San Jose del Cabo Cooking Experience: Visit Local Markets and Learn to Create Mexican Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary culture of San Jose del Cabo with a cooking experience that includes a visit to local markets and a hands-on class to create authentic Mexican cuisine.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Municipal Market Alberto A. Aramburo - An authentic Market to Table cooking class!
    What to Expect:
    Get ready to enjoy the best Cooking Experience in San Jose del Cabo with Chef Francisco. You will learn to pick the freshest produces when you visit and shop for the ingredients in the public market of San Jose where the local families get the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Transfers and Tips
Meal Options
  • Salsas and Guacamole - A variety of Salsas and Guacamole will always be on the menu apart from the Main Dish.
  • A Different Theme on the Menu Daily - -MONDAY: Tamales, Enchiladas and more
    -TUESDAY: Mole day
    -WEDNESDAY: Carnitas and Pastor tacos
    -THURSDAY: Pozole
    -FRIDAY: Barbacoa (Beef or chicken)
Additional Information

Once you’ve gathered all the necessary fresh items from a local market for the day’s culinary endeavors, you’ll travel to the chef’s residence for an interactive cooking session and tasting event, where you’ll assist in preparing a comprehensive Mexican feast. The opportunity for private lessons is provided on request, but requires a minimum group size of 6 at the standard rate.

Location
Municipal Market Alberto A. Aramburo
V. Ibarra
In SAN JOSE DEL CABO city you have to go to the Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal Alberto Alvarado Arambulo) Please meet Chef Francisco at the "Rubi Tortilleria" by the Main Entrance of the market. Chef will meet you 10 minutes before start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_r
Mar 31, 2025
Delicious!! - Chef Fransisco was wonderful! The food was amazing and we had a great time. Learned a few new tricks too!
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Doc
Mar 21, 2025
Wonderful cooking class! - Francisco is a wonderful ambassador to Mexico and its rich culture! His warmth, humor, and teaching were appreciated by all in my party of four. This tour is suitable for all, including curious but mature children.
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Trish_w
Mar 18, 2025
Cooking with Francisco - Francisco met us right on time at the designated spot. He was gracious and fun as he taught us to choose just the right limes and avocados at the market as well as the types of peppers/chilies that are available. He drove us to his home where his son, Pablo, had prepped the table and had knives for meal prep. The two of them began prepping a delicious meal that we were invited to participate in squeezing, chopping, mixing, rolling and pressing (tortillas). We started with delicious hibiscus margaritas, and made guacamole to start. Every item was fresh and delicious. Exceptionally satisfying and informative! Francisco and Pablo were an excellent team and every aspect of our day was welcoming and comfortable. Thank you Francisco for a fun/delicious afternoon.
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Deborah_c
Mar 15, 2025
This was a great family... - This was a great family experience with our teenage son. Friendly, personal, unique! Francisco was the perfect host.
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Sheryl_s
Mar 3, 2025
Cookin in San Jose - Great day with chef Francisco we made carnitas & fresh salsa & got the best education on Mexican cuisine? We had a great time !
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Rnowak123
Feb 24, 2025
Cooking Mexican food and meeting new friends. - You will start your tour at the local Mexican market. Our tour guide was friendly and fun. We shopped for everything we would need to make fresh salsa, guacamole, salsa verde, and 2 types of tamales. We stopped and tried fresh, hot corn tortillas. We then went to his house and cooked the afternoon away with new friends. Fun experience @
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Christinekq6548ov
Feb 11, 2025
From margaritas to mole! - Francisco was an incredibly engaging host. We took our time buying groceries in the market as he explained how he picks vegetables for his dishes. Then we headed back to his house, where everything was ready to go to fix drinks and food from hibiscus margaritas to the main dish of mole. I will never use margarita mix again. His mole was made from scratch with amazingly complex flavors. Our group had a great time and we also got the meet his family who helped with the prep. What a delightful time! We highly recommend this adventure!
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Lynn_d
Feb 7, 2025
Mie casa a sui casa - This was the most fun experience. Fransisco made the experience very informative and fun. From going to the market venders to the company that makes tortillas to his home. Was an excellent experience.
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Kathysw3298kq
Jan 31, 2025
Fabulous cooking - This was a fabulous experience. Francisco shared his knowledge of Mexican cooking starting with the shopping in the Mexican market with the final serving of the food He opened his home along with his family who graciously taught us how to make birria, guacamole, salsas, homemade tortillas and Margaritas. Can’t recommend this by higher. I’d do it again
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Marc_v
Jan 31, 2025
You Can't Do Better - You can't do better than this experience to get a real flavor of Mexico. We started in the market to buy our food and ended in the kitchen making tortillas before eating the fruits of our labors. Francisco is an amazing host and makes you feel valued and treasured. Something we will do again the next time we visit Cabo.
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From $122
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).