Seafood Cooking Class and Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a unique seafood cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. This experience combines a guided visit to the local Emiliano Zapata Market with a hands-on cooking class at Gaby’s Restaurant, a historic family-owned restaurant in downtown Vallarta. Guests learn authentic coastal recipes using fresh ingredients from the market while discovering the history, culture, and culinary traditions of Mexico. More than a cooking class, it is a cultural and gastronomic experience.

Example Menu

Starter

Tequila-Flamed Shrimp Chile Relleno

Roasted poblano stuffed with tequila-flamed shrimp, topped with creamy white cheese sauce and colorful bell peppers. One of Gaby’s specialties.

Main

Zarandeado Grilled Fish

Traditional Mexican grilled fish marinated with chiles, garlic and spices, cooked zarandeado-style over the grill and served with fresh salsa.

Starter

ceviche Tostadas vallarta style

Fresh fish ceviche with lime, tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado, served on crispy tostadas. A classic coastal dish from Puerto Vallarta.

Starter

Traditional Mexican Salsa Bar

Learn to prepare a variety of traditional Mexican salsas using fresh chiles, tomatoes and herbs, served with crispy tortillas and tacos.

Starter

Handmade Corn Tortillas

Learn how to make traditional handmade corn tortillas from fresh masa, a staple of Mexican cuisine and the perfect base for tacos

What's Included

Lunch
drinks and tips is not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arrive at Gaby’s Restaurant, Mina 252, Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a few blocks from the Malecón and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Your host, Chef Julio Castillón, will welcome you inside the restaurant. Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience begins.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a Seafood Lovers cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. The experience begins at Gaby’s Restaurant in downtown Vallarta, where you will meet your host before walking to the famous Emiliano Zapata Market. At the market you will discover fresh seafood, local ingredients and traditional spices while learning about Mexican coastal cuisine. After selecting ingredients, we return to the restaurant for a fun hands-on cooking class. You will learn to prepare authentic Mexican seafood dishes such as fresh ceviche, fish tacos, shrimp specialties and traditional salsas using classic techniques. Chef Julio will guide you step by step while sharing stories about Mexican gastronomy and Puerto Vallarta’s culture. At the end of the experience everyone sits together to enjoy the delicious meal prepared during the class

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Supplied by Gabys Mexican Cooking Classes By Chef Julio Castillon
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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