Top Puerto Vallarta Cooking Classes

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.

Gaby’s Restaurant invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant Mexican cooking journey right in Puerto Vallarta. Under the guidance of a local chef, create beloved dishes like crispy taquitos or flautas, fresh handmade corn tortillas, zesty guacamole, and two signature salsas. Savor a refreshing margarita while cooking on the rooftop, surrounded by the lively atmosphere. Finish with delightful churros dusted in cinnamon sugar, all while enjoying the rich flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers, families, and friends seeking an authentic culinary adventure.

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.

More than a cooking class, this is Gaby’s Signature Cultural & Culinary Experience, guided by Chef Julio, a native Puerto Vallarta chef. Discover the city through its food, history and traditions as you explore local streets and visit a market to learn about fresh Mexican ingredients. Then return to Gaby’s in our Van then cooking in our open-air rooftop kitchen, with city and Pacific Ocean views, for a hands-on cooking experience using family recipes passed down through generations. Come hungry! You’ll prepare and enjoy a generous Mexican feast, learn authentic techniques, make unforgettable memories, and finish with a traditional Tequila tasting. - Guided cultural walk through Downtown Puerto Vallarta. - Traditional local market visit. - Hands-on cooking with Chef Julio. - Open-air rooftop kitchen with city and ocean views. - Generous Mexican feast to enjoy together. - Traditional Tequila tasting. - Digital recipe booklet included. - Located in Historic Downtown 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This experience stands out because it combines a cultural walking tour, a local market visit, and a hands-on cooking class all in one. Unlike typical cooking classes, guests will explore Puerto Vallarta with a certified local guide, learn the history behind Mexican cuisine, and shop for fresh ingredients at a traditional market. Back at Gaby’s Restaurant, participants will cook authentic Taco Tuesday recipes from scratch, including handmade tortillas, salsas, and traditional fillings. The experience is highly interactive, small-group, and led personally by Chef Julio Castillón. More than just cooking, it’s a true immersion into Mexican culture, flavors, and local life from the market to your table.

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.

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.

Living Cantina: Tradition, Flavor & Joy. Taste tequila, mezcal, and raicilla, craft your own cocktails and dishes with Chef Rodrigo Villar and Isabel Cenil Madero. With music, games, and cantina stories, you’ll enjoy an authentic experience blending tradition and haute cuisine. This experience is a 6‑course tasting dinner. The sample menu of 10 dishes represents the variety of options available, but each session includes 6 different courses that change depending on the day and the chef’s inspiration.

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.

Flavor and Rhythm: A Fun and Memorable Experience Elevate your next group getaway with a vibrant journey through Mexican culture. Designed for connection and fun, this immersive cooking class bridges the gap between the kitchen and the dance floor. Handcrafted Flavors: Under the guidance of expert cooks, master the art of salsas and the technique of the perfect tortilla. Artisanal Mixology: Learn the science behind Mexico’s signature spirits as you craft refreshing, high-end cocktails. The Latin Groove: Discover the joy of movement with guided Salsa, Cumbia, and Merengue lessons—perfect for all skill levels. The Reward: Gather around the table to share the authentic taco feast you’ve created together. A celebration of taste and movement.

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.

Learn how raw cacao gets processed into chocolate during this private chocolate-making experience in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the history and cultural significance of cacao to Mexico as you master time-tested techniques. Get hands-on guidance from a chef. Leave with your own tasty creation to take back home.

This hands-on workshop combines the vibrant flavors of our Mexican hand-crafted chocolate with the precision of French patisserie techniques. Our knowledgeable instructors guide you every step of the way, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. You get to indulge in your own handmade chocolate macarons, making it both a sweet and rewarding activity!

Embark on an enriching journey from the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta to the charming fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan. After a scenic boat ride, walk along tropical trails to the stunning Quimixto waterfall, where a refreshing drink awaits. Participate in a hands-on culinary workshop with local cooks to prepare ceviche and guacamole with fresh ingredients from the region. Relax on the beach or swim in calm waters before returning by boat to Boca de Tomatlan and transport back to Puerto Vallarta. Duration: 6 hours of adventure and culinary delight Bilingual guides (Spanish and English) to improve your experience Includes transportation, culinary workshop and refreshing drink It supports local families through community cooking workshops.

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.

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!