PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 9 most popular cooking classes around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Playa del Carmen Mexican cooking class: learn tortillas, salsa, guacamole, mole, and enchiladas with Chef Alma. Lunch included.
Most Popular“This was absolutely amazing! She went into detail about why things were used and about the history of Mexico. She was beyond nice and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this cooking class!!”
Hands-on Mexican cooking in a chef’s home in Playa del Carmen, choosing 1 or 3 courses, plus a tequila and mezcal tasting.
“The food was delicious and Coty was delightful! Our family of four adults thoroughly enjoyed this experience, with our sons saying it was a highlight of the entire trip to Cancun. Together, under her expert guidance we prepared (and enjoyed) a wonderful three course meal accompanied by wine and beer in her specially customized kitchen…”
Market tour then a small-group Mexican cooking class in Playa del Carmen: pick one main dish, make salsas, guac, tortillas, and lunch.
“An excellent experience. A broad selection of local cuisine with the tour participants involved in all aspects of preparation and cooking of the food. And of course then there was the consumption of what we had created, which was icing on the cake! The chef was incredibly knowledgeable and personable.”
A hands-on Mexican cooking class in Playa del Carmen with 9 recipe favorites, unlimited drinks, small group, and take-home guides.
“We had an absolutely fantastic, hands-on experience with Lily. She was engaging, informative, and passionate about sharing the history and techniques behind Mexican cuisine. Our small group size allowed everyone to participate fully in the preparation and cooking, making the class both interactive and enjoyable. It was fun, informative, and delicious—I would highly recommend this…”
Shop at DAC in Playa del Carmen, then cook classic Mexican food with Chef Isa in her home kitchen. Small group, hands-on, 3 hours.
“My family and I were visiting Playa del Carmen and wanted a fun group activity. Isa’s cooking class was the perfect choice. We got to visit a local market and then learn how to make a variety of different dishes - including ceviches, green mole chicken, and even homemade tortillas - in Isa’s beautiful outdoor…”
Hands-on Mexican cooking in Playa del Carmen with Chef Coty, plus tequila vs mezcal tasting and a pepper lesson. 3–5 hours.
“Nous avons passé un agréable moment en compagnie de la cheffe Coty. Elle nous a permis d'apprendre comment faire de vrais drinks mexicains (mojito au concombre entre autres excellent) et des techniques de cuisson typique du pays. De plus, nous avons beaucoup apprécié son côté humain, pleins de rires partagés lors de cette belle soirée.…”
Small-group bike ride to four cenotes, then a hands-on Mayan cooking class for banana-leaf cochinita pibil and tacos.
“This excursion was as good as everyone says it is. Talk about personalized service. Gilmer started the tour with meal prep on the table on basically the front porch of his house. Authentic traditional Mayan food. Kind of like Dutch oven. He put it on the Fire to let it cook while we did the…”
Cook traditional Mexican dishes in Playa del Carmen with Francisco. Small-group hands-on class, aguas frescas, antojitos, mole, and more.
“Francisco is a smart and delightful host that created a fun experience of learning, sharing and tasting authentic Mexican cuisine.”
Hands-on traditional Mexican cooking in Playa del Carmen: aguas frescas, antojitos, a main dish, stories, and take-home food. 3.5 hrs.
“I loved learning about the approach to food and living that gave birth to these dishes, rather than a paint-by-numbers, follow-this-recipe lesson. I love having cooking classes, and this one was very special and unique. Francisco, Lilia and Francisco made us very welcome and gave us fantastic guidance, examples and laughter.”
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