Private Tour
Private Mexican Cooking Class & Tequila Cocktail at Tanya’s Home
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a private cooking class in a local home with your host Tanya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Tanya fell in love with Mexico and moved from Canada in 2020. The kitchen has always been her happy place and she learned to cook authentic Mexican dishes from her friends and neighbors, who were so happy and kind to share their family recipes with her. Living in Mexico for many years has allowed Tanya to perfect these recipes while adding a little twist of her own. She is excited to cook a Mexican meal using the freshest seafood and produce available and share it with guests.
• Private Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta in a local home
• Learn to cook dishes such as guacamole, ceviche, salsa and mousse
• Share traditional Mexican dishes served with fresh paloma, a tequila based cocktail
• Gain insight into Mexican ingredients, culture and culinary traditions
• Vegetarian options available
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Mexican food and culture. During your cooking class with Tanya, you will learn to cook Mexican dishes that are easy to replicate at home. Begin with a fun tequila based cocktail before joining Tanya in her open kitchen to cut and prep ingredients for your meal. During your one-hour cooking lesson, you might learn to make spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa, shrimp ceviche tostadas with pico de gallo or chicken enchiladas with salsa and guacamole. You will also learn to prepare a Mexican dessert such as con or carlota de limón (Mexican lemon icebox cake) or chocolate avocado mousse. After cooking, help Tanya plate the meal that you will share together at the dining table over a fresh Paloma, a tequila-based cocktail.
Sample Menu
starter
Guacamole
main
Spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa
or Shrimp ceviche tostada's with pico de gallo or Chicken enchiladas with salsa
dessert
Chocolate avocado mousse
or Carlota de limón (Mexican lemon icebox cake)
starter
Paloma
A tequila-based cocktail
What‘s Included
Home cooked meal
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class with your host Tanya
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Cooking and lunch with Tanya
Cooking and dinner with Tanya
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great homey experience
Janine B,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were welcomed by Tanya who was warm and very friendly! She allowed us to help her prepare three dishes which were very delicious. She was very accommodating to all our needs. We would definitely recommend her to other friends.
Yummy simple Mexican food!
Diana B,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived early, not knowing how long it would take to get from the Malecon to the cooking class and she was ready for us. She was very welcoming, friendly, and her home is lovely. We made guacamole, and it was exactly the same way. I made it at home, so of course I liked it. Then we made a chocolate avocado mousse, which I never had before, and I will definitely have again. That was followed by chicken enchiladas, which were very simple that were very delicious. We were served a Palermo upon arrival which my husband loved more than I did, but I don’t like 7-Up. And she had a lovely glass of either white or red wine for us while we waited for the enchiladas to cook. Her new puppy Howie was adorable and he entertained his while we waited for the enchiladas to cook. Overall, it was a lovely experience, and I would highly recommend it
A very memorable day in Puerto Vallarta
Paloma G,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a hands on wonderful experience Tanya was warm and inviting We all had a great time The food was delicious All of the dishes were fairly easy to prepare and everyone had a part in making them
Highly recommend this cooking class!
StefanieH867,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I enjoyed this cooking class so much! When we arrived, Tanya had everything prepped and ready to go, she walked us through step-by-step and was so encouraging. Once we had the enchiladas ready to bake, she then showed us how to make homemade guacamole. It was so lovely to enjoy this delicious meal in her backyard, oasis, while learning about her life in Mexico. Highly recommend this cooking class, you will not be disappointed.!!
A excellent experience. Fun and interesting. The food was delicious highly recommend
VKC45,,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience. She was excellent, friendly and informative, the cooking was fun interactive and we laughed a lot. Her home was beautiful and relaxing. A real pleasure. I would highly recommend.
Great experience
pimv882,,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Tanya and made some great mexican dishes! Tanya was a true delight to be with and after the cooking class we got a whole bunch of leftovers with us home! We had a great day!
Great local experience
Lynn I,,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with Tanya learning about her life in Puerto Vallarta and the local food she has discovered. The food prep was fun and instructional and the low-key vibe was perfect. We highly recommend.
Fun girls night out.
France M,,Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the start Tanya was inviting, warm and personable. She invited us into her beautiful home and the kitchen was very well set up to teach. We enjoyed some great drinks while she taught her class and let us participate. The food was delicious! We had a ton of fun, laughs and enjoyed a great dinner. If you’re looking for a unique and fun night out, off the boat or away from the resorts, I’d highly recommend an evening here.
Wonderful Host, great food
Distritio,,Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tanya was the perfect host, charming insightful and a great chef. She has a beautiful home and gorgeous kitchen. She explained the menu, which included a refreshing Paloma over ice, guacamole (she invited me to make it and was open to hands on), chicken enchiladas and a delicious Mexican Lime Icebox Cake. What was of particular value was the fact she made the enchilada sauce from scratch. The food was delicious, the atmosphere warm (beautiful courtyard) and great conversation. While she lives in Ixtapa, part of Puerto Vallarta, the drive was only 20 minutes and the Uber very reasonable. I highly recommend this cooking class.
Great food! Great experience!
A3303MWlisas,,Feb 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience very much! Setting was beautiful and we got to experience local culture! The food was delicious!
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