Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk Tamale Cooking Class

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

Example Menu

Main

Tamale

You'll create your own tamale using either pork or chicken

Starter

Margarita

Our iconic El Jefe Margarita made fresh to order with lime juice, agave and Rita's barrel select Patron Reposado

Starter

Guacamole

Our house guacamole made with fresh ingredients

Starter

Salsa

What's Included

Guided cooking instructor
Salsa
El Jefe Margarita
Tamales
Fresh Guacamole

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the Rio Plaza parking lot and enter in through the breezeway. The door to the Test Kitchen is on your left.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Rita's on the River

Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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