Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Prepare an authentic Mexican meal from start to finish during this half-day cooking class in Cabo San Lucas. Choose from menus that change each day of the week, shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then cook alongside a local chef as you learn the techniques and recipes of Mexican cuisine. This cooking class includes a hearty lunch with beverages after.
- Half-day cooking class leaves time in your schedule for other activities
- Soak up the sights and smells as you shop at a spice market
- Cook alongside a local chef to develop your Mexican culinary skills
- Perfect for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to real foodies
Sample Menu
Main
MOLE POBLANO
On Monday this is our main dish, all made from scratch with more than 25 different ingredients to cook the king of the Mexican sauces
Main
Tamales
On Tuesday you will learn to prepare the dough, the leaves to wrap, and the stew within the tamales, just like Chef's grandma.
Main
Beef Birria in red adobo sauce
On Wednesday you will enjoy the best and more tender beef tacos, you will learn top prepare the sauce to season (adobo) and the tortillas
Main
Sea Food and Paella
Thursday is for Baja style sea food and Paella
Main
Pork Tacos
Friday is for Al Pastor or Carnitas Tacos, Salsas and Tortillas
Main
Antojitos Mexicanos
On Saturday we will cook Mexican munchies: Gorditas, Sopes, enchiladas, Quesadillas and more.
Starter
Home made corn Tortillas
Daily, in all classes of the week you will learn how to make your own tortillas at home
Starter
Salsas and Guacamole
Everyday, all our classes will tech you how to make different types of guacamoles and salsa
Starter
Margaritas (Cookin' Cabo style)
Our own winner recipe for Margaritas, Salud !!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Professional chef
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mercabo Gourmet Street FoodIgnacio Zaragoza, Centro, Ildefonso Green, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Please ask your taxi driver to drop you off at "MERCABO GOURMET STREET FOOD RESTAURANT" on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza 121, between Niños Heroes and Lazaro Cardenas street (a few steps of "Estacionamiento Aramburo")
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.11:00 am
What To Expect
Make your way to a central location in Cabo San Lucas, where you meet a guide for a visit to the local spice market and tortillería, and pick up some fresh corn dough for making tortillas by hand.
Continue to the chef’s home, then prepare a full lunch with a main dish, salsas, sides, and tortillas that you’ll eat hot from the grill. Learn about the culture and context of what you’re cooking, and get tips for reproducing the recipe in your home kitchen. When the meal is prepared, sit down to enjoy what you've cooked.
Menu of the day:
• Monday: Poblano-style mole sauce
• Tuesday: Tamales with chicken, pork, or beef
• Wednesday: Beef birria in adobo sauce
• Thursday: Baja-style seafood and paella
• Friday: Pork two ways: carnitas and pastor
• Saturday: Tacos with an assortment of Mexican stews.
Continue to the chef’s home, then prepare a full lunch with a main dish, salsas, sides, and tortillas that you’ll eat hot from the grill. Learn about the culture and context of what you’re cooking, and get tips for reproducing the recipe in your home kitchen. When the meal is prepared, sit down to enjoy what you've cooked.
Menu of the day:
• Monday: Poblano-style mole sauce
• Tuesday: Tamales with chicken, pork, or beef
• Wednesday: Beef birria in adobo sauce
• Thursday: Baja-style seafood and paella
• Friday: Pork two ways: carnitas and pastor
• Saturday: Tacos with an assortment of Mexican stews.
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Cabo San Lucas
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Please let us know if you have Allergies, Food Restrictions or Mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it. Issi was a great host; very informative and made sure that everyone was engaged. He was also a great musician playing Santana percussion!! :-) The music was very well done, so that it did not interfere with the food presentations. Margheritas were great, and I now know how to create my own. Everything was very clean and sanitary. It was nice that we got to be involed in buying the groceries. The staff were very nice and full of smiles. This was one of my best experiences in Cabo. (We actually were tabled with a couple who were there for their 14th time.) I would highly recommend this class and give it a 5 star rating!!
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Chef is very engaging, entertaining and a lot of fun. Have done this twice and both times were tremendous, great food.
So much fun! We had a group of 6 and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the cacao, shopping ( tortillas amazing) and cooking!! Everyone one participated and the music and fun atmosphere excellent. I missing the mole right now and it’s only been a couple hours!!
A great experience for people of all ages. We brought our 17y.o. son & he enjoyed it. Joshua was fun! Apollo the dog was the cherry on top.
Karina was an amazing hostess who gave us a wonderful history of Cacao and Mole as well as a tasting. You can tell that she and her family love people, their familia, and their guests. From the class, the shopping at the market and the warm tortillas at the tortilla factory, it was an amazing experience. Chef Issy(sp?) brought us to his house to prepare a glorious feast including hand made margaritas (I will never use margarita mix again!) and a good time was had by all. This was the best experience and we will definitely do this again next time. I can not recommend this enough. Also, it was very clean/sanitary with plenty of opportunities for hand washing/washroom. Our new friends from the tour group were so much fun. Do it!
