Taste classic tacos and discover Old Town stories with a local food guide
3 hours
5 tacos, dessert, food guide
Explore Puerto Vallarta's Old Town through its taco traditions, local history, and neighborhood streets. Follow a bilingual food guide as you sample regional flavors and learn about the area's culture.
Meet Your Guide – Welcome and introduction in Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town.
Asada Taco Stop – Kick things off with smoky, marinated beef grilled to perfection.
Birria Taco Stop – Taste slow-stewed beef in rich consommé, a Jalisco classic.
Carnitas Taco Stop – Juicy pork cooked low and slow until tender, crisp on the edges.
Fish Taco Stop – Fresh catch, lightly battered and fried, topped with slaw and salsa.
Shrimp Taco Stop – Succulent shrimp seasoned and seared, full of coastal flavor.
Raspatos Dessert – Cool down with Puerto Vallarta’s traditional shaved ice in your choice of flavors.
Wrap Up & Tips – Finish with cultural insights and local dining recommendations from your guide.
Change to another date or tour up to 1 hour before the tour.
Product ID: V9EYQC
Share specific allergies or aversions so arrangements can be made with partner restaurants. The taco tour may not be suitable for severe food allergies because of the variety of street food and shared cooking spaces.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Bring a hat, reusable water bottle, and camera or phone. Cash or card is useful for optional drinks or extras.
Guide gratuity is not included. A 15–20% gratuity is appreciated if you enjoy the Old Town Taco Tour.
Taqueria El Cuñado, 104 Francisca Rodríguez
Joana was our guide and now a friend! She was so passionate about the food, culture and history. Each food stop was like visiting family! Great food and lots of it, so full by the end. Glad we did this on day 1, now we can head back out and explore some more, thank you Joana
Paul Mulligan
August 26, 2026
Joana was our guide and now a friend! She was so passionate about the food, culture and history. Each food stop was like visiting family! Great food and lots of it, so full by the end. Glad we did this on day 1, now we can head back out and explore some more, thank you Joana
Paul Mulligan
August 26, 2026
Taste Puerto Vallarta’s regional classics at eight local food stops
Taste regional specialties while exploring Puerto Vallarta’s food and culture
Taste Old Town flavors and uncover Puerto Vallarta stories on foot
Taste five agave spirits and discover Mexico's regional traditions
Taste four tequila styles and trace blue agave from planting to bottle
Taste five premium mezcals and a craft cocktail in Puerto Vallarta