6 Cooking Classes in Los Cabos Worth the Money

1.Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144Our pick

Meet at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food in central Cabo at 11 a.m. for a market visit, fresh ingredients, and a cooking class in a chef’s home. With instructors such as Carolina, Karina, Izzy, and Issi, you’ll make tortillas, salsas, margaritas, and a daily Mexican specialty before sitting down to lunch.

“What a great experience! We enjoyed visiting local markets for fresh food and then learning some new cooking skills and meeting new friends. Chef Issi welcomed us into his home and generous food prep area. A great way to learn about local cuisine. Best meal of the trip!”

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2.Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At Restaurant Bar Metate in Cabo San Lucas, Chef Roberto or Chef Su leads a three-hour Mexican cooking experience for up to 10 people. You’ll tour the ingredient garden, make a cocktail, prepare selected appetizers, and share a full meal with dessert.

“Outstanding! Hands-on cooking/dining experience at one of the premier establishments in all of Cabo. It Rocked!!”

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3.San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet Chef Francisco at San Jose del Cabo’s Municipal Market at 11 a.m. Choose produce with him, visit a tortilleria, then cook in his kitchen or home with family recipes, fresh tortillas, salsas, guacamole, drinks and lunch. Classes run about five hours and may be shared or private.

“Had an amazing time! Was so interesting and fun. Going into Francisco's home was such a an honor. The food was delicious!”

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4.Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet Karina and the Juan More Taco team at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food at 6 p.m. for a three-hour Mexican cooking, cocktail, tequila, and dance party. You will prepare tortillas, salsas, guacamole, and tacos, mix five drinks, learn salsa steps, and finish with tequila tasting and churros.

“We had the best time! All 5 of us agree that this was our favorite activity! Karina was our instructor and she made the evening so much fun! From instructing us on cocktail making, tortilla, Pico and guacamole making to some salsa dancing thrown in! The laughter was plenty and memories forever were made! Carolina led a tequila tasting and her knowledge is vast and presented in an understandable way. The evening was capped with incredible churros. What could be better! Highly recommend!”

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5.Cabo San Lucas Cooking Classes by Chef Ari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Spend about three hours cooking with Chef Ari at her Cabo home, where you may prepare tortillas, guacamole, ceviche, salsa, enchiladas, al pastor, or fish tacos. The menu can be tailored to your group, and smaller parties may arrange a private class at their villa.

“I’ve done Viator and Airbnb experiences around the world, and this experience easily rates in the top 3 for its immersive elements. We really got our hands in the mix! Ari could not have been more knowledgeable and passionate about her craft. Team Ari AKA her ladies moved as a unit supporting our lesson but careful to allow us space to really learn. It never felt like we were in a cooking class. It felt like we were at a friends kitchen, hanging out, drinking margaritas, and learning how to cook delicious food. Ari’s home is absolutely lovely and made you feel like you were one of the family. Antonio,…”

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6.San José town : Cooking class,mexican Empanadas y antojitos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $141

Join a local chef in San José del Cabo for a hands-on class covering guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, and grilled shrimp. Pick vegetables from the garden, then finish with an art-gallery visit, flavored margaritas, and homemade mezcal and tequila. English and Spanish are offered.

“10/10 doing it again and I will be making these recipes at home to show off what I learned in Cabo San Jose ! Location was beautiful as well. Bringing friends here for our next trip”

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