Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class: Culinary Delights

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Puerto Vallarta at a cooking class led by a master chef. Explore the local market, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy a feast of Mexican cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado Palmar De Aramara - Meet Chef Enrique and prepare for an immersive experience into the culture and flavors of Mexican cuisine.
  • Mercado Palmar De Aramara - Then, visit a local tortilla factory to buy the dough needed to roll out fresh tortillas.
  • Puerto Vallarta - With fresh ingredients in hand, proceed to the master chef’s home…
What's Included
  • Full Meal, Purified Water
  • Guided tour of the market
  • Professional chef as your host (multilingual)
  • Lunch
  • Transportation is only from the market to the home of the Chef
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Eager to whip up and savor a delightful array of flavors? Join this cooking class hosted in the home of a master chef, where you’ll explore the vibrant cuisine of Puerto Vallarta. Experience shopping for fresh produce at the local market, tour a tortilla factory, and learn fascinating insights into Mexico’s rich culinary traditions.
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Location
Montero Produce Market Palmar de Aramara Branch
Océano Pacífico
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)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Richard_g
Mar 31, 2026
Great people, great food and great drinks. - This is a great way to meet new people and to learn about local food and the preparation thereof in a small group. Our chef was marvelous as were the two women who helped him. Good company, good food, and good drinks. I can't wait to try some of the recipes on my own!
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Don_r
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent Cooking Adventure - This is a very fun and interesting cooking experience. It’s hands on, educational and delicious! I would highly recommend this experience.
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Justinhk8178ia
Mar 13, 2026
A Cooking Class and So Much More - Juan More Tacos and Enrique the Owner Are Fantastic! - We just got back from the cooking class Enrique hosted, and it was absolutely fantastic. I’ve taken his Taco Tours five times now, so saying I’m a big fan would be an understatement. Enrique is incredibly knowledgeable, charming, and just genuinely enjoyable to spend time with. I’ve done food tours in other places where they simply take you from stop to stop and say, “Here’s some food—hope you like it.” What makes Enrique so special is that he brings everything to life. He shares the history of the dishes, the culture behind them, the story of Puerto Vallarta, and the broader history of Mexico, all in such an entertaining and engaging way that it becomes much more than just a food experience. The cooking class followed that same spirit. We began by walking through a local market to select the fresh ingredients for the meal. Enrique explained each ingredient along the way and talked about why it’s important to the dishes we were going to prepare. From there, he welcomed us into his home and guided us step-by-step through preparing an incredible meal. As always, his passion and storytelling make the entire experience feel special. The best part, of course, is sitting down at the end to enjoy the meal you helped create—an absolutely delicious feast. It was the perfect way to end our trip to Puerto Vallarta. This was my sixth time doing one of Enrique’s tours or classes, and I can say with certainty it won’t be my last. Every time we’re in Vallarta, it’s something we look forward to doing again.
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891deadrab
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing and educational! - Such an amazing and informative experience. I would come back again to experience the other lessons. Have a small snack before the market because it smells so good! But not too big of a snack because you're fed well! 100/10 would recommend.
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G4079hjryanc
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing - An amazing and enlightening culinary experience
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Michelle
Mar 2, 2026
Cooking lesson with Enrique & Ari - Custom cooking at Enrique & Eri’s home. I was here with friends- there are 4 couples in our group. Absolutely fabulous!! We all were given tasks to contribute to the delicious meal. Super yummy. Never had a chile relleno like this before!
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Amy_s
Feb 15, 2026
This experience was very... - This experience was very fun as well as educational - we learned a lot about the food of the area as well as the cooking experience.
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H3400gqtracym
Feb 5, 2026
Wonderful. I must do. - Today was our Mexican cooking class. What a truly fun experience! Enrique, along with his wonderful family, was a phenomenal host and guide, sharing their passion for cooking with us. We started at the @market, where we discovered the art of traditional tortilla-making and carefully selected the finest ingredients for our culinary creations. Then, we headed to Enrique's warm and welcoming home, where we prepped and crafted our delectable dishes with love and care. The cooking process was an absolute joy, and the food was nothing short of spectacular! We created Tamales with a rich Relleno sauce and savory Chile Relleno, complete with chicken, rice, and a decadent Mole sauce, accompanied by freshly made tortillas. This was my husband's and my fourth time, and Donnie's first, and we all left feeling inspired and eager to return. I highly recommend this extraordinary experience to anyone seeking a deeper connection with the rich flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine.
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Susan
Feb 5, 2026
Had a great time - A lot of good information about Mexican food and its history. We were well fed well and all was delicious. Loved the market time on how to select and use the fruits, vegetables and chilies.
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Andrea_b
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience! - Great tour of the market and tortilla factory. Learned about nixtamalization. Good balance of hands-on cooking and eating and margarita drinking. Prepare to stand for a while in the market, and always be in the way wherever you stand!
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From $139
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).