Best Margarita and Cocktail Classes in Mexico — Our Top 12

1.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Sylvia, stopping for tacos, seafood, desserts, six Mexican cocktails, and tastings of tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. The small group tops out at 10 people, making it easy to ask questions and keep the pace social.

“The tacos and tequila we tasted were exceptional.The restaurants were very nice and the staff friendly and welcoming. Sylvia,our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. This was our second time on this tour and probably won't be our last. We socialized with strangers and became friends at the end. A must for everyone.”

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2.Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from Guadalajara with guides such as Arturo or Benji and Don Benji for a 10 to 11-hour tequila day. Taste seven tequilas at Tequila Selecto de Amatitán, ride an agave-view swing, explore Tequila town, and finish with music and giant Cantaritos.

“Incredible way to experience the city of tequila, with tour guides who care and are your friends + the most fun!!!”

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3.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride through rural Jalisco with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, Saul, and Valeria, then visit La Dulce Vista for tequila, salsa making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas. River swimming depends on weather and water levels, so bring swimwear, a towel, and shoes that can get wet.

“Don't buy the bandana (its a hustle) bring your own, but you really don't need one. GREAT TOUR! FUN 😁”

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4.From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 211 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Travel by white van from Guadalajara with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alejandro or Alex. Tour a tequila factory, taste five tequilas, stop for lunch, explore Tequila town, and finish with a Cantaritos visit. Pickup times vary by hotel location.

“It was really good tour i really recommend it. I went to by myself but it was really fun time with peoples and guide was awesome!!”

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5.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 100 minutes at The Mayan Cacao Company learning how cacao shaped Mayan life, tasting a chocolate-topped tortilla, and making your own chocolate bar and chocolate margarita. Guides such as Angel, Roberto, Paty, and Eduardo are known for warm, lively teaching. Transportation is not included.

“My family and I had a great time, Roberto was kind/funny/very knowledgeable of the history that he passed on to us. He didn't give more attention one person than the next, I'd definitely go again if he was my guide.”

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6.Mexican Cooking Experience & Unlimited Margaritas

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

Ride from Marina Vallarta to La Dulce Vista, a mountain retreat by the river. With guides such as Valeria, Roberto, or Martin, you’ll make salsa, guacamole, enchiladas, stuffed jalapeños, and plantain, then taste tequila and mezcal before pool time. Bring a swimsuit.

“Cooking is limited., mostly just chopping veggies Would have liked to do more, like make tortillas from scratch.”

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7.Classic Tequila Route Tour from Guadalajara and cantaritos el GÜERO!!!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $41Best value

Join guides such as Edna, Kim, Leo, or Navi for an 8.5-hour bilingual trip from Guadalajara to Tequila. Visit Don Cayo, learn how agave becomes tequila, taste several styles, explore town, and finish with cantaritos at El Güero. Bring cash, comfortable shoes, and patience for a late lunch.

“It was such a good tour, the guide was so lovely and had so much knowledge and made it so fun and interactive. There is not a pushy environment to drink at all if you fancy drinking a bit more they will offer you as much tequila as you want but if you don’t really want to drink that much they are also very fine and don’t make anyone feel bad. Overall I think this was a really good tour and I would highly recommend, I’d even do it again!”

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8.Lucha Libre, Tacos, Margaritas,Tequila and Night Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $119

Meet in downtown Cancun for a 4.5-hour Mexican night out with guides such as G, Chris, Diego, or Alex. Eat tacos and snacks, make a tortilla, sample five tequilas, hear mariachi, visit a night market, and watch Lucha Libre from first-row seats.

“Absolutely amazing experience. The perfect mix of food, drinks, history, and LUCHA. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! An amazing way to experience downtown Cancun. Highly recommend.”

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9.Cooking classes + margaritas and mezcal tasting

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

Spend about two hours at Alma de Mexico in central San José del Cabo preparing fresh fish ceviche, roasted salsa, and guacamole. The class is in English, capped at eight people, and includes lunch plus an open bar. Chef Oscar and hosts Karla and Adrianna have been praised for warmth, humor, and hands-on teaching.

“Id call this a hidden gem, went for more than one class during my time in Cabo San Jose. Everyone there is an absolute delight, home away from home kind of feeling while getting some top knotch service. Great drinks; great people; vibes were amazing.. really could say so much more but I will be bring people here on my next trip”

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10.Tequila Tasting -Masterclass and Blind Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet international sommelier and agave expert Alex Galina at ICAVI Tasting Room in central San Miguel de Allende. Learn how tequila is made, compare blanco, reposado, añejo, extra-añejo, and joven, then taste premium bottles with tapas.

“Alex is an outstanding teacher. He skillfully deconstructed our knowledge to reconstruct it. He broke down the mystery (and hype) of sommeliers. His mastery is rooted in both science and art without pretense. His enthusiasm is infectious. Highly recommend. Do yourself a favor and do this early in your trip.”

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

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

Join Tanya in her home near Puerto Vallarta for a private, hands-on Mexican cooking class. Make dishes such as shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas, chicken enchiladas, guacamole, and Mexican dessert, then share the meal with a fresh Paloma.

“We were welcomed by Tanya who was warm and very friendly! She allowed us to help her prepare three dishes which were very delicious. She was very accommodating to all our needs. We would definitely recommend her to other friends.”

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12.Mezcal Tasting -Masterclass + Blind tasting-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet international sommelier and agave expert Alex Galina at ICAVI Tasting Room for 45 minutes of mezcal instruction, followed by a blind tasting of five mezcales from different regions, agave species, and production methods. Tapas are included, and the private session runs in English.

“Wonderful experience, Alex is a wealth of knowledge and a good teacher to boot. Great class, walked away with an understanding of not only Mezcal but also some clue of wine and other alcohol tasting techniques and appreciation. Highly recommend.”

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