The 11 Best Tequila Tastings in Cabo

1.Cabo San Lucas Tequila Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

At Santos Destilados in central Cabo San Lucas, a private guide leads you through six handmade tequilas and three mezcals, paired with agave heart, chocolate, cheese, meat, shrimp, and optional grasshoppers. Expect about 90 minutes of tasting and practical lessons on agave, production, and how to appreciate each pour.

“I wanted to learn about the tequila and mezcal making processes and this was comprehensive and well taught. The small batch family owned tequila and mezcal tasting was pretty cool. Worth the cost for sure”

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2.Cabo San Lucas Cocktails, Tequila and Tacos Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Walk downtown Cabo San Lucas with a guide such as David, Miguel or Milton, stopping for tacos, mole enchiladas, Mexican drinks and a tequila tasting. The 3.5-hour evening tour starts at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food, caps the group at 12 and returns there. Expect local eateries, food stories and a generous succession of tastings.

“Amazing food, amazing tequila, and an amazing tour guide. We had David and he was a lot of fun. Great way to visit downtown. Definitely would recommend.”

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3.Cabo San Lucas Mezcal Tasting and Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At Vas Que Vuelas Mezcalería in downtown Cabo, a guide such as David introduces mezcal production and agave varieties, leads a tasting, then helps you make a mezcal cocktail. The 90-minute class is in English and includes alcoholic drinks. Tasting counts vary in the tour details, so confirm the lineup when booking.

“This was a nice and private activity inside a quaint mexician bar. The making of mezcal is so interesting and insightful. Then to add a special touch, a guest in our party was able to make a mezcal cocktail. Round of applause to the two gentlemen that taught the class!! We definitely enjoyed this class.”

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4.Explore Mexico Finest Agave Spirits and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

At Plaza Bonita in Cabo San Lucas, guides Ariel and Martin lead a private, English-language tasting of tequila, mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, sotol and agave gin. You’ll also sample several tequilas, try a palate-cleansing lemonade and finish with a signature cocktail. Tastings may include pairings such as dessert, vegetables or crickets.

“Definitely loved the experience. We learned so much, we would go back and do it again. If you are thinking about doing a tequila tasting, I’d recommend this place for sure.”

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5.The Spirit of Mexico: Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at the Mexican Spirits Club in downtown La Paz for a 45-minute to one-hour tasting with a guide such as Johnny or Lalo. Expect tequila from Jalisco, Baja California spirits, traditional music and a dessert pairing. The group is capped at 10, and you must be 18 or older.

“Johnny did a great job explaining the process of how tequila is made. Really good tequilas that we tried. I would def recommend doing this.”

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6.Traditional Tequila Tasting Experience with Jorge Cuervo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $111

In central San José del Cabo, Jorge Cuervo leads an English-language tequila class with five pours: three tequila varieties, a barrel-reserved selection, and a dessert tequila. You’ll hear about tequila’s history and production, learn how to recognize authentic 100% agave tequila, and pair the tasting with petit Mexican canapés.

“Absolutely the best Tequila Tasting Class we have ever done. Jorge Cuervo was amazing! So much knowledge and history! The canapés were a perfect fit with the Tequila. My husband and I definitely will be recommending this excursion to everyone! Cheers 🌺🙌💫”

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7.Mezcal Spirit Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $40

At this English-language tasting in Cabo San Lucas, you’ll sample mezcal made from different agaves and brands, hear about the production process, and try small food pairings that can shift the spirit’s flavor. Hosts have included Juan, known as Johnny Cash, José Andrés, and Luis. The session lasts about 45 minutes, though it may run longer.

“We enjoyed learning about and tasting a range of mezcal with Juan (his nickname is Johnny Cash). He offered a variety of foods to pair with the second sip of each mescal which changed the flavor profile of the alcohol. We were offered the opportunity to purchase a bottle or more at the end of the class but it wasn't a hard sell at all. The entire class and tasting was definitely worth the fee. It lasted a little more than an hour.”

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8.Tequila Tasting & Cocktail Workshop at Tequila Lighthouse – Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

At Tequila Lighthouse in Cabo San Lucas, you’ll learn how to taste tequila, sample mezcal, and prepare tequila cocktails during a private, English-language workshop. Tastings come with Mexican sweets, chocolate, fruit, and guacamole. Past groups have enjoyed guides Alondra and Ray, though guide availability is not guaranteed.

“It was great they really showed me and my girl a great time. I would definitely do it again, for sure”

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9.Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35Best value

At Santos Destilados in central Cabo San Lucas, a guide leads a 90-minute tasting of handmade tequila and mezcal, paired with snacks including shrimp, cheese, dark chocolate, and grasshoppers. Expect a personal lesson on how the spirits are made and how to taste them. Guides speak English or Spanish; names have included Luis and a host nicknamed the Mexican Johnny Cash.

“We could not recommend this tequila tasting more! Our guide “The Mexican Johnny cash” was excellent. He took us through an informative and fun hour long lesson on the history and making of tequila and mezcal before we even took one shot which was great because we got to be downloaded with so much info. We learned so much about this incredible drink. I especially loved how he taught us to swish it in our mouths to really taste it and that a piece of shrimp adds to the flavor of the tequila. We had so much fun and so much shots of delicious Mexican tequila but he paced us…”

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10.Cabo San Lucas Tequila Tasting and Mixology Class in Tasting Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

At a tasting room in downtown Cabo San Lucas, you’ll sample seven artisanal and premium tequilas, learn how blanco, reposado and añejo differ, and make two tequila-based drinks in a 90-minute class. The group is capped at 12, and George has been praised for his clear tequila teaching, though guide assignments are not specified.

“George was great!!!! He was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot when drinking tequila. We didn’t feel rushed and we learned a lot. 10/10, I would definitely recommend”

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11.Mucho Gusto’s Mezcal Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At 6 pm in La Paz, join a private, English-language mezcal tasting led by Rob, also referred to as Robb. Start with a cocktail, hear about mezcal’s history and production, then sample six to ten mezcals with handmade Oaxacan dishes and dessert. The two-hour activity returns to its meeting point.

“Wow what a night ... If you are looking for an amazing experience you must so this tasting, the food was amazing and the mezcal was all too shelf each with a interesting story as well as the history and process of making mezcal ..5 star”

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