Cabo San Lucas: Tequila & Mezcal Tasting with Food Pairing

Handmade tequila mezcal tasting Cabo San Lucas food pairings

You’ll sip handmade tequila and mezcal in Cabo San Lucas, guided by locals who know their spirits inside out. Taste pairings from dark chocolate to grasshoppers (if you’re brave), and laugh over language mix-ups or new flavors. Accessible for all, this is less about drinking and more about sharing stories around the table.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Experience

• Arrive at tasting room
• Sample 6 handmade tequilas
• Sample 3 unique handmade mezcals
• Taste pairings with drinks
• Enjoy flavored tequilas

The Experience

“Try the grasshoppers,” our guide said, grinning like he knew something we didn’t. I’d already lost track of which tequila was which — there were six kinds lined up, each in a glass that caught the late afternoon light. The tasting room felt cool and smelled faintly sweet, almost earthy from the agave hearts on the table. I hesitated, then crunched one (the grasshopper, not the agave). Salty, smoky, weirdly good with mezcal. I laughed out loud — probably louder than I meant to.

Li, our host, had this way of talking about tequila that made it sound almost poetic. He showed us how to sip slowly, let it linger on your tongue before pairing it with dark chocolate or a bit of cheese. The mezcal was smokier than I expected — kind of like campfire in a glass — and somehow it worked with shrimp. The whole thing felt like a story unfolding; every pairing changed the taste just enough to surprise me again. At one point Li tried to teach me how to say “sotol” properly and just shook his head when I got it wrong. No judgment though.

I didn’t expect the flavors to stick with me so much after leaving Cabo San Lucas — but they do. Sometimes when I catch that smell of roasted agave somewhere (rare but it happens), I remember sitting in that room with strangers who started feeling like friends by the third pour. It’s funny how something as simple as a private tequila tasting can turn into one of those memories you keep replaying for no real reason except it made you feel present for a while.

What’s included

Your day includes a private tequila and mezcal tasting session in Cabo San Lucas with six tequilas and three mezcals—all paired thoughtfully with foods like dark chocolate, agave heart, meats, shrimp, cheese, and even grasshoppers if you’re curious enough to try them.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Santos Destilados

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Top questions

Is this tequila tasting experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible in Cabo San Lucas for this tour.

What drinks are included in the Cabo San Lucas tequila tasting?

The tasting includes 6 types of handmade tequila and 3 unique handmade mezcal varieties.

Are food pairings included with the tequila & mezcal?

Yes, pairings include dark chocolate, agave heart, meat, shrimp, cheese, and grasshoppers.

Can infants or small children join this tasting tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the experience.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options available close to the venue.

Are service animals allowed at this tequila tasting?

Service animals are allowed during the experience in Cabo San Lucas.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol consumption.

How many types of spirits will we try during the tour?

You’ll try 6 tequilas and 3 mezcals as part of your private tasting session.