Loading...
Loading...
The food scene in Taxco is best discovered on foot — walk between Santa Prisca Church, Zocalo (main plaza) and Casa Borda Cultural Center to taste what makes this city's culinary identity distinct. Tuck into lesser-known corners like Mercado de Plata for the dishes visitors rarely find. From morning market runs to late-night street food, every neighborhood here has its own flavor.
Taxco is Mexico's silver capital, a dramatic hillside town where whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs cascade down steep slopes, with silver workshops, a stunning Baroque church, and some of the most dramatic walking terrain in the country.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided food tour route in Taxco. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Santa Prisca Church — a masterpiece of ultra-Baroque Churrigueresque architecture funded by a silver magnate in 1758, with twin pink-stone towers and twelve gilded retablos inside, Zocalo (main plaza) — a compact hillside plaza shaded by Indian laurel trees directly in front of Santa Prisca church, where silver vendors display their wares at sidewalk cafes, Casa Borda Cultural Center — an 18th-century mansion built by silver baron Jose de la Borda, now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions in its colonial courtyard and vaulted rooms, plus hidden gems like Mercado de Plata — the daily silver market where local artisans sell handmade pieces at lower prices than the tourist shops.
Use this page as a starting point for a Taxco walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Taxco. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
While Taxco is best known for silver crafts and colonial architecture, stops like Santa Prisca Church and Zocalo (main plaza) sit alongside bakeries and cafes tucked into side streets — and quieter spots like Mercado de Plata where the real locals eat. A food-focused walk connects the culinary landmarks with the places that reflect daily life, turning a sightseeing route into an edible discovery.
Taxco is extremely steep — almost every walk involves significant uphill or downhill sections on narrow cobblestoned streets. Wear shoes with excellent grip and take your time on the descents.
October through May offers dry weather and comfortable temperatures, with November's Feria de la Plata (Silver Fair) being the town's biggest cultural event.
Ready for a food tour in Taxco?
Get a personalized walking route with narrated stories — no booking needed
Start Your Taxco Tour — FreeYour personal guide in 5 seconds