Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour, small groups
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore local markets with a knowledgeable guide
- Learn traditional cooking techniques from a local chef
- Prepare and savor authentic Mexican dishes
- Discover unique spices and ingredients
- Experience the rich culinary culture of Puerto Vallarta
Full description
Shop for produce at the local market, visit a tortilla factory and discover interesting facts about Mexico’s culinary heritage.
Daily Menu:
Monday: Taco feast, Street style Pork Tacos , Tortillas, Salsas and Guacamole.
Tuesday: Chocolate Mole, Mexican rice and Poblano cream soup, all from scratch (grandma’s recipes)
Wednesday: Sea Food and Fish day, Ceviche, Mexican Style Shrimp, Octopus or Fish Bbq, Tortillas and Guacamole.
Thursday: Tamales and Chiles Rellenos, Salsas, Guacamole and Tortillas
Friday: The Best of Jalisco, Birria in Adobo sauce, Sopes with Guacamole, Salsas and Home made Tortillas.
Daily: Margarita cocktail lesson We can customize and accommodate our menu to vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, dairy free, etc. Great for cruise ship passengers. Meets close to the cruise ship terminal.
Included / Excluded
- Full Meal, Purified Water
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Please inform the organizer of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
- The meeting point is centrally located; detailed instructions will be provided upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and cooking.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Consider bringing a small notebook or camera to capture recipes and cooking tips.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
Izzy and his team did a great job once again (this is our 3rd time, which tells you everything you need to know). Excellent instruction and history, practical application and then there's the Margaritas! Such a fun day!
We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Issi Radilla. We visited a couple local markets and enjoyed picking out the ingredients for our meal. We made tamales and birria. Along with authentic margaritas, guacamole, salsa verde and pico de gaio. It was such a terrific way to spend time in Cabo San Lucas.
My wife and I were thrilled to have signed up for this class! Alma and Mari took the best care of us, giving us history of the Playa Del Carmen area, the food and so much more. This was truly a hand on experience from feeling the different types of Masa and understanding the pros and cons of each when it comes to making tortilla dough, making the dough, pressing and frying the tortillas, preparing and grinding tantalizing salsas in a molcajete, guacamole (aka - a thick sauce) with a hint of habanero, cilantro rice, and delicious chicken poblano enchiladas! Every step was thoughtfully explained, guided, and then tasked for us to complete. It was such an amazing experience, we felt like we were fast friends as she welcomed us into her home. Alma was such a fantastic host! Mal de Puerco! We highly highly recommend this experience and can’t wait to brings her lessons home and make some authentic Mexican cuisine at home!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
We are subject to the freshness of the produces in the market.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Note: Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund