Puerto Vallarta: Night taco walk with local guide & dinner

Summary

Taco nights in Puerto Vallarta: real flavors, laughter, and stories

You’ll wander Puerto Vallarta’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting up to ten different tacos—from classic pastor to tender beef head—plus all-you-can-drink aguas frescas or beer. Learn how locals eat, laugh over new flavors, and end your night with dessert and tips for exploring more on your own—a taco adventure you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—grilled meat and warm tortillas drifting out from a tiny taqueria on a side street in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Our guide, Jorge, waved us over like we were old friends. I’d barely taken two steps before he handed me a plastic cup of cold agua de jamaica (I still can’t pronounce it right), and then we were off—dodging locals on their way home, the pavement still warm from the day.

We stopped at four different taco spots that night. Each one had its own mood—one was just a couple of plastic stools under a flickering bulb, another was packed with families laughing over plates piled high with pastor. Jorge explained how each place did things their own way; he even showed us how to eat beef head tacos without making a mess (I failed spectacularly). The salsas ranged from sweet to “don’t say I didn’t warn you.” At one point, I tried to order in Spanish and the lady behind the counter grinned so wide I started laughing too.

I lost track of how many tacos I ate—maybe ten? Maybe more. There was always another flavor to try, another salsa to scoop up. We drank cold beer and fruity aguas frescas between bites. Dessert came last: something sweet and sticky from a cart near the plaza. By then my shirt smelled like grilled onions and charcoal smoke. Jorge pointed out more late-night spots for us to try later if we somehow got hungry again (not likely). Walking back through downtown, full and happy, I realized this wasn’t just about food—it was about feeling like you belonged here for an evening. Still think about that first bite of pastor sometimes, honestly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Taco Night Walk in Puerto Vallarta

• A premium all-inclusive taco walk
• Visit up to 4 taco spots
• Taste up to 10 different tacos
• Enjoy aguas frescas, beer, and soft drinks
• Try desserts
• Learn about local finger foods and taco culture
• Get recommendations for more taco spots

Top questions

How many taco spots do we visit on this tour?

You’ll visit up to four different taco spots during the walk.

Are drinks included in the night taco walk?

Yes, all-you-can-drink purified water, aguas frescas, beer, and soft drinks are included.

Is this tour suitable for kids or people with limited mobility?

Yes, infants and small children can join in strollers or prams; it’s suitable for all fitness levels.

What types of tacos will I try on this tour?

You’ll taste up to ten nightly tacos including pastor, carne asada, beef head, plus many salsas.

Does the tour include dessert?

Yes, dessert is included at the end of the walking and eating session.

What’s included

Your evening includes all-you-can-eat tacos at four family-run spots around Old Town and Downtown Puerto Vallarta, unlimited purified water and fruity aguas frescas or domestic beer, plus dessert—all guided by a friendly local who shares stories along the way.