Join Tanya for a hands-on Puerto Vallarta cooking class in her open home kitchen, where you'll learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes that are easy to recreate at home. This beginner-level class lasts about 1-hour and includes an appetizer or dessert and a main dish. In your Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta you’ll have the chance to cook flavorful dishes such as spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa or shrimp ceviche tostadas with pico de gallo or chicken enchiladas with salsa and guacamole, or sweet treats like carlota de limón (Mexican lemon icebox cake) or chocolate avocado mousse. After cooking, enjoy the meal you’ve helped prepare together at the dining table.
This Puerto Vallarta cooking class is perfect for anyone looking to learn the art of cooking authentic Mexican dishes in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group, this experience is ideal for those who want to explore Mexican flavors and cooking techniques in a fun, interactive way.
Tanya and her husband, Calvin, welcome you to their newly renovated home in Puerto Vallarta in the heart of an authentic Mexican community. Tanya is excited to share her passion for food and local culture with travelers visiting Puerto Vallarta, offering a unique in-home dining experience that showcases traditional Mexican ingredients, cuisine, and culinary traditions. During your Puerto Vallarta dining experience, you’ll enjoy a fusion Mexican meal made from family recipes passed down through friends and neighbors. Dishes you may try include guacamole, spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa or shrimp ceviche tostadas with pico de gallo or chicken enchiladas with salsa, and sweet treats like chocolate avocado mousse or carlota de limón (Mexican lemon icebox cake). You can also opt for a fresh Paloma, a tequila-based cocktail, available at an additional cost.
It's ideal for those who want to connect with locals, learn about traditional family recipes, and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal in Puerto Vallarta.
Tanya can offer a vegetarian meal, on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking this Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta online.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Guacamole Spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa or Shrimp ceviche tostada's with pico de gallo or Chicken enchiladas with salsaChocolate avocado mousse or Carlota de limón (Mexican lemon icebox cake)Tanya recently retired and moved to Mexico from Canada in 2020. She can't think of a better to spend her free time than to share her passion for cooking, her home and her food with friends, family and traveler’s. The kitchen has always been Tanya’s happy place and cooking sparks joy for her. So being able to share this passion with other like-minded people is something she is very excited about. 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 the last 4 years has allowed Tanya to perfect these recipes and with a little twist of her own she is happy to share a Mexican meal using the freshest seafood and produce available.
When we asked Tanya why she would like to become a Traveling Spoon host, this is what she said, “Food is my love language and I would love to share our home, community and food with friends we haven’t met yet!”
"We 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."
"We 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."
"From 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."
"From 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."
