Our cousin trip to Puerto Vallarta wouldn’t have been complete without diving into the incredible local food scene—and the Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours was the perfect way to do it! From the first bite to the final sip, this tour was packed with flavor, fun, and unforgettable moments.
Our Guide – Joana
Let’s start with the heart of our experience: Joana, our tour guide. She was a last-minute fill-in, but you’d never know it—she was exceptional! Knowledgeable, upbeat, and effortlessly fun, she made the whole evening feel like a stroll with friends. I’ll absolutely be name-requesting her when I return with my husband in November.
Stop 1: Mahi-Mahi Taco with Antonio from Gueros
Antonio served up a mahi-mahi taco that absolutely exploded with flavor. Fresh, bright, and perfectly cooked—an incredible start to the tour.
Stop 2: The Volcano
Not quite a tostada, but definitely tostada-adjacent! This crispy bite, layered with chorizo and queso, was smoky, cheesy heaven.
Stop 3: Crab Enchiladas & Shrimp Skewers
Seafood lovers rejoice! The crab enchiladas were indulgent and delicious, while the shrimp skewer had a charred, juicy punch that balanced it all out. Loved that this tour celebrates ocean fare so well.
Stop 4: Barbacoa Taco Stand
Rich, tender barbacoa with all the right spices—classic and comforting. Easily one of the best tacos of the night.
Stop 5: Marlin on a Flour Tortilla
Flour tortillas are a rarity here, so this was a real treat. The marlin was smoky and flavorful, with that soft, pillowy tortilla making each bite memorable.
Stop 6: Al Pastor with Pineapple from “Flaco”
That al pastor taco with pineapple? UNREAL. Flaco knows what he’s doing. I wanted five more but was deliciously full by then.
Stop 7: Dessert – Churros
Served by a dedicated couple who show up every day, rain or shine. These churros were so good we came back the next night—in the rain—for more. Totally worth it.
Final Stop: Nightcap at El Tasting Room
We ended the tour with a killer cocktail: Tequila Blanco with grapefruit, orange juice, lime juice, "toxic water," and Tajín on the rim. A perfectly zesty, refreshing nightcap.
Every vendor had heart and soul in their food. The mix of seafood, traditional bites, sweet treats, and local drinks made this a food lover’s dream. And with Joana leading the way? Absolute perfection.
This tour is a must-do in Puerto Vallarta.
I’ll be back in November—and I’ll be requesting Joana by name!
Our Vallarta Food Tour was outstanding. Bernardo, our guide, was amazing. He was engaging and inclusive, shared history and stories of the local neighborhoods and vendors. Booking the tour the first night of our stay worked exactly as we hoped. After spending time with Bernardo we had a good feel of excellent places to eat around the city and revisited several vendors on our own. We will definitely book another tour on our next trip.
Excellent evening tour, our guide FE was very knowledgeable and was attentive. She made sure everyone was satisfied during our tour. Communication was the best. All our taco and drink stops where absolutely delicious! I would definitely use this company again, highly recommend to all.