Top Cancun Food & Drink Classes

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.

This hands-on small-group cooking class in Cancun teaches you how to prepare nine traditional dishes, including burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. Prepare a full meal with appetizer, main dish, and dessert, then enjoy your creations with unlimited drinks in a local home setting. Learn about Mexican culture and cooking in an immersive, fun experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Try a range of Mexican mezcal on your vacation during a tasting tour in the heart of downtown Cancun. You’ll meet a professional “mezcalier” master to get the lowdown on the agave-based liquor as you sample different varieties along with authentic Mexican snacks. Even better, the tasting tour is capped at just 10 people per group for a more intimate experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the world of Cuba's literary heritage with a unique private luxury experience at the home of renowned writer Edo Cruz. Learn the art of cigar rolling and master the techniques of smoking like a pro, all while enjoying expertly paired rum and delicious chocolate liqueur. As a special touch, you’ll receive a book from the writer himself, making this experience truly one-of-a-kind. - Enjoy a private luxury experience at the home of Edo Cruz - Learn to roll cigars and smoke expertly with rum and chocolate liqueur - Receive a book from the famous Cuban writer as a keepsake - Convenient hotel pick-up included for a seamless experience

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.

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.

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

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on culinary experience with a local this class is the perfect fit for you! Recipes: Guided by our expert instructor, you’ll prepare a variety of seafood dishes infused with Mexico's bold and signature flavors. Snacks: We will also bring some Mexican snacks for you to try. Drinks: all you care to make and drink margaritas, beers, bottled water and Mexican iced tea. Beer sold separately. All ingredients for the BBQ, along with unlimited margaritas and water, are included in the price—no hidden fees!

Go beyond simple sipping and dive into the history of Mezcal on this small-group tasting of artisan batches in Cancun, complete with plenty of samples and traditional Mexican appetisers. Learn how this agave spirit is made, discover new flavors, and try drinks and dishes you might otherwise have overlooked on this immersive experience held in a dedicated tasting room.

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.