Private Tour
Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a unique opportunity to meet a lovely, local couple and learn about Puerto Rican cuisine and culture. Their beautiful countryside home where your Puerto Rican cooking class takes place is located about 1 hour from San Juan or Ponce. Rafi and Lela are a lovely couple who come from large families (Lela has 32 in her immediate family!) that enjoy food, cooking and partying! Rafi learned to cook from his father and everyone in Lela's family is passionate about cooking or barbecuing. They recently converted their house with a stunning view of the mountains and sea into a B&B. They are excited to host guests for a Puerto Rican cooking class in their home and share their culture and cuisine with them!
• 3-hour private cooking class with a local
• Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture and cuisine
• Enjoy lunch after cooking over wine
• Experience Puerto Rican hospitality
• Learn food traditions and cooking techniques in a beautiful home with a view
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Alcohol (a bottle of white or red wine per couple or six pack of local beer) is included in the cost of your experience. Extra wines and drinks are available upon request at extra cost.
Please note there is no Uber service to and from the property.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join Rafi and Lela for a Puerto Rican cooking class near San Juan. They will welcome you into their countryside home (and B&B) in Cayey with a ginger or lavender lemonade or passionfruit mimosa! Enjoy your drink on the deck as you take in the stunning view of the mountains and sea that surround you. With a basket in hand, gather vegetables and herbs from the garden that you will use for your seasonal Puerto Rican cooking class. In their kitchen, Rafi and Lela will teach you the secrets of cooking traditional Puerto Rican comfort food from recipes passed down through generations in their families. You will learn to cook three dishes made from local and seasonal Puerto Rican ingredients. Your cooking lesson lasts about an hour and a half after which you will sit down to enjoy your meal at their communal kitchen table or dining room or outside, weather permitting.
Sample Menu
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Passionfruit mimosa
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Cod fritters
main
Carne guisada (beef stew) or pollo guisado (chicken stew)
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Breadfruit or jackfruit tostones (crisps)
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Arroz con frijoles (rice and beans)
dessert
Passionfruit mousse
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Coffee or tea
What‘s Included
Private hands-on Puerto Rican home cooking class
Authentic Puerto Rican meal using family recipes
Local wine or beer
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking + Lunch
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience
Tasha C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience! The food was amazing, the host was awesome and he's home had stunning views. Book the class you will love it.
Our favorite stop on a week long visit of Puerto Rico
Aaron W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Liela was a great host and her place is gorgeous. She took us through several Puerto Rican dishes; and shared the recipes with us. After lunch she took the time to share recommendations on spices, and told us about her favorite restaurants in Old San Juan (our next stop).
Fun and informative class with stunning views!.
Cheryl C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience set in stunning location. It was fun to learn about common Puerto Rican fare and we cooked a variety of basic dishes. The home is in a beautiful mountainous location.
Highlight of Our PR Trip!
673courtneyg,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I had the best time cooking with Rafi. He was informative, kind, and the perfect host. We stayed for a little over 2 hours and it was the perfect time. We made local dishes and he was kind enough to send us the recipes after so we can make it at home. It was just the three of us which created an intimate and hands on experience. I could not recommend this enough, it was the highlight of our trip.
It's out of the way, but...
Arye A,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's out of the way, but certainly worth the trip. The host is wonderful, warm and very friendly and makes you feel like you are home. The unique beautiful house situated up on the mountain with amazing views. And the food....
Amazing home cooking experience!!!
Ivonne K,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I had a wonderful time with Rafi. The view and the home is spectacular and my teens really enjoyed their time cooking with Rafi. I highly recommend this experience to any travelers that are looking for a unique experience in Puerto Rico. We had the best day!!! Thank you Rafi.
Rafi’s Kitchen - fantastic day
lauriew827,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went up the mountain on a Monday morning with 3 college friends where we found Rafi preparing for our arrival. First of all, their home is stunning inside and out! Rafi was so gracious, patient, intelligent, and fun to learn from. He put us to work, explaining everything as we went and we created delicious food while listening to music, sipping on beverages. Everything was so good and we had the best time chatting about life! Great memories!
Wonderful Authentic Puerto Rican Experience
U827APmeghans,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience for my husband and I on our honeymoon. Upon arrival we were greeted by Leila who welcomed us into her home. We got a tour of the views and gardens with everything they have growing before beginning lunch. We were able to take our time and learn how to cook a couple appetizers, rice and beans, a delicious chicken dish (I don’t eat pork and they were more than accommodating with a couple options to choose from), salad, and coconut ice cream to finish with coffee. We had a lovely afternoon and felt like we were visiting an old friend. Highly, highly recommend.
Wonderful afternoon of cooking!
457trishb,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was a gracious host. We enjoyed learning how to prepare authentic Puerto Rican food in gorgeous surroundings. Highly recommend this experience.
Amazing cooking class
Andrenid R,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was incredible! We felt welcomed as if we were part of their family. The experience is all hands on with their gentle guidance and expertise as you’re cooking your meal. The views are to die for and the ambiance is so cozy that makes you wish you could stay. Even as a local I left with a vast knowledge of simple and delicious dishes that now I can do at home and share with guests, friends and family. If there’s leftovers they’ll even packed them in a doggy bag for you. He even gave us a sample of spices that they use to marinate steaks with! I’m definitely recommending this experience to others.
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