Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural (OTFM-TC) has been a Saturday morning favorite for five seasons. And while our "producer only" market offers farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, home décor, fashions and accessories, our on-site food area has won the hearts - and taste buds - of tourists and residents alike.
El Taco Ranchero - If you love tacos and burritos, make a beeline for Angela Quintero's El Taco Ranchero stand. There you'll find fresh tortillas, quality meats and all the trimmings which have been prepared using century-old recipes. lamancha90(at)hotmail.com
Jugos y Aguas Gloria - Gloria Lopez Salazar hand-selects fresh, locally grown fruit and mixes it with purified water, ice, and sugar to create her all-natural aguas frescas. Flavors include jackfruit, jamaica, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, rice, and watermelon.
El Torito World Famous BBQ Sauce & Ribs - Tender, juicy and prepared in a special BBQ sauce, El Torito's lip-smacking ribs will more than satisfy your cravings. torito.com or Facebook
India Gate Puerto Vallarta - Made with a special blend of spices and prepared in a traditional Indian oven, India Gate offers authentic - and unforgettable - Indian cuisine. For a full menu, visit their Centro Vallarta location (Allende 124). Facebook or (322) 223-2424
Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates - Treat yourself to Xocodiva's luxurious truffles, barks and bars. (Ice packs are available for transport.) Also try their gourmet bananas, which are freshly dipped in premium chocolate right there on site. For a full product selection, visit their Zona Romantica shop (168 Basilio Badillo). Facebook or (322) 113-0352
Narisa Thai Kitchen - Narisa Moros shares the traditions of her homeland with her Thai Kitchen cuisine. She maintains the authenticity with hard-to-find Thai ingredients. Moros' dishes are great if you're ready for something extraordinary! narijoe123(at)gmail.com or (322) 293-5983
Tamales Empanadas Angel - Maria de Los Angeles Garcia de Zambrano's tamales and empanadas burst with flavor. She uses long-time family recipes, local ingredients and several days' worth of preparation to create these Mexican favorites.
So grab a bite, order a drink, and enjoy dessert this Saturday at the OTFM-TC. And after your meal, stop by the information booth, fill out a customer feedback survey, and earn a chance to win a raffle basket overflowing with "make it, bake it, grow it" products donated by our OTFM-TC vendors. This lavish basket is valued over $1000 pesos.
Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the "buy local" movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico's tianguis markets.
Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick's on Olas Atlas, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. For only $10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the plaza. Or you can take a taxi or public bus, which stops along Pino Suarez Street, just steps from the Market. For more information, visit OldTownFM.com, or on Facebook: Old Town Farmer’s Market Puerto Vallarta.Click HERE to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market.