6 Street Food Tours in San Diego Worth Going Hungry For

1.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Walk San Diego’s Old Town with a guide such as Ben, Blerta or Magda, stopping for tacos, salsa, fresh tortillas, tequila cocktails and other Mexican bites. Hear stories of early California, visit eerie sites including Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery, and finish at Fiesta de Reyes.

“Bleu was a great tour guide... her competition was the awesome food and drinks (margaritas!) of San Diego's Old Town. Four food stops + drinks and all were delicious. Also, lots and lots (and lots) of history of San Diego, its origins both known and lesser known. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Cross into Tijuana on foot with a local guide such as Carlos, Marisol, Victor, or Tadeo, then spend about seven hours tasting tacos, garnachas, fruit, corn, sweets, tequila, and craft beer while visiting markets, murals, and central sights. Bring your passport and wear comfortable shoes.

“Humberto was a wonderful and informative tour guide. During the tour we tried different types of foods/tequilas, visited local markets, and learned about the history of Tijuana. We were able to go at our own pace and tailor the tour to our interests. I would definitely recommend this tour and Humberto to anyone looking to try local cuisines for a day in Tijuana.”

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3.San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Walk Old Town San Diego with local guide Jennifer, tracing its Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, and American past. Visit historic sites, hear Whaley House stories, sample handmade tortillas, then finish with three street tacos, chips, salsa, and a tequila drink at El Agave.

“This was such a wonderful experience thank you Jennifer for the tour we learned a lot about the town that was Interesting”

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4.Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Cross from San Diego into Tijuana with a local guide, then spend about five hours walking Avenida Revolución and nearby streets for birria, barbacoa, carne asada, adobada, seafood, drinks, and city stories. Guides such as Carlos, Marisol, Tadeo, and Humberto tailor the day to your interests.

“Awesome! Carlos was a great tour guide and customized the tour to my interests. The tacos were all delicious 10/10 all around”

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5.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Walk Old Town San Diego for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda. You’ll sample food at three restaurants, try Mexican treats and drinks, hear stories from the Mexican and Gold Rush eras, and visit sites linked to Old Town’s famous ghost lore.

“Ben was our guide for our Old Town tour and he was great! He is knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time! The food and drinks were great and we loved the history on the area that was included. It was a great evening.”

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6.San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2h 30m · from $85

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, often Jennifer, walking Old Town’s adobes, cemetery, church, and historic sites. You’ll taste handmade tortillas early, then finish with three gourmet street tacos and a tequila, margarita, beer, or soda at El Agave.

“It was nice, thanks to the guide my wife and I found a part of San Diego we didn’t know. Highly recommend”

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