Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class: Local Chef Experience

Experience a private culinary adventure in Puerto Vallarta! Join chef Manu on a market visit, where you’ll discover the best local ingredients. Then, learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes with a modern twist in Manu’s charming home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 48 hours
Highlights
  • Otilo Montaño - Meet Manu at the Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, just an eight-minute drive from his home. Together, explore the vibrant stalls and immerse yourself in the sounds, aromas, and colors of a traditional Mexican market. Visit fruit and vegetable stands, a tortilleria (tortilla factory), a carnicería (butcher), and a pescadería (fish…
What's Included
  • Private market tour and cooking class with your host Manuel
  • Bottled water
  • Local beer
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
Additional Information

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will take you to the local market and show you his favorite vendors. After doing a bit of shopping you’ll return to his…

Location
San Salvador 604
San Salvador
Meet your host Manuel at the Mercado Cinco de Diciembre (Address: San Salvador 604 in 5 de Diciembre neighborhood.). Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Your experience ends at your host's home.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Derrick_h
Jan 7, 2025
Great cooking course in Puerto Vaillarta - Excellent and very tasty food, taught by a very hospitable host and chef. Manuel automatically made us feel welcome and was very thorough in his explanations of what he was doing and why. He started by giving us several options of what we could make, taking care to make sure we didn’t have any allergies he needed to watch out for. Once we decided the two courses we went shopping for the freshest of ingredients in the market. Didn’t see another tourist there, and the fish was so fresh. Can’t wait to go home and to try replicate the dishes. Highly recommend.
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James_w
Dec 18, 2024
Plan your menu! - Chef Manuel shops based on your desired menu. Be prepared to share with the chef what culinary creation you would like him to prepare. After that, its shopping time at the market. I have taken several cooking classes/demonstrations. This was BY FAR, the best experience I have had. Manuel is an amazing person and just as amazing of a chef. I enjoyed watching him create, I learn a Sh#t Ton and the food was beyond restaurant quality. I WILL BE BACK! It will be one of the reasons I want to go back to PV.
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Kelsey
Dec 17, 2024
Amazing class with a local, talented chef! - Manu was very kind and knowledgeable. He taught us about all of the ingredients and was open to answering all of our questions. The trip to the markets was awesome and we learned about what fruits and vegetables are native to the area and got to try a tortilla hot off the press. The food he prepared was incredible! Simple ingredients with flavours that pack a punch. His pet Max stole the show and snuggled with us as we visited with Manu. I would recommend this to anyone!
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Janice_p
Dec 10, 2024
Learning while Indulging - My friend and I booked this tour and met up with Manu at the fresh market. He knew so many people who warmly greeted him throughout the shopping portion. We chose 3 dishes for him to prepare. On to his lovely home, met by Max his smiling dog. We had drinks as we watched him do his magic with his knives! The cleanliness, Fabulous food, and instruction was tremendous. So many tips that I will incorporate in my meal preps. He was a great teacher and charming from greeting to departure; as he spoke perfect English! It was fun to enjoy a morning with my friend while learning and enjoying unforgettable dishes.
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James_g
Nov 29, 2024
Seafood! - Manuel is a master of cerviche. If you're a seafood lover, this is the class for you. And you'll meet Max, the world's friendliest little Chihuahua/terrier
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Michael_v
Nov 14, 2024
Great Cooking and Market Tour Experience - We met Manuel at a local market where he asked questions to determine our food palate. He then let us choose between 10 dishes. We selected two and then walked around the local market to purchase the supplies needed. He was very knowledgeable on local products and also recommended products to try. We then went to his house where he prepared the best seafood dishes we had on our trip. He also emailed the recipes and cooking tips later that day. We really enjoyed our afternoon and would highly recommend a cooking experience with Manuel to anyone visiting the area.
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Keldonlemon
Nov 12, 2024
Excellent Mexican Food Class - Manuel first introduced us to the local market, which was a unique and enriching experience. After that, we watched him prepare some incredible homemade Mexican dishes right before our eyes. As he cooked, he shared fascinating stories about the history of the ingredients and provided insights into Mexican culture and cuisine that I had never encountered before. The food was absolutely excellent, and the overall social experience turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip to Vallarta. I highly recommend Manuel for anyone who loves Mexican food and is looking for a relaxing yet informative time. Five stars!
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Ivan_m
Oct 12, 2024
A must-do for food lovers with a great host! - Great experience with Manu! He made us feel very comfortable as if he was an old friend inviting us over for dinner and showing us how to prepare the recipe. We went shopping for the ingredients at the lcoal market where he showed us how to pick the right stuff for the best flavors, and his relationship with the vendors and fish mongers showcases the Mexican warmth and charm. I would strongly recommend Manu and this experience to any foreigner wanting to connect with the Mexican culinary traditions and culture.
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Maps02053401466
Oct 11, 2024
A must-do for food lovers with a great host! - Great experience with Manu! He made us feel very comfortable as if he was an old friend inviting us over for dinner and showing us how to prepare the recipe. We went shopping for the ingredients at the lcoal market where he showed us how to pick the right stuff for the best flavors, and his relationship with the vendors and fish mongers showcases the Mexican warmth and charm. I would strongly recommend Manu and this experience to any foreigner wanting to connect with the Mexican culinary traditions and culture.
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Larry_c
Aug 20, 2024
Learn about coastal cooking for a great local chef. - Manu helped two culinary inept guys understand flavors profiles, spice levels and cooking methodologies. We learned that you can have spicy flavors without blowing your palate. The picking of seafood and groceries was one of the highlights. Manu was fun to learn from and showcased the real life of Puerto Vallartans. We would do it again.
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