Food and Mixology Tour: Tequila, Tacos, and Mexican Cocktails
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Food and Mixology Tour: Tequila, Tacos, and Mexican Cocktails

By Vallarta Food Tours
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The coastal town of Puerto Vallarta is packed with world-class food options and delectable drinks. During this guided walking tour, you’ll bypass the usual tourist traps for a tasting tour through the flavors of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Enjoy fresh and tasty tacos and a variety of local desserts, and join a mixologist to learn the secrets behind the town’s best cocktails. A limited group size makes for an intimate experience.
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Ages 18-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Guided food and drink tour of Puerto Vallarta
  • Sample authentic meals and cocktails at six different stations
  • Learn about the cultural and historical importance of local culinary staples
  • Discover authentic, family-run eateries well off the tourist track

  • 5 Food tastings
  • Local guide
  • 6 Mexican Cocktails
  • Entry/Admission - Puerto Vallarta
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What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

The coastal resort of Puerto Vallarta might be best known for its beaches, but in-the-know travelers head to its picturesque Old Town for another reason: the food. On this walking tour led by a foodie, discover the area’s best places to eat and drink, from family-run eateries to traditional cocktail bars. Your tasting journey begins in Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town, where you’ll make the first of six different stops. Discover under-the-radar, authentic eateries as your guide explains the cultural and historical significance of the foods you sample. Taste a fresh fish taco paired with a cucumber-infused mezcal cocktail or a fiery jalapeño margarita, head to a beachside restaurant for dessert, and more. Your guide will point out Puerto Vallarta’s must-see sights along the way, so first-time visitors will get the perfect primer.

Start:
  • Lazaro Cardenas Park, Venustiano Carranza 146-200, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
    Meeting point is in the gazebo in the middle of Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone . Your rock star guide will be waiting for you in the gazebo in the middle park. See you soon! Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kdbMfYsotn5qj5SZ8
End:
  • C. Fco. I. Madero 176, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
    Mezcal y Sal Bar (Everyday except Wednesday)

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7154P5

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7154P5

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  • Venustiano Carranza 146-200, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
    Meeting point is in the gazebo in the middle of Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone . Your rock star guide will be waiting for you in the gazebo in the middle park. See you soon! Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kdbMfYsotn5qj5SZ8
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  • C. Fco. I. Madero 176, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
    Mezcal y Sal Bar (Everyday except Wednesday)
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  • Vallarta Food Tours
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    Mexico
    Joined in November 2011
  • 939loganf
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delicious food tour
    We did a food tour with Erik and it was amazing. All of the stops were excellent and the portions were generous. Erik was kind and provided a lot of information about each dish and the history.
    Written February 12, 2025
  • brn2fly
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour!
    Great tour! Highly encouraged and enjoyable. Great tour! Highly encouraged and enjoyable. Great tour! Highly encouraged and enjoyable.
    Written February 12, 2025
  • allancR9127NZ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old Town tour with authentic food & drink
    Our guide Brenda was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke perfect English. We’ve been on many food and city tours and often the guides seem to get creative with facts - Brenda seemed to really know her history of PV and definitely knew her Mexican food and drink. She was great!
    Written February 12, 2025
  • W5412RHstevens
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Afternoon seafood delight.
    We had a great time with our guide Silvia. Her local knowledge of the food, area, and history really makes for a great time. All of the food and restaurants were amazing. Many of the best places we went are small out of the way restaurants that I would have never thought of trying without on our own. I would highly recommend all of their tours especially with Silvia.
    Written February 12, 2025
  • M1995NTmikeb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eat your way through PV!
    A friend of mine recommended this tour and now get to recommend it to others! Silvia was a fantastic host and guide who really brought the tour to life. Great food, a fun part of town to explore, and a memorable time overall!
    Written February 11, 2025
  • joshbK9102FY
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just do it!!!
    What a fantastic tour. Save yourself a bunch of time researching if it's worth it and and just book with this company. We had such an amazing time and our guide Maho was just amazing. Walking wasn't to bad, great local experience. This is one of the top things we did in PV because Maho was such a fun and engaging guide.
    Written February 11, 2025
  • cheries2013
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our favorite day in Puerto Vallarta!
    Our day with Joann was so much fun! Not only did we have the best tacos we ever ate in our ENTIRE life (and that is saying something) we also learned about the history, culture, and people of Puerto Vallarta while we ate amazing fresh food! We were treated like VIPs everywhere we went - and we think that everyone in Puerto Vallarta knows Joann! She was kind and friendly and energetic and we would recommend this tour to EVERYONE!
    Written February 11, 2025
  • Patrick F
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful informative tour
    Great host and food. Explained all the stops very well. Would recommend it to anyone, especially if you are new to Puerto Vallarta.
    Written February 11, 2025
  • MB_PTLD
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bikes and tacos... how much better can it get!
    This was a wonderful tour. Had fun navigating the bikes on a well guided tour around the city. Our tour included 4 taco stands, a brewery, and ended at an ice cream shop on the Malecon. Felt like more like a local than a tourist. It was a lot of fun and the food was great.. Highly recommended. Just come hungry and ready to ride!
    Written February 10, 2025
  • DeeDeeMarshH
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best tacos in town!
    This was an amazing day trip. The guide was excellent.... taking us around the town on our bikes and tasting the most delicious tacos from venders that were run by families from PV. Can't wait to go back and do it again.
    Written February 10, 2025
  • Venture52521743871
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight
    Loved the tour! Food, guide and beverages were great! Edgar our guide was awesome and went at a great pace for everyone. Would highly recommend!
    Written February 10, 2025
  • YYCGent
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic with Edger
    This was our second tour with Vallarta tours and it did not disappoint. We visited 8 different stops and the food and beverages were great. Edgar was very personable and knowledgeable of the area we visited. Highly recommend for a nice time while also eating at some local gems.
    Written February 10, 2025
  • M4996CAgl
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pitillal Food Tour
    Vallarta Food Tours always does an excellent job. This is the fourth different tour we have done with them and they are consistently good. Sylvia was our tour guide and is so enthusiastic about what she does. Lots of information about the neighbourhood and the foods we sampled. Accommodations were made for food preferences and allergies with ease. There was always an alternative bite to taste. Thanks for a great day.
    Written February 9, 2025
  • ikaikas2020
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing tour with more than just tacos!
    Wonderful and diverse food tour around the beautiful areas of Zona Romantica and Centro. This was my first ever food tour and I’ve had a lot of tacos in my time but the ones on this trip were some of the most delicious and different tacos to be had in PV. Highly recommend to anyone! Fernanda was very informative and so nice. She knew all of the families who ran the taco and churros spots which made you feel so welcome at the establishments.
    Written February 9, 2025
  • juliekT7519DX
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Authentic bike tour
    We have been to Puerto Vallarta many times and this is the first time we took this tour. Homero was the best guide! He shared so many interesting facts about the food, culture and different parts of town we biked through. The food was amazing and each of the stops was unique in its own way. The establishments are places I never would have been able to find on my own… so authentic!! Can’t wait to come back and ride with Homero again!!
    Written February 9, 2025
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mannks
Indianapolis, IN298 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic 4 hr walking Tour and learning about Mexican Cuisine, getting to be in several restaurants, tasting tacos and Mezcal & tequila.
Miel was our guid. She was exceptional and provided us with history about the food and beverages tasted in the different cantinas. I have a problem with tequila so Miel arranged for me to have a beer instead until the last 2 stops when I tasted outstand tequila Blanco. The tour lasted, 4 hours and I strongly recommend this tour if you want to learn about history of food and drinks in Puerto Vallarta.
If you luck out Miel world be your guide.
Written June 11, 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our best food and tequila tour in Puerto Vallarta. Miel truly is exceptional, and we're glad she provided such an enriching experience with her knowledge of Mexican cuisine, tacos, mezcal, and tequila. We're happy she could accommodate your preferences and that you enjoyed the outstanding tequila blanco at the last stops. We appreciate your strong recommendation and hope others will join us to learn about the history of food and drinks in Puerto Vallarta. If you're lucky, Miel will indeed be your guide! Best, Paul M Owner, Vallarta Food Tours
Written June 13, 2024
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Jessica N
Houston, TX2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Bernardo was an amazing tour guide and showed us such great kindness and hospitality even though we were grouped with an awful family. We were the only couple, while the rest were a family who brought all of their kids in total 10 or so. They had wasted our time trying to figure out where to leave their kids because, guess what, this tour guide is adults only (mixology is in the name of the tour??). But Bernardo was very patient and professional with them the whole time, telling us detailed stories with great fun and passion, and we had the best time trying so many delicious tacos! And drinks! We felt like our money was well spent despite the small hiccups, and we’ll definitely visit all the places we tried when we come back to PV.
Written May 9, 2023
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yellowmagnolia
Toronto, Canada26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Such a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Gio was amazing and extremely knowledgeable about the food and the history of tequila in PV. Thank you for making this tour fun and educational. I HIGHLY recommend arriving at Lazaro Cardenas Park early so you can enjoy the beautiful mosaic art all over the park. Itd breathtaking! Thanks again Gio. ❤️
Written April 30, 2024
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Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time with Gio. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the food and history of tequila in PV make the tour special. Great tip about arriving early to enjoy the beautiful mosaic art at Lazaro Cardenas Park! We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again and as we like to say, taco life, happy life! Saludos, Paul M
Written July 1, 2024
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rjmjohnson70
Menomonie, WI19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
A must do tour in Puerto Vallarta! Our group of 20 met our guides at a beautiful area filled with mosaic benches and pavilion filled with memorials, honorary tiles and beautiful tile work. We were split into two groups and our exceptional tour guide was Silvia Valdez.

