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Cozumel Cooking Class: Experience Authentic Mexican Cuisine with Josefina's Family Recipes
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128 Ratings
San Miguel de Cozumel
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Explore local markets, learn family recipes, and cook your own traditional Mexican meal.
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Explore local markets, learn family recipes, and cook your own traditional Mexican meal.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Av Lic Benito Juárez 461 - Participants dive into genuine Mexican culinary traditions with an interactive cooking class. The journey starts with a guided tour of the local market, “El Mercado,” where attendees learn to choose fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina’s kitchen, students are taught to use Mexican cooking tools such as molcajetes…
- Av Lic Benito Juárez 461 - Participants dive into genuine Mexican culinary traditions with an interactive cooking class. The journey starts with a guided tour of the local market, “El Mercado,” where attendees learn to choose fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina’s kitchen, students are taught to use Mexican cooking tools such as molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class includes making handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the chance to create authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session concludes with enjoying the prepared feast, providing a rich taste of Mexican culture.
What's Included
- Small-group cooking class for personalized attention
- Beverages included (water, traditional aqua frescas, Margaritas, beer)
- Enjoy snacks during the class
- All ingredients provided for a multi-course meal
- Receive Josefina’s e-cookbook with recipes from the class
- Small-group cooking class for personalized attention
- Beverages included (water, traditional aqua frescas, Margaritas, beer)
- Enjoy snacks during the class
- All ingredients provided for a multi-course meal
- Receive Josefina’s e-cookbook with recipes from the class
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
Additional Information
‘Alma’ is the Spanish term for soul, and it’s the essence of genuine Mexican cooking. Participate along with Josefina (or her son, Jeronimo) in a 3-hour group culinary workshop (up to 6 participants) held in her home kitchen. Experience and savor Mexican gastronomy through Josefina’s exclusive family recipes. The food journey also involves a visit to…
‘Alma’ is the Spanish term for soul, and it’s the essence of genuine Mexican cooking. Participate along with Josefina (or her son, Jeronimo) in a 3-hour group culinary workshop (up to 6 participants) held in her home kitchen. Experience and savor Mexican gastronomy through Josefina’s exclusive family recipes. The food journey also involves a visit to Cozumel’s indigenous market. Expand your understanding of Mexican culture as you interact with native market sellers and bring back the ingredients to prepare a wholesome Mexican meal right in time for siesta!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
Location
Mercado Municipal
Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas
Please meet on Calle Rosado Salas between Ave 20 & Ave 25. Josefina or Jeronimo (Josefina's son) will be standing near the Benito Juarez statue that is between two benches, right in front of the market.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(128 Ratings)
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Douge543
Feb 24, 2025
As authentic an experience as you can get! - What an awesome time! We started by shopping locally for all the ingredients. Jeronimo did an outstanding job explaining each and every item, what makes each unique and how to use each in cooking. Then we all went to his home where he showed us all how to prepare fresh salsas, tortillas, guacamole, ceviche and fresh mahi-mahi and shrimp which is what the class decided we wanted. You will learn so much more than just cooking - he opens up his home and his heart and his love for food and country is infectious. Highly recommend.
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Danice_t
Feb 23, 2025
A Very Useful Cooking School Experience - This excursion exceeded our expectations. Jeronimo met us on time at the designated meeting spot. At the market, we gathered essentials for the meal we were to prepare. We learned a lot of characteristics of the ingredients that would be used to prepare the meal. Once we got to the home kitchen for cooking, met Angie - the assistant. It was an authentic Mexican environment. We helped prepare certain aspects of the meal and partook in eating the meal. Adjustments were made for preferences on spiciness. Any questions we had were answered. It was nice to meet Jeronimo's mother, as she originally started this cooking school many years ago. The end product of the meal was fantastic. We gained cooking skills, became more knowledgeable about Mexican food culture, and had fun!
