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I was skeptical if it's worth doing a tour, but it is! I highly recommend doing the tour if you *aren't* staying in the Hotel Zone. You want to go back to these taco stands so I find this tour less worth it if it's a hassle to come back later. I also recommend doing it at the beginning of your stay so you can find stands you like during the tour and keep coming back. Lastly, don't bother with all you can eat unless you really can eat a lot. It most likely is cheapest to just do pay-what-you-can & directly compensate Memo well! Book through his website, he seems to prefer it. We did the tour during the celebration of a Mexican National Holiday so I believe the stands we visited aren't his normal route. There was about 11 of us and we visited 4 stands then ended with paletas at La Michoacana. We tried Puerto Vallarta style carna asada tacos, carnitas tacos, then a seafood restaurant/stand. Our last stand was our favorite, where we tried cabeza, ojo, & tripa tacos. I think cabeza was the best, but the ojo tasted like Pho if you've had it & I loved it! I suggest making note of where you like most then ask their hours and try to come back at night when more stands are open! A lot of stands open at 6 it seems so you can have one guaranteed place you like but also hop around and try other stands. Overall, great experience!
We had the BEST time on our daytime walking tour with Vallarta 101 and Memo! Tacos 101!! Memo was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable about PV, the neighborhoods we strolled through and all the tacos we ate. He gave lessons on how to properly dress our tacos, explained how they were made, brought us to a tortilla factory for fresh off the press tortillas, pointed out and explained landmarks on our walk.. it was wonderful and our family had a blast walking, learning and eating. I highly recommend this tour whether it's your first visit to PV or your 50th. Memo makes it a fun and enjoyable few hours to get out of the tourist areas and into the real neighborhoods and meeting the local residents. 10/10!! Thank you Memo!
The Taco101 tour with Memo was an amazing, informative, and delicious experience that we would recommend to anyone planning a visit to Puerto Vallarta. All the food and drinks are included, with freedom for seconds and thirds, if one serving isn't enough. (But pace yourself to save room for all the stops along the tour!) At each location, Memo explained the highlighted dish, offered his recommendations, placed the order, paid for the meal, and tipped for the service--allowing us to enjoy the meal without worrying about price or whether we'd be tipping enough. (As American citizens, we think in USD and not MXN pesos). While we could have ordered any taco we wanted, as the tour guide, Memo knew the "best" item on the menu and based his recommendations off of the locations we would be visiting so we'd get a variety of tacos that touched on each staple of the area. This made the process super easy, as we didn't have to spend any time looking over the menus and were never disappointed with his recommendations. **Booking considerations: Memo said he typically caps the tour sizes to 6-8 people to ensure it feels like a small, intimate experience. We booked this tour during the offseason. For those who are unaware, offseason lasts from June through mid October due to heat, humidity, and rain. Because of this, my husband and I were the only guests on the tour. While some might view this as a negative, we thought it enhanced the experience, giving us a private tour that was more personal and tailored to us. Two of the stops were air conditioned restaurants with indoor seating, a welcomed chance to cool off. The other two taco stands were outdoors. From one traveler to another, you have to go to the outdoor stands..Despite the heat and humidity, going in the off-season to increase the likelihood of a "private" tour was completely worth it. Just note to wear light, breathable clothes and be prepared to sweat if there's no breeze. This tour is a must--so if climate is of concern, don't forego the tour, just plan to visit during the cooler months instead. ** Dietary considerations: I am gluten intolerant. At the beginning of the tour while chatting with Memo, I disclosed my gluten allergy. Like magic, Memo immediately re-structured the tour locations, eliminating one taco stand due to their flour tortillas and substituted it with another stand he knew was 100% corn. For someone who has to constantly check and recheck with service staff at restaurants for gluten content, it was nice to have that concern removed and trust Memo's guidance for a completely gluten-free experience. We 100% recommend this taco tour with Vallarta101 and look forward to experiencing the other tours they offer on future Puerto Vallarta trips.
My bf and I did a seafood tour with Memo when we were in PV and it was fantastic! Definitely helped that we were the only 2 people on the tour so we got a very personal experience. Not only did he bring us to some very tasty places but Memo's demeanor and knowledge made it worthwhile; we ran into quite a few people he had done tours with before and they all had nothing but nice things to say. We ended up going back to a couple of the places he brought us to! And not only was he kind enough to share food tips but also gave us suggestions for other entertainment. You could tell he's passionate about what he does. Couldn't recommend this company more, especially with it being locally owned and managed.
