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Cozumel Traditional Family Kitchen: Discover and Cook Authentic Mexican Dishes
5.0
95 Ratings
San Miguel de Cozumel
Join a Traditional Family Kitchen in Cozumel to learn and cook authentic Mexican dishes. Taste homemade food, explore a local market, and enjoy a family atmosphere.
Join a Traditional Family Kitchen in Cozumel to learn and cook authentic Mexican dishes. Taste homemade food, explore a local market, and enjoy a family atmosphere.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mercado Municipal - Start your tour by meeting with your guide in the local market of the Island. Follow them through the market´s aisles and stalls of different local products while listening to the origins of some of the most used fruits and vegetables in our region. At the same time the guide will be grabbing the fresh ingredients needed to…
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Mercado Municipal - Start your tour by meeting with your guide in the local market of the Island. Follow them through the market´s aisles and stalls of different local products while listening to the origins of some of the most used fruits and vegetables in our region. At the same time the guide will be grabbing the fresh ingredients needed to later prepare the different salsas, snacks, and main dish. Walk through the stalls and learn more about the daily life of people on the island. Select the best seasonal ingredients to prepare during your cooking experience. Guided by your host, you will prepare a typical meal while learning from our traditions and useful phrases in Spanish. Learn about the distinctive culture of the region and enjoy the sublime smells that will fill the kitchen. Try the dishes you have prepared at a family table while talking and sharing with your group, guide and host, as well as enjoying refreshing and typical drinks from our State.
Once the tour is finished, your guide will organize a taxi to return you to your Port or Hotel.
What's Included
- Cooking session at the home of the local family
- All ingredients to cook your meal (variety of dishes)
- Lunch
- Snacks
- All the cooking equipment needed during the preparing process
- Digital recipe book
- Drinks (water, fresh water, traditional Mexican drinks, margaritas and beer available)
- Cooking session at the home of the local family
- All ingredients to cook your meal (variety of dishes)
- Lunch
- Snacks
- All the cooking equipment needed during the preparing process
- Digital recipe book
- Drinks (water, fresh water, traditional Mexican drinks, margaritas and beer available)
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Transportation to and from cruise ship or hotel
- Tips
- Transportation to and from cruise ship or hotel
Meal Options
- Guacamole
- Different Mexican salsas
- Different prepared vegetables, Nopales, Pico de Gallo, Squash
- Quesadillas with handmade tortillas
- Meat prepared in Pibil style - Group chooses between Chicken, Pork, or Fish to make this authentic Pibil style dish
- Guacamole
- Different Mexican salsas
- Different prepared vegetables, Nopales, Pico de Gallo, Squash
- Quesadillas with handmade tortillas
- Meat prepared in Pibil style - Group chooses between Chicken, Pork, or Fish to make this authentic Pibil style dish
Additional Information
Ideal for food lovers wanting to learn and taste real Mexican cuisine. Learn to make authentic Mexican dishes in the kitchen of a local host. Enjoy the homemade food prepared by you. Stroll through the traditional market while our Culinary host takes you shopping and explains about ingredients used to make different types of Mexican dishes. Relax in a…
Ideal for food lovers wanting to learn and taste real Mexican cuisine. Learn to make authentic Mexican dishes in the kitchen of a local host. Enjoy the homemade food prepared by you. Stroll through the traditional market while our Culinary host takes you shopping and explains about ingredients used to make different types of Mexican dishes. Relax in a traditional home with family atmosphere and choose from refreshing and authentic Mexican drinks. Make a variety of snacks, dips and a main dish, popularly cooked in our region and finish by exciting your pallet and tasting the exquisite flavors that you have prepared. Spend unforgettable moments cooking with excellent hosts and be surprised with easy and delicious recipes. There is something for everyone, whether you’re a vegetarian or not, we can always find something to suit your taste buds. The kitchen where the cooking will take place will be in a cozy local family home where the clients will receive personalized attention.
- A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirement at the time of booking
Location
Mercado Municipal
Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas
The meeting point is in the Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez, where the big grouping of seats and tables are, right in the middle of the locations that sell cooked food. You will see the "Eating area" as your coming down the street of Aldolfo Rosado Salas between streets 20 Av. Sur and 25 Av. Sur.
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
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(95 Ratings)
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670nicholep
Mar 28, 2025
Cozumel Cooking at its Finest - Tania was a FABULOUS hostess! She was friendly, cheerful, and so knowledgeable. She was conscientious of any food allergies we may have had and met us promptly at the meeting point. She kindly guided us through the market, explaining everything she did as we went along. As we cooked, she was eager to let us try the foods we were preparing and experiment with the different cooking styles. We have done 4-5 cooking classes in other places, but this was by far our favorite! We will be back to do this again!!!
