My wife and I did the taco walk with Memo and it was incredible! It is our second time in Puerto Vallerta and we wanted to branch out of the touristy areas more this time around to see more of the city away from the well known areas. This was perfect and we felt like we got to get a way better feel of what the city is actually like. Also, all the tacos were delicious! Highly recommend! read more

We were looking for a food tour that was not a part of some big corporation and went into the places locals would eat and where our money would go to them. We found the seafood tour with Vallarta 101 and it did not disappoint. Memo has been doing tours for a long time so his knowledge and passion for Puerto Vallarta really shows. We enjoyed the places he took us to so much we went back on our own at a later time. We will definitely book another tour with them next time we're back in the area. read more

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

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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

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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! read more

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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

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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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We had such a wonderful time learning about Puerto Vallarta and its amazing taco stands on multiple Taco Tours with Memo. Everything was delicious and reasonable and the intertwined stories about the food, history and daily life of Puerto Vallarta was like having our own Anthony Bourdain guiding us. I didn't know there are some tacos that are typically only eaten during certain times of the day. There were also many recommendations of other foods and restaurants to try for another time. On one tour we happened to see a red truck that was driving through the streets selling tamales out of the back. Memo was familiar with the vendor and knew the tamales were amazing. Without his recommendation we probably wouldn't have bought any. Of course I bought all the varieties offered and they were fantastic! What a wonderful ambassador Memo is for Puerto Vallarta! Everyone should try at least one tour. Just know you'll probably want to take more. Thank you so much Memo! read more

We did the Seafood 101 tour. It was excellent. Memo was so knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. He took us to cheap, but really delicious places and made suggestions about what we should order. The food was so fresh. The oysters were unlike I've ever eaten - I normally hate them, but these were good. He told us about the food, the neighborhood and was happy to answer questions totally unrelated to the tour. We definitely plan to go back to the places he took us. Thanks, Memo! read more

Fantastic tour for fun, food, and walking around town. Memo was an exceptional guide. His combination of knowledge, charm, and humor led to a thoroughly enjoyable experience for us. We learned about Mexico, cuisine, customs, history and politics, all in a fun, casual, upbeat atmosphere. This is a great tour for newcomers as well as veterans who want something interesting, different and delicious! read more

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

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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

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We had a great informative tour with Memo Today. I being a senior was concerned about all the walking climbing but no problem. Memo will go out of his way when we asked about restaurant recommendations etc. I am also A tour guide so I appreciated a good guide. Next time will take his taco tour. read more

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

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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

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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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I, like a lot of folks, like to explore and find things on my own. Normally I find a hidden gem or two and some not so nice places. With this tour they show you MANY hidden gem I don't think I would have found on my own! at least not this fast! They stay with you, set a good pace, and make sure you don't miss the good stuff. the church was amazing, We started at the food truck mini-city... pretty cool start! read more

If you're a foodie and want to explore what the locals eat...this is your place! Amazing food, prices like the locals pay! Our guide walks into the restaurant, they immediately come serve you! He will suggest options, but u can pick what u want! At the end, you tip him! So fun!! read more

We did the Vallarta 101 walking tour with Memo and it was a great time. You can tell that Memo is very enthusiastic about his job and showing others the beautiful sights and sounds of Vallarta. Would highly recommend V101!! read more

We stayed at Puerto Vallarta for 5 days from Jan 25th for our Anniversary. And we stayed at Velas Vallarta, the best all inclusive ever. I dont have single point to complain about this place. We already feel home and I am sure we will be there again n again. During our stay and preparing, we kept hearing about this place and its boardwalk. So we took a taxi and headed to the downtown and boardwalk both are same place. The boardwalk extends about a Mile. But keep going till the end, where the real Beach starts with amazing restaurants. So we came without knowing anything and luckily we found this walking tour in PV, so glad to have discovered Vallarta 101. This is highly recommend walking tour, and get educated completely about them. Malecon is 20 Mins away from Puerto Vallarta Airport. Taxi will take you there under 100 Pesos. One side of Boardwalk is Ocean, Art, Sculptures and Performers while other is filled with shops and food.It is very lively with Street Artists and performers. We also did the Parasailing which we enjoyed a lot. Shopped lot of Mexican sweets and candies. The Crowd is always happy and Lively. Malecon is one of the very vibrant touristy places on Puerto Vallarta. read more

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

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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

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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

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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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We had SO MUCH FUN !!! Really learned a lot and our host was fantastic... The food was amazing at each place, and Memo was fantastic.. I have already recommended the tour to two different sets of friends , heading to PV, and am happy that they will have so much fun... We were so full after only visiting 5 places.... going to do it again when we return.... we did a lunch tour... next visit... an evening tour... Looking forward to it !!! Steve, Angie, Darci, Kelly, Becky, Courtney, Rick and Jenn... From Colorado... read more

