Puerto Vallarta Cooking: Modern Mexican Fusion

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.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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,…
What's Included
  • Private cooking class with host Manu
  • Home cooked Mexican meal
  • Local beer or white wine
  • All fees and taxes included
Meal Options
  • 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)
Additional Information

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…

Location
Otilo Montaño
Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. The above is a generic location. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karensk_12
Jul 11, 2025
An outstanding event - Outstanding cooking lesson - this was our third event with Manu. He is equally charming, intelligent and patient and is always open to our suggestions and food preferences to prepare an amazing meal. It's not hands on - it's all demonstration but we always come away with awesome recipes having had a delicious meal.
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T6640jfpaulc
Jun 13, 2025
Amazing Food and Chef - Chef Manu was fantastic. He is an easygoing guy so his teaching style is very casual and relaxed. We learned a lot about cooking local style and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!
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John
Jun 4, 2025
Best Chef Ever! - Chef Manu was friendly, funny, informative, and an excellent host and chef. We went to the market and he explained the food options, kinds of fish, local vegetables that were in season, and we tasted some homemade tortillas! Then we went back to his house for the class and tasting. We had a great time and learned a ton. Next time We are in Puerto we are taking this class again!
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Mary_a
May 22, 2025
Five Star Cooking Class - Such a great experience! The blend of spices, peppers and other fresh ingredients made it a fantastic experience. Locally fresh caught fish and shrimp were so delicious. Chef Manu has fantastic knife skills too!
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Sba450
Apr 29, 2025
Wonderful food with great conversation $ - The most fantastic food. I feel confident I can go home and recreate this. Manu is very knowledgeable and a great host The fish was so fresh and the chilies perfect for flavor
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Kristyco654vc
Apr 25, 2025
Best cooking class ever! - What a fantastic experience! Manu was so personable and knowledgeable and fun. I thought I knew Mexican cooking, but I learned so so much.
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Mkubota6
Apr 23, 2025
Incredible Authentic Cooking Experience – A Highlight of Our Trip! - My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of joining Manuel Zuloaga’s authentic Mexican cooking class during our stay in Puerto Vallarta, and it ended up being one of the top things we did on our entire trip! Manuel was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs—we’re both vegetarian and prefer mild to medium spice—and every dish was thoughtfully adjusted without sacrificing any of the rich, traditional flavors. The experience was intimate, personal, and truly immersive. We learned so much about the ingredients, history, and techniques behind Mexican cuisine, all while enjoying delicious food we helped create. Manuel’s passion for sharing his culture through food shines through every part of the class. If you’re looking for something unique, personal, and authentically local, this cooking class is a must. Highly recommended!
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Sallieg400
Apr 7, 2025
Reimagining Mexican cuisine in a most personalized wsy. - Chef Manu took us to his favorite market, where he selected the fish, chiles and vegetables he would use. It was so instructive! He took us to his home, where we sat in his kitchen, drinking his local beer, while he walked us through his versions to of ceviche and shrimp with chiles. We learned new ways of using familiar ingredients, and he introduced us to some new ones. This was the highlight of our time in PV. Thank you Chef Manu!
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Stephensm2678br
Apr 3, 2025
Manu rocks! - I have to say, I was skeptical about doing an activity that was outside my ‘neighborhood’. BUT I was so happy to have been hosted by Manu! He was courteous, friendly and just a nice and knowledgeable food artist. He was patient and answered all of our questions and he was effective when explaining what he was doing. He inspired me to want to try his recipes. Honestly, I was so impressed with him and I highly recommend taking his ‘tour’. He exceeded my expectations and I would do another session with him without any hesitation. Please join him! A total joy.
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Elizabethhz4694gs
Mar 21, 2025
Cooking with the best! - When in PV go with Manu and let him then cook for you. Great fun, delicious delightful food. I learned cooking ideas as well
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From $119
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).