Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen

4.8
(32 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa's cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as well as purchase some of the ingredients you will need for your class). In this class you will create a well-rounded, multi-dish lunch in a small class setting (no more than 8 students in class). Classes are hands-on and some demonstration, so be prepared to work!

Chef Isa (and/ or Chef Pavel, Isa's cooking partner and husbad) is not only a cooking class teacher, she is also a professional chef with over 10 years of cooking experience. She/ he is thrilled to share their knowledge on cooking techniques in addition to teaching you how to make authentic Mexican dishes.

Example Menu

Starter

Side Dishes

Prepare two traditional Mexican salsas, and two types of guacamole served with tortilla chips.

Main

Main Dish Options (choose one)

Mole Poblano w/ Chicken, Green Mole w/ Chicken, Pork or Fish (Mexico City)

Main

Main Dish Options

Tiikin Xic Fish (Yucatan), A la Talla Fish (Guerrero), Fish a la Veracruzana (Veracruz), Cochinita or Chicken Pibil (Yucatan)

Main

Main Dish Options

Tostadas w/ beef or fish (Mexico City), Fresh Fish Ceviche (Caribbean), Chicken Tinga (Mexico City), Tacos al Pastor (Mexico City)

Main

Main Dish Options

Chile Relleno w/ cheese or shrimp & cheese, Chiles en Nogada (Puebla) and only available in August.

What's Included

All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).
Bottled water and traditional Mexican aqua frescas will be provided.
Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
Print out of recipes.
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Isa's kitchen is located in downtown Playa del Carmen. Name is Casa Suave. She will meet you at the local market before heading to her home. DAC is located on 30 Avenida Norte Mz 34 lote 10, entre Constituyentes y Calle 22, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

At the beginning of class, you will meet at the local market, DAC. You will briefly discuss the day's lesson and the dishes you will be making. You will choose ONE main dish to prepare (see potential options from our sample menu). Additionally, you will make traditional salsas, guacamole (two types), corn tortillas, and a fresh beverage made from seasonal fruits. Following this discussion and tour of the market, you will walk to Isa's home kitchen to cook. Note: some dishes may have seasonal ingredients, and substitutions may be made accordingly.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegans & vegetarians welcome.
  • No children under the age of 8. Children 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Supplied by Cozumel Chef

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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