Go beyond Vallarta to Pitillal!

A day tour exploring the local cuisine of Pitillal, a charming authentic Mexican neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, 10 minutes from the cruise ship terminal, off the touristy path.

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Rates

Adults (Ages 18+): $55 Adolescent (Ages 13-17): $49 Child (Ages 5-12): $45 Young Child (Ages 0-4 | Some tastings included, but not all!): Free

Duration

3 hours | 7 Tastings

About

Every Town Has A Unique Take On Regional Cuisine. Pitillal is a charming pueblo on the outer edge of Vallarta, just 10 minutes from the Marina—making this tour the perfect way to explore more of Mexico without going too far.

• Bring your appetite as you will be full by the end of this 3.5-hour guided food tour.
• Pitillal is small so we will pass by several landmarks along the way, like the stunning Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. We’ll walk about 1 mile between our 7 stops.
• You won’t see as many tourists in town so you’ll get a greater feel of authentic Mexican living.
• Eat in a mix of street stands and family-owned restaurants serving mouthwatering regional cuisine.

What to expect from this tour? Untouched By Tourism – Dining in a city that is untouched by tourism takes authenticity to a whole new level. Enjoy recipes that have been passed down through the generations, including carnitas tacos, tamales, atole, local seafood, birria, and churros made fresh just for you.

Historic Tour – Every pueblo has a unique story to tell and Pitillal is no exception. Your local guide will share a bit about Pitillal’s history, local customs, and eclectic folklore. This includes the story behind the food you will taste along the way.

TASTING LOCATIONS Delicious regional and national food specialties that are served on the Taste of Pitillal Food Tour:

Carnitas Slow-cooked pork (meaning “little meats”) This local favorite cooks up Pitillal’s best Carnitas.

Birria Originating in the state of Jalisco, this slow-cooked meat stew is marinated in aromatic red chiles and served up in delectable tacos. Here we try the soup complete with handmade corn tortillas.

Seafood Tostada Enjoy the freshest seafood in one of the oldest restaurants in Pitillal.

Tamales & Atole This tamal making family turned restaurateurs, churns out the best tamales in the bay! Only open for dinners on weekends, we have the exclusive entry for our day tours.

Paleteria Visit the oldest family-run Paletería. These Mexican style popsicles are a hit using only the freshest ingredients.

Don Hermillo’s Churro Stand A traditional Mexican favorite! Churros, similar to a donut, are made fresh right in front of your eyes!

Asada Taco No tour is complete without a traditional taco stand serving up the best Carne Asada tacos in Pitillal!

Raspados Enjoy one of Mexico favorite cold snacks at this local favorite.