San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class: Ceviche, Salsa & Margaritas

Make three dishes from scratch and taste what you cooked

A two-hour Mexican cooking class in San Jose del Cabo where you prepare fresh ceviche, roasted salsa and guacamole with a live guide, then enjoy an open bar with margaritas, mezcal and non-alcoholic drinks. The class runs in English or Spanish, and children from age 6 are welcome. You learn authentic culinary techniques hands-on, not by watching.

The Experience

Two hours covers the whole arc: you arrive, get a step-by-step walkthrough of authentic Mexican techniques, and leave with three dishes you made yourself. The class focuses on ceviche, roasted salsa and guacamole—the foundations of Mexican cooking. A live guide in English or Spanish talks you through each one, showing the cuts, the timing, the way the acid in lime juice transforms raw fish. You work at your own pace and ask questions as you go.

The open bar runs the full two hours, so you taste margaritas and mezcal while you cook and after you finish. Non-alcoholic options are there too. This is not a lecture with a demo at the end; you handle the knife, you make the salsa, you plate what you cooked. The guide is a master of traditional Mexican cuisine, and the point is learning something you can actually do at home.

What’s included

• Fresh ceviche, roasted salsa and guacamole that you prepare.
• two-hour hands-on instruction with a live guide in English or Spanish.
• open bar with margaritas, mezcal and non-alcoholic drinks for the full two hours.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alma de mexico experiences

Is this one for you?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to do something instead of just see something—you leave with three dishes you know how to make and a taste of mezcal that sticks with you.

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Top questions

What exactly do I prepare during the two-hour class?

You make fresh ceviche, roasted salsa and guacamole. The guide walks you through each one step by step, teaching the authentic techniques—how to cut the fish, how long to let the lime juice work, how to roast and blend the salsa, how to get the guacamole texture right.

Is the open bar included the whole time, or just at the end?

The open bar runs for the full two hours, so you can taste margaritas and mezcal while you're cooking and after. Non-alcoholic drinks are available too if you prefer.

Can I bring my kids to this class?

Children are welcome from age 6 and up. Younger children can come along, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or in a specialized infant seat if needed.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class is built for anyone who loves food and wants to learn, whether you cook at home or not. The guide teaches the techniques from the start and works at a pace that lets everyone keep up.

What language is the class taught in?

The live guide teaches in English or Spanish, so you can choose whichever works for you.

Does the class include transportation to the venue?

Transportation is not included, but public transportation options are available nearby, and the venue is accessible by taxi or ride-share from San Jose del Cabo.