New Mexico is a southwestern US state of extraordinary diversity, where ancient Native American civilizations, Spanish colonial heritage, and 21st-century art communities converge against a backdrop of red desert mesas, soaring mountain ranges, and alabaster dune fields. The Land of Enchantment offers travelers the gypsum-white dunes of White Sands National Park, the dramatic cavern formations of Carlsbad Caverns, the UNESCO-listed cliff dwellings of Bandelier and Chaco, the living Taos Pueblo, and Santa Fe's world-class museums and galleries.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you New Mexico through its food.
Santa Fe Food Tour by Afoot Adventures
Includes: Six to eight tasting stops covering green chile, blue corn tortillas, posole, and artisanal baked goods through historic downtown Santa Fe · Guided walking route departing from Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo through the Palace Avenue corridor and surrounding historic district · Expert commentary on New Mexican cuisine's Pueblo, Spanish colonial, and contemporary culinary heritage · Small-group format capped at 12-15 participants for an intimate, conversational pace · Beverage pairings at select stops including regional craft drinks alongside savory tastings
Hatch Chile Express Day Tour
Includes: Visit Hatch, New Mexico -- Chile Capital of the World -- during the August-September green chile harvest season · Live chile roasting demonstrations with large barrel roasters at local farms and roadside vendors · Annual Hatch Chile Festival on Labor Day weekend with cook-off competitions, live music, and chile-focused food vendors · Tastings and direct farm sales of dozens of fresh, dried, and roasted chile varieties at the Hatch Chile Store · Self-guided road trip through the Mesilla Valley, 120 miles south of Albuquerque via I-25
New Mexico Wine Country Tour (Albuquerque)
Includes: Casa Rondena Winery in Albuquerque's North Valley -- a Moorish-style estate producing Meritage, Tempranillo, and Flamenco blends · Gruet Winery methode champenoise sparkling wines produced by a French Champagne family using New Mexico grapes · Guided wine country packages from Southwest Wine Tours covering 2-4 wineries with hotel pickup included · Self-guided New Mexico Wine Trail following the Rio Grande Valley through Albuquerque, Corrales, and the Mesilla Valley · Harvest season events in September-October with vineyard access and outdoor festivals at multiple properties
Taos Pueblo and New Mexican Feast Experience
Includes: Fry bread and Indian tacos from Pueblo vendors on the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage Site occupied continuously for over 1,000 years · Traditional clay-oven (horno) baking demonstrations using beehive-shaped outdoor ovens built into the historic adobe structures · San Geronimo Feast Day (September 30) and Christmas celebrations combining ceremonial dances with communal food traditions · Guided tours led by Taos Pueblo tribal members providing cultural and historical context for the multi-story adobe complex · Direct engagement with Tiwa-speaking community and traditional foodways shaped by centuries of Pueblo and Spanish colonial influence
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.