4h Cooking Class in Cancun with 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
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Discover the unique flavors of Yucatecan cuisine during this immersive small group “eat-as-you-make-it” cooking class in a local Cancun home. In this fun and hands-on experience, you’ll prepare 9 traditional recipes and drinks that highlight the rich flavors of the region. Start by (optionally) visiting a bustling Cancun market, where you’ll shop for fresh ingredients and sample traditional Yucatecan favorites, including the iconic cochinita pibil. Then, get your hands dirty as you prepare an appetizer, main dish, and dessert, guided by a skilled culinary instructor. Finally, sit down to enjoy the delicious creations you’ve prepared, all while learning about local culture, food, and traditions in a family home setting. Vegan and vegetarian alternatives available upon request (please specify when booking).
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(83)
Our cooking class with Melissa "Mel" was INCREDIBLE. We loved how friendly Mel and her husband Israel were. They immediately made us feel like we were family just casually visiting their home to cook with them. The little tips and tidbits we got during the class, like putting your ceviche in the freezer helps make the lime "cook" the fish quicker were so helpful! We loved how hands-on the class was. Making our own guacamole, red and green salsa, tortillas, and empenadas was so fun! Everything we made was super fresh and delicious. Mel has a passion for cooking and presenting Israel's family recipes with love. We are soooooo stuffed, but in the best way. Everything was extremely well paced. Communication before the class was exceptional. They had a gorgeous pupper that was dressed to celebrate the FIFA match Mecixo was playing in today. It made my heart melt. I wamted to take him home with us. All in all, great food with great people. 100% recommend!! Oh! I forgot unlimited margaritas! Bueno!!!
Mel and Israel are the most authentic and friendly hosts ever. We go away with a better appreciation and unique experience than ever expected. We are well traveled and had many salsa's and guacamole but being able to create magic with over 900 year tools from Mayan history and devour chicken pibil with a secret achiote paste from a family recipe generations old makes you really appreciate the source of this culinary magic and experience is priceless. We have gone away with an incredible connection to a place we love. This is a must and excited to see their dreams come true in the future!
Chef Melissa and her sous-chef (her partner) were amazing!!!!! They are fun and very dedicated. With each recipe, we learnt the origin and the culture behind it. We cooked, chatted, danced to Mexican music, and played. Very recommended!
Thank you so much. We are thrilled Melissa and her partner made the class so fun, informative, and memorable 🔥 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
While our chef was extremely nice and welcoming. The experience we had did not mirror that of the viator posting. We did not make 8 recipes nor do I believe what we did was worth $110. We also did not receive a recipe book as promised via posting.
Melissa and Jesus was amazing!!! Thank you for Opening your home to us!
Thank you so much. We’re happy Melissa and Jesus made you feel welcome in their home 😊 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
My husband and I had a wonderful time during this experience. Mel and Israel welcomed us into their home and taught us a few recipes to take home with us. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for something to do.
What a lovely review, thank you. We’re so glad Mel and Israel welcomed you into their home and shared their recipes with you 🥘 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Mel and Israel are super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. We learned a handful of really neat cooking tricks that were definitely taking home with us. Could not recommend this more to anyone staying in Cancun!
Thank you so much. We’re delighted Mel and Israel made the class friendly, delicious, and full of great cooking tips 😊 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
What an amazing time. Would recommend to anyone. Felt like having dinner with friends.
What a beautiful note, thank you. We are so happy you felt like having dinner with friends 🍹 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Mel and Israel were absolutely incredible hosts. It felt like we were having dinner with close friends. They were so inviting and helped us make delicious dinner. I absolutely would recommend this experience to anyone coming to Cancun!
Thank you for the lovely review. We are thrilled Mel and Israel made you feel like close friends and created such an unforgettable evening 🥘 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
My daughter and I had a wonderful time. It was great fun preparing multiple dishes under the excellent guidance of chef Mel and Israel. I don't want to give too many details away because I want you to experience the evening for yourself, but I'll just say that if you would like to enjoy some delicious food (which you will play a substantial role in preparing), learn about the many of classic and traditional ingredients and history of the area in a relaxed and warm home environment in downtown Cancun, then I thoroughly recommend this to you!
What a wonderful review, thank you. We are so happy Mel and Israel made the evening feel warm, authentic, and full of delicious food 🌮 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
