Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

Taste of Pitillal

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Quick Details

Ages: All ages

Duration: 3.5 Hours

Capacity: 10 hungry people • 1 awesome tour guide

Days: Thursday or Saturday

Times: 10:30am

Weather: Tours are rain/shine and great anytime!

Location: Gazebo in the main plaza in Pitillal

Transportation: Walking

Price: $59 adults, $44 children (under 13)

An Off The Beaten Path Experience

Ready to discover Vallarta beyond the tourist trail? Join us for an immersive food experience in Pitillal, a local neighborhood where tradition, culture, and everyday life come together. Taste your way through authentic regional dishes like carnitas, tamales, birria, fresh seafood, and made-to-order churros—recipes passed down through generations and rarely found in tourist areas. Along the way, hear the stories, history, and folklore that shape this vibrant community.

Led by a passionate local foodie, this experience is part cultural deep dive, part food tour, and the perfect way to experience Vallarta like a true insider.

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. Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians.

Highlights

A Wonderful World Of Food Just 10 Minutes From The Marina!

Taste Vallarta’s Icons: Savor eight full-sized tastings of tacos, mole, ceviche, birria, and other regional favorites - no tiny samples here!
Untouched & Authentic: Step into Pitillal, a neighborhood untouched by tourism, where traditional recipes and local flavors remain true to their roots.
Taste Regional Classics: Enjoy a variety of iconic dishes, from carnitas and tamales to birria, seafood, atole, and freshly made churros.
Explore Local History: Learn the stories, customs, and folklore of Pitillal, and how they connect to the food you’ll taste along the way.
Eat Like a Local: Visit the spots locals actually frequent, from street vendors to family-run establishments.
Guided by Experts: Led by knowledgeable, fun-loving local guides who know Vallarta’s food scene inside and out.
More Than Just Food: Discover the history behind each dish and the cultural traditions that make Vallarta’s cuisine so unique.
Feel Like a Local: Designed to give you an authentic, insider perspective on daily life in just a few unforgettable hours.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal, intimate tour with plenty of time to connect, ask questions, and fully savor every stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Places. Local Food.

Local People

Where is the starting location?

Our Pitillal Food Tour begins at the Gazebo in the main plaza in Pitillal. Click here to see in Google Maps! Full meeting details and directions will also be included in your confirmation email after booking.

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?

We offer a 24-hour hassle-free cancellation policy. We understand that plans can change, so if you need to cancel or modify your booking at least 24 hours in advance, you’ll receive a full refund—no worries. Cancelling within 24 hours? You can rebook or get a gift certificate that never expires!

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 with a 10% discount at our offices located at Avendia Mexico 1193 in downtown.

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

Yes, all 7 food tastings and water 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.

What dietary restrictions are accommodated on this tour?

We CAN ccommodate most allergies or aversions but please check with us prior to the tour. We will make substitutions for allergies and aversions. . Please check with us about other allergies or aversions.

Required substitutions must be indicated in advance at time of ticket purchase.

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Our Guides

Your new foodie friends in Vallarta

Silvia

I'm from: Mexico City

Rock Star Guide since 2020

My favorite thing to eat is:

Cheese and Nutella Marquesita

Expertise:City, Gastronomy,

Agave Expert & Federal Tour!

Personal tip:The more salsas

you add to your taco, the

betterit is!

Miel

I'm from: Mexico City!

Foodie Storyteller since 2018

My favorite thing to eat is:

Eating tacos with homemade salsas.

Expertise:City, Gastronomy,

History and Federal Tour!

Personal tip:Vallarta has

amazing hikes in Sierra Madres

.Beach is great but head to

the moutains!

Al

I'm from: Acapulco

Informative Guide since 2017

My favorite thing to eat is:

The original Birria taco al Robles: Goat Birria

Expertise:City, History,Food,

Culture and Federal Tour!

Personal tip:Boca to Las

Animas beach hike!

Joana

I'm from: México City

Insightful Guide since 2016

My favorite thing to eat is:

intense Good fresh Mexican Food

Expertise:City, Gastronomy,

History and Federal Tour!

Personal tip:I love to go the

local market,go to beach and

see sunset, drink a beer with

friends

Bernardo

I'm from: Acapulco

Charismatic Guide since 2016

My favorite thing to eat is:

My favorite thing is carnitas tacos or birria

Expertise:History, Agave Expert

& Federal Tour Guide!

Personal tip:Go out of the

city to magical towns around

the bay!

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