Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen

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4.8

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Recommended by 98% travellers

98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (41)

Recommended by 98% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Tulum

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Tulum

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

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4.8

•41 reviews

US$126.91 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa's cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as well as purchase some of the ingredients you will need for your class). In this class you will create a well-rounded, multi-dish lunch in a small class setting (no more than 8 students in class). Classes are hands-on and some demonstration, so be prepared to work! Chef Isa (and/ or Chef Pavel, Isa's cooking partner and husbad) is not only a cooking class teacher, she is also a professional chef with over 10 years of cooking experience. She/ he is thrilled to share their knowledge on cooking techniques in addition to teaching you how to make authentic Mexican dishes.

Lunch

All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).

Bottled water

Bottled water and traditional Mexican aqua frescas will be provided.

Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.

Print out of recipes.

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.

At the beginning of class, you will meet at the local market, DAC. You will briefly discuss the day's lesson and the dishes you will be making. You will choose ONE main dish to prepare (see potential options from our sample menu). Additionally, you will make traditional salsas, guacamole (two types), corn tortillas, and a fresh beverage made from seasonal fruits. Following this discussion and tour of the market, you will walk to Isa's home kitchen to cook. Note: some dishes may have seasonal ingredients, and substitutions may be made accordingly.

STARTER

Side Dishes

Prepare two traditional Mexican salsas, and two types of guacamole served with tortilla chips.

MAIN

Main Dish Options (choose one)

Mole Poblano w/ Chicken, Green Mole w/ Chicken, Pork or Fish (Mexico City)

MAIN

Main Dish Options

Tiikin Xic Fish (Yucatan), A la Talla Fish (Guerrero), Fish a la Veracruzana (Veracruz), Cochinita or Chicken Pibil (Yucatan)

MAIN

Main Dish Options

Tostadas w/ beef or fish (Mexico City), Fresh Fish Ceviche (Caribbean), Chicken Tinga (Mexico City), Tacos al Pastor (Mexico City)

MAIN

Main Dish Options

Chile Relleno w/ cheese or shrimp & cheese, Chiles en Nogada (Puebla) and only available in August.

Meeting Point

DAC Verduras y Frutas, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77710

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Please meet Isa at the local market before heading to her home kitchen. DAC is located on 30 Avenida Norte Mz 34 lote 10, entre Constituyentes y Calle 22, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R. After the market tour, Isa will transport you to her home kitchen.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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B9343DAangelasSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Delicious Chicken Mole

Isa was wonderful. Her cooking is incredible and she gave us lots of tips and tricks to recreate our chicken mole and guacamole. I cannot wait to make the guacamole with pomegranate again. So unique and so delicious. Isa is so personable and so know that I would definitely return for another meal. You couldn’t ask for a more gracious hostess.

Donald_MJuly 2026 • Viator

Isa was unbelievable! She...

Isa was unbelievable! She was very welcoming and very polite! She was very impressive showing us how to prepare various local foods

marci0508May 2026 • TripAdvisor

A must do if you love fresh Mexican food!

What a wonderful, fun experience! My husband and I learned so much in our class. Isa was a great teacher, a wonderful Chef, and you can tell she really enjoys cooking. She explained the steps and helped us create the dish we selected to make. Isa answered our questions and was very informative of all the fresh ingredients we used. She also gave us other ideas and ways to use the same ingredients. We will be taking another class with her next time we are visiting the area. Sharing the meal at th...read more

xoxochelseapMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor

Amazing Experience

I am so glad I booked this class. Isa is so knowledgeable and passionate about flavors and cooking. I learned so much. From the market to the kitchen she took her time to explain everything. We made 3 ceviches, 2 guacamoles, tortillas from scratch. She had a great playlist and we enjoyed a wonderful meal together after. I highly recommend this experience.

Kevin_VMarch 2026 • Viator

Great experience!

We had such a great time cooking and learning about the food we made. Issa was so kind and gracious.