Private Mexican Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta: Learn Authentic Recipes with Local Chef Manuel
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55 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mexico with a private cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Learn authentic recipes with local chef Manuel and enjoy a meal together in his home kitchen.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
2 days
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Highlights
- 48350 - Seize the chance to immerse yourself in local traditions and gastronomy by visiting a native’s residence. Engage with Manu in his own kitchen and master the art of crafting a genuine Mexican feast. As you participate in a cooking class within the modest confines of your host’s dwelling in Puerto Vallarta, anticipate acquiring the skills to prepare specialties like mahi mahi ceviche, shrimp sopes, smoked marlin tacos, and caramelized plantains, utilizing time-honored methods and authentic ingredients. The cooking experience will last approximately one hour, after which you’ll have the pleasure of enjoying the fruits of your labor together. Manu’s culinary approach is deeply entrenched in traditional Mexican flavors, yet it is also enriched by Asian and Mediterranean influences.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Private cooking class with host Manu
- Experience with a local host
- Gratuities included
- Local beer included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
- Mahi mahi ceviche or ahi tune poke with avocado
- Shrimp sopes or sopa de elote con rajas con crema (corn soup with poblano)
- Smoked marlin tacos with flamed plantains or beef shanks and nopales (cactus)
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure in Puerto Vallarta under the guidance of a local chef, Manu, in his very own kitchen! Manu is a culinary expert with professional training and has a passion for innovatively merging traditional Mexican cuisine with modern culinary techniques. He will educate you on how to recreate the delicious traditional Mexican food with a contemporary flair in your own home environment. After the cooking session, you will appreciate the meal together in Manu’s residential setting, a quaint yet quintessentially local dwelling in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Manu is well-versed with his city’s best secrets, so don’t hesitate to inquire about his top picks for local street food spots, including where to find the best tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is skilled in accommodating a wide range of culinary preferences, allergies, and dietary limitations. Therefore, please inform him of any special requests or restrictions when you make your reservation.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
Location
Otilo Montaño
Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. The above is a generic location.
Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Mike_d
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful! - Amazing experience. Manu was a fantastic chef and the food was delicious. Felt very comfortable and had many laughs and stories to share. Highly recommended!!!
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Mikeew9848df
Mar 21, 2024
A REAL Mexican meal! - A great immersion into the culture here in PV! A fun market experience, with Manu asking us plenty of questions so we could have a fabulous meal. An intimate visit to his home while we were the only guests! He is friendly, instructive, and a great chef! We had a wonderful time.
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Northstar57832
Mar 19, 2024
Fantastic Experience - Private class for 3 Canadians who were amazed by Manu's culinary skills and flavourful creations. We will be back next year for sure ! !
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Road17127847553
Mar 8, 2024
Street tacos - so good and fresh! - Wow! What a great experience from the very start! Manuel took us to his go-to fresh food market where we bought freshly butchered pork and beef, fresh vegetables and dried chiles, cheese, and freshly made tortillas made with the best corn in PV, delicious hot and fresh from the tortilla press!
His home is in a quaint and colorful neighborhood and his doggy Max was a hit!
He showed us how to make a salsa verde, salsa roja and -- our absolute favorite -- AUTHENTIC STREET TACOS!
We learned how to make carne asada and pork al pastor. Delicious, vibrant, fresh and the flavors were WOW!
We can't wait to entertain family and friends with our new culinary knowledge!
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484janisc
Mar 4, 2024
Don't Miss this Fabulous Class - This was the most enjoyable and educational cooking class I have ever taken anywhere. Manual exudes passion for his craft and is an excellent host, educator and entertainer. His instruction will forever change my cooking. And the food he served us was the best I have ever eaten in Mexico. He taught us simple techniques that make all the difference.
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Pzuloagadesign
Feb 24, 2024
Delicious food! - Super good experience! I love the fusion of flavors and creativity of each dish... it reminds me of my mother's food but with a touch of cilantro 😋
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Karenkm9268ts
Feb 19, 2024
An extraordinary culinary experience - Extraordinary experience - Manu was the perfect host. He was so attentive from shopping in the local market and choosing our dinner to going back to his house to prep and make the meal. Manu was incredibly sensitive to our food issues and preferences. The food was so good - and the tastes were so much more subtle than what we've been used to in USA Mexican restaurants. Clearly what we've tasted till now falls far short of "real" Mexican food. A must for a total Puerta Vallarta experience. I can't recommended this tour enough.
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Cjliv
Feb 17, 2024
Manu is the best culinary tour guide ever! - This was the best cooking class I’ve ever experienced! Manu is an amazing tour guide and chef with extensive knowledge of Puerto Vallarta’s history and culinary traditions. I throughly enjoyed picking up fresh fish and vegetables from the market and watching him prepare the dishes in his home. I learned so much about the food and cooking techniques that will help me level-up my cooking game. And his restaurant recommendations were spot on. Highly recommend taking a class with Manu!
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Douglas_s
Feb 15, 2024
Excellent Chef - Manual made the best food we’ve had here in PVR! Bar none! Excellent tour with him in the market and the food couldn’t have been more fresh and tasty! Excellent!!
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Sgabe
Feb 13, 2024
Puerto Vallarta Gem - Chef Manuel was amazing. From choosing the menu to shopping at the market and then watching him prepare the food was a memorable experience. We really wanted a local market and cooking experience and this did not disappoint!
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