Cancun small group Cooking Class with Local Chef
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
We accommodate: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free
What To Expect
Meet Chef Alberto and get ready to enjoy a delightful day of cooking, eating, and learning about the best of Mexican cuisine and the local culture. This cooking class takes place in the home of the Chef where you will learn to cook from scratch the best of the Mexican recipes. Every day you will enjoy a different menu: ·Monday - Barbecue and quesabirrias. ·Taco Tuesday - Steak, Pastor and chorizo tacos ·Wednesday - Chicken with mole and rice. ·Thursday - Red and green tamales. ·Friday - Cochinita pibil On all the classes we will also cook: ·Mexican salsa ·Red salsa in a molcajete ·Guacamole ·Totopos ·Comal tortillas ·Rajas poblanas with cream Get ready to delight yourself with an authentic Mexican feast!
Sample Menu
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Mole Sauce
Mole Sauce, the king of the Mexican Salsas, learn to cook this and many more Mexican favorites with Chef Alberto
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Pork Pibil
The best of Yucatan
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Antojitos Mexicanos
Totopos, Gucamole, Salsas.
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Mexican Vegetarian and Vegan recipes
Options
Cancun small group Cooking Class with Local Chef
What‘s Included
Cooking class by Master Chef
Guest will eat what they cook on the cooking class
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cooking in Cancun
Angela M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience , the chef and his helper ( mom) were so warm and welcoming. The instructions were easy to follow and the recipes are ones that we can replicate back home. Our time doing a cooking class on vacation, now we are hooked !
Don’t miss this experience!
Ian S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Alberto and his amazing assistant, his sweet momma Lily, were the most gracious hosts and teachers. Not only teaching us about native Mexican recipes but also about their culture. We HIGHLY Recommend this experience!!! Don’t miss it!!!
All around excellent
X5882AJpaule,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing day. Very informative and great experience. I would highly recommend to all who love to cook. I felt completely at home. And the chefs mom Lily is a beautiful person. What a charm to meet them both!!
Fun and delicious small group cooking class!
635christinej,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Alberto’s “Cookin’ Cancún” class was such a great experience! He and his sous chef/mother, Lily, graciously welcomed us into their home to teach us some traditional dishes in a small group environment. I previously did a larger cooking class held at a local restaurant in Cancun, and this was much better for gaining hands-on experience and truly learning how to cook the food. Plus, it was a warmer and more intimate environment, which suited our family better. The salsas we made were smoky and delicious, and the guacamole the best my husband and daughter ever had! The beef birria was so good and I came away with the knowledge that I can truly, easily cook this in my own home. I’m looking forward to returning to Cancun and learning a few more dishes from Chef Alberto!
Loved the small group!
Beth A,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Need to have a small group — 2 people fit perfectly — 6 or 8 people would have been an uncomfortable event. Chef was incredible and abuela Lili was even better!! Learned so many new techniques and felt like we gained and abuela in our lives. 10/10 recommend for small groups or couples.
Cooking With Love
110jenog,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! Learning to cook authentic dishes while getting to know Alberto and his awesome mom (Lily) was such a great time. We did this with our college aged boys, and they loved it! Definitely book this experience!!!!
Very warm people and amazing chefs. Top tier experience.
brendaf2021,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alberto and Lilly are the most warm, amazing people. Very clean and organized. They have great stories. I wanted to move in! The food was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend. We hope to come back someday. Please try it, you will not be disappointed!
Amazing experience
319josief,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food is so good! We loved Alberto and his mother, 10/10 already decided we will be coming back if we come to Cancun again!
More Than a Cooking Class – A Truly Special Experience!!! Delicioso 🌮🌮🌮
kellywW1952UH,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010 out of 10 We had the most amazing cooking class with Alberto and his Mother! From the moment we arrived they made us feel so welcome that we completely forgot we were even in a cooking class - it felt more like spending time with family in their home. We learned so much about the food, the ingredients, and the traditions behind the dishes. Alberto explained everything so well and the cooking was absolutely incredible. The food we made (and ate!) was honestly out of this world. It felt like a real, authentic taste of Mexico and such a special experience. We’re already excited to try making the dishes again when we get home. Thank you both for such a memorable experience - we would highly recommend this to anyone visiting!
Cooking authentic mexican cuisine made easy with Chef Alberto
C9034NQheatherj,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this experience. Chef Alberto and assistant Lely (aka Mom) were welcoming, super friendly, and fully bilingual (we only speak English). Upon arrival we were greeted with hibiscus tea and then made tamales, green salsa, red salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortillas all from scratch! Eating all our creations with a paloma cocktail (tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda) was the perfect ending to the afternoon. There were lots of stories told and good laughter making the three hours fly by. In addition to Cookin' Cancun, check out Cookin' Los Cabos and Cookin' Puerto Vallarta which are hosted by Alberto and Lely's other family members.
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