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.

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Wayne_i
Jun 4, 2025
Excellent day! - Excellent experience for certain! Great people Great food, and I learned a lot. Very fun time and made new friends
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Stephaniebd5383ud
May 28, 2025
Fun and learning while on vacation with my family - Surpassed my expectations! Francisco taught us about what to look when buying produce; took us to his own kitchen and lead us in the food preparation with opportunity for us to prepare the meal. Also taught us how to make a good margarita!
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163lynner
May 5, 2025
Yummy cooking experience - Francisco met us at the market. We got Masa, Chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatillo’s, avocados and a few other things. Off we went to his home. After making hibiscus margaritas, we got to work and made delicious chicken tamales, and various sauces. The chili verde was my favorite. While waiting we made some delicious guacamole. Luce and Francisco were wonderful hosts, and patient teachers. I highly recommend this experience. The finished dish was amazing. Thank you for a lovely day.
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Chelseyh738
May 3, 2025
Best experience - We were invited into the chefs home and treated like personal guests. His wife was very pleasant and assisted us with everything we could need. It was fun to get away from tourist central. We love to cook and learned many little tricks that will certainly up my cooking back home. We highly suggest this tour as it was our favorite of the whole week.
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Peggy_s
May 1, 2025
Absolutely Amazing Class - Go hungry and do not plan on eating again that day ! The food was fantastic, fresh and fun to make with Francesco and Norma. You do ride in Francesco’s car with him after shopping but it was delightful !
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Kay_k
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent class!! - Learned a lot from Francisco while shopping for our ingredients at the market and how to prepare our salsa, guacamole, tamales and margaritas. Everything was so good and he was very helpful and patient. Highly recommend and would differently take another class from him.
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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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From $126
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).