PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience: Learn UNESCO Recognized Gastronomical Techniques

Discover the secrets of UNESCO-recognized Traditional Mexican Cuisine in this immersive cooking experience. Learn ancient techniques, prepare authentic dishes, and hear captivating food stories.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Buzo’s Restaurant-Bar - The great variety of cultures within Mexico creates different identities of flavors been noticed by regions. Understanding The Traditional Mexican Cuisine is understanding those region identities filled of scents and flavors. Understanding Mexico is understanding the saying…“MI CASA ES TU CASA.
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What's Included
  • Cooking equipment provided
  • All ingredients for Mexican dish included
  • Refreshments provided during class
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Antojitos Mexicanos - Entrees of Fusion-Flavored food of Pre-hispanic influences. Hydrating Refreshments (Aguas Frescas) will be provided during The Cooking Experience
  • Chile Rellenos, Pipian, Mole, Surf and Turf Molcajete, etc.. - We’ll prepare 3 variety of Traditional Dishes such as Chiles Rellenos, Cielo, Mar y Tierra Molcajete with Octopus, Shrimps, Flank Steak & Chicken.
Additional Information

Join us and DON’T MISS the chance to Prepare a Traditional Mexican Dish and hear Real Food Stories from native descendants. Learn how Cooking is a way of living and the overall ingredient is LOVE.
This Experience shows why UNESCO recognizes “The Traditional Mexican Cuisine” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It’s full of scents and flavors…

Location
Town Hall Plaza
Calle 8 Norte
Town Hall Plaza (Antiguo Palacio Municipal) on 20th Avenida between 8th and 10th streets. Look for the PDC Sign held by one of our Staff
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shirley_s
Apr 6, 2025
Best cooking experience in Playa! - This was the best experience we have had in Playa Del Carmen! What a treat to be able to cook in a large restaurant kitchen and make more traditional recipes in this 3.5-4 hour cooking experience. This is not just guacamole, salsa, and enchiladas. We made tamales that changed my mind about tamales and I can't wait to recreated them back home. Fransisco is a wealth of information about Mexican culture and cuisine. We also had 2 helpers, Lily and Francisco (#2), that were wonderful, as they kept us ready for each dish and hydrated with a delicious minted fruit drink.
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Khill-roper
Jan 20, 2025
Food and Culture! - It was an amazing experience! A real mix of culture and food traditions in Mexico. From the antojitos to the main dish, the experience blended the foods with the culture that maintains them. We had a great time, and would go again, for sure!
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Rebecca_w
Oct 23, 2024
If you pick one thing, do this!! 10 stars - If I could leave 10 stars, I would!! We had such a fantastic time with Francisco learning about the history and making authentic food. Liliana and Chef were fantastic - we would repeat the experience any time we are back in Playa del Carmen. We have already recommended to our friend and family. If you do nothing else, book this trip!!
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Jiri_s
Jun 12, 2024
Superb Experience - This was absolutely amazing experience. I was able to have the hands on making traditional Mexican dishes. The host, Francisco, always explained everything in a very nice and interesting way. He also has 2 assistants who are helping with preparing other dishes and components for the actual cooking. At the end I was able to try the food with the team. It really makes you feel like you are part of the family. Also, if you want, they will pack the leftover for you.
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Teri_b
Mar 13, 2024
Would recommend to everyone - Had a wonderful time, made new friends. The food was amazing. Received lots of Mexican history and information. Did the cooking in a restaurant kitchen and the helpers did a great job keeping everything cleaned up and a watchful eye to make sure we were doing it right. In a fun way. Would definitely do this again. Teri and Pat from Alberta. Love you guys
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Kh2obry
Apr 20, 2025
Waste of time and money. They steal your money and hide! - This is absolutely a horrible company. We booked this event, paid for transportation to the location provided. The driver could not find the place. I sent a text, no response. I contacted the booking company and they couldn't get ahold of the company either. They tried several times. I even asked the local police department where the location was. We walked around for 30 minutes, spend a long time chatting with the booking company and still never got any answers. To this day my messages and calls to this company have gone unanswered. HORRIBLE. DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. Its a scam and sadly I am still fighting for the money I paid and will be out the transportation and time wasted forever! Maybe if they look at this review and are willing to refund I will be willing to remove the bad review.
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From $112
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).