The 13 Food Tours in Puerto Vallarta That Earn Their Price

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

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

Taste Puerto Vallarta through eight local food stops, historic streets, and expert guides on this friendly three-and-a-half-hour walking tour.

“This was such a well curated tour! The company has put together a wonderful experience for visitors to Puerto Vallarta, both young and old. There were 8 stops for delicious, contrasting tastes of food from local vendors. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and kept us moving easily from spot to spot. Great way to spend a half day. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s tequila, tacos, mezcal, and cocktail walk, with six drinks, local food, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.

“Gio was an amazing guide. The food, drinks and educational moments were great! So glad we booked this. Totally worth the money. We need the venmo info for our guide so we can tip him.”

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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

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour, with seven tastings, local history, small groups, pricing, walking tips, and value advice.

“It was an excellent method to try many types of tacos so we can go back on our own as vacation time permits! My favorite was the Mahi tuna taco at El Carboncito ... and the fresh churros were yum!!”

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4.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Dirty Monkey ATV tour, with Sierra Madre trails, waterfall swim, tequila tasting, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Professional all the way! Safety Fun would highly Recommend Returned my calls with any Questions Wonderful”

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5.Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Taste Pitillal’s tacos, tamales, seafood, churros, and paletas while learning local history on a small-group Puerto Vallarta food walk.

“If you want to enjoy authentic Mexican food, take the Taste of Pitillal food tour. Our guide Joana shared so much about the neighborhood with us. Each food stop was incredible, I couldn't pick just one favourite.”

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6.Connoisseur Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Learn how Puerto Vallarta’s Connoisseur Tequila Tasting compares four spirits, explains Jalisco’s tequila trade, and pairs pours with food.

“This was an awesome experience. Loved the food pairings with the high end tequila. Great location in PV. The presenters were knowledgeable and fun. Unfortunately my very well wrapped body of resposado broke on the last leg of our trip in a hard case suitcase thanks to movement by customs and harsh treatment by baggage handlers - next time I will bring a box. Also pay pal made a mistake and sent me a text saying my account had been charged in dollars - Corrina was very quick to communicate with me and put my fears to rest. I would highly recommend this - this isn't your commercial tequila and…”

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7.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s horseback ride with river swim, tequila tasting, Mexican BBQ, salsa making, pool time, and margaritas.

“A great experience. The horseback ride was fun, even better when swimming with the horse. The tequila tasting was enjoyable. I particularly liked the almond tequila. We made our own salsa and it was followed by a n excellent lunch. It was a full day and we were tired at the end. I highly recommend it.”

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8.Vallarta Botanical Garden and Tequila Tasting from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $85

Review of Puerto Vallarta's botanical garden and tequila tour, with practical advice on timing, lunch costs, transport, trails, and overall value.

“Our group of five visited the Rancho Verano as part of a Tour with the Botanical Gardens on January 23, 2025.. The Lunch was a highlight of our vacation in PV. We shared the kabobs, the shrimp and chicken were great but the beef was WONDERFUL! Not often 5 foodies agree - and this was a win all around. Highly recommend the lunch! The Tequila tasting was fun and generous, we purchased bottles to take home as souvenirs. The do not distribute to the US so we were really excited to find such high quality during a tour!! The Botanical Gardens are lunch and full of trails, plants and birds.…”

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9.Bucerias Bike and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride through Bucerías, sample local coffee, agua fresca, tacos and ceviche, and see the town by bike on this relaxed small-group tour.

“We had a great time on the bike tour. Pepe was informative and took us to some great spots for food. We loved getting the overview of Bucerias during our first trip to the town.”

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10.Vallarta by Road Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Explore Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned van, tasting ceviche, tortas, tamales, tacos, flan, and more with a local guide.

“Miel gave us a great introduction into the regional cuisine. There wasn’t a single item we didn’t like. She was very knowledgeable not only regarding the local food but also answered all our questions regarding Mexican cuisine. Everything was on time and as promised. It also was really nice to be dropped off at the cruise terminal on the way back.”

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11.Seafood Lover’s Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Explore Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone through six seafood tastings, local restaurants, tacos, ceviche, and stories on a small-group walk.

“Sylvia is a wonderful tour guide! She is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the area. We tried places and foods we never would know about and everything was delicious and fun!”

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12.Private Tour: ATV SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Sierra Madre ATV tour, with river crossings, mountain trails, ranch lunch, tequila tasting, tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“We had an all around great experience. The front desk staff was very accomodating! We contacted Jonathan to help change our original time, and there was no problem in getting that done. Our ride was with Franco and Minerva (Carmen) and they were both AWESOME, very knowledgeable in both the ATVs and the area. Another It was a tight private tour that was able to be amended however we wanted. I would absolutely recommend to family and friends!”

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13.Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of Mayahuel Show and Tequila Tasting in Puerto Vallarta, with practical advice on the performance, timing, value, seating, and booking.

“Highly skilled performers and very nicely put together stage and special effects. Like a good cirque du Soleil show and definitely worth it”

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