Top Puerto Vallarta Cooking Classes

Get a taste of local life and learn how to make traditional Mexican staples like ceviche, guacamole, or mole sauce. This small-group cooking class in Puerto Vallarta starts with a visit to the local market before you get hands on in the home of a master chef. Afterward, sit down to enjoy your meal and toast with a glass of tequila.

Learn all about chocolate production, from pod to pastry, and get the chance to sample some artisanal chocolate yourself with this visit to Planeta Cacao, a cacao garden near Puerto Vallarta. You'll learn all about the importance of chocolate in pre-Colombian times, see how it's cultivated, and learn all about the process of preparing it for consumption.

Experience Puerto Vallarta's delicious food scene on this half-day food-focused walking tour. With an expert foodie leading the way, sample the city’s diverse array of edible delights, from tacos to sweets, on a culinary adventure. Stop at several spots to sample the food and learn more about Puerto Vallarta’s history. This small-group tour ensures plenty of personalized attention, and the chance to ask questions.

You will learn how to cook salsa de molcajete, guacamole, mouthwatering enchiladas and tostada. You will get to taste our own brand of Mezcal and Tequila made organically in small batches. You’ll discover the unique flavours of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life.

Let a foodie guide lead you through the streets of Old Town Puerto Vallarta on a food and cocktail tour of the resort town. This walking tour includes food tastings of tacos and desserts along with six Mexican cocktails served by expert mixologists. Learn about the cultural roots of spirits such as mezcal, tequila, pulque, and raicilla. Numbers are limited to ensure an intimate, sociable small-group experience.

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.

This cooking class is special because it’s more than a class; it’s a warm, authentic cultural experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Chef Julio shares family recipes passed down through generations, teaching you not only how to cook but why each dish matters in Mexican culture. His passion and storytelling make the class engaging, fun, and deeply personal. You learn in a beautiful open-air terrace kitchen, using fresh local ingredients, and you leave with skills, memories, and flavors you can bring home, making this experience truly unforgettable. - Local market visit to discover authentic ingredients. - Open-air terrace kitchen with city and ocean views. - Use of fresh, local ingredients. - Enjoy the dishes you prepare in a cozy setting. - Includes a digital recipe booklet to recreate at home. - Blends culture, history, and Mexican gastronomy. - Perfect for foodies, families, couples, and curious travelers. - Central location in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.

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.

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. Visit 4 different taco 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.

This immersive culinary adventure awakens all your senses — from a blind tasting that surprises your palate to the vibrant colors and aromas of a local market. Connect with passionate locals, discover ancestral food traditions, and enjoy a full experience that includes a market visit, hands-on cooking class, and a fun raicilla cocktail workshop. It’s authentic, interactive, and deliciously unforgettable.

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a unique seafood cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. This experience combines a guided visit to the local Emiliano Zapata Market with a hands-on cooking class at Gaby’s Restaurant, a historic family-owned restaurant in downtown Vallarta. Guests learn authentic coastal recipes using fresh ingredients from the market while discovering the history, culture, and culinary traditions of Mexico. More than a cooking class, it is a cultural and gastronomic experience.

Try one of the iconic Mexican drinks on this tasting experience in Puerto Vallarta. Known as Tequila’s mysterious, cool uncle, Mezcal has been making waves internationally but can rarely be found outside of Mexico. Visit four small distilleries of Mezcal on this tour and sample this liquor distilled from the agave plant.

Get the real Mexican experience at Oscars Distillery, a unique beach front distillery with its own tequila and raicilla brand. We are the only distillery in Puerto Vallarta. Just walking distance from Puerto Vallarta Malecon you will be given more insight into the process of Mexican Spirits and even how is best to drink them! Learn about agave distilled spirits, does and don'ts, and try the best tequila you have ever tried.

You will learn about the culture, you will discover our traditions and the authentic flavor of Mexican food, enjoying a magical place that will transport you to an exceptional unique environment. Have fun exploring new flavors and creating unforgettable memories!

Foodies who love to sample local cuisine when they travel will enjoy the opportunity to learn how to make Mexican food for themselves. Visit your local chef's home and learn to make a variety of Puerto Vallarta specialties, including mahi mahi ceviche and flamed plantains. You'll use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a feast. Enjoy eating your meal after and learning skills to take home.

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.

Enjoy a private cooking class in a local home with your host Tanya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Tanya fell in love with Mexico and moved from Canada in 2020. The kitchen has always been her happy place and she learned to cook authentic Mexican dishes from her friends and neighbors, who were so happy and kind to share their family recipes with her. Living in Mexico for many years has allowed Tanya to perfect these recipes while adding a little twist of her own. She is excited to cook a Mexican meal using the freshest seafood and produce available and share it with guests. • Private Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta in a local home • Learn to cook dishes such as guacamole, ceviche, salsa and mousse • Share traditional Mexican dishes served with fresh paloma, a tequila based cocktail • Gain insight into Mexican ingredients, culture and culinary traditions • Vegetarian options available

Delve into the rich history of chocolate with Cacao Magico's engaging classes in Puerto Vallarta. Choose from three unique sessions tailored to your interests. The Chocolate Expert, where you’ll explore chocolate tasting and tempering in a 90-minute journey. The Chocolate Lover, a one-hour adventure crafting delightful treats, or The Chocolate Express for a brief but sweet overview. Perfect for both adults and children, these interactive classes offer a creative experience in chocolate-making that promises fun and learning for everyone. Unleash your inner chocolatier and take home delicious goodies to savor.

Delve into the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on salsa workshop in Puerto Vallarta. This immersive experience teaches you the art of crafting authentic salsas using traditional techniques, including the use of a molcajete and fire-roasting methods. Guided by certified culinary enthusiasts, uncover the secrets of regional chilies and fresh ingredients while learning about the cultural significance of salsa in Mexican traditions. Customize your spice level, savor tastings, and take home your own handmade creations. Perfect for food lovers seeking a unique culinary adventure in Mexico.

La Casa de la Abuela, offers a unique culinary experience where you can dive into the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine. Guided by local cocineras mexicanas, you'll learn to prepare classic dishes using fresh, local ingredients. This hands-on cooking session takes you through the authentic techniques and secrets that have been passed down through generations, making it an unforgettable journey into Mexico's culinary heart. Enjoy your creations in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the essence of home cooking in Mexico.

Experience Mexican Mixology in a Cantina with live music and entertainment in an artistic setting. Take your social media selfies with one of our many Day of the Dead Catrina Murals! Put on costumes and become part of the show!

Enjoy this unique space which is dedicated to experiencing Agave Distilled Spirits Tasting, our Tour Guides will take you on the coolest ride of learning but having fun. During the tours, you will learn about traditional methods of harvesting and processing the agave plant and modern techniques used in tequila production. Mexican Heritage, history, culture, myths, perfectly selected food pairings, and an unbeatable location. Lastly, everything you try on this tour is owned by the López, a local Puerto Vallarta family.

Learn to make traditional churros from scratch. Enjoy a guided tasting of artisanal tequilas, followed by a taco feast with handmade tortillas, fresh molcajete salsa, and a lemon margarita.