4hr Cooking Class in Merida with Bottomless Drinks
Overview
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4 hours
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Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Yucatán during a small-group cooking class in Mérida. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and regional traditions that define Yucatecan cuisine from your local host.
This experience goes beyond simply eating out. You’ll understand how these dishes are prepared, why certain ingredients like achiote and chaya are essential to the region, and how to recreate the recipes at home.
• Learn more about Yucatán cuisine than you would by dining at restaurants
• Small-group format ensures personalized guidance and interaction
• Ideal for curious food lovers who enjoy hands-on experiences
• Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook and dine
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance Dont drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
What To Expect
Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Yucatán kitchen in Mérida and step into the local way of eating. You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as Sopa de Lima and Yucatecan Tamales. The rhythm is relaxed and practical, focused on how families in the Yucatán actually cook, not on rigid instructions. As you cook, your host shares regional techniques, ingredient sourcing tips, and the cultural meaning behind each dish. Most ingredients can be found internationally, so the skills you gain travel home with you. Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. After the experience, you’ll receive a digital recipe book so you can recreate the full Yucatán menu back home. When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal prepared together. Bottomless drinks are served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen becomes a shared table of conversation and laughter. You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it. You leave with practical cooking skills, repeatable recipes, new connections, and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.
Sample Menu
starter
Bottomless Mojitos
Keep it refreshing and light, with mint, lime, and plenty of tropical flair.
starter
Sopa de Lima
A tangy chicken and lime soup, characteristic of Yucatecan cuisine.
starter
Empanadas de Chaya con Queso de Bola
Flaky pastries stuffed with local chaya greens and Edam cheese.
main
Cochinita Pibil
A marinated, slow-cooked meat dish known for its rich, achiote-infused flavor.
main
Yucatecan Tamales
Steamed and wrapped in banana leaves, bursting with savory fillings.
dessert
Arroz con Leche
A creamy, cinnamon-scented rice pudding to end the feast on a sweet note.
Options
Supermkt + Class
Class+ Market Tour: Class + 1 Hour Market Tour Duration: 5 hours
Private Class + Market Tour
Market Tour Duration: 5 hours Min. of 2 participants require
4-Hour Eat-As-You-Cook Yucatecan Class in Mérida
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
Includes: All necessary ingredients and cooking equipment. Instruction from the Chef.
transfer
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic cooking class
643h l ner,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very authentic experience. Everything was delicious. Chef Trejo welcomed us very well. We had a very good time.
Highly recommend!
britthouben,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour! We had a greet time during the cooking class with the lovely host Denise. She gives you a lot of information about the different products and the Yucatan dishes. We tried different products besides the dishes we made like fruit and local beer. It was perfect!
Cooking Rich in Merida
Lazaro Alimento... H,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience with chef Denisse good tips , excellent recipes and good talk
This is the one!
Tour42551704784,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful personalized experience with Denise! She allowed us to choose how involved we wanted to be (sit back and enjoy or getting our hands dirty) and the food came out spectacular. I especially enjoyed that we got to use cookware and utensils found in a typical kitchen. The food was very tasty and it ended up being a full balanced meal including appetizers, soup, entree, and dessert. She is clearly a very experienced chef and was open to discussing other food topics including restaurant suggestions, ingredient availability and sourcing, cooking techniques, and she even took the time to teach us how to cut an onion (per my request!). Of course, the best part was getting to sit down together to eat our creations and chat. I highly recommend this experience and this chef!
Amazing chef, host and teacher!
JoeV07,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denise was an amazing host chef and teacher. Was a great cultural learning experience and probably the best yucateca food I had while I have been here. She makes cooking straightforward and I look forward to making these on my own in the future
Full stomach and heart
kayjo2020,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cooking with Denise was a lot of fun. I learned how to make regional food in a way that I can try when I’m home, and it wasn’t stressful at all. The food was fantastic and by the time we left it was like visiting with a friend.
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