We Absolutely Loved our Taco Tour with Memo. We stipped a seven different places. Each specialized in a different style of Taco. With each stop ranking them in order of Amazingness became tougher and tougher. Our guide took the time to explain the different varieties as well as a bit of history at each stop. My only regret was not begging for a container of the homemade Chilie Oil from the place that specializes in Barria style. We enjoyed every minute of the tour...
Wow! I have been on many food tours throughout the world but never have had an experience quite like this one. Love this venture's laid back attitude. I would call it a company but Memo (our guide and venture creator) explained that he doesn't like to be boxed in by labels. He is just a guy who loves to share his city with people. There is no fee for the tour and you buy your own food. He asks that you just tip what you feel is appropriate at the end of the tour. We did the Taco 101 tour. We went to five different taco places. Only one was a restaurant and the others were all street carts. They were all amazing and so so cheap! We had everything from a breakfast taco with eggs, meat and beans to seafood and on to different meats. Memo explained that different types of tacos are traditionally eaten at different times of day. We did and afternoon tour, if we did a night tour there would be different tacos to taste. Memo gave us a really good tip that we will certainly use in the future - try all the salsas first by putting just a drop on the back of your hand and tasting. This way you just how hot or mild the salsa is and if the flavor is to your liking. Can't believe we never though of this before but we will do it all the time now! We loved Memo's energy and enthusiasm. There wasn't too much walking so it would be okay for most. I would skip it if you are a vegetarian though.
Best walking tour in PV, so glad to have discovered Vallarta 101. I highly recommend you take this tour on your first day in town. Meeting spot is at the food truck park. We had so much fun with Ana, it felt like we have known her for years. She showed us how to take the bus to avoid using the overpriced taxis. We walked along the Malecon boardwalk, and strolled through the streets of old town and romantic zone. We also got a chance to stop along the way to do some local shopping and have some fresh fish tacos...(best in my life). And also we had some fresh coconut, right from the street. Ana takes you only to the safest spots to eat/drink and we did not get sick. Plenty of beautiful photo opportunities if that is your thing. She also is able to customize your tour to your liking. I requested to not go to the touristy spots. Overall this was an amazing day in PV filled with memories that will last a lifetime and now we both have a new friend. This is a free walking tour but please don't forget to tip generously, she deserves it. Thank you Ana! We will Be back to see you. Julie and Sherry
Annually vacation in Vallarta and regret not taking the taco tours w Memo sooner. He will show you terrific food taco spots w very reasonable prices. Do it early on ur trip so u can return to these gems. Memo has a great personality and is passionate about food. I definitely would take his other taco tours upon my return
1 month ago
It was our first time in PV and Vallarta 101 was recommended by many on Reddit. I am so glad I booked memo for our taco walk 101. We had the opportunity to try tacos that are eaten during the day more so in the morning. He was knowledgeable of the area and his personality added that extra touch. We loved it so much we booked a breakfast tour along with an evening taco tour. By the end of our trip we felt as if Memo is part of our family. We loved everywhere he took us. We loved it so much that we returned on separate days to eat more of the tacos and food he introduced us to. You know he is well known and liked when everywhere we went people would stop to greet him and he remembered each and everyone. We wish him the best success in his endeavors and we can't wait to go back to PV and book his other tours. read more
2 years ago
I highly recommend the Taco 101 walking tour from Vallarta 101. Memo was an excellent host. He was on time and met us in the location as advised. He was friendly, very knowledgeable and gracious. He advised us to only eat 1 taco per location and I was glad I did because they were filling. We went to 4 taco locations, a tortilla shop, an ice cream shop, an agua Fresca stand. All the food he showed us was delicious. I enjoyed the history and customs of taco making and consumption that he shared. We ended up revisiting 2 of the locations the next day and going to a stand we walked by but didn't visit because they were sold out. I had an excellent time and I will definitely do more of Vallarta101's tours when I come back to Puerto Vallarta. read more
4 months ago
Memo gave us a great tour of the history of PV on the breakfast tour, and also showed us some great taco restaurants/stands on the taco 101 tour. I highly recommend booking direct through the website over other sites. This is a must see tour! I'll be back! read more
1 year ago
