Puerto Vallarta: Taco Walk with Tequila Tasting & Local Eats

Summary

Puerto Vallarta taco tour with tequila tasting and street eats

You’ll wander Puerto Vallarta’s colorful streets tasting tacos from family-run stands, learn local food customs from your guide, sample premium tequilas at a co-op shop, and end with fresh churros by the church. Expect laughter, new flavors, and a real sense of place as you eat your way through the Romantic Zone.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a taco tour, but there we were — standing in the middle of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, salsa dripping down my hand, while our guide (Miguel) tried to teach us how to order “like you mean it.” I still can’t roll my r’s right, but he said I was close enough. The smell of grilled meat mixed with sweet churros hung in the air, and honestly, I felt like I’d stumbled into someone else’s family meal.

We stopped at these tiny taco stands — the kind you’d probably walk past if you didn’t know better. At each one Miguel would pause and tell us something about the family running it or why this salsa was green instead of red (I learned never to assume mild means safe). There was this one spot near Los Muertos Beach where the tortillas were warm enough to steam up my glasses for a second. It sounds silly, but that little detail made me feel like I was really here, not just passing through.

The tequila tasting part surprised me. Not just because we tried mezcal and raicilla too (which burned in a good way), but because the shop was run by a co-op of small distilleries. The woman pouring our shots explained how her uncle still makes raicilla in clay pots — she laughed when I tried to say “extra añejo” without mangling it. By then, everyone in our group was swapping stories like old friends. We finished with churros dusted in cinnamon sugar near an old church; I can still taste them if I think hard enough.

I left full — maybe too full — but also weirdly proud that now I know how to order tacos without sounding totally lost. If you’re looking for a day trip in Puerto Vallarta that feels real (and includes pickup and all those tastings), this is it. Just don’t wear white if you’re messy like me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Puerto Vallarta taco and tequila tour

• Learn history of park and Azulejos
• Brief Malecon introduction and tips
• Pass by Los Muertos Beach and learn history
• Visit three family eateries for tastings
• Eat at four family taco stands
• Guide explains Mexican cuisine and culture
• Stop at local tequila shop for story
• Taste several tequilas and related drinks
• Enjoy authentic Mexican churros

Top questions

How many tacos do you get on this Puerto Vallarta taco tour?

You’ll be served at least seven different food items including tacos and other Mexican dishes during the tour.

Is tequila tasting included on this day trip?

Yes, the tour includes tasting shots of at least 10 premium small distillery tequilas plus mezcal and raicilla.

Does the taco tour include pickup?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at a central location in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone.

Are vegetarian options available on this taco walk?

The reference content does not specify vegetarian options; check directly with the provider for dietary needs.

Is this Puerto Vallarta food tour suitable for kids?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and service animals are welcome.

What neighborhoods does this taco tour visit?

The tour explores Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone including stops near Los Muertos Beach and El Malecon.

How long does the taco & tequila tasting experience last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect several hours as you visit multiple eateries and tasting spots on foot.

What’s included

Your day includes guided visits to at least seven different family-run eateries and taco stands around Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, tastings of premium tequilas (plus mezcal and raicilla) at a local co-op shop, bottled water throughout the walk, cultural insights from your local guide, plus fresh churros or another sweet treat before finishing near an old neighborhood church.