Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto
About
Join Alberto and his warm-hearted mother, Lily, for a one-of-a-kind Cancun cooking class in their charming home in Polígono Sur. This intimate, hands-on culinary experience invites you to dive into the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine, guided by family recipes passed down through generations. Over the course of two flavorful hours, you’ll learn to make fresh handmade tortillas, vibrant salsas, creamy guacamole and a main dish. Blending tradition with a modern twist, Alberto offers a truly personal and unforgettable Mexican cooking experience in Cancun - perfect for food-loving travelers seeking a cultural and culinary adventure with locals.
- Private experience
What to expect
Alberto invites you to join him and his lovely mother, Lily, for an intimate cooking class in their cozy home in Polígono Sur, Cancun. In this hands-on cooking class in Cancun, you'll learn to prepare traditional Mexican dishes using Alberto’s family recipes, passed down through generations. The 2-hour class covers everything from making fresh handmade tortillas to crafting classic salsas like pico de gallo, red and green roasted salsa, and guacamole. You'll also learn to cook one main dish of your choice, please choose from tacos, barbacoa quesabirri, chicken with mole, red and green tamales, or cochinita pibil, paired with poblano pepper stripes and a delicious tequila cocktail. Alberto's cooking blends time-honored recipes with a touch of innovation, offering you an unforgettable taste of authentic Mexican home cooking. This Cancun cooking class is perfect for travelers who are eager to explore authentic Mexican cuisine, and anyone looking for a hands-on Mexican cooking experience with a local chef.
Sample menu
Pico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, Guacamole
Handmade fresh tortillas
Poblano pepper stripes
Please choose ONE main
Tacos or Barbacoa and quesabirria or Chicken with mole and rice or Red and green tamales or Cochinita pibil
Tequila cocktail
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Reviews
1 on Viator · 8 on Tripadvisor
What’s included
- Tequila cocktail
- Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun
- Home-cooked Mexican meal
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
- Host Name: Alberto Ruiz Host Phone: +52 9982 572 325 Host Email: betoruiza93@gmail.com Host Address: C. Río Lerma 22, 77535, Cancun, Mexico Meeting Instructions: Please meet Alberto directly at his home in Polígono Sur Cancún. Here is a Google Maps link to his location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDDdNDB7kjoqb1Sh7 Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Please meet Alberto directly at his home in Polígono Sur Cancún. Exact address can be found in your voucher upon confirmation. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address. Please check the 'before you go' section for the exact address and Google Maps link to the location.
Starts from
- Cooking + Lunch
- Cooking + Dinner