Puerto Vallarta food tour
PUERTO VALLARTA EVENING FOOD TOUR β When the sun dips behind the bay and the city begins to glow, Puerto Vallarta shifts into its most delicious gear. Nighttime is the right time for eating in this coastal city, and thereβs no better way to experience it than with our four-hour, roamable food feast.
There are 14+ tastings on this street food and local eatery menu. Kick things off with zingy seafood ceviche, warm caldo de camarΓ³n shrimp broth, and smoky marlin burritas - a true Vallarta favourite. Continue the culinary march with a smorgasbord of street eats: pambazos dipped in chile sauce, hominy-rich pozole, flame-kissed tacos de asada, slow-cooked carnaza, and the Mexican classic al pastor carved straight from the trompo among much more. Refreshers appear throughout the route too, like cool rice-based horchata, tangy tejuino, and chilli-spiked chamoy sorbet.
The evening ends on sweet a note with silky Mexican flan, followed by a visit to a local pulquerΓa for traditional pulque and a final sip of raicilla, Jaliscoβs rustic, fiery cousin to tequila.
This is Puerto Vallarta the way locals do it.
Why this tour is awesome
Most visitors never experience the real Puerto Vallartaβs nighttime flavours. This tour takes you straight into that after-dark culinary scene with 14+ tastings, from seafood ceviche and smoky marlin burritas to pozole, pastor, asada, and other dishes Vallarta locals actually eat at night. Itβs a flavour-packed look at the coastal city beyond the beachfront restaurants.
Youβll visit 8-9 authentic spots loved by locals and unknown to most travellers. Experience Puerto Vallarta after dark the way itβs meant to.
Full on your preferred date? How about our lunchtime Puerto Vallarta food tour?
Your guide
Ulices has a natural talent for connecting people to the flavours of Puerto Vallarta. With a passion for local dishes and the stories behind them, he guides guests through markets, street carts, and eateries loved by generations of Vallartenses. His tours blend insight, warmth, and a genuine love for the city he calls home.
Your guide
Renato transitioned from hospitality to guiding after realising his natural gift for storytelling and connecting with people. Heβs passionate about Puerto Vallartaβs culinary traditions and loves sharing the dishes, stories, and hidden street eats that shape it's food scene.
Eat at local spots you'd struggle to find alone
The food heroes of Puerto Vallarta
Pambazo, torta dipped in chile and stuffed with potatoes and chorizo
Pozole, traditional hominy corn and pork stew
This isn't about fine dining, it's about beloved local spots
Slow-cooked shredded beef tacos
Tejuino, fermented corn drink with lime
Meet the people behind the food
Fiery al pastor on the trompo
Perfecty charred al pastor tacos with pineapple and a squeeze of lime
Tart nieves with chilli-spiked chamoy, the perfect palette cleanser
Visit 8-9 local spots around the city
Taco camaron capeado, battered shrimp taco
Fried masa godita filled with complex mole
A classic Mexican flan
Finish with a fermented pulque, an iconic Mexican drink. Cheers!
Includes
- Price US $69 per person
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 14+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration 5.30pm - 9.30pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Puerto Vallarta food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood, dairy and eggs are used in 12-13 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork used in 2-3 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 3-4 tastings (out of 14 total). Unsuitable for those with celiac
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk, butter and cream are used in 2-3 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts and tree nuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Unsuitable as seafood is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Puerto Vallarta tour, use the calendar to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This Puerto Vallarta food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It's primarily a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Get set for the best street food in Puerto Vallarta.
Meeting point
The tour kicks off from the Cerrajeria Francia outside the Pantheon Fifth Of December. It's easy to reach by taxi from most hotels in the city.Β
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Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps