My husband and I had met Chef Manuel previously as our guide on a Taco Tour. His skill as a chef was fun to watch, and the results of his efforts amazing! The best fresh Ceviche we've ever had and the Panela Cheese Enchiladas along with his homemade pepper oil make it an explosion of flavor. Along with chatting and getting to know Manuel better, it was an enjoyable evening. We would do it again.

We had an amazing time at this Market Visit and private Cooking Lesson experience. Our Host and Chef, Manu, was EXCELLENT!!! We had 3 couples in our group. Manu customized our menu based on foods we love, and then took us shopping at the Market to buy all the ingredients. He drove us to his beautiful home and taught us how to make some delicious salsas, an amazing ceviche with a special type of red snapper and lastly, delicious chicken enchiladas. As one of our friends said, "It was the best ceviche she has ever had!" Along with teaching us how to make these dishes, he also taught us knife cutting skills. We highly recommend this fun, delicious experience, especially if you can get Manu as your Host and Chef.

Manuel was great! He was very comfortable to be with. We felt like we were having dinner with a friend. The food was really very good and our experience at the market was really fun.

It was a great experience, seeing these amazing markets, where all of the restaurants get their fresh fish. The food that was created in this lesson was outstanding, and I look forward to trying to re-create it at home. Great experience!

Fantastic experience! We met Manu at the market where he showed us how to buy fresh fish, then we went to the nearby tortilla factory and watched fresh tortillas being made. He drove us to his house and showed us the trick to “de-spicing” peppers, then made a roasted 3 pepper salsa, fish ceviche, shrimp al pastor, and prickly pear cactus with tajin. Delicious and fun!!

We had the best experience cooking and chatting with Chef Manuel! We felt so welcomed in his home and learned a few skills we put into practice back at home. Manuel is knowledgeable and an amazing chef. He ruined us for ceviche during the rest of the trip—none compared to his!! Thank you! Buen Provecho!

Loved this class! Chef Manuel was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the recipe in detail. The food was amazing! He also recommended restaurants and fun activities to check out in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you!

Out of my comfort zone for food. But I ate everything he cooked! It was the best! Homemade salsa, cerviche, shrimp volcano tostadas. And a beer!

Manu was a lot of fun to spend the afternoon with learning about different foods and techniques to cook amazing dishes! You can tell he has a wonderful relationship with everyone at the market. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the time spent laughing, talking, and eating! We had no idea what to expect and it was worth every penny! I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to do something a little different.

Manu provided a unique experience! He met us at the market. He asked about things we liked to eat and we shared we were willing to try anything. We shopped at the market for all the ingredients. We enjoyed conversation as he explained and prepped a wonderful taste of this region of Mexico!

Manu met us at the market. He started the experience with verifying any food, allergies or aversions, and we discussed the menu. Then inside the market, we saw some amazing, fresh fish, crab, and shrimp. He gave us the opportunity to pick our fish, then he selected the best one for some, what proved to be, great ceviche. Then on to pick out the filling for some enchiladas. Produce next-peppers, tomatoes, limes, and several more ingredients. From the market, we stopped by the tortilla factory to get some fresh tortillas. Then back to his house. Our 13-year-old grandson was with us. Manu gave him some knife skill lessons and let him help prepare our meal. The food was excellent and the company even better. If you’re thinking about a cooking and authentic eating experience, you can’t go wrong with Manu .

Travelling with family and friends, We were greeted for the start of our cooking class and market tour by Manu and his little dog Max. It just got better as Manu got to know us and our likes and dislikes. Together we planned a menu and headed to the nearby market to select fresh ingredients. Manu prepared a lovely meal, perfectly spiced and prepared from the heart. Very tasty and generous portions too. Would highly recommend this experience!! Thank you Manu! You made our trip very memorable.

OH MY GOODNESS! Manuel and the class we took in his home was the highlight of our trip. If we go back, we will definitely book again. The market tour was amazing - we learned so much. I'm glad we did that as a part of the class. He took the time to learn about us and we chose the menu together, shopped together and created two wonderful dishes together. Experiencing the class in his own home was a bonus and we learned so much about the culture sharing the day with him. (and his dog is adorable!) If you're a foodie - or you like to cook - or eat, I would definitely get out of your pool chair and experience REAL Mexican food, prepared with expertise and love. The only problem is all food after his cooking didn't compare! He also sent us the recipes we prepared so we can TRY to duplicate it at home!

The experience was nothing like the description Mano had a very tiny Appartment with a very tiny kitchen that only he can cook and we had to watch him. There was no A/C and the place get so warm from turning on the stove. The food was very minimal mushrooms and enchiladas and I feel that the price that he charge was high. We were 4 adult and we paid $488 in Mexico for a dish and a half. Where in puerto Vallarta it cost you to eat in fancy restaurants $150 per couple with alcohol side dishes and dessert. There is no reason for the price to be so high for what we paid as the food didn’t cost him more than $20 in the local market. We also went with him to buy the food. Very dirty place. I hope that he will change the experience because the idea is great but he need to provide for what he charge a gourmet meal including wine and dessert.

I would say it more of a cooking demonstration than a class. The dog Max steals the show…cutest dog ever. Only reason I’m giving 3 stars is because all the other classes I’ve taken before were hands on and this one isn’t. But hey it’s always good to support the local economy and small business.