Experience the Best Street Tacos in Old Town!

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Quick Details

Ages: All ages

Duration: 3 Hours

Capacity: 10 hungry people • 1 awesome tour guide

Days: Everyday except Thursday and Friday!

Times: 10:00am

Weather: Tours are rain/shine and great anytime!

Location: Taqueria El Cunado

Transportation: Walking

Price: $55 adults, $44 children (under 13)

Experience the Best Street Tacos in Old Town!

Ready to eat your way through Old Town? Join our taco-focused walking tour through Puerto Vallarta’s most vibrant neighborhood, where tradition, flavor, and local favorites come together.

Over three delicious hours, you’ll visit five handpicked stops to enjoy iconic tacos like slow-cooked birria, tender carnitas, grilled asada, and fresh seafood specialties—each served on handmade corn tortillas. Along the way, sip refreshing agua frescas, explore a local market, and finish with a sweet raspado to top it all off.

Led by a local foodie guide, this experience is part street food feast, part cultural deep dive, and the perfect way to discover where Vallarta locals truly eat, drink, and shop.

Dietary Restrictions

We’re happy to accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance when purchasing your tickets so we can make the necessary substitutions.

Highlights

The Best Taco Tour in Old Town Vallarta

Taste Taco Classics: Enjoy seven food tastings including five authentic taco tastings, from rich birria and tender carnitas to grilled asada , fresh seafood favorites as well as aguas frescas and chocolate.
Eat Like a Local: Explore the vibrant streets of Old Town with a local guide, visiting taquerías, food and seafood markets, and hidden gems loved by Vallarta residents.
Meet the Makers: Hear the stories behind each dish and the families and vendors who have shaped Vallarta’s street taco culture.
Explore a Local Market: Discover regional spices, fresh produce, and traditional ingredients that bring Mexican cuisine to life.
Sip & Savor: Cool off with refreshing agua frescas along the way and finish with a classic raspado for a sweet ending.
A True Foodie Experience: Part walking tour, part cultural journey—this 3-hour experience is packed with flavor, history, and insider tips on where to eat and drink like a local. Most importantly: packed with tacos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Places. Local Food.

Local People

Where is the starting location?

Starting Location: Taquería El Cuñado. Click here for google maps.

Can you provide transportation?

At Vallarta Food Tours we want to make your experience in Vallarta as enjoyable, safe and seamless as possible. That’s why we also offer Private Transportation services that are available throughout your stay in Puerto Vallarta. This makes your entire stay as easy as possible. Whether you’re looking for a private tour of the surrounding cities or would like safe and secure transportation to or from the local airports or your celebratory events, we have a range of vehicles to fit your needs. Email Paul for a quote: [email protected]

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

No, there are no setup fees. You only pay for the plan you choose.

Do I have to purchase tickets in advance? Do you take cash?

All tickets must be purchased in advance on this website or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets can also be purchased with cash at a ticket location or through our representative at your hotel. Send us an email and we will arrange an exact meeting time.

Are food tastings included in the cost? What about drinks?

Yes, all food and drink tastings are included in the ticket price.

Can I book a private tour for my group?

Absolutely! We'd be happy to host your group. Upgrade your tour to a private experience! Please complete our Private Inquiry Form to see available dates.

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Our Reviews

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Our Guides

Your new foodie friends in Vallarta

Silvia

I'm from: Mexico City

My favorite thing to eat is:

Cheese and Nutella Marquesita

A personal tip here:

The more salsas you add to your taco, the better it is!

Miel

I'm from: Mexico City

My favorite thing to eat is:

Eating tacos with homemade salsas.

A personal tip here:

Vallarta has amazing hikes in our magical Sierra Madres. Beach is great but head to the moutains!

Joana

I'm from: México City

My favorite thing to eat is:

intense Good fresh Mexican Food

A personal tip here:

love to go the local market and eat at home, love to seat at the beach and see sunset , drink a beer with friends

Edgar

I'm from: San Luis Potosí

My favorite thing to eat is:

Ceviche / Shrimp tacos

A personal tip here:

I like to enjoy a ceviche and a margarita after cooling off on the beach

Gio

I'm from: Jalisco

My favorite thing to eat is:

Aguachile, Birria & Menudo

A personal tip here:

Take a Boat Tour and cruise through the Bay.

Bernardo

I'm from: Acapulco

My favorite thing to eat is:

My favorite thing is carnitas tacos or birria

A personal tip here:

Go out of the city to magical towns like Sayulita, San Sebastian and Yelapa

Maho

I'm from: Oaxaca

My favorite thing to eat is:

Mole

A personal tip here:

Go to an amazing show

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