Food shopping allowed us to experience the culture more closely. And to prepare and cook the food we shopped for was amazing. The food was delicious. The presenters were knowledgeable and made the class interesting
This was a wonderful experience! The margaritas were to die for, and the food we cooked was exceptional! Well worth the expense for 4 1/2 hours of fun! We will definitely do this again on our next trip to Cabo!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hola Nancy!
We’ll be happily waiting for your next visit to Cabo San Lucas!
Muchas gracias!
What a fabulous day. First we all met and learned some history of Mole and cacao. Then, it was off to shopping to buy ingredients from local markets. When we got back to the kitchen, we learned how to make amazing fresh margaritas. Then it was pico de gallo, guacamole, and tamales. Truly a feast. Carina and Isse could. It have been better hosts.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hola Jennifer!
Thank you for making us a part of your visit to Cabo San Lucas!
We highly appreciate your visit!
This was a fantastic experience and we will return again each time we are in Cabo! We learned so much about the authentic local ingredients, visiting the markets way off the tourist path, and of course preparing and cooking our delicious meal. We can't say enough about Katina, Issi and the whole team who felt like our teachers and family in Cabo.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Muchas gracias!
We’ll be happily waiting for your next visit to Cabo San Lucas!
Expect to leave with a full tummy, an enriched mind and new friends as you learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Muchas gracias!
We loved this experience! The tour started with a little history on cacao with a tasting. We learned we would be making carnitas and Pasteur that day, this changes daily I believe, and then we went to a tortilla factory and a few markets to buy what we needed. Then we went yo the chef’s house for the class. We all helped prepare the food and had an amazing feast with margaritas. Thank you chef Izzy! Then we went back to the restaurant for a tequila tasting. Highly recommend this family run tour. The highlight of our trip so far!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us!
We highly appreciate your visit!
Unforgettable experience. The energy was amazing. The food was spectacular and the margaritas I still make til this day! One of my favorite birthday experiences. My cousin and I felt very welcomed and comfortable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Feliz cumpleaños!!!
Thank you for making us a part of such a special date!
Hope to see you again on your next celebration!
Gracias!
We booked a cooking class in Cabo and I’ll admit I was nervous going in — it was 90°F with 75% humidity, and I assumed we’d be cooking outside in that heat. Instead, they started us off in a nice air-conditioned room with a chocolate tasting, walking us through how chocolate is made, then moved into a mole tasting and explanation.
From there we loaded into a well air-conditioned van and visited a tortillería, carnicería, and local market to pick out our ingredients. Our chef, Issi, then brought us to his home, where we made chile rellenos, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa verde, salsa roja, and more — plus a round of excellent margaritas. Issi was patient and hands-on, walking us through every step, and the food was outstanding. He even shared his recipes with us afterward so we could recreate everything at home.
This was genuinely one of a kind — highly recommend if you’re looking for an immersive, hands-on food experience in Cabo.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review!
We know Cabo weather can get pretty warm and humid, so we’re so glad we could put your mind at ease right away with our air-conditioned spaces and cool transport. Starting off with the chocolate and mole tastings is always a fun way to settle in before diving into the market run!
Visiting the local tortillería, carnicería, and market is one of our favorite parts of the experience, as it gives guests a real taste of daily local life before cooking. Chef Issi will be absolutely thrilled to read your kind words—he takes so much pride in opening up his home, sharing his family recipes, and making sure everyone feels comfortable, confident, and well-fed (and well-hydrated with margaritas!).
It means the world to us that this stood out as a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience for you. We hope you have fun recreating the chile rellenos, salsas, and guacamole back home for family and friends.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in Cabo! Safe travels!
It was so fun being immersed in the culture. We learned some new techniques and the food was amazing.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Gracias!
Such an amazing experience we had the greatest time and everyone was included. We got recommended by a friend and would definitely be recommending more people
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the recommendation!
Hope to see you again soon!
Great experience. The food was amazing and making it made it that much more fun. Essi is an amazing chef. And the group we were either was great to be around. We made some great friends.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Muchas gracias!
Thank you for joining us
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What an amazing experience! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and truly felt like part of the family. The class was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative—we learned so much while laughing and enjoying every minute. You can tell how much love and passion goes into not only the food, but also making everyone feel at home. This was so much more than just a cooking class; it was an experience and a memory we’ll cherish. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words!
We highly appreciate your visit.
Gracias!
Small group experience, delicious food. Issi, the chef was amazing and easygoing. 10/10 would do again!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you!
We’ll be happily waiting for you on your next visit!
So fun! Great experience! Staff were fun and interactive! It was hot though! Bring a fan and wear cool clothing!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Gracias!
