Mexican Cooking Class: Authentic Flavors Await

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mexico with a local market tour and cooking class in Playa del Carmen. Explore spice markets, learn traditional recipes, and indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calle 24 Norte - Join your Master Chef for a day of cultural and culinary immersion. Discover authentic Mexican homestyle cuisine in Playa del Carmen and learn to cook the best Mexican recipes from scratch.
What's Included
  • Cooking class by Master Chef
  • All ingredients
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Home made Tortillas - Learn to cook Salsas, and the best of the traditional Mexican recipes
Additional Information

Meet Chef Alma and begin your Cooking experience. This hands-on cooking takes place in the family home of Chef Alma. Chef Alma will share with you the best of her own family recipes, as well as the finest of the traditional Mexican dishes. Join us for a Mexican food cooking class; and delight yourself with the best of the Mexican flavors. You will hand…

Location
Electrica y Plomeria Silva
50 Avenida Norte
Please ask the driver to drop you off at the corner of "SILVA" store; Chef Alma will be waiting for you right there.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elyse_r
Jan 12, 2026
Activity 6/5 ⭐️ - We loved our business. Chef Alma is warm and passionate with a lot of knowledge to offer. The food was excellent. I recommend!!
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Teresa
Jan 8, 2026
Brilliant course - competent; exciting; experienced; familiar Genius instructor spontaneous; funny; very informed Thanks for this great experience
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Relax06093407305
Jan 6, 2026
A delight for the eyes and tasty cuisine. - Very nice culinary experience. Alma and her daughter are very friendly and the atmosphere is very friendly. We came back with the scales of our ready meals.
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S3570wvdand
Jan 5, 2026
Excellent, muy buen! - The instructor Alma provided a good overview of local history and cultural information of the Playa del Carmen region. She is very organized and her structured method of teaching successfully encouraged participants of all levels to enjoy the experience and take part. The food that she had us prepare was both balanced and delicious. The polo tamales were some of the best I have ever had. I have taking classes in many other countries and this one ranks high on my lists. Most definitely recommend this cooking class with Alma! A happy Canadian customer Daniel G.
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Aimee_g
Dec 30, 2025
A home-cooked highly recommended Mexican culinary fusion in your mouth! - We had a great experience learning and gaining experience behind the cultural aspects of different foods here in Mexico. The chef and her daughter are an amazing team and it was easy for us to follow along and still gain new culinary skills. The food was very authentic and cooked in traditional clay dishes. We used simple ingredients and learned how to develop their flavours in unique ways. We even made our own tequila drinks the right way! I highly recommend this cooking class! For everyone of all ages and skills.
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Mariel414
Dec 25, 2025
Wonderful cooking class! - Authentic salsa and guacamole with simple ingredients. Also learned about the history of Playa del Carmen. Chef Alma and her daughter were gracious and wonderful hosts. Best experience in mexican cooking.
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Andres_r
Dec 24, 2025
Alma was such a great... - Alma was such a great host as she welcomed us in her home for an amazing experience! She started by giving us a history of Playa del Carmen and the surrounding areas. We learned how to make tamales, delicious guacamole along with a couple of other delights. We received a pdf of so many delicious recipes that we're excited to try at home! Such a lovely lady. Thank you for the experience!
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Kiran_k
Dec 10, 2025
Cannot recommend enough! Amazing - My partner and I went to this cooking class, and it was such an informative and memorable experience. Alma was an amazing host — warm, knowledgeable, and so passionate about what she does. I learned so much about the history of Playa del Carmen, which I had no idea about before, and it made the whole experience even more special. The food we made was absolutely incredible. I was in a full food coma afterward because everything was just that good! One of my favourite parts was learning how to make salsa from scratch, and I can’t wait to try it at home. Thank you so much for such a fantastic experience.
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Michaelgd5034ho
Nov 27, 2025
Our favorite tour!!! - We did not like the cooking class - we absolutely loved it. Alma was a great teacher, knowledgeable, fun, and authentic. It was a small group of 4 people (2 couples), which made the experience even better. The food was fantastic - we learned a lot that we can and will use at home for sure! The cooking studio is clean, well-decorated, and pleasant. Alma also shared restaurant tips, insights into her impressive family's cooking tradition, and Mexican cuisine, which she is very proud of. Overall, it was a highlight of our trip! Thank you Alma!!!
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Shelby_s
Nov 19, 2025
Highlight of our honeymoon! - We had the most amazing experience during our cooking class. It was the highlight of our honeymoon trip! We made salsas, guacamole, tortillas, peppers/onions, rice and enchiladas. Everything was fantastic!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).