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Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto

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Overview

Join Alberto and his warm-hearted mother, Lily, for a one-of-a-kind Cancun cooking class in their charming home in Polígono Sur. This intimate, hands-on culinary experience invites you to dive into the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine, guided by family recipes passed down through generations. Over the course of two flavorful hours, you’ll learn to make fresh handmade tortillas, vibrant salsas, creamy guacamole and a main dish. Blending tradition with a modern twist, Alberto offers a truly personal and unforgettable Mexican cooking experience in Cancun - perfect for food-loving travelers seeking a cultural and culinary adventure with locals.

What's Included

  • Tequila cocktail
  • Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun
  • Home-cooked Mexican meal
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Calle Río Lerma
77535 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

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What To Expect

Alberto invites you to join him and his lovely mother, Lily, for an intimate cooking class in their cozy home in Polígono Sur, Cancun. In this hands-on cooking class in Cancun, you'll learn to prepare traditional Mexican dishes using Alberto’s family recipes, passed down through generations. The 2-hour class covers everything from making fresh handmade tortillas to crafting classic salsas like pico de gallo, red and green roasted salsa, and guacamole. You'll also learn to cook one main dish of your choice, please choose from tacos, barbacoa quesabirri, chicken with mole, red and green tamales, or cochinita pibil, paired with poblano pepper stripes and a delicious tequila cocktail. Alberto's cooking blends time-honored recipes with a touch of innovation, offering you an unforgettable taste of authentic Mexican home cooking.

This Cancun cooking class is perfect for travelers who are eager to explore authentic Mexican cuisine, and anyone looking for a hands-on Mexican cooking experience with a local chef.

Sample Menu

Starter

Pico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, Guacamole

Starter

Handmade fresh tortillas

Starter

Poblano pepper stripes

Main

Please choose ONE main

Tacos or Barbacoa and quesabirria or Chicken with mole and rice or Red and green tamales or Cochinita pibil

Dessert

Tequila cocktail

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tequila cocktail.
  • Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun.
  • Home-cooked Mexican meal.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cancun. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tequila cocktail
  • Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in a local home in Cancun
  • Home-cooked Mexican meal
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance

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