Top Cancun Food & Drink Classes

Tequila is the go-to drink in Cancun, so there’s no better place to take part in a tequila masterclass and tasting session. In a restaurant in Cancun's hotel zone, you’ll taste seven artisan tequilas, learn how to drink it in traditional Mexican style, and make like a mixologist as you prepare one cocktail.

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.

Learn all about the nuances of Mexican tequila on this group tequila tasting journey in Cancun. You learn how to taste a fake product, and learn the right way to drink it properly. Along the tour you get to sample several types of tequila, plus partake in a master class with an instructor.

Uncover the secrets of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on 4-course cooking class in Cancun. Led by an expert local chef, you’ll learn how to prepare iconic dishes using traditional tools like the Molcajete and Comal. Experience the true flavors of Mexico while mastering easy techniques to recreate them at home. Enjoy a private kitchen setting at Cancun's most famous restaurant.

Don’t just eat the Mexican food on your Cancun trip, learn how to cook it, too. This small-group cooking class with Chef Alberto features daily menus including barbecue, quesabirrias, tacos, mole, tamales, and cochinita pibil. You’ll cook together, learning about Mexican culture through its cuisine and local ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can all be accommodated.

Discover Mexican cuisine and how to make it inside a Mexican restaurant in Cancun with other foodies. First, you’ll visit a local market to buy produce and other fresh ingredients. Then you’ll experience a hands-on class where you’ll learn to make dishes including guacamole, sopes, enchiladas, and more. You’ll enjoy a full lunch with a margarita that you’ll also learn to make.

Sip, swirl, and savor the bold flavors of tequila on this tasting experience in Cancun. Join a group of like-minded travelers as you sample seven different spirits, each paired with a delicious Mexican meal. Throughout the session, explore the rich history of tequila and discover the craft behind its production. Swap tasting notes with your group and also enjoy a welcome cocktail upon arrival.

Go beyond the tourist attractions and experience everyday local life on this half-day tour of Cancun. See a different side of the city when you visit markets, street food stalls, and hidden lanes with vibrant street art. Foodies will love sampling a range of local specialties, including barbacoa, tacos, and Yucatecan food. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

I am a lover of Mexican gastronomy. I have a degree in tourism business administration and I would like to share what identifies me as a Mexican, share family recipes, cook in a traditional way using the main ingredients that characterize us, I want to share my riches as Mexicans embodied in a dish that stands out for its simplicity and warm welcome to each and every one of the visitors creating reasons to soak up and fall in love with mexico with traditional and authentic dishes as well as share my culinary knowledge

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Cancun's Mayan jungle! Ride ATVs through the rugged terrain, soar across zip lines over the jungle canopy, and take a refreshing swim in a sacred cenote. Afterward, indulge in a tequila tasting and learn about Mayan culture during a guided walk. With round-trip transportation, safety gear, and snacks provided, this thrilling, eco-friendly experience combines adventure with cultural exploration for an unforgettable day.

Whether you’re a foodie looking for a tasty Cancun experience or a long-time tequila connoisseur, this Cancun masterclass has what you’re after. In a small group, you taste a range of tequilas that have been specially paired with gourmet tacos by a chef, and get an even better understanding of Mexican culture through the lens of its food and drink.

Learn the story of Mexico’s most iconic spirit first hand with a beachfront tequila tasting led by a connoisseur. Sample a curated selection of premium tequilas you wouldn't find in stores, while you discover the difference between blanco, reposado, and añejo, and enjoy the Caribbean sea breeze as you sip and savor.

Spend the night like a celebrity with a VIP Gold Member admission ticket to Coco Bongo, Cancun’s most famous nightlife venue. Your VIP pass includes both skip-the-line and early entry, which saves you hours of waiting in line and grants you access to the club one hour before it opens to the general public. Take advantage of an open bar featuring premium spirits throughout the evening and guarantee a front-row seat for the show with early entry.

Learn how to make authentic Mexican dishes—and enjoy a more personalized experience—during this hands-on cooking class, hosted right in the jungle. With just a chef host and a small group for company, prepare a 6-course gourmet meal of delicious Mexican dishes. Once all the food is cooked, celebrate your culinary accomplishment with a traditional Mexican fiesta, complete with drinks and music.

Taste Cancun’s top tacos and enjoy cold Mexican beer on this 3-hour small-group tour. Visit four local taco spots, skip the lines, and learn the stories behind each recipe. Includes drinks, churros, and optional hotel pickup. Vegetarian options available.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

Join Alberto and his warm-hearted mother, Lily, for a one-of-a-kind Cancun cooking class in their charming home in Polígono Sur. This intimate, hands-on culinary experience invites you to dive into the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine, guided by family recipes passed down through generations. Over the course of two flavorful hours, you’ll learn to make fresh handmade tortillas, vibrant salsas, creamy guacamole and a main dish. Blending tradition with a modern twist, Alberto offers a truly personal and unforgettable Mexican cooking experience in Cancun - perfect for food-loving travelers seeking a cultural and culinary adventure with locals.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Cancun for a full-day catamaran adventure to Isla Mujeres that includes snorkeling, sightseeing, and partying. Snorkel around vibrant reefs, enjoy an open bar and music onboard, then disembark and explore Isla Mujeres at your own pace, with the chance to relax at an exclusive beach club. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included for a hassle-free experience.

Don't risk a disappointing romantic night out, with this quality all-in-one dinner cruise on Nichupté Lagoon. Glide across the water on a Spanish-style galleon, enjoy live saxophone music, and savor a three-course dinner with your choice of main dish and a national open bar. Perfect for anniversaries or special occasions, this seamless experience combines romance, fine dining, and stunning sunset views.

Tequila comes in more styles than most visitors realize, and tasting them with someone who can explain the differences turns a drink into something you understand. Sit down with a master tequilero at La Sirena in Puerto Morelos to work through blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas, each paired with tapas and tacos.

Take a half-day food tour in Cancun to discover authentic local eateries and regional fare from across Mexico. Find out where the locals go as your guide takes you to four favorite eateries where you sample items such as tacos, street food, and gourmet dishes with origins in the Yucutan, Caribbean, and Central Mexico. You’ll also sample three Mexican spirits: tequila, mezcal, and xtabentun.

Take a break from the mundane mainland and join this Caribbean beach party on a luxurious catamaran. Enjoy top-notch snorkeling in some of Cancun's best spots, relax at an exclusive beach club on Playa Norte, and savor delicious regional cuisine—all with a domestic open bar. You can even customize your own catamaran adventure with private charter options. Whether you're planning a family reunion, bachelorette party, or corporate event, your team will work with you to create a tailored experience.

Begin your experience by stepping into the elegant world of premium cigars. Learn the art of savoring a cigar, a ritual that enhances every nuance of its complex flavor. Discover that cigar smoke is to be tasted, not inhaled. Next, discover why Cuban rum is the cigar's natural partner, as their shared terroir creates a sublime harmony of flavors. Learn to savor a cigar like a true aficionado, discover the secrets of perfect pairings with legendary Cuban rum, and explore the deep connections between the island's most iconic traditions. Finally, gain a respectful insight into the spiritual heart of Cuba with an introduction to Afro-Cuban religions. Learn about Santería, a fascinating syncretic faith that blends the traditions of the Yoruba people of West Africa with Catholicism.