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Mexican Cooking Class: Discover Unique Flavors
5.0
71 Ratings
Cancún
Under the expert guidance of Chef Alberto, participants will explore the distinctive tastes of Mexican cuisine through an interactive cooking session.
Gain insights into traditional dishes and cultural practices. Dive into the vibrant Mexican culture and discover the unique local ingredients.
Under the expert guidance of Chef Alberto, participants will explore the distinctive tastes of Mexican cuisine through an interactive cooking session.
Gain insights into traditional dishes and cultural practices. Dive into the vibrant Mexican culture and discover the unique local ingredients.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cancún - Join Chef Alberto for an exciting day filled with cooking, dining, and exploring the richness of Mexican cuisine and culture.
This cooking class is hosted at the Chef’s home, where participants will learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes from scratch.
Each day features a unique menu:
·Monday - Barbecue and quesabirrias.
·Taco Tuesday…
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Cancún - Join Chef Alberto for an exciting day filled with cooking, dining, and exploring the richness of Mexican cuisine and culture.
This cooking class is hosted at the Chef’s home, where participants will learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes from scratch.
Each day features a unique menu:
·Monday - Barbecue and quesabirrias.
·Taco Tuesday - Steak, Pastor, and chorizo tacos.
·Wednesday - Chicken with mole and rice.
·Thursday - Red and green tamales.
·Friday - Cochinita pibil.
In every class, participants will also prepare:
·Mexican salsa
·Red salsa using a molcajete
·Guacamole
·Totopos
·Comal tortillas
·Rajas poblanas with cream
Prepare to indulge in a genuine Mexican culinary experience!
What's Included
- Cooking class by Master Chef
- Lunch
- Cooking class by Master Chef
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Mole Sauce - Mole Sauce, the king of the Mexican Salsas, learn to cook this and many more Mexican favorites with Chef Alberto
- Pork Pibil - The best of Yucatan
- Antojitos Mexicanos - Totopos, Gucamole, Salsas.
- Mexican Vegetarian and Vegan recipes
- Mole Sauce - Mole Sauce, the king of the Mexican Salsas, learn to cook this and many more Mexican favorites with Chef Alberto
- Pork Pibil - The best of Yucatan
- Antojitos Mexicanos - Totopos, Gucamole, Salsas.
- Mexican Vegetarian and Vegan recipes
Additional Information
- We accommodate: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free
- We accommodate: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free
Location
C. Río Lerma 22
Calle Río Lerma
Chef Alberto will meet you at his home kitchen.
He will carry a banner saying: COOKIN' CANCUN
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(71 Ratings)
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Angela
May 21, 2026
Cooking in Cancun - Wonderful experience , the chef and his helper ( mom) were so warm and welcoming. The instructions were easy to follow and the recipes are ones that we can replicate back home. Our time doing a cooking class on vacation, now we are hooked !
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Ian
May 19, 2026
Don’t miss this experience! - Chef Alberto and his amazing assistant, his sweet momma Lily, were the most gracious hosts and teachers. Not only teaching us about native Mexican recipes but also about their culture. We HIGHLY Recommend this experience!!! Don’t miss it!!!
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X5882ajpaule
Apr 21, 2026
All around excellent - Absolutely amazing day. Very informative and great experience. I would highly recommend to all who love to cook. I felt completely at home. And the chefs mom Lily is a beautiful person. What a charm to meet them both!!
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635christinej
Apr 13, 2026
Fun and delicious small group cooking class! - Chef Alberto’s “Cookin’ Cancún” class was such a great experience! He and his sous chef/mother, Lily, graciously welcomed us into their home to teach us some traditional dishes in a small group environment. I previously did a larger cooking class held at a local restaurant in Cancun, and this was much better for gaining hands-on experience and truly learning how to cook the food. Plus, it was a warmer and more intimate environment, which suited our family better. The salsas we made were smoky and delicious, and the guacamole the best my husband and daughter ever had! The beef birria was so good and I came away with the knowledge that I can truly, easily cook this in my own home. I’m looking forward to returning to Cancun and learning a few more dishes from Chef Alberto!
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Beth_a
Apr 13, 2026
Loved the small group! - Amazing experience! Need to have a small group — 2 people fit perfectly — 6 or 8 people would have been an uncomfortable event. Chef was incredible and abuela Lili was even better!!
Learned so many new techniques and felt like we gained and abuela in our lives. 10/10 recommend for small groups or couples.
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110jenog
Apr 8, 2026
Cooking With Love - What an amazing experience! Learning to cook authentic dishes while getting to know Alberto and his awesome mom (Lily) was such a great time. We did this with our college aged boys, and they loved it! Definitely book this experience!!!!
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Brendaf2021
Mar 11, 2026
Very warm people and amazing chefs. Top tier experience. - Alberto and Lilly are the most warm, amazing people. Very clean and organized. They have great stories. I wanted to move in! The food was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend. We hope to come back someday. Please try it, you will not be disappointed!
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319josief
Mar 11, 2026
Amazing experience - Food is so good! We loved Alberto and his mother, 10/10 already decided we will be coming back if we come to Cancun again!
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Kellyww1952uh
Mar 11, 2026
More Than a Cooking Class – A Truly Special Experience!!! Delicioso 🌮🌮🌮 - 10 out of 10
We had the most amazing cooking class with Alberto and his Mother! From the moment we arrived they made us feel so welcome that we completely forgot we were even in a cooking class - it felt more like spending time with family in their home.
We learned so much about the food, the ingredients, and the traditions behind the dishes.
Alberto explained everything so well and the cooking was absolutely incredible. The food we made (and ate!) was honestly out of this world.
It felt like a real, authentic taste of Mexico and such a special experience. We’re already excited to try making the dishes again when we get home.
Thank you both for such a memorable experience - we would highly recommend this to anyone visiting!
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C9034nqheatherj
Feb 18, 2026
Cooking authentic mexican cuisine made easy with Chef Alberto - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this experience. Chef Alberto and assistant Lely (aka Mom) were welcoming, super friendly, and fully bilingual (we only speak English). Upon arrival we were greeted with hibiscus tea and then made tamales, green salsa, red salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortillas all from scratch! Eating all our creations with a paloma cocktail (tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda) was the perfect ending to the afternoon. There were lots of stories told and good laughter making the three hours fly by.
In addition to Cookin' Cancun, check out Cookin' Los Cabos and Cookin' Puerto Vallarta which are hosted by Alberto and Lely's other family members.
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