Top Puerto Vallarta Cooking Classes

This cooking class is special because it’s more than a class; it’s a warm, authentic cultural and culinary 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 Gabys open-air rooftop ocean view 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into authentic Mexican ranch life and discover the flavors of Jalisco in a fun, interactive cooking experience. Learn to make handmade tortillas and traditional recipes alongside local hosts who share generations of culinary knowledge. Surrounded by mountains and fresh air, this experience blends culture, flavor, and connection in a truly unique setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

This experience sets us apart by offering an authentic, hands-on journey into the heart of Mexican mixology. Unlike typical margarita-making classes, we go beyond the basics, guiding you through the art of blending premium tequila, mezcal, and raicilla with fresh, local ingredients. With the expertise of top Mexican bartenders, you’ll learn to craft unique margaritas that reflect the diverse flavors of Mexico—from traditional to innovative. This isn’t just a class; it’s a deep dive into Mexico’s vibrant cocktail culture, designed to elevate your skills and palate.

Join a delightful chocolate-making class in Puerto Vallarta, where learning about Mexican history meets the art of chocolate. Choose from three engaging sessions: The Chocolate Expert offers a 90-minute deep dive into chocolate tasting and tempering, while The Chocolate Lover includes a fun 60-minute experience crafting sweet treats. For a quick chocolate fix, try The Chocolate Express, a 30-minute overview of the chocolate-making process. Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, these classes are both fun and educational, ensuring a memorable experience for budding chocolatiers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.

Mary will connect to your Spirit Guides, Angels & Ancestors using her intuition & psychic vision. A unique story just for you! using multiple Tarot decks & Oracle cards. Your private reading will be inside Xocodiva Cafe, just 4 blocks from the beach! Enjoy a chocolate truffle and coffee or tropical smoothie as part of your experience. You will have a unique tarot reading just for you. No reading is alike. Ask any questions that are on your mind and the cards fly out onto the table reviling your truths, giving you insights and clarity on your next steps forward in life! Note: this is for entertainment purposes only, yet you will have the experience that can change the course of your life for the better!.

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.

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.

It would be impossible to cover everything you need to know about the history of mezcal in a single tasting experience. However, this relatively in-depth overview will cover the basics of mezcal’s roots, help you better understand the variety of agaves in relation to mezcal, and why it’s such an important part of Mexican culture and history. Savor the flavor of mezcal cocktail as we welcome you to El Tasting Room, Vallarta's premier tequila, mezcal and agave spirit bar. Learn the history of mezcal from a Mezcalier as you taste 5 unique bottles and explore the differences between them Walk away feeling confident in your understanding of agave spirits

We don't just teach you how to make salsa we teach you why it exists. Five techniques, fresh seasonal ingredients, certified guides, and an evening cocktail to close the night right.