Tasting Vallarta

For a sit-down dining experience highlighting the finer fare and crafted cocktails of Vallarta, reserve a seat with Tasting Vallarta.

Our Tasting Vallarta food tour is curated to showcase the finer fares of Vallarta beyond our famous street food. Sit back for a relaxed evening of great food and conversation with your foodie guide and other guests.

This progressive-dinner tour experience includes stops at three sit-down restaurants for a total of seven savory tastings and three craft-cocktail pairings. Foods include classics like chile rellano and table-side Caesar salad, to innovation dishes like duck enchiladas and Red Snapper ceviche. The evening wraps up at a fourth location with a spectacular river-side dessert display and a decadent coffee cocktail.

Departs
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6 pm 

Please check the FAQs for additional info regarding food allergies or other dietary modifications before booking this tour. We can accommodate common allergies and food sensitivities including gluten, diary, nuts, and shellfish. We can also make modifications for vegetarians, however none of Vallarta Eats food tours are suitable for Vegan or Plant-Based lifestyles.

THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADULTS 18YRS AND OLDER. NO YOUTH TICKETS ARE SOLD FOR THIS TOUR AND NO YOUTH, CHILDREN, HAND-HELD INFANTS OR TODDLERS ARE PERMITTED TO ACCOMPANY ADULTS ON THIS TOUR.

*Vallarta Eats would like to remind you to please drink responsibly.

The Details

Fees, Registration, and Payment Details

  • The Tasting Vallarta tour is $134 USD
  • This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. Some venues are only accessible via stairs.
  • Need to reserve for more than eight people? Email us at info@vallartaeats.com with your request.
  • Use the “Book Now” button above to secure your space on the Tasting Vallarta Tour

What's Included

  • Included: All predetermined food and a specialty cocktails at each restaurant
  • Excluded: Food and/or drink to take to your hotel or vacation rental, or additional food and drinks ordered while on tour

Where to meet and when

Departs
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6pm

Pickup/Departure
Tasting Vallarta is a walking tour and it begins outside of the Vallarta Eats’ office on the pedestrian walkway in front of Our Lady or Guadalupe Church. Please wait for your guide outside of the office near a public bench.

Meeting Point Map Link

Please look for your Vallarta Eats foodie guide outside. If you are driving, please allow time to find parking. This location is easy to find and many bus routes will take you there. Also, any taxi 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.

What to Bring

  • Cash for any alcohol in addition to the four cocktails included with the package
  • Cash for a tip for your guide (unless already paid in advance with ticket purchase) Between 300 and 400 Pesos per guest is average
  • This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for the elements

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, 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 or rescheduling. 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 or rescheduling.

Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are 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.