We can't say enough good things about Memo and the Vallarta 101 tours. We took the Seafood 101 and Taco 101 tours with Memo, and we really had an incredible time and learned so much, not only about food, but about PV as well. Memo is the kind of person that can get along with anybody, and he is truly a wonderful, gracious host as he introduces you to all the hidden food secrets in PV. We just trusted all of his recommendations, and we couldn't have been happier. Freshest, tastiest, cleanest seafood we have ever had. This is a Pay What You Want type of tour, which is awesome. Memo works hard for the money, and he deserves whatever you give him. No matter what you pay, you're going to get a lot of value for your money. And when it comes time to pay, Memo doesn't pressure you in any way whatsoever before or after you pay him. If you're not sure whether or not to take one of these tours, just take it. You won't be disappointed, and will walk away with a more enriched and deeper understanding and appreciation for PV and its food. read more

This was my first food tour ever and it was absolutely amazing! My cousin and I attended the taco 101 tour with Memo and everything from the food, conversation, and info was divine! I can't wait to come back and check out taco 102! read more

Very great and informative! He went over the designated time with us, which showed that he was passionate. He knew a lot about the food, history, and culture. Memo was great and I would definitely recommend him! read more

Memo was our guide for both the Taco and Seafood tours. This was our 6th visit to PV, so we had found some of the places previously on our own. Memo made every minute enjoyable. The guy loves his job. It is "pay what you want" but, suggest you buy him a beer or 2 and tip heavily. He works so hard he appears to weigh around 50lb. Go and enjoy. read more

Being from NorCal, I know authentic Mexican food and found true Taco Nirvana in Puerto Vallarta with Memo. He's a local and takes you to 5 stands rich with flavor. We did the Taco 101 tour twice and did not get sick. Pace yourself and don't eat breakfast before coming! Inexpensive, educational, fun and I'll say the best darn tacos I've ever had. Foodies rejoice...Memo is the no pressure real deal; you pay him at the end of the tour at your discretion. We'll definitely be back read more

Our family of four took the taco 101 tour with Daniella. First of all, she was an excellent tour guide, allowed for us to select our preferred choices. It is a lot of eating, no matter how little you order, so I recommend skipping breakfast. She took us to all the local favorites, and covered more than tacos. It was a great afternoon learning about local food and living. Highly recommended if you want to venture out beyond the tourist spots. read more

The Taco101 tour is such an amazing experience. I would highly reccomend taking this tour at the beginning of your trip to get some good food and good recommendations from the very personable tour guide Memo. Memo made the tour such a great experience. He had such good information to share and was spot on with his taco recommendations at each of the places we stopped. Definitely come very hungry to this tour as you can have anywhere from 5+ tacos depending on how you order and if you're buying drinks as well. I will be recommended everyone who comes to Puerto Vallarta to take this tour or any other of the Vallarta 101 tours. read more

This tour is a must for anyone coming to vacation in Puerto Vallarta. I was lucky enough to be looking for things to do in Vallarta and came across Vallarta101 on yelp. Our tour guide, Memo was amazing, friendly and eager to talk and teach everything Puerto Vallarta related. We started our tour with a sit down Q & A where we were provided local maps, magazines etc... that would come in handy for the rest of our trip. From there Memo taught us the bus system and we boarded the bus and headed towards the Malecon. By the end of the tour Memo had shared with our group great places to eat, visit, and days & times of tours around Vallarta. In addition to all of this greatness Memo records the tour on his camera along with pictures and will send them to you with detailed information of all the places he mentioned so you have it for the rest of your stay in Vallarta. I highly recommend doing this tour at the start of your stay in Vallarta to maximize your time and experience. Did I mention it's free? ;) "Whatever happens is perfect" - Kabbalah Proverb read more

Poor, at best. Unreliable, cancelled classes/workshops, days on end (if ever) to reply to your emails/queries. Promise to be reimbursed/refunded a canceled class and the refund never came, and no reply to multiple emails. Cancellation due to lack of registrants. Overall very inconsiderate and rude, don't bother. Walk around PVR yourself, and eat at the local street vendors yourself! Explore and discover the city with other more reputable, established businesses, art galleries, serious people who won't bilk you of non-refundable workshop fees. Don't pay any money online!!! read more

Don't come to Puerto Vallarta without doing this tour -- trust me, you would be doing yourself a disservice. My trip to PVR was especially memorable because of this walking tour and I would 100% recommend it. The tour started with a Q&A in which Memo provided my friends I with pamphlets and maps that we would need during the trip. The maps were so helpful, that my friends and I were able to confidently navigate the area during the following days. Memo showed us how to use the bus system like a professional, which was extremely helpful. Without his help, my friends and I would not have been able to use the bus to travel to the next city town over (Boca de Tomaltan). He also showed us must see places, shops that we should go to for great deals and quality materials and eateries. Memo was patient in explaining to us the history of Puerto Vallarta and Mexico as a whole. Not only was he kind, open, welcoming and knowledgeable, but he was passionate. Definitely book this FREE tour, if you want the PVR experience. It will be worth it. read more