Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tequila cocktail
- Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun
- Home-cooked Mexican meal
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Location
Calle Río Lerma
77535 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tequila cocktail.
- Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun.
- Home-cooked Mexican meal.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tequila cocktail
- Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun
- Home-cooked Mexican meal
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
