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Playa del Carmen Cooking Class: Authentic Traditional Mexican Cuisine Instruction
4.7
20 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Learn the art of traditional Mexican cuisine at Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School in Playa del Carmen. Get hands-on experience and discover the secrets of authentic flavors.
Learn the art of traditional Mexican cuisine at Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School in Playa del Carmen. Get hands-on experience and discover the secrets of authentic flavors.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Calle 24 Nte 158 - At the beginning of class, you will meet at the local market, DAC. You will briefly discuss the day’s lesson and the dishes you will be making. You will choose ONE main dish to prepare (see potential options from our sample menu). Additionally, you will make traditional salsas, guacamole (two types), corn tortillas, and a fresh…
- Calle 24 Nte 158 - At the beginning of class, you will meet at the local market, DAC. You will briefly discuss the day’s lesson and the dishes you will be making. You will choose ONE main dish to prepare (see potential options from our sample menu). Additionally, you will make traditional salsas, guacamole (two types), corn tortillas, and a fresh beverage made from seasonal fruits. Following this discussion and tour of the market, you will walk to Isa’s home kitchen to cook. Note: some dishes may have seasonal ingredients, and substitutions may be made accordingly.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
- Print out of recipes.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
- Print out of recipes.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.
Meal Options
- Side Dishes - Prepare two traditional Mexican salsas, and two types of guacamole served with tortilla chips.
- Main Dish Options (choose one) - Mole Poblano w/ Chicken, Green Mole w/ Chicken, Pork or Fish (Mexico City)
- Main Dish Options - Tiikin Xic Fish (Yucatan), A la Talla Fish (Guerrero), Fish a la Veracruzana (Veracruz), Cochinita or Chicken…
- Side Dishes - Prepare two traditional Mexican salsas, and two types of guacamole served with tortilla chips.
- Main Dish Options (choose one) - Mole Poblano w/ Chicken, Green Mole w/ Chicken, Pork or Fish (Mexico City)
- Main Dish Options - Tiikin Xic Fish (Yucatan), A la Talla Fish (Guerrero), Fish a la Veracruzana (Veracruz), Cochinita or Chicken Pibil (Yucatan)
- Main Dish Options - Tostadas w/ beef or fish (Mexico City), Fresh Fish Ceviche (Caribbean), Chicken Tinga (Mexico City), Tacos al Pastor (Mexico City)
- Main Dish Options - Chile Relleno w/ cheese or shrimp & cheese, Chiles en Nogada (Puebla) and only available in August.
Additional Information
Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa’s cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as…
Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa’s cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as well as purchase some of the ingredients you will need for your class). In this class you will create a well-rounded, multi-dish lunch in a small class setting (no more than 8 students in class). Classes are hands-on and some demonstration, so be prepared to work!
Chef Isa (and/ or Chef Pavel, Isa’s cooking partner and husbad) is not only a cooking class teacher, she is also a professional chef with over 10 years of cooking experience. She/ he is thrilled to share their knowledge on cooking techniques in addition to teaching you how to make authentic Mexican dishes.
- Vegans & vegetarians welcome.
- No children under the age of 8. Children 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location
DAC Verduras y Frutas
Isa's kitchen is located in downtown Playa del Carmen. Name is Casa Suave. She will meet you at the local market before heading to her home. DAC is located on 30 Avenida Norte Mz 34 lote 10, entre Constituyentes y Calle 22, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
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
4.7
(20 Ratings)
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Sandie_d
Oct 13, 2024
Chef Isa presented a fabulous cooking class! - Chef Isa did an excellent job teaching us about Mexican food at the store and in her kitchen! The food was delicious!
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Sheryl_f
Jul 15, 2024
Awesome and delicious - we had a wonderful time with Isa and learned so much! I am now a confident tortilla maker and looking forward to adding some of the foods we cooked into our family dinner rotations! This was a highlight of our trip, and one we won't forget! Thank you Isa!
