Things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: The Best Cooking Classes

December 21, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Strolling, shopping, and sipping tequila along the Malecon boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta is the best way to kick off your vacation. Then hit the cobblestone streets of Old Vallarta to browse the flea market for handmade crafts. The calm, warm waters of the Bay of Banderas make for excellent diving, or you can just watch artists sculpt spectacular creations in the sand. The cluster of fine art galleries in El Centro are perfect spots to hit on a self-guided art tour.
Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

1. Arte Culinario by Mavi Graf

Calle Mastil # 2 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48450 Mexico +52 322 135 8570 [email protected] http://www.arteculinario-mavigraf.com
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Arte Culinario by Mavi Graf

Die-hard foodies & wine aficionados need apply! For those genuinely interested in the food & culture of Mexico. Private Cooking Classes w/local celebrity Chef Mavi Graf in the comfort of her home. Traditional or Contemporary Mexican cuisine: guided tour of local food markets to shop for ingredients, wine pairings, complimentary appetizers, craft cocktail & recipes of your Menu. One-on-one experience inside Chef Mavi's home with breathtaking views of Marina Vallarta.

Reviewed By 222elval

If you're looking for an amazing culinary experience while visiting or living in Puerto Vallarta, Mavi's cooking classes are a must. My son, his girlfriend and I took the culinary experience and loved every minute of it. Mavi will not disappoint.

2. Cookin' Vallarta

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Cookin' Vallarta

"Cookin' Vallarta" number 1 Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Our mission is to become ambassadors of the Flavors, Culture and Traditions within the Cuisine of Mexico in our shared or private cooking classes. We start our day shopping for the produces at the local market; having selected the produces; Chef EnriqueOur Chefs will welcome into his home for an authentic "Mi Casa es tu Casa" Experience. Join our hands-on cooking class and learn how to cook a true Mexican feast from scratch. More than just a cooking class, an Exceptional Culinary and Cultural Experience.

3. Miriam's Mexican Kitchen

Calle Pipila # 245 Colonia Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico +52 322 194 7142 [email protected] http://www.miriamsmexicankitchen.com/
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Miriam's Mexican Kitchen

Our cooking classes are taught by Le Cordon Bleu-certified Chef Miriam Flores. Chef Miriam Flores focuses on sharing the experience of growing up on a sustainable ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, where she learned to cook and farm from her grandmother. Students will learn smart strategies and techniques such as dry roasting chilies and grinding spices to acquire a more authentic flavor.

Reviewed By HospitalityProf - Pittsburgh, United States

We truly enjoyed our experience with Miriam and she was very accommodating to our family. Covered some culinary history, regional food styles, some preparation, and ingredient instruction and how the ingredients affect the recipe. Miriam provides a great recipe book as well and a tasting of margarita and Mexican wine is also included!

4. Traveling Spoon

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Traveling Spoon

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.

5. Art Vallarta

Calle Pilitas 213, Puerto Vallarta 48399 Mexico +52 322 222 6473 [email protected] http://www.artvallarta.com
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Art Vallarta

Voted "Best Art Studio 2018 and for 2019!" by the readers the Vallarta Tribune. A cooperative environment for a community of artists of all levels to work at that own schedule on their projects. Supplies and equipment not usually found in one location in Vallarta including kilns, pottery wheels, painting easels, looms, software. A multi discipline facility for artist to come together to develop and experiment with many mediums and techniques. To share and grow your talents. ​ Art and Culture Classes – a wide variety of multi discipline art classes offered for beginning to advanced techniques in fine art and in the applied arts. Gallery/Art Space - Juried themed shows featuring ART VallARTa Studio artist and select artist works from Vallarta and the world Art Kitchen - Food is art when prepared with heart and soul. Art Supplies – Canvases, Paints, Drawing, Clay and Multimedia art supplies from local and international suppliers.

Reviewed By Sunshine732703

I attended the Gallery Exhibition opening party last Friday Jan 31 Artist Ernesto Guerra has a wonderful exhibition with paintings and a great sculpture in Jewels. This exhibition runs until February 15 open 10-4 Mon-Sat.

6. Essence of Cuisine Cooking School

Calle Pilitas 204-Zona Emiliano Zapata Condo Pez Vela 2B, Puerto Vallarta 48380 Mexico +52 322 222 7017 http://www.essenceofcuisine.com
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Essence of Cuisine Cooking School

7. alejandro ocampo

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alejandro ocampo

my name is alejandro and after working as a bartender for almost 10 years, I found a personal passion for tequila and mezcal, so I decided to take a trip to the tequila houses and mezcal palenques to educate myself about these virtuous Mexican drinks, from the plantings of agave until all the enormous process that is required to be able to have in our hands that wonderful drink called tequila and mezcal

8. Cacao Magico

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Cacao Magico

In Cacao Mágico we want to bring the best chocolate experiences to the people in Puerto Vallarta. We hope to see you there soon.

9. El Arrayan

Calle Allende 344 El Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48304 Mexico +52 322 222 7195 [email protected] http://www.elarrayan.com.mx
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El Arrayan

Cooking class,includes: recipe book in English, El Arrayan apron, food preparation with the chef Carmen Porras lunch with a cocktail or a glass of Mexican wine.Hands on if you like to, learn how to make fresh salsas, tamales,traditional mexican desserts, and much more!! Class is taught in English, price is per person in USD.

Reviewed By PeterT363 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Great authentic Mexican food and warm and friendly service from the two owners and their staff. We loved the everything about this restaurant. For appetizers we enjoyed DUCK TOSTADAS and QUESO FUNDIDO followed by SMOKED PORK RIBS and ARRAYÁN CHEESE CAKE. Yum. Strongly recommend this restaurant. We’ll definitely return.

10. Rosie's Vallarta Cooking

Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio 2920 Starbucks, Plaza Galerías, Puerto Vallarta 48320 Mexico +52 1 322 108 0208 [email protected] http://rosiescooking.com
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Rosie's Vallarta Cooking

At Rosie’s Vallarta Cooking our mission is to offer an authentic experience of our Mexican cuisine. Rosie takes you from buying and selecting fresh ingredients to preparing and tasting the most delicious and typical Mexican dishes. At Rosie’s Vallarta Cooking we are positive that with the right tutorship any person is capable of preparing mouthwatering Mexican food.

Reviewed By Adam10251310 - Washington DC, United States

Had a wonderful experience with Rosie and her family. Shopped at markets with locals and took our groceries to Rosie’s home. Met Rosie’s wonderful family. (This alone was worth the price we paid!). Then we learned to cook (and eat!) chicken and poblano tamales, red and green salsa, homemade corn tortillas, and bread pudding (and we a few other tastings)! The day cooking with Rosie was a highlight of our trip! Highly recommend!

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