Top Puerto Vallarta Food & Drink

Get acquainted with Puerto Vallarta's delicious food scene on this 3.5-hour food and eating walking tour. With an expert foodie leading the way, sample the diverse array of the city's edible delights, from tacos to sweets on this culinary adventure. Stop at 10 different spots to sample the food. And while going from place to place, see some of the highlights of the town and learn about the history of Puerto Vallarta. This small-group tour is limited to just 10 people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.

Let a foodie guide lead you through the streets of Puerto Vallarta on a food and cocktail tour of the resort town. This walking tour includes food tastings of tacos and desserts along with five Mexican cocktails served by expert mixologists. You’ll learn about the cultural roots of spirits like mezcal, tequila and raicilla, and taste coffee-flavored kahlúa and michelada, Mexico´s signature beer cocktail. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Bite into mouthwatering tacos and more on this street food tour of Puerto Vallarta. Learn how the locals eat while an expert foodie guide leads you on foot to family-owned eateries and taco stands. You’ll sample regional specialties including carnitas and fish tacos on this walking tour. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Eat your way through a portion of Puerto Vallarta on this decadent eating and walking tour. Stroll the streets of Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Deciembre neighborhoods stopping along the way to sample some local edible delights. Eat full-portion samples of tacos, quesadillas, churros, sopes, pozole and much more. Stop at 4 different tacos stands and carts to eat delicious al pastor, fresh seafood and other varieties. All the while, learn about the history of the neighborhoods from your trusty local guide.

Feast upon the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine during a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.  Shop in a vibrant market for colorful produce; visit a traditional tortilla factory; and learn of regional culinary customs with a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into customary cooking techniques with a local master chef, discovering recipes like fish ceviche, and taste tantalizing samples of tequila on this insightful and interactive culinary tour.

Immerse yourself in the magical mysticism of Las Caletas by night with an enchanting evening excursion from Puerta Vallarta. Watch the sun sink into the shimmering sea as you sail to a secluded beach surrounded by rugged rock formations. Dine upon a gourmet 3-course meal by candlelight before watching the renowned Rhythms of the Night show, a stunning spectacle that promises to transport viewers to a spiritual land that time forgot.

On this 3.5-hour evening walking tour of Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town, have your your fill of tacos and other delicious street food. Accompanied by a professional foodie guide, you’ll get a taste of fish tacos along with ‘al pastor’ (marinated grilled pork) and ‘de cabeza’ (beef cheek). Savor traditional specialities like quesadillas and meet a local master of ‘churros’ (Mexican fritters). Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience during this leisurely tour. 

Do this as early on your stay as possible, trust me, it´ll help you get acquainted with the culture, food and neighborhoods. Groups are small. We'll be happy to accommodate your large party as a private tour. You will walk away from the touristy area to immerse yourself in the local culture and visit family owned hidden food gems at their OUTDOOR food carts, two artisan shops too (except on Sundays and national holidays) Learn about: . taco culture & salsas pairing . how to choose taco stands on your own . FUN cultural facts This is a complete, affordable, and unique experience in town, designed having in mind what curious travelers are looking for. Please note it's not fit for vegetarian or pescatarians.

Experience Mexico’s burgeoning craft beer scene and extend your palate beyond a bucket of Coronas on the beach. You’ll sample up to 15 artisan-produced microbrews on this 3-hour evening tour of Puerto Vallarta, led by a knowledgeable guide. Taste tequila-infused beer and micheladas paired with Mexican pizza while you walk around Old Town, including a sunset stroll on the Malecón.

Get an authentic taste of Mexico--with a twist--on this excursion. You are invited to the home of an internationally trained chef who returned home to bring his own special flair to traditional cuisine. This personalized tour starts with a visit to the market to select the best ingredients for your meal. Return to Chef’s home to cook together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Taste your way around Puerta Vallarta while learning about the resort town’s history. Visit roadside stands, local favorites, and culinary institutions. Sample traditional dishes from the Jalisco region such as barbacoa tacos, tortas ahogadas, tamales, atole, aguas frescas, coffee, seafood tostadas, birria tacos, and flan. A great tour for serious foodies!