I was skeptical if it's worth doing a tour, but it is! I highly recommend doing the tour if you *aren't* staying in the Hotel Zone. You want to go back to these taco stands so I find this tour less worth it if it's a hassle to come back later. I also recommend doing it at the beginning of your stay so you can find stands you like during the tour and keep coming back. Lastly, don't bother with all you can eat unless you really can eat a lot. It most likely is cheapest to just do pay-what-you-can & directly compensate Memo well! Book through his website, he seems to prefer it. We did the tour during the celebration of a Mexican National Holiday so I believe the stands we visited aren't his normal route. There was about 11 of us and we visited 4 stands then ended with paletas at La Michoacana. We tried Puerto Vallarta style carna asada tacos, carnitas tacos, then a seafood restaurant/stand. Our last stand was our favorite, where we tried cabeza, ojo, & tripa tacos. I think cabeza was the best, but the ojo tasted like Pho if you've had it & I loved it! I suggest making note of where you like most then ask their hours and try to come back at night when more stands are open! A lot of stands open at 6 it seems so you can have one guaranteed place you like but also hop around and try other stands. Overall, great experience! read more
2 years ago
We had the BEST time on our daytime walking tour with Vallarta 101 and Memo! Tacos 101!! Memo was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable about PV, the neighborhoods we strolled through and all the tacos we ate. He gave lessons on how to properly dress our tacos, explained how they were made, brought us to a tortilla factory for fresh off the press tortillas, pointed out and explained landmarks on our walk.. it was wonderful and our family had a blast walking, learning and eating. I highly recommend this tour whether it's your first visit to PV or your 50th. Memo makes it a fun and enjoyable few hours to get out of the tourist areas and into the real neighborhoods and meeting the local residents. 10/10!! Thank you Memo! read more
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The Taco101 tour with Memo was an amazing, informative, and delicious experience that we would recommend to anyone planning a visit to Puerto Vallarta. All the food and drinks are included, with freedom for seconds and thirds, if one serving isn't enough. (But pace yourself to save room for all the stops along the tour!) At each location, Memo explained the highlighted dish, offered his recommendations, placed the order, paid for the meal, and tipped for the service--allowing us to enjoy the meal without worrying about price or whether we'd be tipping enough. (As American citizens, we think in USD and not MXN pesos). While we could have ordered any taco we wanted, as the tour guide, Memo knew the "best" item on the menu and based his recommendations off of the locations we would be visiting so we'd get a variety of tacos that touched on each staple of the area. This made the process super easy, as we didn't have to spend any time looking over the menus and were never disappointed with his recommendations. **Booking considerations: Memo said he typically caps the tour sizes to 6-8 people to ensure it feels like a small, intimate experience. We booked this tour during the offseason. For those who are unaware, offseason lasts from June through mid October due to heat, humidity, and rain. Because of this, my husband and I were the only guests on the tour. While some might view this as a negative, we thought it enhanced the experience, giving us a private tour that was more personal and tailored to us. Two of the stops were air conditioned restaurants with indoor seating, a welcomed chance to cool off. The other two taco stands were outdoors. From one traveler to another, you have to go to the outdoor stands..Despite the heat and humidity, going in the off-season to increase the likelihood of a "private" tour was completely worth it. Just note to wear light, breathable clothes and be prepared to sweat if there's no breeze. This tour is a must--so if climate is of concern, don't forego the tour, just plan to visit during the cooler months instead. ** Dietary considerations: I am gluten intolerant. At the beginning of the tour while chatting with Memo, I disclosed my gluten allergy. Like magic, Memo immediately re-structured the tour locations, eliminating one taco stand due to their flour tortillas and substituted it with another stand he knew was 100% corn. For someone who has to constantly check and recheck with service staff at restaurants for gluten content, it was nice to have that concern removed and trust Memo's guidance for a completely gluten-free experience. We 100% recommend this taco tour with Vallarta101 and look forward to experiencing the other tours they offer on future Puerto Vallarta trips. read more
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Memo was an awesome tour guide, we can't wait to take another tour with him!! I would recommend anyone wanting to take a street taco tour Memo is the guy! read more
2 years ago
