San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class: Tamales & Tequila Tasting

Cook one main dish, taste spirits and see the art gallery without leaving the kitchen

A two-hour cooking class in San Jose del Cabo where you prepare guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, and either tamales or chiles rellenos under chef Karla's instruction, then taste homemade mezcal and tequila alongside five varieties of margarita. The class includes all drinks and a tour of an on-site art gallery. Children are welcome from age 8.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cooking class and tasting experience

• Learn to prepare guacamole and sauces
• Make fresh ceviches
• Grill BBQ or garlic shrimp
• Pick fresh vegetables from garden
• Taste homemade mezcal
• Tour art gallery in San Jose del Cabo
• Taste variety of margaritas

The experience

You arrive at the kitchen and choose whether to make tamales or chiles rellenos. The main dish that will anchor the meal. Chef Karla walks you through each step: preparing guacamole and roasted salsa from scratch, then moving to ceviche or grilled shrimp (garlic or BBQ) that you cook on the outdoor grill. The vegetables come from the garden on the property, picked fresh that morning. By the time you finish plating, you've built a complete meal with your own hands.

The tasting runs parallel to the cooking. You'll sample five margaritas (spicy cucumber, mango, Cadillac, strawberry, and tamarind) alongside homemade mezcal and tequila. All drinks are included, so you taste freely without ordering. Between courses, chef Karla shows you through one of San Jose del Cabo's largest art galleries, which occupies the same space. The whole experience runs two hours and wraps before the afternoon heat peaks.

What’s included

• All drinks during the class (five styles of margarita, homemade mezcal, and tequila).
• fresh guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, and your choice of tamales or chiles rellenos.
• the art gallery tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday13 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alma de mexico experiences

Is this one for you?The class runs in San Jose del Cabo with no transportation required if you're staying in town: chef Karla's kitchen is accessible by public transit or a short taxi ride. If you're without a rental car or prefer not to drive, this settles a free afternoon and a meal in one booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between tamales and chiles rellenos, or is one set for the class?

You pick which one you want to make when you arrive. Both follow the same hands-on format with chef Karla teaching each step, and both come with guacamole, roasted salsa, and ceviche as supporting dishes.

What happens if I don't drink alcohol? Are there non-alcoholic options?

The class centers on tequila and mezcal tastings, which are included. If you prefer not to drink, you can skip the spirits and focus on the cooking and the margarita varieties, though the tasting is built into the schedule.

Is the art gallery tour separate from the cooking, or does it happen during the class?

The gallery is on-site and you tour it between cooking and tasting, so it's woven into the two-hour session rather than added on afterward.

Do I need cooking experience to join, or is this beginner-friendly?

Chef Karla teaches step by step, so no prior experience is required. The class is suitable for all fitness levels, and children from age 8 are welcome.