Taste your way through Puerto Vallarta’s distinctive cuisine on a 3-hour foodie bike tour that explores the best tacos in town. Join a local guide and a small group, then pedal through the neighborhoods of Cinco de Diciembre, downtown, and Old Town, stopping along the way for sightseeing and snacks. This 3-hour culinary bike tour covers roughly 4.5 miles (7.2 km.) of terrain and includes tastings of tacos and artisanal ice cream, and it’s limited to six people for a fun, personal experience.

Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project that helps us understand and protect our dolphins here in Puerto Vallarta. Come with us and interact with a Bottlenose pod. Our guides are professional biologists who will share with you their knowledge, making this excursion a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Remember that these dolphins are not confined and this is the NATURAL WAY to observe and enjoy them. Do not contribute to capturing more dolphins! Visit them in their own environment because FREE DOLPHINS ARE HAPPY DOLPHINS!!!.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

This fun chocolate making class is something a little different from the usual Puerto Vallarta activities. Learn the process cacao beans are put through as they become the delicious chocolate sweets we know and love. You’ll get hands on experience making Mexican chocolate drinks and bon-bons you can take home.

Eat your way through a part of Puerto Vallarta on this extensive and very edible 3.5-hour tour of the local Pitillal neighborhood. With the guide by your side, get acquainted with the many flavors and cooking styles of Mexico. Go beyond the realm of the average tourist and indulge in dishes such as slow-cooked meat, tacos, freshly grilled shrimp, churros and much more. The small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring a lot of personalized attention.

Indulge in Puerto Vallarta’s gourmet scene on this nighttime food walking tour. During this progressive dining experience, visit four award-winning establishments: a family-owned eatery, an acclaimed local restaurant, a seafood place in Old Town Vallarta and a dessert haven on the Malecon. Sample dishes such as mahi mahi, chicken asado and slow-roasted pork, as well as several cocktails. Expect spectacular water views on this small-group tour limited to six foodies.

Fresh seafood is a staple of Mexican cuisine, and Puerta Vallarta has a rich food culture that highlights this specialty. Take a deep dive into the city’s best examples with this seafood tour that takes in the top eateries to sample grilled calamari, fried octopus, aguachile, and shrimp tostada. Learn about the local culinary history from your guide, and take in the old town, market, pier, and Muertos Beach.

It's Taco101 - an introduction to tacos! Unforgettable tacos. Unforgettable people. Unforgettable places. A foodie experience like no other. So much flavor. So much color. So much food! I have been conducting cultural and gastronomic for 8 years. After having led over a thousand tours, I have come up with a local experience that will surely become the highlight of your trip.

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience in his home kitchen! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small and simple but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. Manu knows his city well so feel free to ask him for his recommendations for the best places in town to get amazing street food such as tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is experienced in catering to all types of tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Upon booking, please be sure to let him know your preferences, if you have any.

It's Taco102 - an introduction to the tastiest night time tacos! Unforgettable tacos. Unforgettable people. Unforgettable places. A foodie experience like no other. So much flavor. So much color. So much food! I have been conducting cultural and gastronomic for 8 years. After having led over a thousand tours, I have come up with a local experience that will surely become the highlight of your trip.

Explore the curvaceous coastline and iridescent waters of Banderas Bay on a half-day sailing tour from Puerto Vallarta. Sail upon the shimmering sea; swim in crystal clear blue water; and discover the incredible natural wonders of Banderas Bay. Snorkel in a secluded cove and enjoy included beverages and delicious lunch as you cruise on your luxurious vessel. Combine the unadulterated pleasure of sailing with pampering on this delightful excursion.

Party like a professional in the cosmopolitan clubs of Puerto Vallarta on a VIP nightclub tour. Slink past the velvet ropes of three of the city’s most exclusive bars and clubs and immerse yourself in the vibrant and vivacious atmosphere with a lively local guide. Dance to prominent Mexican DJs; sip cocktails at reserved private tables; and unwind with an evening of completely unlimited drinks.

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.