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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Experience with Market Tour and Tastings

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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Market Shopping Lesson and Tastings
  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Feast upon the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine during a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.  Shop in a vibrant market for colorful produce; visit a traditional tortilla factory; and learn of regional culinary customs with a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into customary cooking techniques with a local master chef, discovering recipes like fish ceviche, and taste tantalizing samples of tequila on this insightful and interactive culinary tour.
  • Half-day cooking class in Puerto Vallarta
  • Shop for ingredients at a bustling outdoor market
  • Visit a tortilla factory to buy dough for tortilla making
  • Get a lesson in cooking Mexican specialties from a master chef
  • Learn about Mexican culinary culture and history
  • Taste tequila and mezcal, and eat everything that you cook
  • Small-group class ensures easier access to the instructor

Sample Menu

Main

Taco Monday: Al Pastor or Pibil Pork tacos

Learn how to make the marinade and to cook the best of the Mexican Tacos with fresh home made tortillas and the most delicious salsas

Main

Tuesday: Mexican Mole all from scratch.

Grind the cacao to make the chocolate paste to be combined with the chiles and all the spices that compose the Mole "the Mexican Finest Sauce"

Main

Wednesday of the catch of the day and Mexican style sea food

Learn to cook Mexican style sea food and fish: ceviches, fish filet, octopus tacos, shrimp aguachiles and more.

Main

Thursday of Chiles rellenos and Tamales.

Extraordinary flavors from Grandma's recipes book

Main

Friday the Best from Jalisco: Birria in Adobo Sauce, Home Tortillas and Salsas

A true Mexican feast.

What's Included

  • Professional chef as your host (multilingual)
  • Guided tour of the market
  • Full Meal, Purified Water
  • Tequila Mixology (Margaritas)
  • Transportation is only from the market to the home of the Chef
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Montero Produce Market Palmar de Aramara Branch
    Océano Pacífico 151, Palmar de Aramara, 48314 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

    Exact meeting point is "FRUTERIA MONTERO" beside "Mercado Palmar de Aramara" (this market area is one block behind Sam's Club; please wait at the corner outisde of MONTERO)

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

  • De Las Higueras, Jardines de Las Gaviotas, 48328 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

What To Expect

Greet your knowledgeable guide aboard a comfortable minivan to journey to a bustling outdoor market. Converse with vendors as you peruse stalls laden with exotic produce and unfamiliar fruits. 

Next, visit a local tortilla factory to purchase the dough needed for fresh tortillas. With bags bursting with fresh produce, journey to the house of the master chef to begin your culinary class. Depending on which day of the week it is, learn to make a delicious and distinct main course inspired by the gastronomic traditions of the region; regularly features dishes include salsa de molcajete (a smooth sauce of fresh and fiery chiles), tacos and fresh fish ceviche. If you cook mole poblano, learn about the 27-ingredient combination that composes this spectacular sauce. 

Conclude your cooking with tequila and mezcal tasting session before sitting down to dine on the fruits of your labor. Converse with your companions and the chef as you enjoy the true taste of Mexico. Relax during the return journey to the tour’s original departure point.

Mercado Palmar De Aramara

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Palmar De Aramara

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerto Vallarta

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerto Vallarta

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 21 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We are subject to the freshness of the produces in the market, therefore, all menus can be modified by the Chef without previous notification.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Note: Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Please Let us know about Food Allergies, Food restrictions or Mobility issues
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Jordan_B
We had a great day learning about the local market and making some amazing tasting and smelling foods. Very friendly environment and chef makes you feel at home. Highly recommended for all, our group had two couples and a family with two boys and we all had a great time.

