The 12 Best Mexican Cooking Classes with Tequila

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

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

Chef Coty leads hands-on Mexican cooking classes in her Playa del Carmen home and culinary school. Choose a one-course class of about three hours or a three-course class of about five hours, with your own station, drinks, recipes, and a tequila and mezcal tasting.

“A elevated culinary experience! Chef Coty is an expert when it comes to Mexican cuisine and tequila/mezcal. I would highly recommend this class to anyone of all skill levels. Not just your typical guac and tacos - we made Timbal of Ceviche, fish and shrimp marinated in banana Achilles wrapped in banana leaves, and flan with cream cheese and amaretto. She had a wonderful assistant that made the experience perfect for learning and focusing on our techniques taught by chef Coty. If you are on the fence between cooking classes, choose this one! She is truly passionate about what she does and it shows. You will not be disappointed.”

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2.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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3.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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4.Tamales or chiles rellenos cooking class,tequila & Mezcal tasting

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

At Alma de Mexico in central San José del Cabo, chef Karla leads a hands-on class covering guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, grilled shrimp, tamales, or chiles rellenos. You will eat what you prepare, sample homemade mezcal and tequila, enjoy several margaritas, and visit the restaurant’s art gallery. Some bookings identify Oscar as the instructor, so confirm your chef when booking.

“Oscar was awesome and we made Tamales that were more healthy than normal Tamales the place was well set up👍”

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5.San José del Cabo:Cooking Class +Margaritas & Mezcal tasting

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

Spend three hours in central San José del Cabo with Chef Oscar, learning Mexican staples such as ceviche, guacamole, roasted salsa, tamales or empanadas. Lulu prepares fruit margaritas and mezcalitas while a private group cooks, eats and samples tequila and mezcal.

“The chef, Oscar, was very social & explained everything clearly. From scratch we made salsa, guacamole & ceviche with fish & shrimp. Got to enjoy our own creations. Open bar came with the cost. Very fun. We would recommend.”

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6.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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7.Authentic Mexican Cooking & Tequila tasting experience-Casa Humo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $108

Spend about five hours at Casa Humo GDL in Zapopan with Chef Nidia and hostess Armelle. Cook traditional Mexican food, explore Oaxacan and pre-Hispanic techniques, taste tequila, and share the meal with your private group.

“My wife and I had a fantastic private cooking lesson with Chef Nidia today! We cooked the 25-ingredient Mole and it was a wonderful experience. We learned so much, and had so much fun! And the mole was mouth watering! Chef Nidia Read more”

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8.Flavors and landscapes Boil water Mezcal Textiles and Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide from Tonalli Tours exploring Zapotec textiles, Hierve el Agua, mezcal production in Santiago Matatlán, and chocolate making with traditional cook Dalia. Pickup is offered in Oaxaca City, with English service and transport for up to three people.

“They are the best, 100 percent connoisseurs, all the time keep enchanted with history, widely recommended.Auto-translated”

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9..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 visiting Acapulco neighborhoods, Mercado Central, and a witch doctor market before preparing guacamole, tortillas, hot sauce, and fajitas with a chef. Pickup, lunch, coffee, and food tastings are included.

“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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10.Mexican Cooking Class and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Puerto Vallarta into the surrounding mountains for a hands-on Mexican cooking class at Rancho Mi Abuelo. Brianda may welcome you and share the ranch’s family story, while the class covers chile rellenos, salsa, guacamole, and handmade tortillas, followed by tequila and mezcal tasting for adults.

“We were looking for an authentic experience and that's exactly what we got! Brianda picked us up from our meeting point and told us about the family history of the ranch. Her mother taught us how to make chile rellano and they served us delicious drinks. Highly recommend the spicy tamarind mezcalitas. We hung out on the property near the pool and enjoyed our time here thoroughly. The ranch is super beautiful and a peaceful escape from the city. We'll definitely be making Chile relleno at home when we're missing mexico! Thank you!”

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

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

In a small group of up to eight, you’ll prepare guacamole, roasted salsa, and possibly ceviche, then sample tequila and mezcal while the open bar stays available. The three-hour class is in Quintana Roo and includes beachside relaxation, English service, and taxi transport arranged for about $4 to $5 per person.

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12.Tequila, Mezcal & Cooking: A Culinary Journey at Chef’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Join Chef Coty and Fabio for a hands-on Mexican cooking class in a private kitchen and garden near Playa del Carmen. Prepare ceviche, achiote fish and shrimp, or a signature dish, learn about chiles, taste tequila and mezcal, and return by included transport.

“We had an excellent experience and had a lot of fun, learning how to be a true chef! Fabio accompanied us and made us host (very friendly), you lie the chef was the one who showed us all the corridors, very professionally, also taught us about all the chiles what is in Mexico, and we ended up with a class and tequila and! Very delicious! I recommend it to 1000!!!Auto-translated”

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