tour will have a maximum of 12 participants
Remember to bring:
- The tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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