Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class

4.7
(92 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Learn the secrets of Mexican cooking with a hands-on lesson, led by a local English-speaking chef.

Receive expert step-by-step instructions to prepare a 4-course meal (5 dishes and 2 drinks) representing different regions of Mexico.

Get to know the art of Mexican cuisine by using traditional kitchen tools like Molcajete (stone mortar), Comal (flat griddle), and clay pots.

A private kitchen and intimate atmosphere at the most iconic mexican restaurant in Cancun is waiting for you!

Example Menu

Starter

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tasting

Learn to choose the best fresh fruit in the local market and get a taste of real Mexican fruit.

Starter

Guacamole

Simple, yet difficult to accomplish to perfection, learn how to prepare this avocado and pico de gallo appetizer.

Starter

Handmade tortillas

The secret behind most Mexican dishes

Starter

Refried beans

As good Mexicans, we like beans everywhere!

Main

Sopes

Thick corn base with different stews toppings.

Main

Enchiladas

Rolled up chicken tacos drowned in green or red sauce topped with cream, cheese, and onion.

Dessert

Arroz con leche

Traditional dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar.

Dessert

Margarita

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What's Included

Drink including margarita.
English speaking local chef (guide)
4-course hands-on cooking class
Food tasting
Extra food or drinks not specified.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find our location inside the most iconic Mexican Restaurant "La Parrilla"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Supplied by Cancun Food Tours

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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