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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Patricia_w
Jan 24, 2025
Exceptional food and experience! Five Stars! - We had such a fun day shopping, cooking and enjoying the fruits of our labor. It was a blast! Francisco and his family were wonderful!
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Stevesf754vi
Jan 15, 2025
A Great Experience! - I met Francisco at the mercado, where he took the group around and showed us all of the delicious foods available to us. He explained a lot of things we just weren't sure of, and we were able to taste several fruits and other unfamiliar foods. We then went to his casa, which he explained was also OUR casa, where we started cooking. We started with delicious hibiscus margaritas, went on to birria, rajas de crema, and Salsa Mexicana. All of that was enjoyed with our own handmade corn tortillas. I'm pretty sure we had another margarita, too. ¡Muchas gracias a Francisco, Norma, y Pablo!
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Bmanlbc
Jan 14, 2025
Great Experience! - Thank you Chef Francisco! Great local market tour gathering fresh ingredients for our authentic Mexican meal prepared in his home as if we were familia. Muchas gracias!
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Laurie_t
Jan 11, 2025
Take A Class with a Knowledgeable Chef to experience Gourmet Mexican Food! - Francisco is a fantastic chef and guide ! This cooking class begins at a Mercado where you are educated about how to select produce , dairy and meats . It is a time to connect with the people who live be and work in San Jose . Transportation is provided to the Chef’s Kitchen ( thin school field trip with a strong sense of adventure ). Delicious drinks with hibiscus ; salsa making : guacamole making , corn tortilla making and the main dish with fresh ground spices and herbs is over the top delicious! All of this in a family atmosphere with friendly tourists !
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Tj_k
Dec 27, 2024
Don’t miss out!! - So fun!! Small group of 8 adults from various parts of the world. The food and drinks were amazing. Francisco and his family were wonderful hosts and felt like family when we left. We highly recommend this experience and well worth the value!
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Fuzzydog7760
Dec 11, 2024
A great way to spend an afternoon! - Such a great experience! Francisco is a great teacher and has so much fun with the class. We went to one of his classes two years ago, and brought our adult daughters with us on this trip. Everyone had a great time, and the appetizers and food were outstanding. Highly recommend!
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Tamara_g
Dec 10, 2024
Had an amazing time! Was... - Had an amazing time! Was so interesting and fun. Going into Francisco's home was such a an honor. The food was delicious!
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Lesos
Dec 7, 2024
Fantastic experience, book this without hesitation! - Absolutely amazing experience! Francisco and his family are wonderful hosts and exceptional chefs. We started the day in the market selecting fresh vegetables and meats. It seemed like Francisco knew everyone there, as he was greeted at every turn. We stopped to pick up freshly made tortillas (and had some right off the presses) and then headed out to his home where we helped make tacos, salsas, and ceviche. Made with the freshest ingredients, this meal was outstanding. Easlity the best I have experienced in a long time. I will be sure to return and book this experience again as it was well worth it.
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Joel_h
Dec 6, 2024
Great experience - A great market to table cooking class. Francisco was fun and educational from the market to the Tortilleria and to his home in his car. We met his wife and son and puppy and made habiscus margaritas, salsa, guacamole, yummy yummy tamales, and more. It took the full 5 hours for our group of 8 people. An all round great experience.
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Jdhtarzana_ca
Dec 5, 2024
A great market to table cooking class experience - A wonderful experience with 6 of our friends. Francisco was a fun and informative teacher throughout the market experience, our drive in his van to the Tortilleria, and his home where we cooked and prepared tamales, habiscus margaritas, guacamole and salsa and more. We met his wife and son who helped and met his little puppy. It took the full 5 hours. We highly recommend this experience.
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