My bf and I did a seafood tour with Memo when we were in PV and it was fantastic! Definitely helped that we were the only 2 people on the tour so we got a very personal experience. Not only did he bring us to some very tasty places but Memo's demeanor and knowledge made it worthwhile; we ran into quite a few people he had done tours with before and they all had nothing but nice things to say. We ended up going back to a couple of the places he brought us to! And not only was he kind enough to share food tips but also gave us suggestions for other entertainment. You could tell he's passionate about what he does. Couldn't recommend this company more, especially with it being locally owned and managed. read more
4 years ago
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We Absolutely Loved our Taco Tour with Memo. We stipped a seven different places. Each specialized in a different style of Taco. With each stop ranking them in order of Amazingness became tougher and tougher. Our guide took the time to explain the different varieties as well as a bit of history at each stop. My only regret was not begging for a container of the homemade Chilie Oil from the place that specializes in Barria style. We enjoyed every minute of the tour... read more
Wow! I have been on many food tours throughout the world but never have had an experience quite like this one. Love this venture's laid back attitude. I would call it a company but Memo (our guide and venture creator) explained that he doesn't like to be boxed in by labels. He is just a guy who loves to share his city with people. There is no fee for the tour and you buy your own food. He asks that you just tip what you feel is appropriate at the end of the tour. We did the Taco 101 tour. We went to five different taco places. Only one was a restaurant and the others were all street carts. They were all amazing and so so cheap! We had everything from a breakfast taco with eggs, meat and beans to seafood and on to different meats. Memo explained that different types of tacos are traditionally eaten at different times of day. We did and afternoon tour, if we did a night tour there would be different tacos to taste. Memo gave us a really good tip that we will certainly use in the future - try all the salsas first by putting just a drop on the back of your hand and tasting. This way you just how hot or mild the salsa is and if the flavor is to your liking. Can't believe we never though of this before but we will do it all the time now! We loved Memo's energy and enthusiasm. There wasn't too much walking so it would be okay for most. I would skip it if you are a vegetarian though. read more
4 years ago
Memo was great for the evening taco tour! He took our family and one other on this tour. Started with a seafood restaurant, then beef head stand, another wonderful taco stand, another restaurant and then ended with ice cream. I definitely recommend this tour read more
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Best walking tour in PV, so glad to have discovered Vallarta 101. I highly recommend you take this tour on your first day in town. Meeting spot is at the food truck park. We had so much fun with Ana, it felt like we have known her for years. She showed us how to take the bus to avoid using the overpriced taxis. We walked along the Malecon boardwalk, and strolled through the streets of old town and romantic zone. We also got a chance to stop along the way to do some local shopping and have some fresh fish tacos...(best in my life). And also we had some fresh coconut, right from the street. Ana takes you only to the safest spots to eat/drink and we did not get sick. Plenty of beautiful photo opportunities if that is your thing. She also is able to customize your tour to your liking. I requested to not go to the touristy spots. Overall this was an amazing day in PV filled with memories that will last a lifetime and now we both have a new friend. This is a free walking tour but please don't forget to tip generously, she deserves it. Thank you Ana! We will Be back to see you. Julie and Sherry read more
7 years ago
Annually vacation in Vallarta and regret not taking the taco tours w Memo sooner. He will show you terrific food taco spots w very reasonable prices. Do it early on ur trip so u can return to these gems. Memo has a great personality and is passionate about food. I definitely would take his other taco tours upon my return read more
9 years ago
I'm so glad I stumbled across this tour on Yelp! Ana was busy, so we got Memo... and we were not let down! It was just myself and my 11 year old daughter, and WOW! I recommend doing this at the beginning of your trip, talk about all the little 'gems' that we got, that we would have NEVER found by ourselves! Not only did he give us some great history about PV, showed us how to take the bus, water taxi, and told me how much I should be actually paying for a taxi! (I didn't know there were flat rates) Farmers markets, ceviche festivals, and a TON of other information! I can't wait to go try the homemade churro place that is only open at night! If you are going to PV, do this and you won't regret it! read more
Had a great Taco 101 tour with Memo. He did a great job giving us information on everything. Really opened our eyes to so great new Taco stands. Everything we tried was great. Do not eat before, we were all stuffed.Can't wait for 102. read more
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