Taste of Pitillal Food Tour

Summary

Your 3.5-hour tour starts in the quintessentially Mexican Pitillal community (pronounced “pee-tee-yall”). You will visit eight authentic tasting locations and receive a behind-the-scenes look at the Pitillal neighborhood, with visits to important landmarks. Your informative and professional guide will share his knowledge of the local customs, eclectic folklore and authentic Mexican specialty stores. As you visit each location, you will uncover the life in a typical Mexican town. You'll experience what it is to be a local as you walk down the streets of this unique neighborhood. You will be provided with full portion samples which are enough for lunch. Some of the stops include: • Tacos Neto: Neto's famous recipe for mouth watering carnitas. • Mariscos Pichi: a fresh-from-the-bay seafood tostada from one of Pitillal's oldest restaurants. • Birria Robles: a local dish, Robles is famous for their delicious slow cooked meat. • La Tianita: This tamal making family turned restaurateurs, churns out the best tamales in the bay! • Paleteria: the oldest popsicle shop in town, each one still made by hand! • Churros: a traditional Mexican favorite! Churros, similiar to a donut, are made fresh right in front of your eyes. • Ernestos fruit stand: Ernesto mixes up the best selection of local fruit complete with home made seasonings. • No Name Taco Stand: no tour is complete without a local taco stand. No Name serves up delicious carne asada! After this tour, you will leave with a new-found appreciation for Mexican cuisine and culture.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Discover Puerto Vallarta's hidden culinary gem, the authentic neighboring town of  Pitillal, a working class neighborhood with delightful shops, restaurants and stands. This is a is a small group, 3.5-hour food tasting and cultural walking tour exploring the charming Pitillal neighborhood. Explore Mexico’s sophisticated flavors and vast spectrum of regional cooking styles in a town untouched by tourism. Go beyond the language and cultural barriers and join us on a behind-the-scenes tour into the heart of Vallarta’s most undiscovered food destination. We'll stop at 8 carefully-chosen Pitillal eateries where you will taste delicious food (included) and experience life as a local! This tour is limited to 10 people, ensuring personal attention from your expert "foodie" guide.

What’s included?

  • Guided walking tour

  • Tastings at 8 different locations

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Vallarta Food Tours

About operator:

Rated 'Best Tour in Puerto Vallarta' by Tripadvisor and recommended by Food & Wine, ABC, Travel Channel , Thrillist , PBS and many more. Vallarta Food Tours is the #1 reviewed tour out of 360 tours in TripAdvisor and also recently awarded #4 food experience in the world by TripAdvisor. Our 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking tours offer a local's view into Mexican culture through its delicious and intricate cuisine, rich history and stunning architecture. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, Vallarta Food Tours guides will take you on a culinary and cultural adventure. Experience off-the-beaten path eateries and their colorful owners and staff, taco stands and regional delicacies. Check out our 7 different tours: -Original Downtown Vallarta -The Street- An Evening Taco Adventure Tour -Taste of Pitillal -Mexology-Tequila and Tacos -Bikes and Bites-A tour de Taco! -Vallarta by Road Van Tour- Discover Versalles Food Tour and Seafood Lovers Tour!

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