Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Cancun, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Mexican cooking class in Cancun with a market visit
- Enjoy a 4-course meal plus included drinks
- Group size is limited to 10 for individual instruction
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel
Sample Menu
Starter
Fresh Local Fruit
Select local fruit with your own hands from the local market. Follow the simple, yet useful tips of our professional chef-guide!
Starter
Guacamole
Simple, yet difficult to accomplish to perfection, learn how to prepare this avocado and pico de gallo appetizer.
Starter
Refried beans
As good Mexicans, beans go well with everything!
Main
Handmade tortillas
The secret behind most Mexican dishes, learn it's preparation and why is so important.
Main
Sopes
Thick corn base with different toppings.
Main
Enchiladas
Rolled up chicken tacos drowned in green or red sauce topped with cream, cheese, and onion.
Main
Margaritas
Do we need to describe it?
Dessert
Arroz Con Leche
Traditional dessert made with rice, milk, vanilla, cinammon and sugar. Learn our special secret ;)
What's Included
- LunchEnjoy your self- made meal
- Coffee and/or TeaCoffee and tea are offered while the class goes on
- Alcoholic Beverages1 Margarita, prepared by yourself
- Soda/Pop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Roundtrip transportation from Riviera Maya has an extra cost of $20 usd per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Exact pickup times are sent after booking.
What To Expect
1
Mercado 23
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christian_B
This was such a fun and unique excursion. Everything from visiting the market to the hands on cooking, it was well structured, fun, and I learned a lot. I guides were fun, polite and knowledge. This was a great class for beginner cooks into the Mexican cuisine.
Reviews
4.7
based on 272 reviews
Emily_S, May 2026
My husband and I did the cooking class and had the best time. It was one of the best experiences on our honeymoon. Our guide Sasha was very personable and made the experience interesting and very informative. We would recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic experience!
Christian_B, Apr 2026
This was such a fun and unique excursion. Everything from visiting the market to the hands on cooking, it was well structured, fun, and I learned a lot. I guides were fun, polite and knowledge. This was a great class for beginner cooks into the Mexican cuisine.
Krista_F, Apr 2026
If you’re staying at a resort and looking for something fun to do, I recommend this activity. It was great to learn about the Mexican culture, exploring the market and being able to try dishes you normally wouldn’t have. It was a very fun and interactive experience. The hosts were great as well. Super knowledgeable and friendly.
Felisha_W, Apr 2026
I had an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience with this Viator booking for the “Mexican Cooking Class with Local Market and Transportation” on March 26, 2026—and I never even got to attend the class.
The issue started when I accidentally selected the wrong pickup location (The Westin instead of Aloft in the hotel zone where I was staying that night). As soon as I realized my mistake around 7 PM the evening before, I immediately tried to contact the company. The only option available was a chat box, so I sent a message requesting to change the pickup location. After waiting with no response, I assumed nothing could be done.
The next morning, I reread the policy stating no changes within 24 hours, so I took responsibility and Ubered to the original pickup location (The Westin), arriving around 9:10–9:15 AM—well before the 9:30 start time. While waiting, I checked the chat again and saw that the company had responded the night before (around 9:15 PM) saying they could switch my pickup location—but by then it was too late. I was already at the original location.
At that point, everything fell apart. I tried desperately to contact the company—through the chat, and by calling, and even via WhatsApp—but received no meaningful response. The hotel I had just left (Aloft) confirmed no one had arrived for pickup. Meanwhile, staff at The Westin also said no one had come looking for guests.
Eventually, I received a vague message around 9:48 AM thanking me for my communication—but offering no help whatsoever. By then, I had clearly missed the pickup. I even tried to salvage the situation by asking for the class location so I could Uber there myself, but they provide no address for the actual class—only pickup details. So despite doing everything I could, I was completely stuck.
To make matters worse, I later found out the driver apparently showed up at the Aloft around 9:29 AM (one minute before the class start time), asked for me briefly, and left. No call. No message. No effort to actually reach me—despite me actively trying to contact them the entire time.
