Taco Lovers: Pitillal

Immerse yourself in the food and culture of Pitillal, one of Vallarta's most vibrant neighborhoods

Tour description:

Created for our guests looking for a true slice-of-life experience, our new Taco Lovers: Pitillal (pronounced “PTL”) tour provides an immersive experience like none other in Vallarta. Hosted by PV’s local celebrity guide, “Karla with a K,” guests are taken on a three-hour food and cultural tour in the neighborhood she proudly calls home. 

In addition to tasting a wide variety of authentic daytime tacos (six in total), a selection of agua fresca, Mexican Coca Cola, optional cerveza for guests 18+, and a frosty dessert in assorted flavors, this tour gives guests a chance to browse the many street vendors and shops selling everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to clothing and housewares.

Located close to Macro Plaza, Marina Vallarta, and the Hotel Zone, Pitillal is easy to get to by bus/taxi/Uber even from the Romantic Zone.

What foods to expect:

Taco and Gordita options may include:

  • Beef and goat birria
  • Carne asada
  • Cactus with eggs
  • Panela cheese and bean
  • Mahi-Mahi
  • Pork Carnitas
  • Beef machaca
  • Pork chorizo
  • Potato puré
  • Daily specials

Important info before booking:

Taco Lovers: Pitillal  has the least walking of any Vallarta Eats tour, allows our guests to make their own food choices at many stops, and is a great option for vegetarians.

Taco Lovers: Pitillal is limited to guest 8yrs and older. It is not recommended for guest with mobility issues due to the narrow and unpredictable sidewalk conditions of the neighborhood.

Though this tour is recommended for vegetarians, none of Vallarta Eats food tours are suitable for Vegan or Plant-Based lifestyles. Please check the FAQs for additional info regarding food allergies or other dietary modifications before booking this tour.

Meets/Departs
The tour meeting point is outside The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel at 10:30am on Thursdays and Saturdays. This is a ticketed tour and all guests must register and pay online prior to the tour. Spaces are limited to 10 guests per tour. There is no transportation provided by Vallarta Eats for this tour, but your guide can help secure transportation when the tour concludes.

The Details

Fees, Registration, and Payment Details

  • 18+ $58 USD
  • Youth 8-17 $48 USD

What's Included

Included: All predetermined food/dessert, bottled water, a selection of aqua fresca beverages, and a national beer for guests 18yrs+. Tour also includes complimentary photos.

Excluded: Additional food and alcohol (though you will not leave hungry)

Where to meet and when

Departs
Thursday & Saturday 10:30am

Meeting Point
Taco Lovers: Pitillal begins outside of the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel across from the main plaza in Pitillal. Your Vallarta Eats Foodie Guide Karla can be identified by the Vallarta Eats shirt they will be wearing. If you are driving please allow time to find parking which is available under the main plaza. This location is easy to find and many bus routes will take you there. Also, any taxi/Uber will know this location. Make sure to check our FAQ for driving times from nearby hotels and resorts. Information on driving times given to you by your hotel concierge may be based on old traffic patterns, and we are unable to wait for late guests and late arriving guests will not receive refunds.

Google Maps link to tour meeting point

 

What to Bring

  • Cash for any additional purchases and tour guide gratuity
  • Comfortable shoes (open-toe or flip-flops not recommended)
  • Cash for tipping your guide ($200 to $250 Pesos per guests is suggested)

Cancellation Policy

Tours or individual tickets cancelled more than 48 hours in advance of scheduled tour time will receive a full refund. Tours canceled fewer than 48 hours can be rescheduled with a $20 rebooking fee per guest, but are not eligible for refund. Tours that are rebooked cannot be refunded even prior to the 48 hour cancelation window. Guests who are “No-Shows” — guests who do not show up for their scheduled tour time or are not present when the tour leaves the starting point (10 minutes after the tour’s scheduled start time) are not eligible for refund, rescheduling, credit, or to join the tour in progress. Unless mandated by the national weather authority, tours run rain or shine, and tours will not be canceled once the tour has started. Guests who decide to abandon a tour for any reason once the tour has started are not eligible for refund, rescheduling, or credit.

Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are non-refundable.

Payment in cash is non-refundable.

Booking insurance is available for purchases of a $9.99 flat fee made through the website and covers cancelations made between 24 and 48 hours prior to tour start time

Custom tours are subject to cancellation policies as agreed upon between client and Vallarta Eats.