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L9839qtchristinaj
Jul 5, 2024
Original Mexican Cooking Class with Market Visit - Very delicious, original dishes cooked! Isa was a lovely cook with secret recipes from grandma. Always happy.
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Lonnie_s
Jul 2, 2024
Excellent! Don’t miss this. - We had an awesome experience at this Mexican cooking class. Upon arrival our hostess greeted us in front of the building. Once we were all gathered we went to the third floor of the building where the class would be held. Heads up: the climb up the steps was grueling for a senior citizen such as myself. If one has any type of disability I would not recommend this activity due to the steps. We then went to a local market to purchase the supplies for the meal preparation. This was actually one of my favorite parts of the activity. Lots of locals at the market. Surely not a tourist type place. We returned to the venue and began preparing our lunch. Everyone was included in the preparation with many tasks to be undertaken. The hostess made sure no one was embarrassed if their task did not go well. My daughter is very high functioning autistic but I did not want her cooking tortillas over a hot stove. The rest of the group supported her and she ended up doing a super job with the tortillas! Finally it was time to eat. Our main dishes were chilis rellenos and tacos al pastor. Amazingly delicious! Plus we had prepared many side dishes which were outstanding. Upon our return to the US the hostess sent us recipes for the food we had prepared. Our hostess was charming and made sure everyone in the group was having a good time. I highly recommend this experience.
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Vanessabu6630ac
Apr 11, 2024
Mexican cooking class - We really enjoyed our cooking experience. I highly recommend the course because you learn a lot of information about Mexican spices, foods and techniques.
A complete experience with a great chef!
You also eat your fill, of course!
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Loraw751
Mar 5, 2024
The best food experience. - I really enjoyed the experience. They took us to the market to get the ingredients that we needed for the dish that we chose. Pavel and Isa explained how to choose the best ingredients and what flavors each would add to the dishes. Once we got back to the appartment the fun began. We each had a job to do in making each dish. We made everything from scratch. It was fun to get to know the other people in our class and by the end we felt like a family. We shared the meal that we prepared over delightful conversation. It was the most delicious food
I highly recommend this experience.
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Alan
Mar 5, 2024
Best Mexican Cooking Experience! - The cooking class with Chef Isa and Chef Pavel in Playa Del Carmen was a gastronomic delight. The tacos al pastor were a symphony of flavors, with perfectly marinated meat complemented by a medley of spices and a hint of citrus. The guacamole was a creamy masterpiece, blending ripe avocados with zesty lime and just the right amount of cilantro. Salsa, vibrant and fresh, added a kick to every bite.
The mole, a complex fusion of rich, velvety chocolate undertones and a subtle heat, showcased the chefs' mastery of intricate flavors. Pollo tinga, tender and smoky, highlighted the perfect balance of spices. The homemade corn tortillas were a revelation, offering a warm, pillowy canvas for our culinary creations.
Every dish unfolded like a culinary story, and the chefs' expertise and personal touch elevated the experience. It was an unforgettable journey through Mexican cuisine, leaving my taste buds dancing and my appreciation for the art of cooking greatly enriched. A resounding 5-star culinary adventure!
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Flyer826843
Mar 5, 2024
Pastor tacos class - Loved this class !! I learned so much from this family. Wish I could have taken this class every day of our trip. Food was amazing so excited to share these recipes when I get home.
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Bret_g
Feb 14, 2024
Amazing Class - We had a blast with Chef Isa and crew! They took us to a local market and explained some of the ingredients that we would be using. The Mole Poblano and Chicken Pibil were amazing and she even gave us the recipe we used, which was her mother's recipe.
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Lisa_f
Dec 31, 2023
Definitely book this experience! Wonderful! - Chef Isla was welcoming and so knowledgeable about the ingredients. She taught us how to use all the parts of each ingredient and understand the love Mayans have for cooking. It was an educational and fun experience shopping at the local market and then cooking with her and others like family.
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