Our Top 7 Cheese Tastings in Mexico

1.Santiago de Querétaro: Pueblos Mágicos Cheese and Wine Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $75Our pick

Spend 10 hours exploring Querétaro’s wine country and two Pueblos Mágicos. Taste 14 cheeses and two wines, visit Freixenet’s underground cava, and enjoy free time in Tequisquiapan and Bernal. The tour is in Spanish, though guides such as Andrés and Gustavo have helped English-speaking guests.

“What a great way to be able to do so many things in one day and not be responsible for the driving or the planning! The cheese and wine tasting was so fun and La Peña in Bernal was absolutely breathtaking. We also enjoyed our time in Tequis and the tour of Sala Vivé was so interesting. Such a great value. I highly recommend.”

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2.Querétaro: Bernal & Tequisquiapan Trip with Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Spend 10 hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Bernal, Viñedos Donato, Bocanegra Cheese Cellar, and Tequisquiapan. Guides such as Carlos, Jorge, and Alejandro are praised for local history and translation, while the wine tasting may appeal most to fans of sweeter styles.

“This was a really fantastic experience! Big thank you to our tour guide, Carlos, for making the day special and memorable for my wife and me. So much history with great stories, and of course walking through the towns of Bernal and Tequis were also great. This tour along with the wine and cheese tasting does not disappoint. Carlos also did an exceptional job of translating. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour in Baja California

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Travel from Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe into Ojos Negros Valley with an English or Spanish guide. Meet winemaker Pepe Pedrosa when available, tour La Cava de Marcelo, taste Ramonetti cheeses with wine, and finish at an Ensenada wine bar with more than 230 regional labels.

“We selected a wine/cheese tour in Ensenada, mostly out of curiosity. We didn’t know there was wine production in Mexico. We were so impressed with everything - our guide, Eugenia was super knowledgeable and very sweet. The wineries we visited were incredible and the wines we tasted were amazing. I am already ready to come back to visit many of the other wineries in the area!”

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4.Taste of Europe in Mexico: History and Flavors of Artisan Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Join Tonya in San Miguel de Allende for a two-hour lesson on Mexican cheese, French cheesemaking traditions, and smart pairings. Taste appetizers, a dozen local artisan cheeses, regional condiments, and several drinks in a small group of no more than 12 people.

“This event is in her home, which is lovely with great view over the city. Tonya has a love of cheese and her husband has a love of wine, so we had great cheese and wine pairings. We learned so much from Tonya! She shared the history of cheese, how various cheeses are made, and we sampled something like 8 different cheeses. Really enjoyed our visit!”

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5.Cheese and Wine Route with 2 Towns, starting from Querétaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from Querétaro with bilingual guide Alejandro to Tequisquiapan, Viña TX, Freixenet Mexico, and Bernal. Expect regional cheeses, two wine samples, a cellar visit 25 metres underground, and free time for lunch and shopping. Pickup is available for an added fee outside the historic center.

“Alejandro is an outstanding guide with perfect English. I would definitely use his services again. The cheese tasting had a selection of 6 cheeses and a glass of wine. We enjoyed it. The visit to Bernal was fun and we enjoyed our time to shop, lunch, or whatever. The wine “tasting” was just ok. We expected a full wine tasting with different varieties, not just a glass of red and a port sample when the winery produces more than a dozen varietals.”

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6.Visit to 3 Vineyards in the Region, departing from Querétaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend 7 to 8 hours tasting Mexican wine and regional cheese at Viña TX, Freixenet Mexico, and Viñedos Azteca. Depart from central Querétaro at 9:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guided tastings, cellar visits, and a maximum of 12 people.

“El maridaje que ofrecen con los quesos es una de las mejores partes. La atención es excelente, las explicaciones también y la experiencia en el Viñedo Azteca es una de las mejores.”

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7.Wine Route tour starting from Querétaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from Querétaro to Tequisquiapan, Vina Tx, Freixenet Mexico, and Peña de Bernal in a small air-conditioned group. Your certified guide handles the route, while you taste regional wine and cheese, explore colorful towns, and enjoy a full day outside the city.

“Es una experiencia excelente para pasar un día en familia!! El guía del tour muy amable y con un gran espíritu de servicio.”

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