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El Tasting Room

El Bar

Mezcal & Tequila Bar in Puerto Vallarta

We're half a block from the ocean, in a very Instagrammable space. Order artisanal Mexican spirits by the shot or the bottle, or try one of our craft cocktails, made only with Mexican spirits.

Live count from our menu

tequilas
54tequilas
mezcals
36mezcals
raicillas
18raicillas
sotols
9sotols
bacanoras
2bacanoras
pox
1pox
charandas
4charandas

And beyond agave: Mexican whisky, vodka, gin, rum, and even Mexican sake.

Inside the bar at El Tasting Room, Puerto Vallarta

Craft cocktails, all Mexican

We only mix with artisanal Mexican spirits, and we make every syrup, cordial and jam ourselves, fresh. Nothing artificial goes in.

El Sazón cocktail

El Sazón

Mezcal Verde, pineapple, Papu's green tomatillo and jalapeño jam, fresh lime. A favorite.

Paloma cocktail

Paloma

Cascahuín blanco tequila, house grapefruit cordial and mineral water. Punchy and refreshing.

Raicillalater cocktail

Raicillalater

Raicilla de la Sierra, pineapple, lemon and a touch of agave honey.

Iku cocktail

Iku

Vago Elote, Licor Nixta and lime bitters, stirred and served in a corn-husk smoked glass.

Margarita cocktail

Margarita

Cascahuín Blanco, fresh lime and artisanal orange liqueur from the Yucatán. Our twist on the classic.

Mariachi PornStar cocktail

Mariachi PornStar

Tequila 30 Topes, passion fruit, Chardonnay and basil salt.

Also on the menu: beers, wine by the glass or bottle, and alcohol-free drinks like our house pineapple tepache.

Every spirit comes as a 1.5oz taster, a full pour or the bottle, so you can try three before you commit to one.

Walk-in tasting flights from $30 USD

No booking, no class. Pull up a stool and our bartenders will pour you a flight and tell you the story behind each one.

Live from our menu

Introduction to Mezcal tasting flight$550 MXN

Introduction to Mezcal

This flight aims to provide an overview of the importance of agave spirits (Mezcal) for us, their processes, regions, uses, and customs.

Premium Mezcal Tasting tasting flight$900 MXN

Premium Mezcal Tasting

A Flight for people who already drink mezcal but are looking for new flavors, and to expand their knowledge of this wonderful world.

Introduction to Tequila tasting flight$550 MXN

Introduction to Tequila

Here you will learn the classic tequilas and the importance of 2 regions, LOS ALTOS and LOS VALLES, with the intention of providing a basic knowledge of this Mezcal called Tequila.

Premium Tequila Tasting tasting flight$900 MXN

Premium Tequila Tasting

This for those who want to explore more complex tequilas with daring processes and are not afraid to find new flavors.

Introduction to Raicilla tasting flight$700 MXN

Introduction to Raicilla

Raicilla is the most important agave distillate from Jalisco, and in this Flight we seek to immerse people in its world and flavors.

Spirits of Jalisco tasting flight$800 MXN

Spirits of Jalisco

Not everything is tequila; Jalisco boasts extraordinary agave spirits, and in this flight we present them to you with the respect they deserve.

Our mezcalier leading a guided tasting for a group at El Tasting Room

Want the full story?

Book a guided tasting with our mezcalier, or bring a group: more than 8 of you? we'll host you privately in the bar, almost any group size.

Good to know

Do I need a reservation for the bar?+

No. We don't take reservations for the bar, so just come by any time we're open.

Can I do a tasting without booking?+

Yes. Walk in and order one of the simple tasting flights from our menu, from $30 USD. No booking needed. See the tasting flights →

What if I want to go deeper?+

Book one of our guided tastings in advance. Our mezcalier leads you through the spirits, their history and how they're made. Classes run on set days with up to 8 guests, so they do fill up. Compare the guided tastings →

When is the bar open?+

Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 1am. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Can I buy a bottle of something I tried?+

Yes. We're also a licensed liquor store, so you can take home almost anything you taste at the bar.