Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta
About Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta
This cooking class starts at a local market in Puerto Vallarta and ends in the home of a professional chef, where you cook and eat a full Mexican meal. It has 715 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
The class lasts about 4 hours, with prices from about $133 per person. It meets close to the Puerto Vallarta cruise ship terminal.
Itinerary
- (45 minutes)
- (15 minutes)
- Puerto Vallarta (3 hours)
What’s included
- Guided tour of the market
- Professional chef as your host (multilingual)
- We eat what we cook during the class
- Transportation is only from the market to the home of the Chef
- Full Meal, Purified Water
Meeting point
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)
What to expect on the day
You meet the chef at the market to shop for produce and visit a tortilla factory, then ride to the chef’s home to cook. The menu changes by day: tacos with salsas and guacamole on Monday, chocolate mole on Tuesday, seafood on Wednesday, tamales and chiles rellenos on Thursday and Jalisco-style birria on Friday. Every class includes a margarita lesson.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: A guided market tour, a multilingual professional chef, transport from the market to the chef’s home, the full meal you cook and purified water.
- Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities and alcoholic drinks.
What to bring
- An appetite, since you eat everything you cook.
- Cash for tips and small market purchases.
- Comfortable shoes for the market walk.
Tips for a better day
- Meeting point: Wait at the corner outside Frutería Montero, beside Mercado Palmar de Aramara, one block behind Sam’s Club.
- Pick your day: Choose the weekday whose menu you want most.
- Tell them early: Share allergies or dietary needs at booking. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free menus are possible.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Food lovers, couples and families who want a hands-on taste of Mexican home cooking.
Consider another option if: You want to see more of the region. The San Sebastián del Oeste day trip visits a historic mountain town and includes lunch.
Restrictions
Infants can come in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap. The minimum age to drink alcohol is 21. Menus can change with the produce at the market, and minimum numbers apply, so a class may be canceled if too few people book, with an alternative or a full refund.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
FAQ about Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta
How long is the cooking class?
About 4 hours.
How much does it cost?
From about $133 per person.
Where does it start?
Outside Frutería Montero, beside Mercado Palmar de Aramara in Puerto Vallarta.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You make your own way to the market.
What will we cook?
It depends on the day, from tacos and mole to seafood, tamales and birria.
Is there a drinks lesson?
Yes. Every class includes a margarita lesson.
Can they handle dietary needs?
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free menus are possible if you ask at booking.
Are alcoholic drinks included?
No. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Can children join?
Yes. Infants can come in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
