7 Mexican Cooking Classes That Pour Tequila Too

1.Mexican Cooking Class 1 or 3 Courses Tequila and Mezcal Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105Our pick

At Co.Cos Culinary School in Playa del Carmen, Chef Coty teaches you to prepare Mexican food in her home kitchen, with individual cooking stations, recipes, drinks, and a tequila and mezcal tasting. Choose a one-course class of about three hours or a three-course session lasting about five hours. English instruction, vegetarian and vegan options, and groups of up to 14 are available.

“Sensational experience! Definitely worth going to if you’re in Playa. The food was so delicious and we will definitely be making at home”

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2.Mexican Cooking Experience & Unlimited Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Ride an open-air bus from Marina Vallarta to La Dulce Vista, a mountain retreat beside a river. With guides such as Valeria, Roberto, Martin, and Cesar, you make salsa, guacamole, enchiladas, stuffed jalapeños, and plantain dessert, then taste tequila and mezcal before pool time.

“The experience was awesome. Roberto was a great instructor and host. Very knowledgable about cooking and we learned a lot. I highly recommend this experience.”

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3.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 another member of the kitchen team guides you through fresh ceviche, roasted salsa, and guacamole. Your two-hour session includes lunch and an open bar with margaritas and other drinks. Groups are capped at eight, though the exact menu can vary.

“I would highly recommend this cooking class first of all our chef named Oscar was so amazing his humor, his humility, his love of food and South made us like so peaceful, and so harmonious that I would definitely definitely go back again and again and again like I will probably go back every time I’m in Cabo now because of Oscar the place is a gem. It’s so cute. It’s beyond words don’t look at some of the pictures cause they’re not as cute as it really is like honestly, it’s amazing so head your way over and ask if you can get Oscar for your chef for your…”

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

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

Spend about two hours at Alma de Mexico in central San José del Cabo, where Karla or Oscar guides you through guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, shrimp, tamales, or chiles rellenos. Your meal includes free-flowing drinks, homemade mezcal, several margarita flavors, and a look at the restaurant’s large art gallery.

“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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5.Private Mexican Cooking Class & Tequila Cocktail at Tanya’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Join Tanya in her open kitchen in Ixtapa, near Puerto Vallarta, for a private three-hour Mexican cooking class. Start with a tequila cocktail, prepare dishes such as shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas, or chicken enchiladas, then sit down to your homemade meal with a fresh Paloma. Vegetarian options and dietary requests are available with advance notice.

“It was a hands on wonderful experience Tanya was warm and inviting We all had a great time The food was delicious All of the dishes were fairly easy to prepare and everyone had a part in making them”

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6..Acapulco Market Hands On Mex Cooking Class Mezcal & Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $89Best value

Spend six hours with a guide such as José Mario Pacheco exploring Acapulco’s Municipal Market, the witch doctor market, and local neighborhoods. Buy ingredients, prepare guacamole, tortillas, fajitas, and hot sauce with a private chef, then eat your work. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.

“Our tour guide was friendly, professional, and very courteous. He was extremely knowledgeable about Acapulco and he tailored the door to our preferences.”

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7.Costa Maya :Cooking Class +Margaritas & Mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Spend three hours with Alma de Mexico Experiences preparing guacamole, roasted salsa, and Mexican staples in a small English-language group. You can snack on your own cooking while enjoying margaritas, beer, coffee, juices, and a domestic open bar. Ceviche and tequila or mezcal tasting are advertised, but confirm these are offered on your date.

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