Food in Mexico City: Top Tips from a Culinary Historian

Born and raised in Coyoacán, Dyan is a Mexican-American art historian who loves nothing more than sharing the Mexico City she knows. With advanced studies in art history, film, and the art market, her tours balance scholarly insight with an inviting, easygoing style that makes complex ideas feel beautifully accessible. Raised in a restaurant family—and later trained in culinary school—she has an intuitive understanding of Mexico’s gastronomic traditions. This background allows her to guide guests not only through world-class museums and historic neighborhoods, but also through the city’s most compelling flavors with a discerning, insider palate. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Dyan connects naturally with travelers from around the world. Her experiences feel curated rather than scripted, offering a blend of intellectual richness and understated luxury that makes each tour memorable, personal, and genuinely rooted in the Mexico City she knows by heart.