Authentic Beachfront Mexican Cooking Class Cafe Jaguar Costa Maya
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Unlike standard port excursions, we offer a "Home Base" experience. You aren't just taking a 2-hour class; you are gaining access to a premier beachfront Cafe just 5 minutes from the pier. Master the secrets of the comal and traditional Al Pastor marinade with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop. Afterward, skip the crowds and use our secure lockers and 150Mbps Wi-Fi to enjoy a stress-free day of swimming and shopping on the Mahahual boardwalk. It’s the perfect blend of cultural immersion and a relaxing beach break.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(111)
Stopped in Costa Maya as one of our ports on the MSC Seascape out of Galveston. We live near a beach in California so we wanted to do something that wasn’t so “beachy” (like snorkeling, fishing, etc.) and one of our friends found this spot on the internet. Super fun! We got there a little early and met the owner who is an ex-pat out of Canada and has been in Costa Maya for 10 years. We were greeted with bottles of cold water (hot outside!) and just talking to her before we started was great and she had a lot of info about the area. When it was time to start they brought out all of the ingredients for Pork Al Pastor and walked us through why each thing is used AND where we can get the ingredients in the states or even on Amazon. Simple ingredients, and easy to make - we put them on skewers so everybody’s was separate and cooked individually. Once the skewers were constructed we made pico de gallo, guacamole, AND homemade tortillas; each person pressed and cooked their own. By the time the pico, guac, and tortillas were done, the skewers were cooked and everything ready to eat. Beer or another drink was included (my wife had a mango margarita and said it was REALLY good). There was plenty to eat so come hungry and enjoy. We finished the meal with a shot of Tequila (also included) and the traditional Mexican toast "Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa' dentro"! Which sums it all up… Thank you for having us, we will be back! (p.s. it is right on the beach with all of the $20 massage tables so if you are going for that - wife and friend had one - there is still plenty of time for both and a couple hours on the water)
This is a great opportunity to learn how to make classic Mexican dishes from a very knowledgeable group of people who are very welcoming in a family atmosphere. Who could ask for anything more from an excursion … great people, great drink, and great food!
Had a wonderful experience and the food was delicious. I am celiac and they were very accommodating with gluten free. I’m ready to try making my own corn tortillas at home. Great drinks!!
GPS showed the wrong direction. Give yourself enough time for transportation. Good portions and tasty food. Fun afternoon
Amazing. The ladies here are incredible. The food we learned to make was so delicious. Highly recommend.
This is one of the best cooking tours in costa maya. It was the perfect small group activity. We learned to make pico, guacamole, and corn tortillas from scratch. The team was patient, kind and extremely welcoming. They adjusted to everyone’s pace. Highly recommend when cruising through costa maya.
Great experience with friends or family
It was a great experience making tacos and homemade tortillas. The restaurant was very clean and the chefs were very knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly. We had a delicious lunch with fresh ingredients.
what an amazing experience! Colleen,Liz, and Claudia were so welcoming and nice! so fun to learn and we each got to make our own,, and it was absolutely delicious and i was so full !!!
If you want a wonderful experience with some of the best pork tacos, and guacamole you’ve ever had… This is the experience to have. They taught us everything about how to make tortillas, salsa, and guac with the secret ingredients This was away from all the touristy stuff and felt like the perfect excursion for our family I’d recommend this to all! Claudia and the team are the best!!!
