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Original Farmers Market Food + History Tour at an LA Landmark in the heart of Southern California! Private and Public Tours available every day, email us to inquire at info@meltingpottours.com Our most popular tour! Insider’s perspective on the Original Farmers Market and its diverse long-time merchants and tastemakers plus a deep dive into L.A. history. Perfect for individuals who desire a guided culinary experience at L.A.’s first and foremost foodie destination! 2.5 hours – 9 generous tastings – Also available to groups of 10-80 touring. Available: Each WED, THU, SAT, and SUN of each month except holidays, tour starts at 9:30 am, tour times approximately 2.5 hours long. Gratuity not included in cost of tour. We can curate special requests too! Please contact HQ to inquire about special events, company parties, and private dining. We have many options at our fingertips. Call Jody at 323-664-4472‬ for more information.
Join us for a 2.5-hour walking tour steps from the Pacific Ocean in East Village Long Beach. Take a stroll through alleyways for a viewing of public art, plus meet amazing merchants, experience personal family recipes and so much more. Landlubbers, we are squeezing in a lot in with this foodie tour. This maritime tour is a splash of history, and a big dash of local culture. Join us for tastings, local flavors, and civic art. Our guides will share stories about this “beatnik” neighborhood, plus The Long Beach Port and The LA Port and so much more. For an extra dose of fun and retro, we’ve included a record store with vinyl and cassettes. For the inner foodie, the tour will taste Thai, Italian, Vegan samplings, local street tacos, and kombucha, and more. Join us! Note: The Maritime Museum in San Pedro is at special request only. Please allow extra time for this tour of the museum with your guide. East LA Latin Flavors Tour Available daily for public or private tours. Inquire at info@meltingpottours.com East Los Angeles is known for its Mariachi Plaza and its Hispanic Culture. Join us in the spirit of celebrating time-honored family traditions. This is one of LA’s first and original middle-class neighborhoods, separated by the LA Viaduct. Guests will enjoy traditional family recipes and take to heart their moving, inspiring stories. Trekking by foot and Metro trains, these classic tastings are truly a wonderful representation of the Latin culture and trade and a way to experience celebrated recipes passed down by generations. 3.5 hours -8 generous tastings – Also available to groups of 10-80 touring. Available: Mondays and Fridays at 10am, except holidays, tour times approximately 3.5 hours long. Price includes METRO Tap card. Gratuity for tour guide is not included in cost of tour. Private groups welcomed to book during the week, as weekends are very busy in East LA. Contact Jody at 323 664 4472 for private tour groups. Time-Honored Family Recipes Start the day with a piece of the finest tres leches cake in all of East LA. Next, it’s off to discover the most amazing freshly hand-made Tamales. Then head to the bustling Mercadito for more tastings before exploring a real-deal Tortilla factory to try all kinds of salsa/guacamole dips and delicacies. Then hop on the Metro Gold Line for a short train ride to Mariachi Plaza for a sumptuous lunch of mouth-watering Goat and Pupusa. Polish all this unbelievable food off 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 we’ve come to associate with Latin Culture. For visitors and locals alike, there’s a whole other side of LA just waiting to be discovered, so join us on our East LA Latin Flavors

Unique Los Angeles Tours

Melting Pot Food Tours is like the indie film of city tours, this company has a strong cult following and they have been featured in many "off the beaten path" type articles. Melting Pot Food Tours offers four signature tours:

  • Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour
  • Original Farmers Market Food & History Tour
  • East LA Latin Flavor Tour
  • Pasta Pasta Pasta Tour in Old Pasadena
  • Maritime Long Beach Tour (East Village Long Beach Tour)

Old Pasadena Food Walking Tour

The entire tour takes place throughout Old Pasadena, and guests walk from one location to the next. While it is branded as a food tour, guests are pleasantly surprised to also learn about the city's history and architecture. Guests are lead through Old Pasadena's beautiful alleys and secret thru-ways that exist on land formerly occupied by orange groves.

Restaurants on the Tour

The food tour features Pasadena's independently owned restaurants, many of which are family-run and have been in business for decades. These are the types of restaurants that travelers would not easily find on their own, essentially, it is a tour of hidden gems that can only be found in the alleys rather than the main boulevards. Without giving too much away, here is what to expect:

  • Mexican Tortas Cafe
  • Asian-Fusion Restaurant
  • Artisan Chocolatier
  • Cafes specializing in Middle-Eastern, South American, and Indian cuisines
  • Tea Tasting
  • Gelato Shop that makes really fun and interesting flavors
  • Sampling of gourmet treats in a food co-op

When Are Tours Offered?

