The 15 Best Cocktail Bar Tours in Mexico

1.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, or Miel, stopping for tacos, dessert, six Mexican cocktails, and spirit tastings. You’ll learn how tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla differ while visiting family-run eateries, taco stands, and small bars. The group is limited to 10, making questions and conversation easy.

“Miel is a fantastic guide with a passion for food, history and how it all ties back to community and culture. She took us to many different taco, tequila, and Mezcal places; and did a fabulous job explaining the cultural roots and differences between the spirits; as well as how to layer different salsas and sauces for the best taco experience ever! The small-group format of ten of allowed us to get to know each other and ask questions. Thank you for a wonderful evening Miel, this was a highlight of our trip and I highly recommend this excursion.”

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2.Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Meet at Bucareli 165 for a 3.5-hour Mexican cooking class with an English-speaking chef. You may visit a nearby market, prepare tortillas, guacamole, soup, tacos, enchiladas, and salsas, then make three cocktails. José and Eduardo are among the instructors, and groups are limited to six.

“Great experience, went to the market to get some fresh ingredients, made home made tortillas, chicken tinga, guacamole, mixed drinks. Food was delicious and now I have something to bring home with me from Mexico City. Highly recommend”

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3.Bacalar – Gourmet Tour in Private Catamaran with Cocktails Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $525

Spend about four hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a private catamaran with a chef and mixologist. Expect guacamole, raw fish, sushi, cocktails made onboard, and swimming at clear-water spots such as Cenote Cocalitos. Captains and hosts may include José, Edwin, Luis, Omar, or others, with local stories along the way.

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4.Mezcal and Tequila Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $97

At Sorondo Bistro in Benito Juárez, a mixologist such as Mauricio, Gerardo, or Coco guides you through tequila and mezcal basics, bar tools, and three original cocktails. You also get a welcome drink, two Mexican appetizers, and a sweet snack in a three-room themed venue. The class is in English, lasts about 2.5 hours, and hosts up to 14 people.

“What a great “tour!” Our teacher was excited to share everything he knew about tequila and mezcal. We got to make excellent cocktails and learn about Mexican culture at the same time. We highly recommend this non-traditional tour!”

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

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

Start at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food at 5 pm for a 3.5-hour walk through downtown Cabo San Lucas. Expect tacos, mole enchiladas, ceviche or other local specialties, margaritas, beer, mezcal, and a tequila tasting. Guides including David, Miguel, Milton, and Jorge add food knowledge and local stories.

“This was my second time in 2 years. The quality was consistent. David was a phenomenal tour guide. 5 stars.”

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7.Cabo San Lucas Mezcal Tasting and Cocktail Class

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

At Vas Que Vuelas Mezcaleria, David, Roberto, Gabriel, or Benjamin guides you through Mexican mezcal, agave varieties, and regional flavors. You taste several mezcals with small bites, then make a mezcal cocktail behind the bar. The 90-minute class is in English and ends where it begins in downtown Cabo San Lucas.

“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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8.Explore Mexico Finest Agave Spirits and Cocktails

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

Meet Ariel and Martin at Plaza Bonita in Cabo San Lucas for a 90-minute private tasting of Mexico’s agave spirits. You’ll sample tequila, mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, sotol, agave gin, flavored tequilas, and a signature cocktail, with lemonade to refresh your palate and explanations of how each spirit is made.

“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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9.DRINKING SCHOOL: Mexican Cocktail & Appetizer Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

At Co.Cos Culinary School in Playa del Carmen, Chef Coty guides you through three Mexican cocktails and three appetizers during a relaxed three-hour evening class. You will use ingredients such as ceviche, mango, serrano, tamarind, jalapeño, and agave, then take home the recipes. Classes are in English and limited to 12 people.

“This is exactly the kind of experience you and your friends/ partner would enjoy if you appreciate a more elevated yet still authentic cooking class. The food was fun and insanely delicious, clean, fresh ingredients and great skills you can take home. It was easy enough for my boyfriend who would consider himself a beginner, but challenging enough for me who feels more comfortable in the kitchen lol. Coti is honest and passionate and makes the entire night feel personalized. I cant wait to come back. I definitely recommend coming with an appetite and being adventurous!”

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10.Mexico City Craft Cocktail Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Join Mauricio for a 3.5-hour evening through Reforma and Juárez, stopping at three cocktail bars with a maximum of six people. Your air-conditioned ride connects the venues, while Mauricio helps you choose mezcal, tequila, gin, bourbon, and other creative drinks. Drinks cost extra, usually $10 to $12 each.

“The bar crawl was truly a great experience! Each one of the bars was superb, but what I most enjoyed was the masterful cocktail recommendations from the host. He was fantastic and truly facilitated an unforgettable experience!”

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11.Private Mexican Cooking Class & Tequila Cocktail at Tanya’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about three hours with Tanya in her home in Ixtapa, near Puerto Vallarta. Start with a tequila cocktail, prepare Mexican dishes in her open kitchen, and sit down to eat what you made. The menu may include shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas, chicken enchiladas, guacamole, and a Mexican dessert. Vegetarian options are available by request.

“It was a hands on wonderful experience Tanya was warm and inviting We all had a great time The food was delicious All of the dishes were fairly easy to prepare and everyone had a part in making them”

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12.Cabaret Show and Mixology Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.)

Spend an evening at La Catrina Cantina in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, where live singers perform Mexican music, R&B, and pop in Spanish and English. Your package includes an infused tequila shot, two Viva Mexico cocktails, Tajín popcorn, and access to decorative costumes. A drag show may also appear.

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

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

Meet at Tequila Lighthouse in Cabo San Lucas for a private 90-minute tasting led by hosts such as Alondra or Ray. You’ll learn tasting basics, sample tequilas and mezcal, mix tequila cocktails, and pair drinks with Mexican sweets, chocolate, fruit, and guacamole.

“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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14.Mexican Spirits Tasting & Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $104

At C. Pachuca 118 in Condesa, Mauricio, Iván, or Suri guides you through four one-ounce Mexican spirit pours, including tequila, mezcal, Pox, and Sotol. Then you use two of them to make two cocktails with professional tools. The two-hour class is in English, limited to 12 people, and open only to adults 18 and older.

“Mauricio, Iván and Suri are very professional and knowledgeable on the spirits of Mexico. The tasting and knowledge sharing was done in a way that it felt that we were chatting with friends. The mixology part was exciting and a lot of fun!”

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15.Dance Lessons and Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Sophie, Miguel, and the La Catrina Cantina team in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica for a 2.5-hour Cuban salsa and bachata lesson. You’ll practice new steps, dress in Mexican-themed costumes, then enjoy live music with a welcome infused tequila shot, two specialty cocktails, and Tajín popcorn. Food and extra drinks cost extra.

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