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Exceeded our Expectations
Faith_F, Apr 2024
We had such an amazing time with Enrique! He and his wife and staff are so kind and welcoming. We first had an educational experience at the Mercado where we learned about choosing the right produce. We then drove to his beautiful home and started our cooking lesson. We each were given a job to do to using fresh ingredients and spices. Enrique is an amazing educator and an amazing chef. Coming from Southern California where we have many options for good Mexican food, this exceeded our expectations! The food had so much depth of flavor and so many layers to it. It gave me an appreciation to the time and effort put in to make high quality food. Enrique also sent us home with many of his recipes and I can’t wait to try and apply what I learned when I get back home to my kitchen!
Amazing
Merriah_S, Apr 2024
Was great learning about everything and it was a blast spending time with his family cooking great food.
Enrique’s knowledge of...
Valerie_P, Mar 2024
Enrique’s knowledge of the food and the culture. We learned so much more than how to cook a few dishes. Everything was so well organized and professionally done. And lots of fun and good food too. An excellent experience.
Fantastic cooking class! Thank you!
Jane_G, Mar 2024
We (2 couples) booked a Wednesday class at “COOKIN’ VALLARTA” ... "Wednesday - the catch of the day and Mexican style sea food. Learn to cook Mexican style sea food and fish: ceviches, fish filet, octopus tacos, shrimp aguachiles and more." We met Enrique at the market, and he chose the menu based upon the freshest seafood. He gave us interesting information on the historical background of Mexican food, tips on how to choose fresh seafood, shared his cooking expertise and a huge file of recipes … which included those we had made, as well as those he might make in other classes. A real treasure. The food was SO delicious! Would highly recommend Enrique’s classes.
Great experience with local flavor
MarieHlne_B, Mar 2024
Super experience with chef Enrique. The tour of the market, picking up our fresh ingredients was very nice and Enrique had a lot of insights on how to select produce and seafood. Beautiful home, everyone cooking with chef Enrique, his lovely wife and 2 assistants. My kids (9 and 11 years old) enjoyed making salsa and fresh tortillas. Delicious feast afterwards.
Best cooking experience in PV!
Elizabeth_B, Mar 2024
The market tour and cooking in chef’s home, then eating the meal. Chef Enrique is very knowledgeable about the history and the ingredients of Mexican cuisine.
Great way to spend the day, learn some things and make new friends
Jordan_B, Mar 2024
We had a great day learning about the local market and making some amazing tasting and smelling foods. Very friendly environment and chef makes you feel at home. Highly recommended for all, our group had two couples and a family with two boys and we all had a great time.
Great time!
Carolyn_S, Mar 2024
Very fun experience. Touring the market was interesting. Learned a lot of new cooking techniques and the food was great. Would highly recommend.
Food and culture in Puerto Vallarta
Hans_D, Feb 2024
Fabulous experience! It was so much fun learning about the best produce and how to select it in the marketplace time. The culture really comes to life in this part. Then off to our guide's lovely and spotlessly clean house to cook. the small group (8) made it even better. We made tacos, tamales, and Chile rellanos. Delicious and fun! The fresh fruit drinks were superb. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jacqueline_L, Feb 2024
Fun, welcoming and informative…,, see you next year! Second year of cooking at Chef’s home and visiting the market great group to host the event ….
Absolutely delicious, great number of participants
Jolene_H, Feb 2024
Being welcomed into the guides personal home which was beautiful. The cooking experience was perfect. Fantastic atmosphere excellent presentation
Delicious food, tons of fun, well worth it!
Angela_W, Feb 2024
My mom and I really enjoyed the class and would definitely do it again. I was really impressed by how many recipes we learned and how delicious the food was. I'm not much of a cook but the class was done in such a way that it was fun and not intimidating. I have a new appreciation of everything that goes into a Mole! Everyone was wonderful and provided a fantastic experience.
So much fun!
The_R, Feb 2024
Everything about this day was amazing. Mom my hasn't stop talking about the great day. Great tour and experience. From shopping in the market, watching tortillas being made, buying our fish and shrimp to cooking the meal. I learned to much about cooking a the food. Very personal and fun. Small group: we had 8. Yummy yummy and you receive the recipes too!! Highly recommend.
Needs rework
Kenneth_G, Feb 2024
This could be good, but its too long. Lasted 4.5 hours. 3 hours wouldve been enough. Over an hour at the market was not good. Way too long
What a great experience!
Roger_H, Jan 2024
Enrique was very experienced as well as being genuinely friendly. He was able to answer every question we had for him and even learned a lot of culinary tips. We felt this was definitely worth the cost.
Delicious, insightful, and fun!
Hania_P, Jan 2024
An absolutely wonderful experience, from the market tour where we learned neat tips for picking out the best foods and received a colourful and interesting history on Mexican food culture, to the cooking and eating, which was fun, insightful, and of course delicious! Highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic experience
Gary_B, Jan 2024
What a fabulous day! This is a must if you want to experience the real PV cuisine. Enrique and his wife were the most gracious hosts. Starting at the market and learning the foods and produce was a perfect start to the day.
Wonderful Experience
Laura_W, Jan 2024
Enrique, his wife and team were so lovely and informative. We highly recommend this cooking experience in their wonderful home. Would definitely do this again if ever back in Puerto Vallarta. 10/10.
Excellent class. Well worth the time and money. We plan to do it again on a future visit.
Diane_R, Jan 2024
Enrique does a fabulous job with this experience. First we went to the fruit and vegetable market and he taught us how to pick out the best produce. Next up was the seafood market where he shared how to pick the right fish. We also saw a tortilla factory and watched tortillas being made. Next up was the cooking class at his house. He and his wife have a beautiful house. The class was EXCELLENT. We learned a lot and all the food was fabulous. There were 5 of us and we each got to participate in preparing some of the food and drink. We plan to take the class again with a different menu. We highly recommend Enrique and the Puerto Vallarta Cooking Experience.
Great market experience
MGgie_H, Jan 2024
Shopping in the market wa very educational. Prepping and cooking with others was fun. Great group of people and great instructor.
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