The 11 Mexican Cooking Classes in Cabo We Would Book Again

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 Cooking Classes by Chef Ari

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

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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5.Cooking classes + margaritas and mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Alma de Mexico in central San José del Cabo, Chef Oscar or Karla guides you through fresh ceviche, roasted salsa, and guacamole. Your two-hour class includes lunch and an open bar with margaritas and mezcal. Groups are capped at eight, making this a friendly, hands-on way to eat and learn.

“Karla and Adrianna were great entertainers! They had a team approach and engage with each guest. It was a fantastic experience!”

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6.Tamales or chiles rellenos cooking class,tequila & Mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join chef Karla at Alma de Mexico in central San José del Cabo for a hands-on Mexican cooking class. Prepare guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, tamales, chiles rellenos, or shrimp, then sample homemade mezcal and several margaritas. Sessions are in English and limited to eight people.

“Chef Oscar was so great! His class was really fun ! We made delicious tamales, salsa & guacamole. I would recommend the class to cooks of all experience levels.”

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7.Cooking Class +Margaritas & Mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Spend three hours in Centro with Chef Oscar, preparing Mexican staples such as ceviche, guacamole, roasted salsa, and sometimes tamales or empanadas. Lulu handles margaritas and mezcalitas, while the private group enjoys an open bar and English instruction.

“We had a terrific time! Chef Oscar was so interesting and so much fun! We learned so much about Mexican cooking from him and thoroughly enjoyed eating what we made. He is a very interesting person. We plan to do it again next year when we are here.”

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8.Azteca Tacos Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Leave Cabo San Lucas for a small Baja ranch, where Danny and Jordan guide you through nopal farming, handmade tortillas, molcajete salsa, and nopales tacos. You’ll cook with a local family, share dinner, and return after about four and a half hours. Pickup is available in Cabo San Lucas.

“An experience rich in culture and history. I had a wonderful time at the rancho, located away from the tourist areas of Baja. Danny is an exceptional guide, and the rancho family made the experience even more fun and memorable.”

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9.Azteca Cactus Taco Farm to Table Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $95

Travel 35 miles north of Cabo San Lucas with guide Danny for a hands-on nopal harvest and cooking class at a local ranch. Make tortillas, prepare cactus tacos and salsa with a ranchero family, meet goats, then walk a Pacific beach at sunset.

“This was such a fun and interesting tour. Danny is a great guide and we loved experiencing the farm and cooking dinner.”

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10.Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Best value

A bilingual chef from Gourmet Cabo Catering comes to your private Cabo San Lucas villa or condo for a 2.5-hour Mexican cooking class. Choose mole, enchiladas, or tortilla soup with fish, then eat the meal you prepared. Ingredients, recipes, tasting, and cleanup are included.

“Chef Carlos and bartender Carlos were fantastic, very hospitable, and served some really good food . A fun highlight on our trip.”

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11.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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