Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Cooking Classes

Meet Chef Alma and begin your Cooking experience. This hands-on cooking takes place in the family home of Chef Alma. Chef Alma will share with you the best of her own family recipes, as well as the finest of the traditional Mexican dishes. Join us for a Mexican food cooking class; and delight yourself with the best of the Mexican flavors. You will hand make your own corn tortillas, learn cooking techniques and you will indulge yourself into the delicious and more representative dishes of the Mexican cuisine. And the best of all: you eat what you cook during the class. All this in authentic "Mi Casa es su Casa" atmosphere

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 about the flavors and ingredients of Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine on this intimate tour in a local’s home. Under the tutelage of your host, prepare a 3-course meal—guacamole, main, and dessert—along with homemade salsa and tortillas. You’ll also sample and learn the proper way to taste mezcal. Afterward, share the meal you’ve prepared with your hosts, new amigos, and drinks.

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

Unlike standard port excursions, we offer a "Home Base" experience. You aren't just taking a 2-hour class; you are gaining access to a premier beachfront Cafe just 5 minutes from the pier. Master the secrets of the comal and traditional Al Pastor marinade with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop. Afterward, skip the crowds and use our secure lockers and 150Mbps Wi-Fi to enjoy a stress-free day of swimming and shopping on the Mahahual boardwalk. It’s the perfect blend of cultural immersion and a relaxing beach break.

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 a different menu each day, including barbecue, quesabirrias, tacos, mole, tamales, and cochinita pibil, plus salsas, guacamole, tortillas, and rajas poblanas. You’ll cook together, learning about Mexican culture through its cuisine and local ingredients. Lunch is included. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can all be accommodated.

Experience authentic Yucatecan cuisine from market to table during this small-group cooking class in Mérida. Browse Mercado Lucas de Gálvez with your guide to sample local fruits and shop for ingredients like achiote and habanero peppers before heading to a local home to prepare a traditional three-course meal. Vegetarian and vegan options ensure everyone can enjoy this hands-on culinary experience.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Yucatán during a small-group cooking class in Mérida. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and regional traditions that define Yucatecan cuisine from your local host. This experience goes beyond simply eating out. You’ll understand how these dishes are prepared, why certain ingredients like achiote and chaya are essential to the region, and how to recreate the recipes at home. • Learn more about Yucatán cuisine than you would by dining at restaurants • Small-group format ensures personalized guidance and interaction • Ideal for curious food lovers who enjoy hands-on experiences • Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook and dine

This unrivalled experience is the authenticity of learning directly from a chef native to the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s not just a recipe, it’s an immersion in my culture within a private and exclusive culinary study. Unlike the mass classes, here we focus on detail: from the perfect balance of the marinade of Chicken Pibil to the exact technique to achieve handmade tortillas and crispy churros. It is an intimate, technical and flavorful class, designed for those who seek to take the real secret of Mexican cuisine home, sharing the table as friends at the end.

This hands-on cooking class takes place at Bonita, a local restaurant in Tulum, where guests learn to prepare traditional Mexican recipes in an authentic culinary setting. Participants make guacamole, salsas, ceviche, handmade tortillas, sopes, tacos, and margaritas while learning techniques used in everyday Mexican cooking. The experience combines cooking, local flavors, and a shared meal in a small-group environment.

The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.

Discover the art of authentic Mexican cooking during this small-group cooking class at Josefina’s home kitchen in Cozumel. Learn about the traditional flavors used in Mexican cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing Josefina’s family recipes. Your tour also includes a visit to Cozumel’s local market to shop for ingredients and a copy of Josefina’s e-cookbook with several original recipes.

Discover the nuances of traditional Mexican cooking during this immersive workshop in the heart of Cozumel. Join a small group and visit a traditional market to gather ingredients for your day. Then, learn to make several traditional dishes, from snacks to appetizers to main dishes. After, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor along with an array of drinks.

Do you want to learn to make authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole, drink margaritas and learn how to dance salsa on the beach?Then this is the tour for you!Stop at a Beach Mexican Restaurant with a beautiful view for a hand’s-on cooking class.Your guide will take you through the steps of making authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole from the freshest ingredients. You’ll have tortilla chips to taste your creations and can take the recipes home with you.Quench your thirst with complimentary margaritas, Mexican beer, or flavored waters. Afterwards, your guide will show you how to step,sway and get into the groove of Latin America’s most famous dance - the Salsa! Follow step-by step instructions and you’ll soon be ready for the dance floor. After your class, you’ll have free time to enjoy the beach break.When time’s up, you have the option to either return to your ship or stay at Beach Club and extend your day in this tropical paradise.

Book this Playa del Carmen Mexican Food Cooking Class to enjoy an authentic culinary experience in Mexico. This cooking lesson is led by a local who invites you into their home to learn to make a meal—you choose to cook a 1- or 3-course meal when booking. Plus, each class participant gets their cooking station complete with the supplies they need to use for the course.

This tour is designed to show you how the old time Cozumel people used to spend their holidays in the beach, when the whole family went out to the local beaches and set up the fishing rods, and then the catch of the day was made in the very special and traditional Tikinxic style fish! If you love food do not miss this unique interactive cooking class, take off your shoes and enjoy cooking on the beach, your guide will explain how to create your Tikinxic style fish step by step.

Uncover the vibrant tastes of Mexico in a hands-on cooking class at Jaime's Restaurant, the premier culinary destination in Costa Maya. Under the guidance , participants will master the art of preparing traditional dishes, including fresh guacamole and homemade salsas, while gaining insight into the rich culinary heritage of the Caribbean coast. In this relaxed beachside atmosphere, learn about the unique ingredients and stories that define Mexican cuisine. After the class, enjoy your delicious creations paired with drinks from the open bar, all while soaking in stunning ocean views.

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

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.

From tostadas to tamales, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking experience in Merida, which takes place in your host’s home. Learn about local culture that many travelers never see as you help prepare a traditional meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

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.

Although tourism is now very important to the local economy, Isla Holbox was and still is a fishing village. So you can organize fishing tours with local captains and guides who will teach you the most traditional methods in the art of fishing. What you catch is yours to take and enjoy. It doesn't matter if you are a professional or a beginner; It is a very good way to immerse yourself in the Holbox culture And connect with family or friends. We will also teach you how to cook a delicious fish ceviche with the catch of the day.