Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto

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Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun with Alberto

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 US$207.65  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 29, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Dive into Mexican culture with Alberto and Lily in Cancun. Master traditional recipes and create tortillas, salsas, and more in a cozy home setting. A must for culinary explorers.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Pico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, Guacamole
STARTER
Handmade fresh tortillas
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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

What You Get

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

Good To Know

  • Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Calle Río Lerma, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77535

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Please meet Alberto directly at his home in Polígono Sur Cancún. Exact address can be found in your voucher upon confirmation. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address. Please check the 'before you go' section for the exact address and Google Maps link to the location.
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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Reviews
5.0
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Cooking delicious Mexican food
April 15, 2026

My husband and I took the cooking class with these amazing people . It was so fun and we learned sooo much , and the food was so delicious. .

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INCREDIBLE
March 07, 2026

Amazing food, amazing people. Cant recommend enough for anyone who is a cooking or food enthusiast

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Amazing Cooking Experience!
March 07, 2026

Alberto and Lily were amazing! Our family loved this experience. The food was delicious. I highly recommend cooking with Alberto and Lily!

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March 07, 2026

So fun. Great experience for the whole family.

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Delicious!!!
January 24, 2026

One of the best cooking experiences EVER! The food was fresh, the instructions were easy and Alberto with his mom are the perfect teachers. I wish we had time to take a second class - do not pass o...read more

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