Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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
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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 283 reviews
AYana_F, Jul 2026
Angel, G, & George were amazing!! I loved every second of this experience and I recommend it to everyone! 10/10
Rachel_S, Jul 2026
G, Jorge and Angel were amazing! This was a lot of fun for us! The food was great & we learned a lot. The market trip was a great, it was cool to see the fresh foods. They were very accommodating and the cooking process and restaurant was so clean. Definitely recommend doing!
Cathy_B, Jun 2026
We had a great group, the chefs did a great job, the food was fun to prepare. They were timely and efficient.
VANESSA_S, Jun 2026
I was very excited for this excursion, unfortunately I was never picked up. I tried contacting the tour company by call and text with no luck. I waiting in the lobby for an hour before giving up.
Casey_L, Jun 2026
Great experience, highly recommend to go. Chef was very nice, talked about the produce and ways to select ripest ones. Went through some history of the food in the area. Making your own food was fun, highly recommend to anyone thinking about culinary interests.
Kayla_D, Jun 2026
Alex and Sasha were so great and gave us Ana amazing tour. Would recommend to everyone I know that comes to Cancun
Alex_F, Jun 2026
Sasha was the absolute best!! He walked us through every step of the cooking and provided a fun environment! Everything was well planned and laid out for us so we had nothing to do except cook! This was a highlight of our vacation
Donald_B, Jun 2026
Great experience! Sasha the guide was amazing! Great teacher and entertainer. Market was an experience on its own.
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!
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