Seafood Cooking Class and Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a hands-on Seafood Lovers cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. Begin at Gaby’s Restaurant in the Historic Downtown, then walk to the traditional Emiliano Zapata Market to discover fresh seafood, local ingredients, Mexican chiles and regional flavors while learning about Puerto Vallarta’s coastal cuisine. After selecting the ingredients, relax on an air-conditioned van ride back to Gaby’s Restaurant, where the cooking experience continues on our rooftop terrace overlooking the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Learn to prepare authentic Mexican seafood dishes such as Gaby’s Taco Gobernador, Puerto Vallarta-style ceviche tostadas, zarandeado fish, fresh salsas and other seafood specialties using traditional techniques. Chef Julio will guide you step by step while sharing stories about Mexican gastronomy, local ingredients and Puerto Vallarta’s culinary traditions. At the end of the class, sit down together and enjoy the delicious meal you prepared, followed by a traditional raicilla tasting, featuring one of Jalisco’s most distinctive agave spirits.

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Gaby’s Taco Gobernador — sautéed shrimp with melted cheese, peppers and onions, served on a warm tortilla. A delicious Pacific coast favorite. · Puerto Vallarta-Style Zarandeado Fish — Traditional grilled fish marinated with chiles, garlic and spices, cooked zarandeado-style and served with fresh salsa. · Puerto Vallarta-Style Ceviche Tostadas — Fresh fish ceviche with lime, tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado, served on crispy tostadas. A classic coastal dish from Puerto Vallarta. · 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. · 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