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Cozumel Cooking Class: Experience Authentic Mexican Cuisine with Josefina's Family Recipes
4.9
133 Ratings
San Miguel de Cozumel
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Explore local markets, learn family recipes, and cook your own traditional Mexican meal.
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Explore local markets, learn family recipes, and cook your own traditional Mexican meal.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Av Lic Benito Juárez 461 - Participants dive into genuine Mexican culinary traditions with an interactive cooking class. The journey starts with a guided tour of the local market, “El Mercado,” where attendees learn to choose fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina’s kitchen, students are taught to use Mexican cooking tools such as molcajetes…
- Av Lic Benito Juárez 461 - Participants dive into genuine Mexican culinary traditions with an interactive cooking class. The journey starts with a guided tour of the local market, “El Mercado,” where attendees learn to choose fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina’s kitchen, students are taught to use Mexican cooking tools such as molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class includes making handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the chance to create authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session concludes with enjoying the prepared feast, providing a rich taste of Mexican culture.
What's Included
- Small-group cooking class for personalized attention
- Beverages included (water, traditional aqua frescas, Margaritas, beer)
- Enjoy snacks during the class
- All ingredients provided for a multi-course meal
- Receive Josefina’s e-cookbook with recipes from the class
- Small-group cooking class for personalized attention
- Beverages included (water, traditional aqua frescas, Margaritas, beer)
- Enjoy snacks during the class
- All ingredients provided for a multi-course meal
- Receive Josefina’s e-cookbook with recipes from the class
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
Additional Information
‘Alma’ is the Spanish term for soul, and it’s the essence of genuine Mexican cooking. Participate along with Josefina (or her son, Jeronimo) in a 3-hour group culinary workshop (up to 6 participants) held in her home kitchen. Experience and savor Mexican gastronomy through Josefina’s exclusive family recipes. The food journey also involves a visit to…
‘Alma’ is the Spanish term for soul, and it’s the essence of genuine Mexican cooking. Participate along with Josefina (or her son, Jeronimo) in a 3-hour group culinary workshop (up to 6 participants) held in her home kitchen. Experience and savor Mexican gastronomy through Josefina’s exclusive family recipes. The food journey also involves a visit to Cozumel’s indigenous market. Expand your understanding of Mexican culture as you interact with native market sellers and bring back the ingredients to prepare a wholesome Mexican meal right in time for siesta!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
Location
Mercado Municipal
Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas
Please meet on Calle Rosado Salas between Ave 20 & Ave 25. Josefina or Jeronimo (Josefina's son) will be standing near the Benito Juarez statue that is between two benches, right in front of the market.
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
4.9
(133 Ratings)
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V8736gvjohnb
Apr 28, 2025
Extraordinary Culinary Instruction and sharing - 4 of us went to school with Jerónimo and his assistant at Cocina con Alma and we had the best time. J is extremely knowledgeable of all the special ingredients for which we shopped in the Mercado. Spices, sweets, vegetables, fruits, fish, shrimp, it seemed endless. Across the street a taste of fresh corn tortillas. Upon entering his Cocina we washed hands and went to work on our foods. Diced the veggies. Sliced the avocado. Mashed the beans. Stayed hydrated with hibiscus tea (or beer). We prepared and tasted 4-5 different salsa, it was hard to keep track. Then we learned to prepare the special seasoning in which fish and shrimp were dipped, then wrapped in banana leaves, then steamed, and then OH so delicious. Dessert was fresh mango and fresh ingredient Margarita. All in all a very homey and personal cooking adventure for the 4 of us. Highly recommended at 7 out of 5 stars (yes, that is more than 5 out of 5). Sadly I have no photos, we were just in the moment.
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Sandyml5
Apr 3, 2025
Absolutely delicious - What a great way to spend the afternoon. Jeronimo met us at the market and explained many of the foods and spices used in Mexican cooking, purchased what he needed and then took us to his home where everything was prepped and waiting. This is a very individual activity tailored to the people involved. My daughter and I were shown how the food was prepared and talked through the process but did very little of the actual work ourselves, which we really enjoyed. The food we ate was amazing. If you want a more hands on experience, be sure to let Jeronimo know when you book the event as he is happy to design the activity to meet the wishes of the group.
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Stephen_f
Mar 29, 2025
Tasty and Informative - Great experience. Very knowledgeable chef and quite tasty. Loved the market and explanation of the ingredients before the food prep.
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Jeff_c
Mar 19, 2025
Best Experience Ever - An unbelievable experience with the nicest people you could ever imagine. A trip to the Mercado to learn about local fruits and vegetables, picking out the ingredients for the most delicious Mexican meal experience you’ll ever experience. My wife and I participated in preparing the meal, fantastic. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a cooking class, this is the one to select, you will not be disappointed.
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Douge543
Feb 24, 2025
As authentic an experience as you can get! - What an awesome time! We started by shopping locally for all the ingredients. Jeronimo did an outstanding job explaining each and every item, what makes each unique and how to use each in cooking. Then we all went to his home where he showed us all how to prepare fresh salsas, tortillas, guacamole, ceviche and fresh mahi-mahi and shrimp which is what the class decided we wanted. You will learn so much more than just cooking - he opens up his home and his heart and his love for food and country is infectious. Highly recommend.
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Danice_t
Feb 23, 2025
A Very Useful Cooking School Experience - This excursion exceeded our expectations. Jeronimo met us on time at the designated meeting spot. At the market, we gathered essentials for the meal we were to prepare. We learned a lot of characteristics of the ingredients that would be used to prepare the meal. Once we got to the home kitchen for cooking, met Angie - the assistant. It was an authentic Mexican environment. We helped prepare certain aspects of the meal and partook in eating the meal. Adjustments were made for preferences on spiciness. Any questions we had were answered. It was nice to meet Jeronimo's mother, as she originally started this cooking school many years ago. The end product of the meal was fantastic. We gained cooking skills, became more knowledgeable about Mexican food culture, and had fun!
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Katie_r
Feb 14, 2025
Great father daughter bonding trip - Amazing! Cannot recommend enough. I took my father (65) with me (29) and we both got so much out of it! You feel like family
Immediately. The ingredients you find on this island are top tier produce! My father and I had so much fun.
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Judyhb3393bf
Feb 14, 2025
Delicious - Jeronimo was professional and has passion for sharing his knowledge about Mexican cuisine. All of the foods they prepared were delicious. I would recommend this experience.
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468danicar
Feb 4, 2025
Book this NOW - This is by far the BEST chef experience on Cozumel. I bring new visitors every year and enjoy it every time! Geronimo is knowledgeable and interesting and an exceptional chef! You will not be disappointed at all and it is very affordable!! 10 stars!!!
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Paintedr2024
Jan 17, 2025
After purchasing the ingredients together at a local market, we went to a home and cooked sauces, made homemade dishes - Wonderful experience. Learned about how to use the fruits of Mexico for sauces and salsas. Cooked with great spices and made ceviche and hand made tortillas.
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