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Mexican Cooking and Mezcal Tasting Experience in Tulum: A Journey Into Traditional Flavors
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399 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
4.9
(399 Ratings)
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April_w
Jun 15, 2024
A Perfect Experience - Everything was amazing! The hostess was all the things! Kind, fun, knowledgeable, informative, etc. I learned how to cook foods that I enjoy, everything tasted amazing, and the beverages were perfect. I would recommend this activity to everyone!!!
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Cynthia_o
Jun 15, 2024
Best Food Ever - This was best experience ever! The food was amazing and the hospitality was great. We would recommend this experience to everyone visiting Tulum area so taste and experience the actual culture
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Mo_a
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing and fun! - Lily was amazing and very attentive. She accommodated our dietary preferences. We had tonnes of fun!
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Jamie_o
Jun 12, 2024
A Good Time With Good Food and Tia Lily - My friends and I had so much FUN with Tia Lily! She really made us feel like family and guided us really well on how to make our DELICIOUS dinner. Her bright and bubbly personality really made this experience so enjoyable for my friends and I and we felt so safe with her. When we come back to Tulum, we will definitely be going back to Tia Lily!
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Catherinego1332pv
Jun 11, 2024
Fantastic, Highly Recommended! - This was a fantastic experience. Claudia was our host/chef, and she welcomed us immediately when we arrived, offered us delicious watermelon water, and asked us about our experience with Mexican food and what our favorites were. When all the guests had arrived, she started explaining how she was going to be making all the food (two different salsas, tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and strawberries with cream. She did most of the work but we got to make the tortillas and do a little bit of the prep work. It was a good balance of us contributing but not having to do too much chopping and other prep. She was very knowledgeable about why certain ingredients were used and the traditions around the various foods. Best of all though, she seemed to truly love doing the demos and spending time with all of us (about ten people). I am totally blind, and I didn't share this info with her before my arrival. She was totally unphased (most people get nervous or awkward), and she was easily able to do the tiny amount of adapting of the activity that I needed to fully participate. This was probably the highlight of my trip to Tulum.
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Douglas_c
Jun 7, 2024
Simply fun - I can’t begin to explain what a fantastic experience this was. Lily’s energy and beauty is infectious. She is smart, knowledgable, and hilarious. I felt like family and learned a great deal about Mexican cooking and culture. Simply this is a one of a kind experience and fun.
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Lauren_p
May 30, 2024
Highly recommend!! A wonderful experience! - We had the BEST time!! Lily provides a fun, educational, and delicious experience. The 3 hours flew by leaving us wanting more. We highly recommend this for anyone traveling and looking for an authentic tulum experience. We are definitely going to do this again next time we are there and hope to stay in touch with Lily! Thank you for an awesome experience!
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Eunie_l
May 20, 2024
Food for thought! - My teenaged daughter and I had a lovely time. Everything was as described, we felt like part of the family. No rushing around, completely relaxed yet very informative .
Thank you!
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Allison_k
May 14, 2024
Great experience - This was so fun!! Highly recommend. We loved this class her energy was so great and the food was too!
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272christinej
May 30, 2024
Good, fun cooking class - Lily was a good teacher and very kind. She showed us how to make pico de gallo, guac, ceviche, tortillas, quesadillas, and tacos al pastor. The food was delicious and she was very helpful in teaching us.
The only thing I would recommend changing is having us cook and prepare more of the food, a lot of the food was discussed and we prepared part of it and then it was taken away to be made by her assistant (like the tacos al pastor, guac, pico de gallo, quesadillas). If you desire a more hands on class, something to consider.
We had a great time with Lily, learning from her and would recommend this class! Enjoy :)
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