Old Pasadena Food Tasting Tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

Book a Tour

Book online; call +1 (323) 664-4472; or email info@meltingpottours.com

Meeting Location

Expect to meet near Amara Cafe; the exact location is provided at the time of purchase.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes for walking and bottled water.

Parking

There are a few public parking structures near the meeting location, generally parking is free for the first 90-minutes, and $3 for each additional hour, $9 daily maximum.

Public Transportation

The Metro Gold Line's Memorial Park Station is a block from the meeting location — guests who ride the Metro to the tour receive a $5 discount. Pasadena Transit routes 20, 40, 51, 52 all drop off near the meeting location.

Meeting Spaces

Distance From Pasadena Convention Center: 21.7 Miles miles

Original Farmers Market Food + History Tour at an LA Landmark in the heart of Southern California! Private and Public Tours available every day, email us to inquire at info@meltingpottours.com Our most popular tour! Insider’s perspective on the Original Farmers Market and its diverse long-time merchants and tastemakers plus a deep dive into L.A. history. Perfect for individuals who desire a guided culinary experience at L.A.’s first and foremost foodie destination! 2.5 hours – 9 generous tastings – Also available to groups of 10-80 touring. Available: Each WED, THU, SAT, and SUN of each month except holidays, tour starts at 9:30 am, tour times approximately 2.5 hours long. Gratuity not included in cost of tour. We can curate special requests too! Please contact HQ to inquire about special events, company parties, and private dining. We have many options at our fingertips. Call Jody at 323-664-4472‬ for more information.
Join us for a 2.5-hour walking tour steps from the Pacific Ocean in East Village Long Beach. Take a stroll through alleyways for a viewing of public art, plus meet amazing merchants, experience personal family recipes and so much more. Landlubbers, we are squeezing in a lot in with this foodie tour. This maritime tour is a splash of history, and a big dash of local culture. Join us for tastings, local flavors, and civic art. Our guides will share stories about this “beatnik” neighborhood, plus The Long Beach Port and The LA Port and so much more. For an extra dose of fun and retro, we’ve included a record store with vinyl and cassettes. For the inner foodie, the tour will taste Thai, Italian, Vegan samplings, local street tacos, and kombucha, and more. Join us! Note: The Maritime Museum in San Pedro is at special request only. Please allow extra time for this tour of the museum with your guide. East LA Latin Flavors Tour Available daily for public or private tours. Inquire at info@meltingpottours.com East Los Angeles is known for its Mariachi Plaza and its Hispanic Culture. Join us in the spirit of celebrating time-honored family traditions. This is one of LA’s first and original middle-class neighborhoods, separated by the LA Viaduct. Guests will enjoy traditional family recipes and take to heart their moving, inspiring stories. Trekking by foot and Metro trains, these classic tastings are truly a wonderful representation of the Latin culture and trade and a way to experience celebrated recipes passed down by generations. 3.5 hours -8 generous tastings – Also available to groups of 10-80 touring. Available: Mondays and Fridays at 10am, except holidays, tour times approximately 3.5 hours long. Price includes METRO Tap card. Gratuity for tour guide is not included in cost of tour. Private groups welcomed to book during the week, as weekends are very busy in East LA. Contact Jody at 323 664 4472 for private tour groups. Time-Honored Family Recipes Start the day with a piece of the finest tres leches cake in all of East LA. Next, it’s off to discover the most amazing freshly hand-made Tamales. Then head to the bustling Mercadito for more tastings before exploring a real-deal Tortilla factory to try all kinds of salsa/guacamole dips and delicacies. Then hop on the Metro Gold Line for a short train ride to Mariachi Plaza for a sumptuous lunch of mouth-watering Goat and Pupusa. Polish all this unbelievable food off 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 we’ve come to associate with Latin Culture. For visitors and locals alike, there’s a whole other side of LA just waiting to be discovered, so join us on our East LA Latin Flavors

Melting Pot Food Tours

860 S Los Angeles St, Ste 301
Los Angeles, CA 90014

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