The Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Meal and a Bottle to Take Home
On Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City's historic mariachi square, the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal runs a tequila mezcal museum tour with meal that goes well past a quick tasting. You get the walk through how agave becomes tequila and mezcal, a guided flight of both spirits, a sit-down Mexican meal, and a bottle to carry home. It's the deluxe version of the museum's popular tasting tour, built for an evening rather than a quick stop.
About the Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Meal
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The full tour runs about three hours, from the museum walk to the last course of the meal.
Leave with your own bottle of tequila or mezcal, chosen after the tasting.
A sit-down meal follows the tasting, part of what separates this from the basic tour.
The museum sits above Mexico City's historic mariachi square.
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Why Book the Full Tequila and Mezcal Tour with Meal
The museum's standard visit is a 90-minute walk through the exhibits followed by a guided tasting of tequila and mezcal, priced around $40. This longer tour builds on that same foundation and adds two things the shorter version skips: a full Mexican meal and a bottle of tequila or mezcal that's yours to keep. At roughly three hours and $90, it's the deluxe route through the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal, not a different museum or a different itinerary.
That extra time and cost make the most sense if you were already planning to buy a bottle in Mexico City, or if you want the tasting to turn into an actual evening out rather than a 90-minute stop. Plaza Garibaldi fills with mariachi bands as the sun goes down, and the museum's rooftop bar looks straight out over the square, so pairing the tour with dinner here means you skip hunting for a restaurant afterward. If a full meal and bottle aren't what you're after, the wider Mexico City museum lineup has plenty of shorter, cheaper options too.
This particular listing is newer, with only a couple of reviews on record so far, so treat the reputation as promising rather than proven. What's well established is the museum itself, which has run tastings and tours on Plaza Garibaldi for years. The format here (tour, tasting, meal, bottle) is simply the longest version of an experience the museum has offered for a while.
What You'll See
Inside the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal, the visit moves from the raw agave plant to the finished bottle, then out onto a rooftop that looks over one of the city's most famous plazas.
- More than 2,000 tequila and mezcal bottles on display
- Exhibits on agave harvesting, roasting, and distillation
- A room dedicated to Mariachi music and Plaza Garibaldi's history
- The guided tasting flight of tequila and mezcal side by side
- The rooftop bar's open view over the plaza below
- The museum store, where you pick your take-home bottle
- The dining room where the included meal is served
What's Included (and What's Not)
Included in this tour:
- ✓ Guided tour of the Tequila and Mezcal Museum
- ✓ Guided tasting of tequila and mezcal
- ✓ A Mexican meal
- ✓ A bottle of tequila or mezcal to take home
- ✓ Museum entry fee
Not included:
- ✗ Hotel pickup or transport
- ✗ Additional drinks beyond the tasting
- ✗ Gratuities for your guide
- ✗ Mariachi serenades on the plaza (paid separately)
How the Evening Flows
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18:00
Meet at the Museum
Your guide meets the group at Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal on Plaza Garibaldi and runs through what's ahead.
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18:15
Guided Museum Tour
Walk through the exhibits on agave, distillation, and the mariachi history tied to the plaza outside.
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18:45
Guided Tasting
Sample tequila and mezcal side by side while the guide explains what separates one spirit from the other.
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19:15
Pick Your Bottle
Head into the museum store to choose the bottle of tequila or mezcal you'll take home.
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19:30
Rooftop Break
Step up to the rooftop bar for a view over Plaza Garibaldi before the meal.
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19:45
Mexican Meal
Sit down for the included meal, part of what makes this the longer, fuller version of the museum visit.
Important Things to Know
What to Pack
- Cash for tips or a mariachi song on the plaza
- A light jacket for the rooftop after dark
- Valid photo ID
- An appetite, since a full meal is included
What to Leave Behind
- Flashy jewelry or anything you'd hate to lose in a crowd
- Bulky bags you don't want to carry through a sit-down meal
- Professional camera gear, unless you've confirmed it's allowed
Insider Tips
A few things past visitors and locals on Plaza Garibaldi mention:
- Skip a big meal beforehand. Between the tasting and the included meal, you'll be eating and drinking plenty.
- Ask what the meal includes when you book. The menu can vary and the listing doesn't spell it out in detail.
- Time your visit for the evening, when mariachi bands fill Plaza Garibaldi with live music.
- The rooftop bar has the best view of the plaza, especially once the sun goes down.
- If a mariachi group offers to play at your table afterward, agree on a price per song before they start.
- Take a taxi or rideshare to and from Garibaldi rather than walking after dark.
Where You're Headed
Who It's For
This longer tour fits some travelers better than others.
- Anyone who wants a bottle of tequila or mezcal to bring home without hunting down a liquor store
- Couples or friends planning a full evening rather than a quick stop
- First-timers curious about what actually separates tequila from mezcal
- Groups celebrating something and looking to make a night of it on Plaza Garibaldi
Not Ideal For
- Non-drinkers, since the tasting and the bottle are the core of the price
- Travelers who just want a quick overview (the shorter tasting tour covers that for less)
- Anyone with an early start the next morning who'd rather not turn this into a late evening
Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Meal FAQ
What's the difference between this tour and the basic tequila and mezcal tasting?
The basic tasting runs about 90 minutes and covers the museum tour plus a tequila and mezcal tasting for around $40. This version adds a full Mexican meal and a bottle of tequila or mezcal to take home, which stretches the visit to about three hours and around $90.
What does the meal include?
The listing doesn't spell out the exact menu, so it's worth confirming the specifics on the booking page before you go. Expect a sit-down Mexican meal served at the museum after the tasting.
Do I get to choose my own take-home bottle?
Yes, the bottle selection happens after the tasting, typically in the museum store, where you pick between the tequila and mezcal options on offer.
How long does the full tour take?
Plan on about three hours from the start of the museum tour to the end of the meal.
Is Plaza Garibaldi safe to visit?
Plaza Garibaldi is a busy, well-known square that draws big crowds for its mariachi bands, and it's generally fine to visit with the usual city precautions: keep valuables out of sight and take a taxi or rideshare rather than walking alone late at night.
What if I don't drink alcohol?
The tasting and the bottle are central to this tour, so it may not be the best value if you don't drink. The museum tour itself still covers the history of tequila and mezcal production if that's the part that interests you.
What Travellers Say
We came for a bottle to bring home and ended up staying for the whole evening. The meal after the tasting was a nice surprise.
The rooftop view of Plaza Garibaldi while the mariachi bands were playing below made this feel like a proper night out, not just a museum stop.
Good tour overall. The meal portion felt a little rushed after the tasting, but the bottle we picked made it worth it.