Duration: 3 hours; $75; Most visitors who tour Los Angeles head straight for the main attractions, the downside of which being that so many miss out on the wonderfully rich culture and street life happening in East LA! Take the chance to veer slightly off the beaten track with this exciting East LA Latin Flavors Food and Culture Tour. Start the day with coffee and a piece of the finest tres leches cake in all of East LA before discovering the most amazing freshly hand-made Tamales. Visit the bustling Mercadito for more tastings before exploring a real-deal Tortilla factory to try all kinds of salsa and guacamole dips and other delicacies. Take a short ride on the Metro Gold Line to Mariachi Plaza for a sumptuous lunch of mouth-watering Goat and Pupusa, and end on a sweet note with fabulous iced Mexican Chocolate and bakery fresh pan dulce. All of these glorious foods are prepared from time-honored family recipes and served with the true warmth and hospitality you'll come to associate with Latin Culture. For visitors and natives alike, this tour is truly an LA experience you won't want to miss out on!
Taste your way through the many eateries of East LA
Follow your local guide to experience the warmth and hospitality of Latin culture
Sample a variety of guacamoles and salsas and indulge in a sumptuous lunch
End on a sweet note with fabulous iced Mexican Chocolate
Note: Exact meeting location will be provided upon confirmation.
Old Pasadena Walking Food Tour
Duration: 3.5 hours; $75; Experience the history, architecture and folklore of Old Pasadena on this expertly guided walking food tour! Explore a myriad of colorful alleys and secret thru-ways as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweetstuff havens in historic Old Pasadena. Listen to your guide share fascinating stories as you explore this historic district, which was once just a sunny haven of colorful orange groves. Stop in at cafes and restaurants specializing in cuisines from around the world, including Middle Eastern, Asian, Peruvian, Oaxacan, and even an authentic Italian gelato counter. Relax at a tranquil tea bar and shop filled with teas from around the world and end on a sweet note at the shop of an exquisite chocolatier. This probably goes without saying, but make sure you come hungry!
Taste your way through the many eateries of Old Pasadena
Sample bites from around the globe, including the Middle East, Asia, Mexico, and South America
Satisfy your sweet tooth with some Italian gelato and treats from a gourmet chocolatier
Follow your local guide down hidden alleys to see neighborhood gems
Note: Exact meeting location is provided upon confirmation.
Farmers Market Food & History Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours; $59; Experience LA's Original Farmers Market, a landmark unlike any other in southern California, on an entertaining, informative and delicious guided walking food tour! This epicurean 2.5 hour stroll will introduce you to the Market's fascinating history as well as the interesting stories of the families who have been part of this landmark location since its beginnings in 1934. Explore the area that artisan butchers, bakers and candymakers, an international spice merchant endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, and even local celebrity chefs are all proud to call their stomping grounds. Seek out spectacular ethnic eateries to indulge in cuisines from around the world, which may include French, Brazilian, Cajun, Middle Eastern, and Spanish. After sampling pizza from L.A.'s first pizzeria, trying donuts from a stand rated one of the best in the country, and ending on a sweet note with some handmade candy, you'll begin to understand why locals consider this the best restaurant and grocery store in town. This probably goes without saying, but make sure you come hungry!
Taste your way through the many eateries of the famous Original Farmer's Market
Indulge in cuisine from around the globe, including the Middle East, Spain, Brazil, and France
Enjoy pizza from L.A.'s first pizzeria and sample donuts from a stand rated one of the best in the country
Follow your local guide down hidden alleys to see neighborhood gems
Note: Exact meeting location will be provided upon confirmation.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for inclement weather or any other condition outside of Melting Pot Food Tours' control. Cancellation notice must be provided at least 7 hours in advance in order to receive a 75% refund. If notice is provided 3-6 days prior to tour, a 50% refund will be given. Notice given less than 3 days before tour are ineligible for refunds.