Mexican Cooking and Mezcal Tasting Experience in Tulum: A Journey Into Traditional Flavors
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390 Ratings
Tulum
Embark on a culinary journey in Tulum with a Mexican cooking and mezcal tasting experience. Learn about traditional flavors, make tortillas from scratch, and enjoy a delicious meal.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quintana Roo 109 - Delve into the heart of Mexican culinary arts with age-old cooking techniques and authentic flavors, complemented by fresh ingredients and handmade tortillas. This is more than a meal; it’s a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, tradition, and hospitality, all set within a charming Mexican abode surrounded by the lush Yucatan jungle…\nOur gastronomic journey begins with an informative session on the cornerstone ingredients and tastes of Mexico, including the nation’s iconic dishes, a guide to selecting and using dried chilies, and an in-depth look at the art of making tortillas. We’ll also explore the world of mezcal, complete with a tasting session!\nFollowing that, we’ll engage hands-on in the full culinary process, starting from the ground up, to craft and cook a genuine, time-honored Mexican feast, featuring the quintessential element of Mexican cuisine: homemade tortillas!\n\nThe recipes we’ll be exploring are steeped in my family’s history. As someone born and raised in Mexico, I’ve been fortunate to have the rich culinary heritage of my ancestors passed down to me, along with a deep-seated passion for cooking.\nOnce our cooking class concludes, we’ll gather to savor the dishes we’ve created, accompanied by a refreshing ‘jarrito de agua fresca’, beer, wine, or perhaps a combination of these beverages!
What's Included
- All-inclusive food and drinks
- Beer, national wine, and mezcal included
Meal Options
- Guacamole - Prepared , with tomatillo, chile serrano, cilantro, avocado and garlic, happy to share with you my abuela secret to keep it fresh and green.
- Tacos al Pastor - Thin pork loin strips, marinated with 3 chiles, specias, achiote, orange and pinnaple fresh juice; served with grill pinneaple, cilantro and salsa.
- Three milk and creme cheese jelly. - Light and easy dessert, perfect for hot days.
Additional Information
We use fresh ingredients and prepare everything from scratch, immersing you in the traditional flavors of Mexico, within the picturesque environment of a Mexican-style home, awash with lush garden surroundings. Every element has been meticulously selected to ensure you have a true gastronomic and cultural experience that delves into the very heart of ancient Mexican cooking. Our culinary cultural journey begins with an introduction to the foundational flavors and ingredients in Mexican cuisine, and a sampling of mezcal. We’ll briefly examine its key attributes and demonstrate the proper way of savoring it.
In an atmosphere buzzing with happiness, music, and laughter, we’ll put together a complete meal - sides, salsa, and Agua Fresca - from scratch.
The crafting of tortillas and quesadillas is a hands-on process, with artisanal cheese used in the quesadillas.
At the conclusion of the class, we gather around one table to partake in the food we’ve just created and revel in shared experiences. Mi casa es tu casa - our home is always open to you.
Location
Ciricote
Our address is Calle Ciricote #13, Residencial Riviera Tulum.
The person at the surveillance station will ask you to leave an id and will give it back when you leave, if you come by taxi they won’t ask for id
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(390 Ratings)
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Natneal
Apr 17, 2024
Awesome experience - My husband and I were lucky enough to attend this class on March 12th and be the only students. We learned so much about the authentic flavors of Mexico and the ingredients that create these flavors. We are now back home and can't wait to go to our local Mexican market and ask for the real ingredients to make the real food! Do not hesitate to book this, you will not regret it!
on an aside bar, I would really love to get the recipes for the al pastor, the guacamole, the tomato salsa and the soupa de la mama we made, they were sooooo awesome! thank you
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Christinemary_k
Apr 4, 2024
Lily was generous sharing... - Lily was generous sharing her experience in cooking traditional Mayan food. It was a memorable part of our holiday.
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Robert_p
Mar 31, 2024
Delicious and entertaining - Lily was a wonderful and entertaining host. We learned about local foods and helped prepare a delicious lunch. Can’t wait to make these foods home. . Would definitely recommend.
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460bryanz
Mar 29, 2024
Cooking class in Tulum - This is a must do on your Tulum vacation! Everyone one in our group had so much fun participating and learning about the dishes. It was a full 3 hour experience. The food was fresh and delicious!! We cannot wait to try some of the recipes at home. Thank you for an amazing first day in Tulum!!
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Jenny_c
Mar 29, 2024
Delicious experience - We had an amazing time, Lily and her team were really lovely. I would definitely recommend and we got some delish recipes to try at home, can't wait... Thanks so much x
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Pat_h
Mar 27, 2024
Fabulous Experience! - My daughter and I really enjoyed this cooking class!! Lilly is so wonderful and her assistants were great too! We had a small group of 6, and everybody had a great time. The slicing, dicing, roasting and tasting, we all had a job and in the end shared a fabulous meal together. We even made the tortillas from scratch! The food and experience is something we will always remember! Thank you Lilly!!
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556severines
Mar 19, 2024
Awesome ! - Unique experience in a warm setting.
Excellent time and delicious tastings! Fresh products and varied recipes.
THANKS
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Mr_h
Mar 17, 2024
FUN, ENGAGING COOKING CLASS - This was a wonderful experience. Lilly is so engaging and her assistants very kind. You actually get to learn about Mexican cooking and also participate in a fun, engaging way and enjoying the meal together with Lilly and your group at the end is so fun. We were a family of 4 with two 20 something daughters but there were couples and single people on our tour as well. Highly recommend-one of the highlights of our vacation!
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Emma_b
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing food experience in Tulum - Lily was such an amazing host and chef. She welcomed a group of about 10 of us into her home and we made (and ate) the most delicious food. We did this on our last day in Tulum, and it ended up being our most favorite excursion while we were visiting. I highly recommend. Lily also called a cab for everyone at the end which was so incredibly helpful!
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Shelley_a
Mar 15, 2024
Would totally do this again! Amazing - What a beautiful experience! From the moment we met, Lily and her family couldn’t have been any kinder! Her fun, energetic manner that she taught her extensive food knowledge to me and my family was intoxicating! The food she taught us to cook was so amazing we recreated it on our week stay in Tulum! I highly recommend this wonderful experience!
Love Shelley
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