Silvia was extremely knowledgeable about the best places for tacos and delicious tequila and mezcal cocktails. She knew the history of each business, showcased the nuances for each and eagerly answered all of our questions.

The tacos and cocktails at each business were unique and spectacular in its own way. Amazing flavors and the chef in the group learned new information about authentic Mexican cooking. One person in our group was allergic to fish/seafood and each restaurant made accommodation. All owners and servers at each stop were gracious and grateful.

If you are in PV, definitely take this tour and ask for Silvia.
Written August 11, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that Silvia provided such an exceptional and informative tour for your group. It’s great to know that everyone enjoyed the unique flavors and that even those with dietary restrictions were well taken care of. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! Saludos, Paul M
Written August 12, 2024
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scubatrish
kelowna22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
We had a fabulous time! 2 of our party of 4 had taken the tour in 2023, enjoyed it so much, they brought friends to enjoy the experience again.

Our guide Gio is acutely aware of all that is Mexican Tequila, Mescal and Raicilla. He was very attentive to all guests needs ensuing everyone’s inclusivity.

This tour not only ensured you learn an about Tequila and a bit about politics, you navigate the streets of the Romantic Zone with ease. You enjoy a taste of some of the best restaurants, and are given a map to use when you return for a full dining experience.

Hope you enjoy !
Written March 9, 2024
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Bill
Madison, WI28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip to Puerto Vallarta. Gio, our guide, took us to a variety of places, from very traditional "hole in the wall" stops, to a taco stand that's been in business for four decades, to a modern restaurant that served incredible cocktails. We had delicious drinks and some of the best tacos al pastor we've ever had. Gio was incredibly knowledgeable about mezcal, tequila, and generally everything Mexico. If we had more time in Puerto Vallarta, we'd return to many of the places we visited. This was an incredible evening exploring parts of the city we'd likely never encounter on our own, and we learned a lot in the process!
Written February 2, 2025
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maxparn
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Highly recommend this as an early part of anyone's trip as you both have delicious meals and a sense of the amazing city. We had a wonderful evening with Edgar who went out of his way to make everyone feel like family and by the time we wrapped up the tour at Zapata Antojeria y Bar many of our group stuck around to keep the evening going. Great time!
Written March 5, 2023
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Megan R
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
Did the Food/Dink Tour and it was fantastic! Bernardo was so accommodating, friendly and great guide to have as we toured the city and did several different food and drink tastings. Highly recommend doing if you are looking to try some authentic food and drinks, while also checking out the city. Great experience having Bernardo as our tour guide!
Written April 30, 2023
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Elijah H
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
So this is not the first tour we have done with Luis Alba and will not be the last. We don’t this tour with him about 4 times now with different friends and family and we requested him specifically for this tour because of some other friends coming to town. He did not disappoint, in fact, he seems to improve the tour each and every time whether by adding new places or recommendations or products or just improving his presentation. He makes this such an enjoyable easy to follow experience that each tour m we have been on has been fun and exciting. This is what we call an obligatory tour that we have to take any and all of our visitors on or we feel like they have been cheated!!!!
Written February 26, 2024
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Laura B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
The Mexology food and drink tour was a lovely experience. The food and drink on the tour were so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The tour guide, Sylvia, is knowledgeable and fun. Not only does she share interesting history about Mexico, it’s cuisine, and people, but she takes time to create community throughout the duration of the tour. This special experience made me feel like a PV local for those few magical hours.
Written December 31, 2023
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