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Authentic Beachfront Mexican Cooking Class Cafe Jaguar Costa Maya

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Costa Maya, Mexico
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Overview

Hands-On, full meal Mexican Cooking Class at Café Jaguar!

Learn traditional Mexican cooking techniques to make guacamole, tacos and tortillas from scratch!

Take home skills you can recreate in your own kitchen!

Enjoy the delicious meal you've prepared, with an included margarita, soda, beer, or mocktail, and a tequila tasting. Bottled water also included.

Every guest receives a complimentary gourmet gift and souvenir apron.

More Than a Cooking Class — Your Beachfront Home Base!
Enjoy friendly, bilingual local hospitality at our beachfront café.
Before or after your class, explore Mahahual's public beach, enjoy a beachfront massage, shop along the colorful boardwalk, or relax with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Choose our 10:30am or 1:00 pm start time.

Quick and easy downtown location to get back to the ship on time! Worry free return to the port - we are situated next to a main downtown taxi stand for taxis available for exactly when you are ready to go back to the ship!

What's Included

  • Lunch Pastor Pork Tacos with handmade tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsas, snacks. Message us to change to chicken breast, vegetarian, also we are happy to accommodate allergies and preferences.
  • Alcoholic beverages Bottled water plus 1 drink included from our extensive menu of fresh blended margaritas, daiquiris, pina coladas, mocktails, local beers, sodas and more! End the class with a optional tequila shot!
  • Bottled water
  • If you wish to tip your bartender and instructor :)
  • The 2 mile taxi drive to us from the port is five dollars per person
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Meeting Location

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Malecón Manzana 7 Lote 8
77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico

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What To Expect

Make Guacamole, Salsa, Tacos Pastor, Tortillas & Sip a fresh Margarita!

Just a 5-minute taxi ride from the Costa Maya cruise port, Café Jaguar invites you to a fun, hands-on Mexican cooking class on Mahahual's beautiful beachfront boardwalk.

Make fresh tortillas by hand and learn traditional Mexican cooking techniques.

Prepare your own guacamole and pico de gallo using fresh ingredients.

Make your own marinade with your choice of pork loin, chicken breast or vegetarian

Eat, drink and enjoy! Savor the meal you prepare with an included drink such as a margarita, tropical daiquiri or refreshing mocktail, soda, beer. Also includes bottled water and tequila tasting.

MORE THAN A COOKING CLASS - YOUR BEACHFRONT MEXICAN ESCAPE!

Learn from our local team, enjoy Caribbean Sea views and experience authentic Mexican food and culture in a relaxed, bilingual welcoming setting.

Make Café Jaguar your Costa Maya home base!
Easy access to Mahahual's public beach and colorful waterfront boardwalk.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
Secure lockers.

No cooking experience needed all ages welcome — just bring your appetite and a sense of adventure!

Includes FREE gourmet gift and souvenir apron!

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You can sit down for the entire class if you like!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Authentic Beachfront Mexican Cooking Class Cafe Jaguar Costa Maya?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchPastor Pork Tacos with handmade tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsas, snacks. Message us to change to chicken breast, vegetarian, also we are happy to accommodate allergies and preferences.
  • Alcoholic beveragesBottled water plus 1 drink included from our extensive menu of fresh blended margaritas, daiquiris, pina coladas, mocktails, local beers, sodas and more! End the class with a optional tequila shot!
  • Bottled water
  • Free high speed internet
  • We have lockers available if you want to leave your things while you go for a swim in the Caribbean steps from our cafe, or stroll along the downtown beach and shopping area.
  • If you wish to tip your bartender and instructor :)
  • The 2 mile taxi drive to us from the port is five dollars per person

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You can sit down for the entire class if you like!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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