The 5 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 $97Best value

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.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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