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A half-day in San José del Cabo with Chef Francisco Morales: the produce market local families use, a tortilla factory for fresh dough, then a hands-on class and Mexican feast in his kitchen.
About this class
San José del Cabo has the calm, historic half of Los Cabos: the plaza, the mission church, the Gallery District, and a municipal market where families still do their weekly shop. Chef Francisco Morales starts his class there, walking you through the produce stalls and explaining which chiles, squash blossoms and fruits are in season and what he does with them.
You then stop at a traditional tortilla factory to pick up fresh dough, and move to Chef Francisco's kitchen restaurant to cook. On the menu: handmade corn tortillas, two salsas, guacamole, one or two side dishes and the main course for the day — tamales, mole, carnitas, pozole, barbacoa or seafood depending on the weekday. You will also mix your own margarita before sitting down to eat the feast you made.
The class suits groups of two to twelve and is a good fit for couples, family vacations, friend getaways and team-building days. English and Spanish are both spoken.
Itinerary
Walk the local market with Chef Francisco and choose the ingredients for the day.
Collect fresh masa and learn to shape and cook your own tortillas.
Salsas, sides and a regional main course, cooked by you with the chef's guidance.
Eat together, margarita in hand, in the chef's kitchen restaurant.
The menu
Included
Good to know
Daily except Sunday at 11:00. The class runs about 4.5 hours.
San José del Cabo. The exact meeting point is in your confirmation email.
Comfortable shoes for the market walk and a healthy appetite.
The market tour involves walking through a traditional market whose layout is not fully wheelchair accessible. The cooking class itself can be arranged without the market walk — contact us first.
MX$2,200 per person, quoted in Mexican pesos.
Full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the class.
Cancel or reschedule within the policy window and you get a full refund. Gratuities are not included; 15% is customary if you enjoyed the class.
Reviews
“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the cooking school with Francesco! We have been to several cooking schools in Europe, and this was probably the best one ever.”
“This was a fun and exceptional experience for the family to learn to make authentic Mexican Birria, Guacamole, Salsa, Tortillas, and Margaritas for the adults. We started in the market, and finished up in the kitchen. Francisco and Luz were wonderful and made this such a great learning experience for the whole family.”
“This was an amazing authentic cooking class with Francisco! Delicious food and great times and instructions. A must in Cabo.”
Reviews are published as guests wrote them. 285 verified reviews for this experience.
FAQ
Yes. All skill levels are welcome, and every technique is demonstrated before you try it.
In San José del Cabo. Your confirmation email gives the exact meeting point and start time.
Comfortable shoes for the market tour and a healthy appetite. Aprons, ingredients and everything else are provided.
The market is a traditional building with uneven floors and narrow aisles, so it is not fully accessible for wheelchair users. We can arrange a class without the market walk — contact us before booking.
Yes. You can join directly at the kitchen or book a private class. Email admin@cookinvallarta.com or text +52 322 170 4277.
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