Casa Mission Tequila Tour — Attraction in San Miguel de Cozumel

Caveat emptor

Cab driver was taking us from the north (Carnival) port to downtown. He started asking if we wanted to take out ATVs or Scooters (it was pouring down rain) and we asked him again to take us downtown. Asked if we wanted to sample tequila and that he’d take us and wait (as long as we tipped him) — very “convenient” that he could also suggest the “best Mexican restaurant on the island” (which just happens to own the tequila “factory”) — Didn’t take much to figure out that he’s also compensated to bring them customers, etc …

Did the tour/presentation/tasting and got to sample tequila from Los Tres Toños — which was very good 👍🏻 My only problem is that the guide said the price was fixed and exclusive to the island, etc —- but the prices were fixed THERE …. extremely HIGH

Found “their” same tequila brand online at a fraction of the cost … and glad I didn’t allow my family to be hustled into their restaurant on property.

Seriously … what kind of Mexican store doesn’t bargain on prices (especially when looking at multi bottles) ?

Only giving this a 2* because the info and history of the process was worth a trip off the beaten path —- just realize the info/stories they will tell you...

Let me start by saying....

It is obvious that this is more of a tasting / informative / & they hope you purchase location.

With that said,.... Look this is some of the best tasting tequila I have ever had and the "Family Reserve" Did beautiful things on my tongue, I was just not prepared to pay the price for "Family Reserve" versus what I did pick up.

The location is a very beautiful place, the lady in the picture with me ( I'll insert her name when I recall it ) is a representative for the family.

I can attest that she is doing more than a fine job representing the family and this brand of tequila.

I will return to this location to pick up the family reserve and the Anejo ( burgundy looking bottle) the next time, it has such a beautiful flavor.

That extra was TOO SMOOTH to...

The free tequila tour from Casa Mission is more of an informational tasting, but it's something you shouldn't miss out on.

They have agava plants and a stone wheel here and they explain how tequila is made and aged. After you make your way into the tequila shop, you get the sample six of their tequila's for free, AND THEY ARE GOOD!! My favorite was one that's infused with cherry and almond. Their tequilas are a little pricey, but they are of the highest quality I've tasted. if my suitcase wasn't jam-packed arriving in Cozumel I would have absolutely bought a bottle. Fortunately, my mom is heading to the island next month and I asked her to pick me up one.

Miguel was our guide. He spoke fluent English and was incredibly friendly. He made us laugh a few...