With the guidance of Chef Alberto, you'll discover the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn about the traditional dishes and ways of life. Immerse yourself in the Mexican culture and the exotic local ingredients.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:20 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancun small group Cooking Class with Local Chef lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $113 per person for this Cancun experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $79, adults from $113.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Chef Alberto will meet you at his home kitchen. He will carry a banner saying: COOKIN' CANCUN. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 86 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Juan More Taco Tours.
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We had an amazing experience cooking with chef Alberto! We were both vegan and he had recipes ready and prepped when we arrived. He and his mom Lilly were so fun and great company. He is extremely knowledgeable about cooking and foods from around the world.
Great experience. Alberto and Lily are super invested and you can feel a real attention and a real passion. We cook simple things and we learn a lot about Mexican ingredients, culture, and habits. In the end, everything is delicious and we had a great time with very friendly and authentic people.
Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique retour ! Toute l'équipe est ravie que vous ayez passé un si bon moment en notre compagnie. Alberto et Lily mettent tout leur cœur à partager la passion de notre cuisine, de notre culture et de nos traditions, et savoir que vous avez apprécié cet échange authentique nous touche énormément. Ce fut un réel plaisir de cuisiner et de partager cette expérience avec vous. Nous vous souhaitons une belle suite de voyage et espérons vous revoir très bientôt à Cancún !
The class was fun, we learned to make tacos de birria and poblano peppers, guacamole and green and red sauce. The class was about 3h, we can recommend it! At the end, chef Alberto sent us his recipes via email so we can try to cook some Mexican food at home :)
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Incredible experience with delicious food. super informative, fun, and great energy all around.
Muchas gracias!
Excellent class! I absolutely adored spending my birthday with Alberto and his mother Lilly. They made us feel right at home. And not to mention the food was DELICIOUS 🥰
Feliz cumpleaños! Thank you sharing such a special date with us, hope to see you again soon!
Great cooking class! Very funny & family friendly
Muchas gracias!
Excellent food. Everything was fresh and the chef was very knowledgeable and personable. I with come back to try more recipes.
We’ll be happily waiting for your next visit, muchas gracias!
This was a fantastic experience. The chef is very personable and professional. I love his mom who assists him. This is an experience not to pass up. And all the food we prepared together was delicious and great!
Thank you for making us part of your vacation memories in cancun, muchas gracias!
The whole experience was too good... highly recommended... come with a big appetite
Muchas gracias!
My sister and I had a great time cooking authentic Mexican food with Chef Alberto! We were actually booked to cook with his aunt, Chef Alma, at her Playa del Carmen home. But she had hurt her ankle so Alberto took her place. Alberto's Mom, Lily, helped with prep. Alberto was waiting for us at the meeting point just down the road from Alma's house when our taxi arrived - and communicated with our taxi driver so he knew when to pick us back up. We found out that the other people who had signed up for the class had cancelled, so it was just my sister and I that day. Chef Alberto and his Mom were extremely kind and welcoming. They told us about their family's cooking traditions and personal background and answered all the questions we had about ingredients and cooking techniques. They treated us like guests in their home. We made fresh green and red salsas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and barbacoa tacos with handmade tortillas. They also made us Cantaritos - a special tequila drink I had never tried before. (The drinks were made AFTER we were done using the sharp knives and stove!) After cooking we all enjoyed eating the food together - and Alberto made sure that our taxi driver had arrived before we left his house. He also emailed us all of his recipes (not just the ones we had made with him that day). We had a great time and look forward to trying some of these recipes again on our own!
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