I paid extra for transportation, which ended up being the very reason I couldn’t attend. Had I not selected pickup, I could have simply gone to the class myself. The lack of communication from this company is unacceptable and ultimately cost me the entire experience.
Viator’s response made things even worse. They claimed they conducted an “investigation” and found me at fault—without ever asking me for any information or evidence. It felt like a complete brush-off, likely because they profit from these bookings and have no incentive to support customers when things go wrong.
Bottom line: I lost $100 on an experience I was genuinely excited about, all because of poor communication and a disorganized system. Based on my experience, I strongly advise against booking this activity. If you do, avoid the pickup option at all costs. This felt incredibly shady, and I would not trust this company again.
Clifford_L, Apr 2026
A great experience. What better place to learn Mexican cuisine. The walk at the market was great, the location of the cooking class was great! Overall experience was awesome! Sasha and his team really know how to you well.
Thomas_D, Apr 2026
Fun, informative and yummy.
Very comforting group and welcoming restaurant where class takes place, La Parilla.
Going to the market was just like being in a travel show. Chef Sash was an excellent teacher and fun to be with.
Judd_W, Apr 2026
Very full day, prepare for lots of standing and walking, prepare to be hot. OTOH, prepare to learn how to make authentic Mexican food and maybe make new friends!
Tysha_a, Mar 2026
Sasha and Angel were fantastic! We came in from Puerto Morales and they picked us up with no issues. The market was so fun to walk through, we got some great tips about produce. And fresh tortillas off the machine are amazing. Plus there was some time to do a little shopping.
Learning how to cook some traditional dishes was fantastic and we got some tips on what could be used locally. Sasha is very engaging, obviously loves food and people. We left feeling full and happy.
Anna_C, Mar 2026
Sasha and Alex were excellent guides. sasha was funny and entertaining and showed us around the Mercado. Then, we wandered around and did some shopping and he gave us plenty of time. then, we went to a restaurant and made guacamole. Tortillas, sopas and had some delicious margueriteas. he gave us a lot of information about mexican cooking and anecdotes about growing up with his grandmother and learning cooking tips from her. everything was delicious and it was a lot of fun.
Alicia_G, Mar 2026
Sasha was awesome. The market visit was great! I wish we could have been part of picking out some of the ingredients while we were there, and could have made our own margaritas as part of the experience, but overall the class was great. The dietary accommodation was very much appreciated and we had a great time.
Hannah_S, Mar 2026
We had such a fabulous time on our market tour and cooking class. Sasha, Angel, and G were great! I learned so much about Mexican culture and cuisine. Sasha is a talented cook, and I loved to learn about some of the foods he grew up with. One note, I am an ambulatory wheelchair user, and had my wheelchair on this tour. I was able to stand up to negotiate the steps at the market and the entrance to the restaurant, but if you are a full time wheelchair user and can’t stand or negotiate a few steps , you would probably find this excursion difficult.
Shikha_A, Mar 2026
The cooking class by Sasha was an awesome experience learning how to make fresh Mexican delicacies and the tips and tricks of cooking delicious Mexican food. We appreciated and enjoyed all the information, knowledge, humour and banter. Angel was a big help in grilling and keeping the cooking class moving along. We also had a great experience going through the market and learning all about how to pick fresh vegetables, fruits and getting all the local and cultural aspects from Sasha. The food turned out so delicious. We made fresh guacamole, sope, enchiladas, quesadillas, fresh tortillas, salsa, and rice pudding. Our hearts and tummies were so full and happy! The restaurant La Parilla was beautiful and the servers and bartender were very kind and amazing as well! We would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Cancun.
Jackie_D, Mar 2026
This is a great experience. Sasha took us through the market and showed us how to select the best produce. Had some time to shop for a bit. The restaurant where he held the cooking class is very close to the market, so the travel time was really just to and from the hotel. We had a class size of only 7. We were hands-on making the food and learning the why and how along the way, and with some tips to adjust flavors to our individual liking. Very informative, and we would do it again!!
