Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk Tamale Cooking Class
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Salsa
- El Jefe Margarita
- Tamales
- Fresh Guacamole
- Guided cooking instructor
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
245 East Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Salsa.
- El Jefe Margarita.
- Tamales.
- Fresh Guacamole.
- Guided cooking instructor.
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off.
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk Tamale Cooking Class is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk Tamale Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Salsa
- El Jefe Margarita
- Tamales
- Fresh Guacamole
- Guided cooking instructor
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