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Sherry_h
Mar 18, 2025
Great Experience! - Tania was great! My husband and I enjoyed the walk through the market where she took the time to name and describe the produce, spices, candy and all that was being sold there. We visited an artisanal tequila ranch for a tasting, and then made our way to the kitchen. Tania continued her explanations while we shared in the preparation of some delicious recipes! We would recommend this experience.
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N5966jedeborahv
Mar 18, 2025
Fun times. - It was a lot of fun. There were right total people in the class. There was plenty of room for everyone and plenty to eat too. It started at the downtown supermercado which was amazing to see. After we got all our supplies, we headed to the house to cook. You could do as much it as little as you wanted in preparing the food. There was a ton of food, from a lot of fruits I have never had before, to appetizers, and the main course. There may have been some tequila involved if you were into that. I would recommend this excursion to couples or families without little children. If you are on a cruise, you get to see a part of Cozumel you would otherwise miss.
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Isaacmk4450wt
Mar 13, 2025
Awesome experience for all - Sergio and Tanya were amazingly welcoming and a wealth of information. They made us feel very comfortable and led us through a delicious meal.
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424anitac
Mar 12, 2025
Awesome cultural experience - If you are ready for a really fun experience learning about local ingredients, sampling delicious food and hand made margaritas, this is the tour for you.
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Brandi_p
Mar 9, 2025
The most memorable part of our Cozumel trip! - If you're visiting Cozumel and love great food, this experience is an absolute must! Tonia took us on a wonderful journey through the local market, teaching us how to select the freshest ingredients and sharing fascinating insights about the local cuisine. She went above and beyond, making sure we truly understood the flavors and techniques of authentic Mexican cooking.
Back at her home, we prepared an incredible meal together, and every bite was the best we had all week! Tonia is such a warm and welcoming host—so much fun to chat with and full of knowledge. And the margaritas in a bowl? Who knew that was a thing?! They were absolutely delicious and the perfect touch to an already fantastic experience.
If you’re looking for something unique and unforgettable in Cozumel, don’t miss this cooking class with Tonia. You won’t regret it!
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Andrewct5343uc
Mar 9, 2025
Wonderful cooking class with a wonderful teacher - We had a great time!
Tania was a great teacher and fun, practical, and very tasty introduction to Mexican meals.
Highly recommended!
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101brandib
Mar 8, 2025
Most memorable part of our Cozumel trip! - If you're visiting Cozumel and love great food, this experience is an absolute must! Tonia took us on a wonderful journey through the local market, teaching us how to select the freshest ingredients and sharing fascinating insights about the local cuisine. She went above and beyond, making sure we truly understood the flavors and techniques of authentic Mexican cooking.
Back at her home, we prepared an incredible meal together, and every bite was the best we had all week! Tonia is such a warm and welcoming host—so much fun to chat with and full of knowledge. And the margaritas in a bowl? Who knew that was a thing?! They were absolutely delicious and the perfect touch to an already fantastic experience.
If you’re looking for something unique and unforgettable in Cozumel, don’t miss this cooking class with Tonia. You won’t regret it! I think we will do this again the next time we visit.
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Z332sestefaniap
Mar 8, 2025
Do not miss this cooking class! It was AMAZING! - Thank you, Tania! We learned so much from you. We tried many things we have never tasted. Even simple dishes like salad and guacamole were unlike anything we’ve ever tried or made in the US. The market tour was so fun and informative and learning how to prepare an entire meal was both fun and rewarding. Tania explained everything clearly and we are so lucky to have the recipes to make these at home. It was worth every peso! You will leave happy and full of delicious Mexican cuisine!
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Marksixbey
Mar 7, 2025
Immerse yourself in the Mexican culture - What a great experience. Tania took us through the local market, talked about the produce, its origins, and how the locals use it. Everything was fresh and the vendors were very friendly. Afterwards we went to a local tequila tasting where we sampled some artisanal tequila and learned its history along with the process of creating it. The tequila was very nice and the experience was amazing.
We then went to the house for the cooking experience. Tania walked us through the process of creating an authentic meal. We were hands on the entire time. The flavors, textures, and aromas heightened the experience. We ate way too much but enjoyed every minute. Tania finished the meal off with a mango margarita and fried plantains. Mmmmm, I can still taste them.
It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get immersed in the culture. Thank you Tania for a fantastic experience!
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