Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class with chef Alma, small groups

3 hours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

About this activity

Meet Chef Alma Gonzalez in Playa del Carmen, and learn to cook authentic Mexican food from her family’s recipes.

 -Learn hands-on how to cook up the best home style Mexican food recipes, all from scratch.
-We have a different menu for each day of the week.
-Enjoy a family friendly cooking class, good for all ages.

 

Highlights

  • Learn authentic Mexican recipes from Chef Alma
  • Enjoy a communal meal with fellow food enthusiasts
  • Experience the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine firsthand

Full description

• Immerse Yourself in Mexican Culture: Learn to cook traditional Mexican dishes from scratch, using fresh, local ingredients, just like a local! ‍ • Master Chef Alma’s Family Recipes: Discover the secrets behind generations-old recipes passed down in Chef Alma’s family. • Cook and Feast Like Family: Enjoy your creations with Chef Alma and her family for a genuine Mexican home dining experience. ‍‍‍️ • Learn from a Local Expert: Chef Alma, a Playa del Carmen native with years of culinary experience, will guide you through every step. 

Included / Excluded

  • Hands-on cooking session with Chef Alma
  • Preparation of traditional Mexican dishes
  • Enjoyment of the meal with fellow participants
  • Transportation to and from the class location
  • Gratuity

Important information

Know before you book

  • Check the class schedule to select your preferred date and time.
  • Inform the instructor of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cooking activities.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

VIATOR
Robert_B
Oct 2025
5.0

Izzy and his team did a great job once again (this is our 3rd time, which tells you everything you need to know). Excellent instruction and history, practical application and then there's the Margaritas! Such a fun day!

TRIPADVISOR
dleah66
Oct 2025
5.0

We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Issi Radilla. We visited a couple local markets and enjoyed picking out the ingredients for our meal. We made tamales and birria. Along with authentic margaritas, guacamole, salsa verde and pico de gaio. It was such a terrific way to spend time in Cabo San Lucas.

VIATOR
Carl_H
Oct 2025
5.0

My wife and I were thrilled to have signed up for this class! Alma and Mari took the best care of us, giving us history of the Playa Del Carmen area, the food and so much more. This was truly a hand on experience from feeling the different types of Masa and understanding the pros and cons of each when it comes to making tortilla dough, making the dough, pressing and frying the tortillas, preparing and grinding tantalizing salsas in a molcajete, guacamole (aka - a thick sauce) with a hint of habanero, cilantro rice, and delicious chicken poblano enchiladas! Every step was thoughtfully explained, guided, and then tasked for us to complete. It was such an amazing experience, we felt like we were fast friends as she welcomed us into her home. Alma was such a fantastic host! Mal de Puerco! We highly highly recommend this experience and can’t wait to brings her lessons home and make some authentic Mexican cuisine at home!

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Additional information

Available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 A.M.