Puerto Vallarta food tour
PUERTO VALLARTA FOOD TOUR โ Away from the tourist-centric Zona Romรกntica, lunchtime in Puerto Vallarta is a feast of street eats and neighbourhood kitchens. This four-hour food tour starts strong at a local tortilla factory where warm tortillas come straight off the grill, best paired with soft local queso and salsa.
Then dive into the local eateries and street carts that make Puerto Vallartaโs regional flavours so special. Expect crackling chicharrรณn, tender low-and-slow carnitas served atop corn tacos, smoky marlin burritas, zingy ceviche on crisp tostadas, rich birria sopes with comforting lamb consomรฉ, and warm gorditas filled with creamy rajas poblanas.
The tour finishes on a spirited note with creamy tequila ice cream and a warming shot of raicilla, Jalisco state's answer to its more famous tequila cousin.
There are more culinary surprises along the wayโฆ but youโll have to join us to discover them.
Why this tour is awesome
Most travellers stick to the beachfront restaurants, but this tour takes you straight into the real local flavours of Puerto Vallarta. With 14+ tastingsโfrom fresh tortillas at a working tortillerรญa to ceviche, carnitas, birria, and coastal street food staples, youโll experience the dishes locals actually eat for lunch. Itโs a deep, delicious look at Vallartaโs mix of regional traditions and Pacific influences.
Youโll visit 7-8 authentic spots loved by locals and largely unknown to visitors. Step off the resort path and taste Puerto Vallarta the way locals do, leaving armed with enough knowledge to keep exploring the Mexican food scene by yourself.
Full on your preferred date? How about our evening 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. Heโs passionate about Puerto Vallartaโs culinary traditions and loves sharing the dishes, stories, and hidden street eats that shape it's food scene.
Join our daily Puerto Vallarta lunch tour with 14+ tastings
Learn about the importance of tortillas to Mexican cuisine
This won't be the last tortilla of the day
Slow-cooked, tender carnitas tacos with a squeeze of lime
Visit spots you're unlikely to find alone
Oval-shaped masa tlacoyo stuffed with pork chicharrรณn
The food heroes of Puerta Vallarta
Lamb barbacoa taco
Black taco with lamb barbacoa with lime and avocado
Visit a local spot for handmade gorditas
Tortilla filled with creamy rajas poblano
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
Sign off with creamy tequila-flavoured ice cream
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
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration 11.30am - 3.30pm
- 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, seafood, dairy and eggs are used in 9-10 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 7-8 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 2-3 tastings (out of 14 total). Unsuitable for those with celiac
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as milk, butter and cream are used in 4-5 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 Possible, but seafood is used in 2-3 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, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseย contact usย 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.ย
Cancellation Policy
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