Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

This was such an amazing experience. Chef Lorena was not only very knowledgeable about the foods we picked and why we did different things in the recipe but was also extremely friendly. We had a great experience and a top notch meal that used fresh ingredients and we could replicate back at home. Can't speak highly enough about this experience.

Loved Lorenas Cooking class. It was her personality that was so exciting. She gave us lots of tips where and what to buy. We tried two drinks and appetizers / a main. She answered not just cooking questions but rather about culture and everything we wanted to know. I felt i could have just kept having another drink with her and keep talking like with a really good friend. The apartment was very nice and stylish. Kitchen was equipped well with an kitchen island so we could see all what was going on and what to do and fit in / around fine. There were a Canadian couple there as well and so it was just refreshing to get in touch with other cultures and chatting. I was traveling solo and I would not want to miss it - I felt not excluded at all or weired. On top of that we got to meet her house cat and turtle 🐢 😍 I would recommend it - it feels like a family get together. She ist just an amazing person and again it was just so lovely.

We were very warmly received by our hostess Lorena. In a relaxed atmosphere we started making a Mexican drink Paloma, then we made and ate a traditional Mexican dish together. Highly recommended to do!

What a fun and cozy experience! The cooking was super fun and the atmosphere was very nice. Lorena is a very nice woman who makes you feel immediately comfortable. Really recommended to do this once!

Lorena is an extremely welcoming host. You will feel at ease the moment you arrive. We learned about the simple but flavorful ingredients of a few of her childhood meals. We talked about life and food and travel. Such a great way to learn and feel connected to a new place.

Overall great experience! Lorena was very nice, she was very patient and happy to teach us. We learned a lot about Mexican culture, music, and food. And of course, the food was AMAZING! Very different from back home. The quesadillas with calabacitas were the best! She also told us where we can get ingredients gave us tips on how to make the meal when we return home. Overall 10/10, will definitely come back next time in PDC.

Omg this was the best experience ever I loved ever dish we made the drinks was the best and my favorite dish was quesadillas con calabacitas y elote. I love the fact that lorena make the cooking class very easy and smooth and comfortable and we learn allot and we will be returning very soon.

Was a really fun day cooking and shopping with Lily. Food was so fresh and tasty. Would recommend this activity for anyone.

We were under the impression that the course would be taught by someone with extensive knowledge of Mexican culture and cuisine. Chef Virgie was very friendly, but unfortunately her knowledge was rudimentary.

We had a great time at this class! Virginia was a gracious host and kept the drinks flowing! We learned some easy recipes that we plan on recreating at home, highly recommend this class!