Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mexico with a private cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Learn authentic recipes with local chef Manuel and enjoy a meal together in his home kitchen.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mexico with a private cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Learn authentic recipes with local chef Manuel and enjoy a meal together in his home kitchen.
- Otilo Montaño - This is a wonderful chance to visit a local’s home and delve into traditional culture and cuisine. Join Manu in his home kitchen to discover how to prepare a genuine Mexican meal together. During your cooking lesson in Puerto Vallarta at your host’s modest home, you will learn to make dishes like mahi mahi ceviche, shrimp sopes,…
- Otilo Montaño - This is a wonderful chance to visit a local’s home and delve into traditional culture and cuisine. Join Manu in his home kitchen to discover how to prepare a genuine Mexican meal together. During your cooking lesson in Puerto Vallarta at your host’s modest home, you will learn to make dishes like mahi mahi ceviche, shrimp sopes, smoked marlin tacos, and flamed plantains, all using traditional techniques and ingredients. Expect to cook for about an hour before enjoying the meal together. Manu’s cooking style is deeply rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine, with influences from Asia and the Mediterranean.

- Private cooking class with host Manu
- Home cooked Mexican meal
- Local beer or white wine
- All fees and taxes included
- Private cooking class with host Manu
- Home cooked Mexican meal
- Local beer or white wine
- All fees and taxes included
- Mahi mahi ceviche or ahi tune poke with avocado
- Shrimp sopes or sopa de elote con rajas con crema (corn soup with poblano)
- Smoked marlin tacos with flamed plantains or beef shanks and nopales (cactus)
- Mahi mahi ceviche or ahi tune poke with avocado
- Shrimp sopes or sopa de elote con rajas con crema (corn soup with poblano)
- Smoked marlin tacos with flamed plantains or beef shanks and nopales (cactus)
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure in Puerto Vallarta under the guidance of a local chef, Manu, in his very own kitchen! Manu is a culinary expert with professional training and has a passion for innovatively merging traditional Mexican cuisine with modern culinary techniques. He will educate you on how to recreate the delicious traditional…
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure in Puerto Vallarta under the guidance of a local chef, Manu, in his very own kitchen! Manu is a culinary expert with professional training and has a passion for innovatively merging traditional Mexican cuisine with modern culinary techniques. He will educate you on how to recreate the delicious traditional Mexican food with a contemporary flair in your own home environment. After the cooking session, you will appreciate the meal together in Manu’s residential setting, a quaint yet quintessentially local dwelling in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Manu is well-versed with his city’s best secrets, so don’t hesitate to inquire about his top picks for local street food spots, including where to find the best tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is skilled in accommodating a wide range of culinary preferences, allergies, and dietary limitations. Therefore, please inform him of any special requests or restrictions when you make your reservation.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
- Manu has a small and friendly lapdog. If you are uncomfortable around dogs, just let him know - he’s happy to keep him in a separate room during your experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.