Beachfront Cafe: Al Pastor Cooking Experience

Dive into Mexican flavors at Cafe Jaguar’s cooking class in Costa Maya. Craft tortillas, guacamole, and more with stunning beach views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Café Jaguar - Escape the bustling cruise crowds and embark on an authentic culinary adventure in the heart of Mahahual! At Jaguar Cafe, traditional Mexican cuisine meets the stunning Caribbean backdrop. Situated on the downtown boardwalk, just a 5-minute taxi ride from the Costa Maya port, our interactive class offers a prime view of turquoise…
What's Included
  • Free high speed internet
  • Locker
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Guacamole & Pico de Gallo & Tortilla Chips - Master the “Golden Rules” of avocado selection! Learn to balance lime and spice for the ultimate creamy guacamole and fresh, vibrant Pico de Gallo.
  • Hand-Pressed Tortillas - Experience the joy of making tortillas from scratch. Use traditional wooden press and a hot comal to cook them to perfection—just like…
Additional Information

In contrast to typical port excursions, this service provides a “Home Base” experience. Participants are not merely attending a 2-hour class; they are gaining entry to an exclusive beachfront café located just 5 minutes from the pier. Learn the art of using the comal and crafting traditional Al Pastor marinade with the stunning Caribbean Sea as your…

Location
Café Jaguar
Malecón
At the Costa Maya Port get a taxi from port parking lot. If there is a line then walk out to main gate towards pyramid and there will be several more taxis. Tell the taxi Cafe Jaguar at campo - calle cherna. Go to beach and we are the second building in on the left.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Felicity_m
Apr 19, 2026
Friendly, welcoming staff... - Friendly, welcoming staff in an easy to find, clean and tidy location. Plenty of guidance during the food preparation which included hand making tortillas. Food and drinks delicious. Highly recommended.
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Joshualb394pn
Apr 17, 2026
Fun experience! - We had a great time learning to cook and the gals who taught the class were fun and engaging.
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Roxane_z
Apr 11, 2026
Great experience - Great experience and given step by step instructions and history and recipes. Highly recommend this excursion.
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M8481jnlyndas
Apr 9, 2026
Extraordinary cooking class - Wonderful experience!! The staff were amazing and so helpful. They all seemed to love their job! The six of us had a great time in the class. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. I highly recommend this experience!!
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Vinobambinos
Apr 8, 2026
Awesome hands on cooking class - Absolutely one of the best excursions we have booked. After much research I selected this for a group of 4 adults. We were greeted with friendly smiles upon arrival. There were a total of 8 people which was perfect. We made chicken tacos el-pastor including making our own tortillas. Food was great and everyone was very attentive. We didn’t want to leave…after a few shots of tequila we said adiós. We can’t wait to return and try another class.
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V1210sylukasw
Apr 8, 2026
Great excursion - This was the perfect excursion from my cruise. I booked the day before for me and my wife. We decided to talk on the way here but will be taking a taxi back. We loved talking to the instructors and they kept the conversation flow smoothly. Drinks were great, food was 10/10. I make a lot of Tex Mex at home so I was familiar but long from authentic. They teach you how to make everything you eat. Wonderful experience and could not recommend more.
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Cathy_r
Mar 28, 2026
A Cooking Class to Remember - What a wonderful cooking class! The setting was steps away from the beach. The food we prepared was delicious and plentiful. The chefs and owner were very friendly and shared their passion for the local cuisine. The company, the food and drinks options made this an experience I would repeat again. It is a short cab ride from the pier for $5.00/ person/ one way to the downtown area where the restaurant is located.
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757larryp
Mar 26, 2026
Highly recommend this experience! - Highly recommend this experience! Great folks, great food, great fun!
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Navigator55919623087
Mar 26, 2026
Fun for all! Was able to learn how to cook traditional Mexican food with my husband on our honeymoon - Everything was great! Staff very welcoming and made us feel special. Also our food was delicious. WiFi and drinks were included. Will definitely do It again
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Mekyled2026
Mar 26, 2026
Best cooking class I’ve ever been to!!! - Loved the experience! They were welcoming and friendly. They explained everything very well, had a very good sense of humor, and they also were very helpful. Me and my wife would definitely recommend this class and would gladly take this class again.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).