Cabo San Lucas: Mexican Cooking Class & Garden Brunch

Summary

Cook, taste, and laugh in Cabo’s sunlit garden kitchen

You’ll join a small group for a hands-on Mexican cooking class in Cabo San Lucas led by a local chef. Pick ingredients straight from the restaurant’s own garden, learn to make classic dishes (and cocktails), then share brunch outdoors with new friends. Expect laughter, fresh flavors, and maybe even a new favorite recipe to bring home.

What’s the experience like?

“You have to smell this,” Chef Armando said, holding out a handful of fresh epazote he’d just picked from the restaurant’s garden. I didn’t even know what epazote was before that moment — it smelled like something between mint and wild grass, but sharper. We’d barely arrived at the cooking class in Cabo San Lucas and already my hands were covered in little flecks of soil. The morning was warm but not too hot; you could hear someone chopping onions inside while birds argued overhead. Our group was just five people, so it felt more like hanging out at a friend’s house than anything official.

I’m not exactly a natural in the kitchen — my tortillas are always lopsided — but Armando didn’t seem to mind. He cracked jokes in Spanish and English, showing us how to layer black beans and Oaxacan cheese onto these big crispy tlayudas (kind of like a Mexican pizza, if you squint). At one point I tried to pronounce “tlayuda” properly; Li laughed and corrected me three times before giving up. There was this easy rhythm to it all: slice, stir, sip your cocktail (which we mixed ourselves with mezcal and some kind of spicy salt), then taste again. The air smelled like roasted corn and lime zest. I still think about that first bite — crunchy, smoky, bright from the avocado on top.

We ate together at a long wooden table under some vines, swapping stories about our hometowns while Armando explained why pumpkin flowers taste different depending on the season. He let us wander back into the garden after brunch to pick herbs for tea — totally unplanned but honestly my favorite part. It wasn’t just about learning recipes or ticking off “Mexican cooking class Cabo San Lucas” from a list; it felt like being let in on something local and real. I left with stained fingers, new friends, and a half-remembered recipe scribbled on a napkin somewhere in my bag.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Authentic Mexican cooking experience

• Visit garden to learn local ingredients
• Learn to select best ingredients
• Prepare four traditional Mexican dishes
• Make an original Mexican cocktail
• Taste dishes you helped prepare

Top questions

Is this Mexican cooking class in Cabo San Lucas suitable for families?

Yes, families are welcome and infants or small children can use strollers or specialized seats during the class.

Does the cooking class include alcoholic drinks?

Yes, alcoholic beverages are included—guests will also learn to mix their own cocktail as part of the experience.

Are vegetarian options available during the Cabo cooking class?

The menu features vegetable-forward dishes like tlayuda with mushrooms and pumpkin flower; ask onsite for specific dietary needs.

Is transportation provided for this Cabo San Lucas cooking experience?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests should check location details when booking as public transport is available nearby.

How many people are usually in each group?

Groups are kept small for personalized attention—typically around five participants per session.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, both transportation options and the restaurant venue are wheelchair accessible for guests’ convenience.

What’s included

Your day includes step-by-step guidance from a local master chef inside one of Los Cabos’ top restaurants, all ingredients sourced fresh from their own garden (which you’ll visit), hands-on preparation of four traditional Mexican dishes plus an original cocktail recipe to try yourself, brunch served outdoors under the vines with new friends around your reserved table—and all alcoholic beverages included along the way.