Yucatecan cooking class in Tulum: Nixtamal, Recado, and Pibil

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Location

Tulum

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 4 guests

Location

Tulum

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 4 guests

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US$91.16 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: November 14, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Welcome to my house! Discover Yucatecan gastronomy from scratch, starting with traditional ingredients and techniques. As a chef originally from Yucatán, I will accompany you throughout the process so that you cook and understand how each ingredient is transformed. During the class you will learn and participate in: - Nixtamal and Recado: Grind your own nixtamal and recado with traditional tools and discover how Yucatecan flavors are built. - Dough and Tortillas: Prepare the dough from scratch, learn to roll and get your tortillas to puff up on the griddle. - Yucatecan Pibil: Prepare the marinade, work with banana leaves, and discover the secrets of traditional pibil. - Sauces: Prepare Xnipec and sauces with roasted ingredients in a molcajete. - Sweet Touch: Prepare crispy homemade churros. - Intimate experience: Cooking in my home, in a comfortable and private space, with a maximum of 4 people. In the end, we will enjoy together everything we prepared from scratch.

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Experience a private, authentic, and intimate gastronomic experience in the kitchen of our home in Tulum. As a chef originally from the Yucatán Peninsula, I will open the doors of my studio to guide you step by step in discovering the secrets and traditional techniques of my land's cuisine. Unlike commercial or mass classes, this is a private author session designed for small groups where detail and interaction are the protagonists. We will use fresh local ingredients and traditional tools to prepare a feast full of flavor, from the sauces to the dessert. At the end of the preparation, we will sit together at the table in a warm and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy everything that has been cooked, accompanied by house drinks and great conversations.

Meeting Point

Chef Privado Jair, Aldea Zama, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77760

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ruthmC4150HOOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Yucatán/Mexican Food Cooking Class

Chef Jaire and his partner were excellent hosts. They walked us through each ingredient, took pictures for us so that we could focus and enjoy the experience instead of looking at our phones. The food was delicious.

H8173NQamygOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great class!

Jair and his team gave us a great cooking class with lots of instruction and delicious food. He is responsive and accommodating. Five stars!

martinacanadaOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent, Authentic Cooking Class

This was an excellent cooking class with Chef Jair and his lovely assistants! We made delicious, authentic Pollo Pibil tacos, guacamole, tomato sauce, and churros (and delicious margaritas and mezcalitas throughout!). Chef Jair also spoke to us about the Mayans, Tulum, and Mexico, which was great to learn about. We would absolutely recommend this cooking class to any couple/family!

Q7388JVcourtneymSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cooking Class

This was the best class we have been to in Tulum. We have been to a total of three classes so far and I can say that this was a phenomenal experience. All the food is cooked and made from scratch so be prepared to spend 3-4 hours preparing, drinking margaritas (made fresh in house), and cooking. Thank you for an amazing experience.

roxannelP4724LCSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

I recommend it

Perfect, great atmosphere, really a lot of food that we were also able to take home. It was a perfect experience, I highly recommend it!