5 De Diciembre Neighborhood Tour: Explore Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Culture in Puerto Vallarta

Embark on a flavorful journey through the 5 de Diciembre neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. Discover authentic Mexican cuisine and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this charming area. Join the Spicy Vallarta Food tour and indulge in delicious birria, barbacoa, aldilla, gorditas, and marlin. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the best of Puerto Vallarta’s gastronomy and local charm.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • December 5th - The day will begin with an exploration of chiles at the market. Following this, there will be visits to five different stands or restaurants to sample a variety of foods and agua frescas.
What's Included
  • Breakfast included
  • Afternoon tour with 5 different stops
  • Visits to stands and restaurants
  • Focus on taco tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The neighborhood of 5 de Diciembre is a delightful and sought-after area. Puerto Vallarta is celebrated for its stunning beaches, lively culture, and rich history, and 5 de Diciembre is no exception. This middle/working-class neighborhood exudes an authentic Mexican atmosphere, especially in its gastronomy, where you can find birria, barbacoa, aldilla,…

Location
Bixabeel Kitchen
San Salvador
We are going to meet here at the market where the entrance is on the side where San Salvador is.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Minda
Jan 27, 2026
A Taste of 5D - Manny guided us on a fabulous food tour through 5 De Diciembre. Not only did we enjoy tasting a delicious variety but we also learned about the history and traditions.
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Laurie
Jan 12, 2026
Food New Friends and more Food - Manny our guide was like reconnecting with an old friend. He got to know us and what we enjoy then catered the tour accordingly. We were so impressed with the places the food and most importantly connecting with the people who make the food. All the stops had a very unique family story and Manny was the perfect choice to tell their stories. Watching taco shells being made and walking through the local markets full of fruit, vegetables, fresh fish and meat was the exact connection we wanted to make as we enjoy learning about local cuisine! We were grateful it was a walking tour and actually shared at some of the stops as we did not wish to be wasteful and offend our hosts We highly recommend this tour and suggest that the company create a tour that includes picking up your fresh ingredients from the market to then learn how to make an authentic Mexican dish! Sign us up if you do!! Thank you Manny for a wonderful introduction to the neighbourhood, the food and the people!
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Peter_h
Jan 6, 2026
A must do - Manny is very knowledgeable of all the restaurants and favorite Taco stands! I would highly recommend this for anybody that is looking to move to 5 de Decembre.
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Trek792549
Nov 17, 2025
So stuffed my new name is Gordita - I don’t know whether to rave about the food first or our guide, Manny. Our tour started with a short walk to the most nondescript taco spot. It was unassuming and the place where I had an unforgettable pork belly taco. Sure, my group had others but the pork belly had me trying to go back the next day. It was so good that I expected to be underwhelmed for the remainder of the tour. I was wrong. We had more delicious food than I could eat, though I tried. Manny was a personable and engaging guide who showed us the sights, explained anspe of the food culture and helped us experience the flavors of PV. Our group had a couple folks with limited mobility so our tour took a little longer and Manny never rushed us or lost patience, despite having an engagement immediately following the conclusion of our tour. I could say more, but I’ll let you experience this amazing tour for yourself. If I ever make it back to PV there are definitely a few gems I will be visiting again thanks to Manny.
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855onikad
Nov 4, 2025
Best of local flavors and history - Our group of 6 booked at the last minute (9am for a 12:30pm tour), and Manny rearranged his schedule to fit us in. The tour was great! He shared the history of the neighborhood, restaurant owners, and the city with enthusiasm. We could tell he really loves PV. Two of our group had mobility troubles and he exhibited such patience, slowing the pace and stopping to rest when needed. And the FOOD! Almost every dish was delicious. At the end he gave us recommendations for many other tasty eateries in the area. This was one of the BEST food tours I've experienced. I highly recommend this tour, Spicy Vallarta in general, and Manny specifically!
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Diane_s
Oct 9, 2025
Manny very informative... - Manny very informative and knowledgeable . Places we stopped at were delicious . He catered to our needs
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337sidd
Aug 8, 2025
Best Food and Neighborhood Tour - Great Host and Touring Company - 5 Stars +++++ Wowzah! What a great tour with Roman. Super friendly, informative and fun. We got a great feel for Cinco De Diciembre. So many great adventures like the Tortilliaria. The local people, markets and food were phenomenal. Bixabeel Kitchen, very welcoming and charming. Best Chilaquiles Divorciados and Mimosa's cranberry was delicious. We couldn't take sides on the Divoriados, red and green were both superb! Great family run business, please taste you'll like it. Can't wait to visit again! So many other wonderful businesses and cafes, not to mention the beautiful authentic neighborhoods. We are excited to walk with Roman again. Gracias Senior
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Bhipp89
Mar 15, 2025
We learned a lot! - We have done several food tours in PV and we have enjoyed them all. Our guide was Roman and he was great and very knowledgeable! I would highly recommend!
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Mullison5
Feb 24, 2025
Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta - Roman was excellent. He knew the area very well and was very educational in how the foods we were eating were prepared. Definitely would recommend.
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Blairb683
Feb 24, 2025
Great Tour, Great Guide! - Manny was a fantastic guide, friendly, informative, and a great sense of humour. We loved every one of restaurants we went to, each a little different in their style of cooking/preparing tacos. We also loved the 5th, highly recommend this tour.
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From $49
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).