Cancun small group Cooking Class with Local Chef

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Cancun, Mexico

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t just eat the Mexican food on your Cancun, learn how to cook it, too. This small-group cooking class is led by Chef Alberto, who puts the focus on favorite recipes such as mole sauce and pork pibil. You’ll cook together, learning about Mexican culture through its cuisine, and the different local ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can all be accommodated.

Skip another restaurant meal, and learn to cook local-style
Make use of all provided cooking utensils and equipment
Enjoy a sociable small-group class, capped at just six people
Use your new culinary skills to impress friends back at home

Sample Menu

Main

Mole Sauce

Mole Sauce, the king of the Mexican Salsas, learn to cook this and many more Mexican favorites with Chef Alberto

Main

Pork Pibil

The best of Yucatan

Starter

Antojitos Mexicanos

Totopos, Gucamole, Salsas.

Main

Mexican Vegetarian and Vegan recipes

What's Included

Lunch

Guest will eat what they cook on the cooking class
Cooking class by Master Chef

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

C. Río Lerma 22, 77535 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Chef Alberto will meet you at his home kitchen. He will carry a banner saying: COOKIN' CANCUN

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
We accommodate: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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

Justin_I

I want to start off with we got lucky and spoiled. When we showed up we were the only people who booked so it was basically a private chef experience. Which was AMAZING! We got to be so involved and his mother was hilarious and helpful. The food was so good. We made red and green salsa. The best Guacamole that Chef made spicy as we explained we love spicy everything. The only part that sucked is when you are staying at a resort where the minifridge is just filled with free booze you cant take it back with you. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone. Get you into the real Cancun and enjoy local everything. P.S. Look at what is being served on what day. I didn't do that but I love most foods so we were good to go.

Reviews

5.0

based on 66 reviews

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Educational, Charming, Fun, and Delicious

Noel_B, Nov 2025

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Chef Alberto and his charming mother, Lili. The intimate home setting was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the education and participation in making the dishes, and enjoyed even more, tasting the results. Fabulous!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you and your wife enjoyed your time in our kitchen. Chef Alberto and Lili truly love working together to share our family traditions, and they will be so touched by your kind words about our home. There is nothing better than tasting the results of your own hard work, and we’re glad the final dishes were 'fabulous!' We hope those recipes bring a little bit of Mexican warmth to your home until we see you again.

Get local and eat local!

Justin_I, Apr 2025

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Muchísimas gracias! We are thrilled that you enjoyed getting into the 'real Cancun' with us. We take great pride in showing our guests the local side of things, from our family recipes to the fresh ingredients. Thank you for the great tip to future guests about checking the daily menus—though we agree, you can't go wrong with any of them! We’re so glad you felt spoiled and involved in the process. We hope to cook with you again on your next trip!

Real Mexican Cooking!

Anonymous, Mar 2025

If you love relaxing and enjoying good food at a friend’s house then this cooking experience is for you. My husband and I throughly enjoyed learning authentic Mexican recipies in Lilly and Alberto’s cosy kitchen. They were so very hospitable and easy to talk to. We will be making our own delicious pico de gallo, guacamole, verde and rojo salsa, chicken mole, peppers and onions, and tortillas at home after the excellent instruction we received.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Muchísimas gracias! We are so glad you enjoyed the class and found the instruction helpful. Our goal is to make authentic Mexican cooking feel approachable and fun, so hearing that you feel confident enough to make everything from the salsas to the tortillas at home is the best compliment we could receive! We hope these flavors bring back great memories of Cancun whenever you cook them! ¡Hasta la próxima!

A Great Excursion

Craig_P, Feb 2025

Chef Alberto was great. He has a cozy kitchen where everything was well organized. We made 3 types of salsa, guacamole, rice, chicken and a fantastic mole sauce. The ingredient were fresh and my wife and I were actively involved in preparation, cooking and especially the eating. Alberto was kind, talented and knowledgeable. He is following his passion which is fantastic. We will do it again in 2026!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

What a wonderful review! Thank you! I’m so happy the mole and the fresh salsas were a hit. It’s a joy to share my kitchen and my passion with guests who appreciate the art of cooking. 2026 will be here before we know it, and I can't wait to welcome you both back for round two! Thank you for the recommendation. ¡Gracias!

Worth it, a great class!

Elizabeth_R, Jun 2024

Chef Alberto creates a lovely morning with a tour of the market along and then a short ride to his house for a completely homemade meal. Together with his mother, Lily, we made guacamole and chicken mole. We pressed the tortillas with an old-school tortilla press and also enjoyed a refreshing mocktail. Their level of English was excellent and we really enjoyed our time in their quaint kitchen. It was one of the best things we’ve eaten in a while!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Muchas gracias for the wonderful review! We had a blast cooking with you and hope to see you back at our table on your next trip. Cheers!

Welcoming, Educational, & Fresh Flavors

Alice_F, Jun 2024

Alberto was early to meet us and guided us through a fantastic local market. He answered all our questions about various spices and mole. Then he introduced us to a maize production business that provided fresh dough for tortillas. We had various food allergies in our group and he accomodated them without hesitation. He was so welcoming and cooking with him and his mom was the highlight of our trip. I cannot highly enough recommend learning and feasting with Alberto. You will not get this experience any other way.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Muchas gracias for the wonderful review! We had a blast cooking with you and hope to see you back at our table on your next trip. Cheers!

A true cooking class from the market to table!

Kathleen_M, Apr 2024

Such a fun & unique experience to go to the market. And then, we went to his home and helped cook a meal with his amazing mom. A great learning experience, delicious food and wonderful people!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your vacation memories. We look forward to seeing you again. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Great cooking class and market tour

ELLIS_W, Mar 2024

Chef Alberto does a very good job of introducing guests to the Cancun mercado and to cooking a delicious meal. Every part is well explained, and guests are made to feel a part of the culinary experience. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We truly appreciate the kind recommendation! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your vacation memories. We look forward to seeing you again. ¡Hasta la próxima!