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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our cooking class offers a unique experience including a cultural presentation on the history of tamales to give each bite more of an impact while you sip on our iconic El Jefe Margarita and enjoy some of our famous guacamole. The tamales that you make alongside your guided instructor will have you leaving inspired to carry the tradition on yourselves at home and with your friends and family.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
In this interactive class, we’ll prepare our famous tableside guacamole and craft a fresh batch of homemade tamales together. Along the way, you’ll discover why tamales have been a treasured tradition across Latino cultures for centuries — bringing families and communities together around food. The class includes a short, engaging presentation on the history and cultural significance of tamales, giving you a deeper appreciation for every bite. You’ll enjoy Rita’s signature house-made salsa as a snack, sip on our iconic El Jefe Margarita (included with your ticket), and take in the one-of-a-kind views from our Test Kitchen overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk.
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Tamale
You'll create your own tamale using either pork or chicken
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Margarita
Our iconic El Jefe Margarita made fresh to order with lime juice, agave and Rita's barrel select Patron Reposado
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Guacamole
Our house guacamole made with fresh ingredients
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Salsa
Guided cooking instructor
Salsa
El Jefe Margarita
Tamales
Fresh Guacamole
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
dougc228,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Anthony was absolutely amazing!!! Engaging, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. His passion for teaching Tamale and Guacamole to his students is remarkable…. He has other classes that he is working on and we can’t wait to go back for more!!! You guys fill up his classes, he is a class act for sure!!!
Operated by Rita's on the River