Cancun Cooking Class: Authentic Mexican Cuisine Experience
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73 Ratings
Cancún
Discover the secrets of Mexican cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef. Learn traditional techniques and use authentic tools to prepare a 4-course meal representing different regions of Mexico. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cancun Food Tours - The ultimate step-by-step cooking class to prepare a full Mexican meal!

Discover the step-by-step method to master the real Mexican taste for all your homemade meals. We’ll reveal exactly how you can dominate Mexican gastronomy even if you’re not a professional chef.

Stop struggling every time you get into the kitchen, learn to dominate the most classic Mexican recipes, methods, and kitchen tools.s selection, seasonal fruit tasting, tamalas tasting, free time to stroll around

Learn our grandmother’s cooking secrets:

-How to prepare back home a homemade 4-course meal in less than 45 minutes, even if you’ve never done it before or struggle in the kitchen.
-Why you don’t need a ton of ingredients to get an authentic Mexican meal after all.
-When and how you should add peppers even when you don’t eat spicy instead of just getting out of the recipe.
-The surprising easy tip to select the perfect avocado for your Guacamole that you can put to use immediately.
-What the huge brand restaurant’s chefs don’t even know about the Cancun local markets.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Local Market guided tour
  • Drinks including margarita and wine
  • Roundtrip air conditioned hotel pick up and drop-off
  • English speaking local chef (guide)
  • 4-course hands-on cooking class
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Extra food or drinks not specified.
Meal Options
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tasting - Learn to choose the best fresh fruit in the local market and get a taste of real Mexican fruit.
  • Guacamole - Simple, yet difficult to accomplish to perfection, learn how to prepare this avocado and pico de gallo appetizer.
  • Handmade tortillas - The secret behind most Mexican dishes
  • Refried beans - As good Mexicans, we like beans everywhere!
  • Sopes - Thick corn base with different
    stews toppings.
  • Enchiladas - Rolled up chicken tacos drowned in green or red sauce topped with cream, cheese, and onion.
  • Arroz con leche - Traditional dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar.
  • Margarita - Do we need to describe it?
Additional Information

Discover the secrets of Mexican cuisine through an interactive lesson guided by a local English-speaking chef.

Follow expert step-by-step instructions to create a 4-course meal, featuring 5 dishes and 2 drinks from various regions of Mexico.

Immerse yourself in the art of Mexican cooking using traditional tools such as the Molcajete (stone mortar), Comal (flat griddle), and clay pots.

Enjoy a private kitchen and cozy ambiance at Cancun’s most iconic Mexican restaurant!

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Cancun Food Tours
Avenida Yaxchilán
Find our location inside the most iconic Mexican Restaurant "La Parrilla"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kpayne8343
Jun 2, 2024
Best birthday ever - Nassim was amazing and this was my highlight to our Cancun trip! We had so much fun and ate great food!! Definitely doing it again next time we come! Nassim and his friends were absolutely amazing! Made us feel safe! He was super informative and easy on the eyes!! Loved loved loved this!!
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Erika_b
May 31, 2024
Good Food and Laughs - Naseem was a great teacher and quite funny- so happy we did this cute experience. The guacamole technique was new and the corn tortillas were delicious. He taught us alot about the culture behind the dishes which I found to be quite enjoyable. Good times!
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Ellie_c
Apr 19, 2024
Great knowledgeable tour guide and traditional experience - We loved getting to experience the market and try some more traditional recipes and cooking. The class wasn't too complicated, so would be great for beginner cooks. Diego was really great and helpful in all aspects.
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John_d
Mar 28, 2024
Fun, informative, authentic - The market was a fun experience, and I was able to buy a qualitt, hand stitched, locally made shirt for a great price. We learned a lot about Mexican cuisine you'd never learn from food network. Diego was funny and patient.
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Lesleyjane_s
Mar 21, 2024
A great experience! - A great time from start to finish. We loved going to the market and purchasing our foods for our recipes. The mexican restaurant where we took our cookery class was unique and an authentic Mexican Restaurant. All the staff were very attentive. Nasim our guide was just great and the cookery lesson was most enjoyable. We loved the hands on experience making all our recipes then sitting down and enjoying our lunch with complimentary drinks. Value for money and a great experience to take part in. Highly recommend this activity.
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Cherih633
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent vacation add on! - This was the best opportunity to see Cancun as is, away from the hotel district. Diego was fantastic and a wealth of information about the city and food! We made the best guacamole we have ever had and the entire meal was wonderful. The market experience was fun and eye opening! Diego and the driver Alex, were personable and easy to talk to. Well worth the money!
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Jessicawq5484ma
Feb 2, 2024
Great authentic experience - We loved our cooking class with Diego. It was very hands on, he explained everything carefully and answered all of our questions. It was a small class which was great because we all got to take a turn and do some things by hand. The food was great and my parents and I really enjoyed and learned
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E1808dcaprils
Jan 12, 2024
Amazing ! - We had the best time! Such a great experience. Hector and the other staff were brilliant. Would definitely recommend. Gracias
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622peterk
Dec 8, 2023
Excellent excursion for amateur cooks and foodies. - Hector was an excellent guide and teacher. We will definitely be able to step up our Mexican cooking game after taking our class with him.
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Thomas_a
Mar 15, 2024
Booking was a challenge.... - Booking was a challenge. Tried to tell us we didn’t have hotel pick up/drop off when it clearly stated in advertisement. They finally did agree and provided it. Experience and guide was great.
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