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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Jet793172
Nov 2, 2025
So delicious and very fun! - So delicious and very fun! I was trying to book a cooking lesson at more well known farm to table places but got frustrated with extra fees and limited menu. Now, I am so glad I did more research and came up Chef Francisco and his market tour and cooking class in the heart of San Jose del Cabo. We met at a market and shopped for what we needed for our class. He was careful to ask about any food allergies or other issues We also went to a local shop that prepared dough which we took back to Francisco’s kitchen to make fresh tortillas. This experience lasted over 3 hours and we probably could have stayed longer. Once at the kitchen we had the option to make amazing fresh margaritas ( learned the history of the drink too). Then onto fresh salsa, guacamole , shrimp, fish tacos, tortillas, and ceviche. Peeling, chopping, pressing and cooking was done with great direction by Chef Francisco. Each day of the week is a different food choice. Saturday is currently seafood. So great that he keeps the class pretty small. We were in a group of 7. Also appreciated that we were not asked to buy anything extra. We focused on making and eating delicious local foods. A wonderful local authentic experience with a really nice and professional chef.
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J9402bfmc
Nov 2, 2025
Educational and Fun! - I learned so much! Juan was knowledgeable and educational at the market where we learned a lot about how to pick the best produce and we actually did hands on cooking that was fun. Everything came out delicious!
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Cassandra_r
Oct 25, 2025
Highly recommended - Amazing experience. Chef Francisco gave us all tasks to Chop and dice the food as well as the margaritas were to die for.We all learned different notifications at the market.
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Amillerslp
Oct 15, 2025
A fun and educational experience 🫔🇲🇽❣️ - Francisco was wonderful as a guide and teacher. The whole experience from shopping at the market to making the food and drinks was fun and delicious. He even shared his collection of recipes with us to try when we return home. We would definitely recommend this activity.
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Explorer828841
Oct 10, 2025
The best cooking class I’ve taken - Francisco was incredible from start to finish. Absolutely loved learning about the Mexican culture and he really took time to explain the ingredients and how to shop for them. He was so incredibly kind to my girls (ages 9 and 11). The food, location and everything was so, so perfect. Thank you for making our vacation special.
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Sherri_p
Oct 1, 2025
Cooking with Francisco - When you book this cooking experience check for the dishes you’d like to learn to make as they have different ones on different days. We picked Monday and learned how to make tamales, so easy and good. The stop at the market to learn how and why you pick different vegetables was good to know. This is a very informative tour.
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928feliciaf
Sep 28, 2025
Cooking in San Lucas Cabo - Excellent experience from beginning to end. This was our second time with this tour company. The food and drinks were very good. We all enjoyed the hands on experience of making our lunch. So much food. If you're looking for a fun experience definitely book this with Francisco Morales.
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Clark
Aug 26, 2025
Great experience - Had a great experience with the chef learning all about the locals and the authentic Mexican dishes that he serves you learn how to cook inside of his own home very personal was a great education experience wonderful food would totally do this again
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Deannasj4391rd
Aug 26, 2025
The most authentic meal - Thank you, Francisco, for such a great experience! We loved shopping in the Mercado for all the fresh ingredients, then being welcomed to your home to cook an authentic meal. It made our trip extra special. My husband loves seafood, so we purposely scheduled our class on Saturday (seafood day). The best part was that even I loved it! I’d never eaten ceviche before, but truly enjoyed it. And the hibiscus margarita was a treat, just right with the fish tacos, guacamole and salsa Mexicano (pico de gallo). Perfecto!!!
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Thatgirlca
Nov 4, 2025
Holy Mole'! - Excellent day seeing the real El Cenro neighborhood in San Jose Del Cabo. Francisco was an awesome host, shopping companion, and chef. Guests are allowed to be as active as you choose. Very knowledgeable re: local fresh food. Francisco ( Cooking San Jose) and his partners with "Juan more..." are fine tuning an excellent offering. Mole' is complicated. Some guests may prefer simpler dishes. Check out the days menu in advance.
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From $132
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).