The 6 Best Food Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,738 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Walk from Lazaro Cardenas Park through Zona Romántica and the Malecon, stopping at local taquerias, seafood counters, and restaurants for eight food tastings. Guides such as Maho, Jesus, Miel, Brenda, and Joanna add stories about Vallarta, its dishes, and daily life. The small group tops out at 10 people.

“Great choice of food, facts and fun!! Jesus was our tour guide and was great! Great way to see downtown!”

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2.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, or Bernardo, stopping at taco stands, family eateries, and cocktail bars. You’ll sample five foods and six Mexican cocktails while learning how tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla differ. Expect cobblestones, a small group, and a full afternoon of eating and drinking.

“Bernardo was an AMAZING tour guide. This tour was a great way to walk around the city and experience local food spots. Would recommend to all!”

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3.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 934 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Best value

Walk from Emiliano Zapata to 5 de Diciembre with a small group and a local guide such as Joana, Maho, Manuel, or Fernanda. Expect seven taco tastings, seafood, al pastor, marlin, chocolate, churros, and an agave cocktail. The three-and-a-half-hour route uses family-run stands and restaurants, with uneven streets and no hotel pickup.

“Incredible food and an absolutely wonderful guide. Bernardo lead us around the city and shared great food and the beautiful history of the area.”

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4.Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Walk through Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with a guide such as Karla, Alberto, Kevin, or Jenny, stopping for birria, carnitas, fish tacos, chilaquiles, fresh tortillas, bakery treats, ice cream, and candy. The 3.5-hour tour covers about 1.5 miles, serves plenty of food, and ends in central Vallarta.

“Good experience. Very interesting area. Guide was excellent. Knew a lot of local history which was great. Food was good at all the places we stopped. Helped us get a cab back to the cruise ship for 1/3 of what we paid to get there.”

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5.Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town after dark with guides such as Kevin, Gustavo, Alberto, or Jenny. Visit five local food stops for six to eight tacos and dishes, from cabeza and pastor to arrachera and mole, then finish with handmade ice cream. The group is capped at 10, and the evening ends in the Romantic Zone.

“Our guide, Gustavo, gave us an excellent overview of the variety of tacos in Puerto Vallarta as he led us from family-run stands to sit down restaurants. We sampled 5 different types of tacos (the al pastor were my favorite), frozen paletas for dessert, and drank refreshing agua fresca and horchata. Gustavo was enthusiastic about the food and its history, but kept everything informal and relaxed. It was an easy walk, and our group was small enough that it felt like we were on a casual evening stroll with friends. Great value. Highly recommended.”

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6.Bikes and Bites: Taco Bicycle Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride through Puerto Vallarta with local guide Homero, stopping for seafood and steak tacos, city sights, and neighborhood stories. This three-hour tour visits the malecon, Guadalupe Parish, Mariscos Cisneros, and Taqueria El Cuñado, then ends with a beer or agave cocktail. Groups are limited to eight, and a moderate fitness level is required.

“We loved the family stories and history behind each place we visited. Stay close to the guide, especially when stopped to eat. With all the noise around, it could be difficult to hear all the detailed history.”

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