This was great!! Made some great food and met some cool people. Made Paella, tortillas, guacamole, pico and margaritas. Had a great feast when we finished cooking.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for making us a part of your visit to Cabo San Lucas!
This was an amazing cooking experience. We would absolutely do this again! Everyone involved in the tour was incredibly kind and friendly, and very inviting.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Gracias!
this excursion was the highlight of our trip to Cabo. Chef Caroline and her cast were amazing, from start to finish! we began and ended with tequila, something i did not like prior to this trip; Georgé was amazing! the Caroline welcomed us into her house for a cooking class that was much more like a family meal… we drank a margaritas and cooked, ate and laughed… boy did we laugh! if a return trip to Cabo appears on our agenda, i can assure you we will be visiting Sweet Caroline again… so good, so good!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Hearing that our cooking class was the highlight of your entire trip to Cabo means the world to our team.
We are so happy that Chef Carolina, Jorge, and the rest of the crew made you feel right at home. Transforming a non-tequila drinker into a fan is no easy feat—hats off to Jorge for working his magic! There is nothing quite like sharing great food, delicious margaritas, and non-stop laughter together around the table.
Thank you for bringing such wonderful energy to the class. We would love nothing more than to welcome you back to "Sweet Carolina's" on your next adventure to Cabo!
If you really want to have the most authentic culinary experience while visiting the Cabo San Lucas area, this is the tour to book! This family owned experience was educational, engaging, hands on and just plain fun! The best margaritas! Make sur you get thr qr code for the receipes! Will definitely do this tour again. Karen
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’ll be happily waiting for your next visit to Cabo San Lucas!
Muchas gracias!
So much fun!!! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our hostess and the wonderful group we had the pleasure of meeting. Food: 100! Drinks: 100! Organization: 100! Everything spot on except dont use uour hands to remove seeds from peppers... use a spoon or knife. My nails and cuticles burned for 12 hours. Otherwise highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review and top marks across the board! We are so glad you and your husband had such a fun time connecting with the group, and that you loved the food, drinks, and overall experience.
We are so sorry to hear about the pepper burn on your hands! That capsaicin can definitely linger, especially around cuticles and nails, and we really appreciate you pointing this out. We will make sure to emphasize using spoons so future guests can keep their hands completely comfortable.
Thank you again for the warm recommendation and helpful tip. We hope to cook with you both again on your next trip!
Greatly enjoyed the cooking and margaritas! Tequila tasting was awesome! Needed more time with the chocolate sampling…
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Gracias!
This cooking class was fantastic! The history of cacao and mole was fascinating to learn. Issi was a gracious host who perfectly adapted the class to the varied knowledge of the guests. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words!
Hope to see you again soon!
Very welcoming and fun. In fact the fun never stopped. By the end of the lunch we were all one big happy family.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Perfecto!
Thank you for joining us
This was an absolutely fantastic experience my husband and I both come out of backgrounds in the food industry. When we come back to Cabo we will definitely do this again!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’ll be happily waiting for your next visit to Cabo San Lucas!
Gracias!
We brought our family of 6 (all adults) and had an incredible experience! Karina was top notch - entertaining, knowledgeable and so fun. We drank, we ate, we learned and we had the best time! We will be back on our next trip to learn a new dish and have a blast! We have been to Cabo many times and done a lot of different activities, and this one was the best by far!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the glowing review! Knowing that our class stood out as the absolute best activity from all of your trips to Cabo means everything to our team.
Karina was thrilled to host your family! We love bringing groups together over great food, drinks, and plenty of laughs, so hearing that all six of you had such a memorable time is wonderful.
Thank you again for joining us. We can't wait to welcome you all back on your next visit to master a new dish together!
Great way to experience excellent Cabo, Mexican cuisine with lots of fun information and good times. We visited authentic markets to procure the ingredients, chopped cooked assembled and ate an amazing meal! We learned a lot also about cacao and mole and experienced wonderful music at the same time! Excellent driving and information beyond the food prep! Had great fun, making our own margaritas. Highly recommend for a group or individuals or anyone who wants to learn more about cooking excellent Mexican cuisine and who wants to enjoy a fabulous meal!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Wow, thank you for such an fantastic review! It sounds like you captured the exact spirit of our class—great music, hands-on cooking, delicious drinks, and learning the rich history behind ingredients like mole and cacao. We love bringing food lovers together, whether they come on their own or with a group. Your shout-out to our driver and local team means a lot to us, too!Next time you’re back in Cabo San Lucas, come join us for another feast. Cheers! 🍹
This was so so fun! The whole team was so nice and wonderful. The food, drinks, and hospitality were 10/10. We also got to watch Mexico beat South Africa in the opening World Cup game!!! Highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for making us a part of your visit to Cabo San Lucas!
Hope to see you again soon!
Gracias!
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