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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Jessica_s
Aug 9, 2025
Chef Alma was fantastic!... - Chef Alma was fantastic! From the history lesson on Playa del Carmen to the actual dishes it was an authentic experience that was educational and fun! This one is not to be missed! If you want something away from the touristy scene, this is it. My daughter and I did many tours in PDC but this was the most authentic. Chef Alma is the sweetest and the best hostess! Highly recommended!!!!
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Jacinthe_d
Aug 6, 2025
Good Price quality ratio activity DE quality - Superb experience with Chef Alma, thank you very much😊 delicious and educational pleasant activity. Let’s get several tips for cooking delicious DE tortillas, tamales, salsa and guacamole. We highly recommend! Jacinthe et Nicolas xox
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T5208xzjulial
Jul 18, 2025
Great experience - always happy - The cooking class was a great experience. We learned a lot about people, culture and of course food and would do the cooking class again at any time. Thanks to the great cook and the team, we had a lot of fun!
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Chadrack_m
Jun 23, 2025
Fun activity of a couple, or family - Cooking with Alma and her, sharing her years of experience in the kitchen to a couple of strangers was something that was very sweet and endearing experience. She was very polite and kind to everyone and made sure to share her cultural story behind every food and how it’s made why it was made the way it was and giving his historical context helped us understand the depths of how these foods were made and giving us an appreciation as we made the food to remember the people that made it before us and getting to taste all the ingredients all the spices all the colors and the textures of everything is very beautiful and it was an amazing experience. My wife and i had lots of fun. This was one of our favorite activities we’ve done on our honeymoon.
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Shanda
Jun 16, 2025
Best day ever!! - My bf Dusty and I met with Alma and Gladys today and learned how to cook tamales in banana leaves, made guacamole, salsa and tortillas. After everything was prepared, we got to eat and it was so delicious and we even got leftovers! We had so much fun learning and listening about how Playa Del Carmen came about and how Alma got started doing these classes. We had so much fun. I highly recommend for couples, 10/10 to those who are traveling to Cancun and looking for something to do. They do have a small space so I wouldn’t suggest more than 2 people going at a time. Thank you Alma and Gladys for a fun day of cooking! Shanda and Dusty
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Lenda_v
Jun 14, 2025
Best cooking experience! - It’s was part history and part hands on cooking! So much fun and The food was deliciouso! We would do this again!
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Crystal
May 30, 2025
Top Tier Cooking Class!! - AMAZING! We literally couldn’t have asked for a better chef. She was very knowledgeable, easy going, and a joy to be around. She went above and beyond to ensure we made it back to our hotel. I’d definitely recommend this company to anyone interested in a cooking class in Playa del Carmen!
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Melissadg5470zf
May 21, 2025
Great cooking class ! - Alma was sooo nice and so knowledgeable. Gave us a great history while teaching us some cooking techniques. I’d go again!
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Hannah_c
May 11, 2025
Amazing cooking class - Amazing and relaxing cooking class, did lots of different dishes. Alma was very interesting and full of energy and really inspired me to try these dishes at home,
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Henry
Apr 26, 2025
Super friendly host and great morning spent learning - Spent the morning with Alma and another couple from the USA. Had a really enjoyable time - not just learning about the Mexican dishes we were making but also about the region. Super friendly and enthusiastic host who just seems to really enjoy meeting others from different parts of the world. Would highly recommend to anyone spending much time in Playa del Carmen.
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From $103
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).