Deanene_D, Mar 2026
G, our guide, was great. We really enjoyed the authentic experience at the market and the cooking experience afterwards. The food was delicious and G was very knowledgeable.
Brodie_B, Mar 2026
This cooking class was the absolute highlight of the trip.
It was a genuine delight to learn about the market from a local, and learn about the ingredients from a chef.
I can't recommend this enough.
terry_w, Feb 2026
Sasha and Angel were fantastic. The trip to the local market was fun and educational. Don’t skip it. The cooking class was hands on and we prepared our own lunch from the fresh market ingredients. From the time we were picked up at our resort to the time we returned, our guides worked to made it fun.
teresakaydilts, Feb 2026
Sasha was very friendly and informative about the meat, fruit and vegetable markets. It was a real treat to walk through and have time to shop. The recipes were delicious. Learning to make an enchilada sauce with roasted chiles and onions and tomatoes was fun. Pressing tortillas was a new skill I learned. Thanks to Angel for roasting all the vegetables! The restaurant staff were very friendly and courteous.
Keisha_D, Feb 2026
We consider ourselves foodies and enjoy cooking more than most people - we still walked away with some authentic tips and tricks! Chef G and Alex made our market visit and class enjoyable for our entire group. Thanks Guys!
Holly_G, Feb 2026
I really enjoyed this class (we didnt do the market)....which was about 2.5 hours long. Fun instructor....good selection of cooking options...and history of the foods and alternative spicing options suggested. Also just fun to meet others on vacation in Cancun
Bennett_M, Jan 2026
Wonderful tour with Sasha and Angel. Enjoyed the market walk and then onto the restaurant for margaritas and prepping & cooking lunch. Well done.
Lee_E, Jan 2026
A great class on what makes mexican food so special.
An informative and intimate activity where all your questions and queries are answered with some truly tasty food to gorge on afterwards.
Amber_R, Jan 2026
Went on this tour/ class last year and couldn’t recommend it more! It was fantastic, informative and fun! Diego led our tour/class and was really friendly, the food was delicious and I’m still using the recipes now! Would definitely do this again and recommend that anyone visiting Cancun does it too!
Background_B, Jan 2026
Altho meeting up was confusing, and i had to take an uber when the others didnt, it was a fabulous experience. Loved the market, loved the staff at La Parilla, cooking class was fun. Great group
Leigh_F, Jan 2026
Great experience with Diego, Angel & Sasha! Very knowledgeable & informative during both the market tour & cooking class. The food we made was delicious & learned some great techniques. Great personalities! Highly recommend!
TOMMIKA_T, Dec 2025
The tour was canceled due to not having a driver for transportation. Very inconveniencing. My son was biding for his 16th birthday and was expecting this experience
Cameron_K, Dec 2025
The tour and cooking class was good. We were shown around Mercado 23 and got to spend time by ourselves checking things out and buying anything we may have wanted. Diego was very nice and knowledgeable. Only downside was there was no one else with us. These types of a activities would be fun as a group, but I guess you book these things not ever fully knowing if there will be other people. I still recommend it. It was fun and the knowledge you take away from it is good.
Derek_H, Nov 2025
We enjoyed it very much. A little bit of history and humour mixed in, it was an enjoyable afternoon and we look forward to using our new Mexican cooking knowledge when we get home.
Tammy_H, Nov 2025
Wonderful instructions and included in preparation! The did was terrific. Also with l walked away from this knowing that I can make everything we did.
Annette_H, Sep 2025
It was a great time. Very informative and it was fun to learn how to make new things. Our guide Diego was really good. Very helpful around the market
JA_C, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful experience. Diego was a very pleasant, knowledgeable individual, who conducted a really nice cooking section. The tour of the market as well as the restaurant where the class took place were very enjoyable. Diego's assistant, Angel, was very pleasant and helpful. My wife and I strongly recommend this tour.
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