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Katie_r
Feb 14, 2025
Great father daughter bonding trip - Amazing! Cannot recommend enough. I took my father (65) with me (29) and we both got so much out of it! You feel like family
Immediately. The ingredients you find on this island are top tier produce! My father and I had so much fun.
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Judyhb3393bf
Feb 14, 2025
Delicious - Jeronimo was professional and has passion for sharing his knowledge about Mexican cuisine. All of the foods they prepared were delicious. I would recommend this experience.
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468danicar
Feb 4, 2025
Book this NOW - This is by far the BEST chef experience on Cozumel. I bring new visitors every year and enjoy it every time! Geronimo is knowledgeable and interesting and an exceptional chef! You will not be disappointed at all and it is very affordable!! 10 stars!!!
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Paintedr2024
Jan 17, 2025
After purchasing the ingredients together at a local market, we went to a home and cooked sauces, made homemade dishes - Wonderful experience. Learned about how to use the fruits of Mexico for sauces and salsas. Cooked with great spices and made ceviche and hand made tortillas.
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Karen_w
Jan 5, 2025
Arrive hungry! - We had an incredible time at the Cozumel cooking class! Our host Jeronimo made the experience both fun and informative, guiding us through the preparation of authentic Mexican dishes. All the food was fantastic, and the hands-on cooking was a highlight.
We loved getting to choose our own protein (we picked shrimp), and a visit to the market allowed us to select a special treat to take home. There’s so much food served during the class, so make sure to come hungry! This was a memorable and delicious experience, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cozumel.
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Jenniferhj6155cy
Jan 5, 2025
🌟 Cozumel Cooking Classes with Jeronimo – A Culinary Experience You Can't Miss! 🌟 - If you're looking for a truly immersive and educational experience in Cozumel, Cozumel Cooking Classes with Jeronimo is a must-do! Jeronimo was a wealth of knowledge, skillfully tying in the nutritional benefits of each dish while sharing the rich cultural history behind every ingredient and preparation. 🍴🌶
From the moment we began, we were fully engaged. The Veracruz fish (red snapper) was absolutely to die for – fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! 🐟
The market tour was equally fascinating, with Jeronimo providing expert insights on spices, produce, and meats. It was captivating to learn about the local ingredients that make Cozumel's cuisine so unique.
To top it all off, we were gifted online cookbooks featuring all the dishes we made (and many more), so I can recreate these amazing recipes back in the U.S. 📝
A huge thank you to Jeronimo and Emily for making this class a highlight of our trip. If you're in Cozumel, don’t miss out on this unforgettable culinary adventure! #CozumelCookingClass
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Giahoapatrick_h
Jan 3, 2025
20/10 Cooking Class Experience - Geronimo was incredible! He took us first for a tour of the food market and we picked all the ingredients fresh. He’s so knowledgeable on the medicinal properties of each ingredients. He took us to his home after and with the help of his Sous-Chef, they taught us how to create great Mexican dishes, there was so much food, we left so full of joy and abundance of love. He’s an amazing human being! Don’t even think twice about booking this cooking class, it’s so worth it!
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Teresa_r
Jan 3, 2025
Absolutely great! - One of the best excursions ever! After finding out what we wanted to eat, he led our small group through the market, choosing all the ingredients needed (with explanations and tips), then we traveled to his house and got to work. We did some of the prep work while Jeronimo cooked and explained what he was doing. Everything was delicious, and I feel confident I can recreate it myself. You really get a feel for authentic Mexico with this excursion- not just the generic tourist experience. The market is almost all locals, and it was fun being in a home rather than a boring commercial kitchen. We arrived by cruise ship and although I’m usually nervous making it back to the shop in time, Jaramillo made it clear he took it very seriously and payed close attention to the time. Had to take a cab on our own to the market (easy), he called us a cab to take us back. My husband wasn’t too excited about this when I booked it (he isn’t interested in cooking), but loved it also. Thanks for a wonderful day, Jeronimo!
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