Embark on a flavorful 3.5-hour taco tour designed for cruise passengers in Puerto Vallarta. Taste authentic street tacos, visit local markets, and witness traditional tortilla making—all with a timely return to your ship.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability required; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Puerto Vallarta transitioned from a small fishing village to a popular destination during the 1960s, preserving many local culinary traditions amid rapid growth.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes supporting local markets and small businesses to encourage sustainable tourism that benefits the community.
Cookin' Vallarta
Embark on a flavorful 3.5-hour taco tour designed for cruise passengers in Puerto Vallarta. Taste authentic street tacos, visit local markets, and witness traditional tortilla making—all with a timely return to your ship.
Cookin' Vallarta is a culinary tour operator based in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, offering hands-on Mexican cooking classes, market tours, taco walks, tequila tastings, and chef's table dinners across several coastal destinations. It operates experiences in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Riviera Nayarit. Local chefs lead small-group and private events, including Chef Antonio's intimate family home dinners, Chef Enrique's private market-to-table classes, Chef Francisco Morales's market and tortilla workshops, and Chef Alma's Playa del Carmen cooking sessions.
Programs include market tours to source fresh ingredients, interactive kitchen instruction, tequila and agave spirit tastings, mixology classes, and guided taco tours designed for cruise ship schedules. Many experiences emphasize authentic techniques, locally sourced ingredients, and family-style hospitality. Private group offerings accommodate team gatherings and villa or in-kitchen events, while cruise-friendly taco tours ensure timely returns to port.
Cookin' Vallarta focuses on practical skills and memorable meals: guests prepare traditional dishes like mole, tamales, tacos, pozole, and handmade tortillas, then enjoy the results with taught pairings such as margaritas, cocktails, and agave spirit tastings. Tours also spotlight neighborhood culture, tortilla-making demonstrations, and local producers.
Third-party logistics like market access and timed returns for cruise passengers are arranged per experience. Cookin' Vallarta presents a range of cooking-focused activities for travelers seeking authentic Mexican food experiences led by local chefs in multiple Mexican destinations. Booking information, availability, and age or dietary restrictions vary by tour and are provided at reservation time upon request online.
Destinations
6 destinations
From Cabo to Cancun
Tours Offered
29 experiences
Cooking, taco, and tasting tours
Local Chefs
4 named chefs
Antonio, Enrique, Francisco, Alma
Cruise-Friendly
Timed for ships
Cruise-friendly taco tours available
Reserve a spot for a market tour, private cooking class, taco walk, or tequila tasting—space fills quickly.
Arrive Ready to Walk
The tour involves short walks through markets and neighborhoods; wear comfortable shoes.
Notify About Allergies Early
The tour highlights traditional Mexican foods; inform guides about any food allergies in advance.
Bring Small Bills for Tips
Carry cash for gratuities and small purchases at markets and bakery stops.
Pace Yourself on Tastings
Each stop offers enough food to count as a meal; stay mindful to avoid overindulging early.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating markets and neighborhood streets comfortably.
Lightweight, breathable clothing
Keeps you cool in Puerto Vallarta’s warm, humid climate.
summer
Sunscreen
Protects your skin during outdoor walking segments regardless of season.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Camera or smartphone
Captures vivid scenes of markets, street life, and culinary moments.