4hr Cooking Class in Merida with Bottomless Drinks

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4hr Cooking Class in Merida with Bottomless Drinks

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 US$63.57  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Yucatán during a small-group cooking class in Mérida. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and regional traditions that define Yucatecan cuisine from your local host.


This experience goes beyond simply eating out. You’ll understand how these dishes are prepared, why certain ingredients like achiote and chaya are essential to the region, and how to recreate the recipes at home.


• Learn more about Yucatán cuisine than you would by dining at restaurants

• Small-group format ensures personalized guidance and interaction

• Ideal for curious food lovers who enjoy hands-on experiences

• Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook and dine

Sample Menu

STARTER
Bottomless Mojitos
Keep it refreshing and light, with mint, lime, and plenty of tropical flair.
STARTER
Sopa de Lima
A tangy chicken and lime soup, characteristic of Yucatecan cuisine.
STARTER
Empanadas de Chaya con Queso de Bola
Flaky pastries stuffed with local chaya greens and Edam cheese.
MAIN
Cochinita Pibil
A marinated, slow-cooked meat dish known for its rich, achiote-infused flavor.
MAIN
Yucatecan Tamales
Steamed and wrapped in banana leaves, bursting with savory fillings.
DESSERT
Arroz con Leche
A creamy, cinnamon-scented rice pudding to end the feast on a sweet note.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
transfer

Good To Know

  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance Dont drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Yucatán kitchen in Mérida and step into the local way of eating. You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as Sopa de Lima and Yucatecan Tamales. The rhythm is relaxed and practical, focused on how families in the Yucatán actually cook, not on rigid instructions. As you cook, your host shares regional techniques, ingredient sourcing tips, and the cultural meaning behind each dish. Most ingredients can be found internationally, so the skills you gain travel home with you. Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. After the experience, you’ll receive a digital recipe book so you can recreate the full Yucatán menu back home. When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal prepared together. Bottomless drinks are served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen becomes a shared table of conversation and laughter. You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it. You leave with practical cooking skills, repeatable recipes, new connections, and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

C. 23A 218, Calle 23A, Yucatán, Mexico, MX, 97346

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It’s a 25-minute Uber ride from downtown. The Chef will meet you outside this address. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager. We will contact you via Whatsapp/SMS/Email with more details about the start time and meeting point.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 11 reviews
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Wonderful and delicious
July 07, 2026

Chef Carlos was absolutely charming. He is very patient and knowledgeable about foods in general, local and regional foods in particular. The meal we prepared was delicious and Chef made sure eac...read more

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Delicious food, company, and information.
July 07, 2026

This was a fabulous experience. My family and I learned to cook a traditional Yucatán Monday family meal. Pork and beans with rice and 3 sauces. Plus margaritas and juice. Carlos was very patient d...read more

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Cooking delicious Yucatan food
June 21, 2026

Amazing cooking experience with chef Carlos. Food was espectacular! Margarita and fruit drinks were so tasty.

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Fun and full!
June 21, 2026

Chef Carlos was great. Very taste dishes. Chill guy. Passionate about food. We participated in several steps. Met his sweet family as this was done in his home.

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Delicious class.
June 16, 2026

Excellent experience; I learned a lot about the local food, ate deliciously, and had a great time. And finally, I learned how to make rice!

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