Puerto Vallarta · FOOD & DRINK
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 food & drink tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group food tour in Puerto Vallarta: 8 tastings plus local history on the Zona Romántica walk, paced for lunch.
“In addition to the food establishments the tour guide, Joana, gave us very good information on PV. The tour was not rushed and went at the pace of the group”
Old Town Puerto Vallarta food and cocktail walk with tacos, desserts, and six agave drinks—plus real tequila, mezcal, pulque and raicilla lessons.
“This is a fantastic tour. Gio was knowledgeable about Puerto Vallarta, the restaurants, tequila, and mezcal. It was a fun, tasty, and educational way to experience PVR.”
Eat your way through Puerto Vallarta on a 3.5-hour taco walk with 7 tastings, neighborhood stories, and an included agave cocktail.
“No one with mobility issues should try this. That being said, if you are able to move around it was amazing. This was the second time we went on this taco tour and loved it. The places that we we went were not the same as the first tour. Nice variety, amazing food. The group was very small. Everyone very friendly and had a great time. Five out of five would go again”
Ride ATV trails in Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre, swim at Rancho Las Pilas, then enjoy margaritas, tortilla-making, and tequila tasting.
“We bought this experience for our son and his wife for Christmas. They rode on one ATV together since his wife had never been on one before. They had a great time and would highly recommend it to others. My daughter-in-law said she liked holding on to my son and riding with him rather then beside him on her own ATV.”
Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Pitillal on a small-group food tour with 8 tastings, from carnitas tacos and birria to churros and hand-made paletas.
“This tour was excellent, with plenty of food throughout the tour. My favorite was the goat tacos. Highly recommend!!”
A 90-minute Puerto Vallarta tasting with experts, four pours, and tequila-mezcal history in a small 12-person group.
“Our tequila tasting was fun and informative. We learned a lot about the history and production of tequila as well as tasting 4 different types. We learned new ways to pair tequila flavors with food flavors! We were the only people tasting, so we got a truly unique experience. Salut!”
Horseback ride near Puerto Vallarta with possible horse swim, then tequila tasting, salsa-making, and BBQ with unlimited margaritas.
“We booked this excursion to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary and were very excited for the horseback riding experience, especially since the description promised: ‘Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside and its beauty by riding along the Mascota River.’ While the horses were gentle and well cared for, almost everything else fell short. A day before, we were asked to move our reservation to Sunday because we were the only ones booked for Saturday. Since we had an early flight, Sunday wasn’t possible, so they agreed to keep Saturday. At the departure point, we were unexpectedly picked up by an Uber, and the scenery during the ride was…”
Botanical Garden trails plus an instructive tequila tasting from Puerto Vallarta, with hotel pickup and ranch lunch options.
“It was the best experience in Puerto Vallarta! highly recommend it to all! We enjoyed all day and specially tequila testing!”
3-hour e-bike food tour in Bucerías with espresso, agua fresca, tacos, ceviche, and cold beer, led by a small group.
“Great way to get to small authentic restaurants. Pepe is fantastic. You’ll get the history of the food and it is very good. We made five stops and everyone was full. The e bikes make it easy for any age. Sometimes the cobblestone streets bumpy. Pepe calls it a free massage.”
Van-based Puerto Vallarta food tour with 7 tastings, A/C transport, and neighborhood stories. Vegetarian options available. About 4.5 hours.
“The driver, Bernardo, was excellent. He told us so much fun and interesting information about Puerto Vallarta. He was easy to engage with and got us the most amazing food. The tour was a driving one and the drive felt safe and comfortable.”
A small-group seafood walk in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with six tastings, a great guide, and local flavor for $59.
“This was the best thing of my entire trip to Puerto Vallarta! My parents, sister and I booked this seafood tour after having difficulties finding a food tour that could accommodate my sister, dad and myself as pescatarians. On this tour we stopped by 7 places and each place was amazing and unique. Well worth the price! I will recommend this to anyone going to PV”
Private Sierra Madre ATV ride with river crossings and tequila tasting in Puerto Vallarta, geared up for riders with prior experience.
“This is an tour!!! Our guide was quiet at first but then after the safety part he was Amazing!!! This tour is Amazing!!!!! The places they take you are beautiful and breathe taking!!!! We drove through town and they made sure we safe and comfortable with our ATV'S. We then went into the mountains on Amazing trails and adventures. We stopped a few times so our wonderful guide could check on us to make sure we were ok and to see the breathe taking views! Everything was amazing and extremely fun. We stopped for lunch at a great place. You can choose to eat outside next to the river( I…”
Mayahuel at Teatro Vallarta blends pre-Hispanic mythology, Cirque-style action, and a guided tequila tasting in about 1–1.5 hours.
“What an amazing show for a very reasonable price! This show is nonstop entertainment. The dancing and acrobatics were excellent. The music is loud so sit further back if that bothers you or sit up close and feel the beats! The tequila tasting segment was educational and not too long. They do offer tequila for purchase at the store as you exit but it wasn’t a high pressure sales situation. We booked this while on an independent vacation. Viator listed start time as 1:30 but the show actually started at 2:00 because they waited for a cruise ship excursion group to arrive. While I’ve seen a couple reviews complaining about…”
A small-group walking tour in Sayulita with four tacos, tequila-mezcal-raicilla tastings, and margaritas, plus water and snacks included.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Amanda and Marco. They were excellent hosts! Highly recommend the tour.”
Ride your own ATV in Higuera Blanca with Pacific views, river crossings, and jungle trails, then finish with a tequila tasting near Sayulita.
“Danny was our host for the most fun ATV ride!!! We did a few adventures during our stay, and this was by far our highlight! Danny was a great host and pretty funny too!”
