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title: Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 328
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Enough for lunch?
rank_in_category: 8 of 18 (Food & Taco Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/taste-of-pitillal-food-tour-by-vallarta-food-tours/
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# Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours

**Guidekin's take:** Walk through Pitillal for food tastings at eight locations among its shops, restaurants and stands. The guided walk includes the tastings, with vegetarian options on request; moderate walking is involved and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.97 from 328 reviews at €54 per person for 3h.

**Enough for lunch?:** For lunch, choose Pitillal's eight tasting stops: enough for most, says the operator; moderate walking, 3h at €54 per person, 4.97 from 328 reviews. Trade-off: Not wheelchair accessible. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #8 of 18 in Food & Taco Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Google Maps Link:…
- Max 10 people: small group
- Starts 10:30: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 328 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallarta Food Tours
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.97 from 328 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 328 of 328.

- 5 stars: 317 (97%)
- 4 stars: 11 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Guided walking tour
- Tastings at 8 different locations

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Learn about this great city and its history** (45m; admission included)
2. **Enjoy world famous carnitas** (15m; admission included)
3. **Enjoy a delicious seafood tostada** (15m; admission included)
4. **Try a one of kind tamale from the most famous tamale family in the bay** (15m; admission included)
5. **Try regional dishes such as birria** (15m; admission included)

## Schedule

- Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Google Maps Link:
https://goo.gl/maps/jS4bZDQH38e51ph56

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Moderate amount of walking is involved. Not wheelchair accessible
- There are enough food tastings that, for most people, lunch afterwards is not needed
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking by filling out the 'Special Requirements' box
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

## Compared with other Food & Taco Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 18** | €54 | 3h | 4.97 (328) | shared, max 10 |
| [Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/food-mixology-tour-tequila-tacos-mezcal-and-agave-cocktails/?format=md) | €89 | 4h | 4.98 (1945) | shared |
| [Breakfast Taco Tour with a Local Foodie](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/breakfast-taco-tour-with-a-local-foodie/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.99 (168) | shared |
| [An Untouristed Taco Adventure with Vallarta Eats Tours](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/an-untouristed-taco-adventure-with-vallarta-eats-tours/?format=md) | €53 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (103) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 18 in Food & Taco Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €131, median €54; typical length 3h 15m. 0 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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