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Mexican Cooking and Mezcal Tasting Experience in Tulum: A Journey Into Traditional Flavors
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417 Ratings
Tulum
Embark on a culinary journey in Tulum with a Mexican cooking and mezcal tasting experience. Learn about traditional flavors, make tortillas from scratch, and enjoy a delicious meal.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quintana Roo 109 - Delve into the heart of Mexican culinary arts with age-old cooking techniques and authentic flavors, complemented by fresh ingredients and handmade tortillas. This is more than a meal; it’s a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, tradition, and hospitality, all set within a charming Mexican abode surrounded by the lush Yucatan jungle…\nOur gastronomic journey begins with an informative session on the cornerstone ingredients and tastes of Mexico, including the nation’s iconic dishes, a guide to selecting and using dried chilies, and an in-depth look at the art of making tortillas. We’ll also explore the world of mezcal, complete with a tasting session!\nFollowing that, we’ll engage hands-on in the full culinary process, starting from the ground up, to craft and cook a genuine, time-honored Mexican feast, featuring the quintessential element of Mexican cuisine: homemade tortillas!\n\nThe recipes we’ll be exploring are steeped in my family’s history. As someone born and raised in Mexico, I’ve been fortunate to have the rich culinary heritage of my ancestors passed down to me, along with a deep-seated passion for cooking.\nOnce our cooking class concludes, we’ll gather to savor the dishes we’ve created, accompanied by a refreshing ‘jarrito de agua fresca’, beer, wine, or perhaps a combination of these beverages!
What's Included
- All-inclusive food and drinks
- Beer, national wine, and mezcal included
Meal Options
- Guacamole - Prepared , with tomatillo, chile serrano, cilantro, avocado and garlic, happy to share with you my abuela secret to keep it fresh and green.
- Tacos al Pastor - Thin pork loin strips, marinated with 3 chiles, specias, achiote, orange and pinnaple fresh juice; served with grill pinneaple, cilantro and salsa.
- Three milk and creme cheese jelly. - Light and easy dessert, perfect for hot days.
Additional Information
We use fresh ingredients and prepare everything from scratch, immersing you in the traditional flavors of Mexico, within the picturesque environment of a Mexican-style home, awash with lush garden surroundings. Every element has been meticulously selected to ensure you have a true gastronomic and cultural experience that delves into the very heart of ancient Mexican cooking. Our culinary cultural journey begins with an introduction to the foundational flavors and ingredients in Mexican cuisine, and a sampling of mezcal. We’ll briefly examine its key attributes and demonstrate the proper way of savoring it.
In an atmosphere buzzing with happiness, music, and laughter, we’ll put together a complete meal - sides, salsa, and Agua Fresca - from scratch.
The crafting of tortillas and quesadillas is a hands-on process, with artisanal cheese used in the quesadillas.
At the conclusion of the class, we gather around one table to partake in the food we’ve just created and revel in shared experiences. Mi casa es tu casa - our home is always open to you.
Location
Ciricote
Our address is Calle Ciricote #13, Residencial Riviera Tulum.
The person at the surveillance station will ask you to leave an id and will give it back when you leave, if you come by taxi they won’t ask for id
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joel_h
Aug 23, 2024
Mexican authentic food - Excelente! The food and the experience of learning about the food and their culture.The food was prepared at the moment fresh. We made the Salsa dip, and delicious empanadas. The host was very friendly and thought us how to prepare everything. We can’t wait to try it ourselves at home. Thank you! 👍👍👍
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Ashley_p
Aug 3, 2024
Delightful! - Awesome experience and amazing food. We learned a lot, and every dish was excellent. It was also cool to take the class in Guadalupe’s home (they have lots of kitties!)
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Sienna_w
Jul 26, 2024
wonderful - it was a little hard to find the actual location of the class but the class itself was very enjoyable and welcoming i loved it i definitely recommend this cooking class i learned how to make new dishes and had a great time
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M6282mlmariap
Jul 19, 2024
Absolutly worth it! - The cooking class with Lilly was amazing. We learned a lot about the mexican cuisine and really enjoyed the meal we prepared. Lilly is such a funny and interessting person and we really recommend this cooking experience to everyone who is in Tulum on holiday.
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Vanessas882
Jul 8, 2024
10/10 would recommend! Cant say enough good things about this experience. - The was by far one of our FAVORITE experiences while in Playa Del Carmen/Tulum. Everything about the experience was amazing. Lilly definitely has a passion for cooking and is shows! She even threw in some dancing lessons in-between cooking! She made everything fun and we loved her energy. We cooked, laughed, danced, drank Mezcal all while learning about the history of the food. Don't pass up on this authentic experience!
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Ronnietown
Jul 5, 2024
Authentic & Soulful + Heartfelt deliciousness! - This is one of the best cooking classes that I have ever had! Lily
commands the energy of the room, while also fostering a very fun and interactive environment where everyone is like a big family.
We learned how to make homemade corn tortillas from scratch, al pastor, chaya and other fresh ingredients for our soup, and quesadillas! The mezcal and horchata that we tasted was also phenomenal!
Lily is the real deal! I am thankful to have made these amazing memories + learned new techniques! Cheers!
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Erin_m
Jul 4, 2024
Awesome experience - It was so much fun! I loved learning how to make tortillas from scratch.
The watermelon agua fresca was delicious!
We did not get the mezcal tasting on our visit but that’s ok as we are not big drinkers.
I absolutely would recommend this visit.
Plus she has quite a few animals and they are all so sweet!!
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Treverh2024
Jul 3, 2024
Do not miss this!! - This is an absolute must do if you like cooking and are anywhere near Tulum. Lily has a love and passion for the Mexican cultures, history, and most importantly cuisine that is extremely infectious. All of us enjoy cooking and the opportunity to learn the techniques and recipes of Mexico was amazing!
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Mona_m
Jun 28, 2024
My favorite thing I did in Tulum - What a wonderful time- I loved it. The food was great, the company lovely and the chef was such a kind, amazing person.
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Jessica_a
Jun 26, 2024
You must do this in Tulum! - Do yourself a favor and learn how to cook with Tia Lily. She is fantastic with amazing energy and knowledge. This was one of the best experiences ever. You will leave full of new skills and full of delicious food.
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