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Host: Alberto

Cancun, Mexico

USD
$114-$208 per person

Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Cancun

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Alberto

Alberto is a former civil engineer who followed his true passion for food and decided to pursue a career in the kitchen. Although he had to start from scratch, working in hotels and restaurants, Alberto's love for cooking led him to a fulfilling new path. Specializing in home-cooked traditional Mexican cuisine, his recipes are deeply rooted in family traditions, learned over years spent in his grandmother's and mother's kitchens. Alberto is passionate about sharing these authentic dishes with the world, introducing people to the rich flavors of Mexican food. Whether it's seeing the joy on someone's face when they try their first barbacoa taco with handmade tortillas or learning from the diverse cultures of his guests, Alberto loves connecting with others through the universal language of food.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) 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.

Notes: Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance. Please note a tequila cocktail is included in the cost of your experience, if you select the optional alcohol at an additional price, you will also be served local wine or beer.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Pico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, Guacamole
  • Handmade fresh tortillas
  • Poblano pepper stripes
  • Please choose ONE Main: Tacos or Barbacoa and quesabirria or Chicken with mole and rice or Red and green tamales or Cochinita pibil
  • Tequila cocktail
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Alberto

$114-$208 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$208 $146 $114
Alcohol
$30 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$208 $146 $114
Alcohol
$30 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:30pm-8:30pm

Meet Alberto

Alberto is a former civil engineer who followed his true passion for food and decided to pursue a career in the kitchen. Although he had to start from scratch, working in hotels and restaurants, Alberto's love for cooking led him to a fulfilling new path. Specializing in home-cooked traditional Mexican cuisine, his recipes are deeply rooted in family traditions, learned over years spent in his grandmother's and mother's kitchens. Alberto is passionate about sharing these authentic dishes with the world, introducing people to the rich flavors of Mexican food. Whether it's seeing the joy on someone's face when they try their first barbacoa taco with handmade tortillas or learning from the diverse cultures of his guests, Alberto loves connecting with others through the universal language of food.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) 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.

Notes: Alberto can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance. Please note a tequila cocktail is included in the cost of your experience, if you select the optional alcohol at an additional price, you will also be served local wine or beer.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Pico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, Guacamole
  • Handmade fresh tortillas
  • Poblano pepper stripes
  • Please choose ONE Main: Tacos or Barbacoa and quesabirria or Chicken with mole and rice or Red and green tamales or Cochinita pibil
  • Tequila cocktail
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$208 $146 $114
Alcohol
$30 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$208 $146 $114
Alcohol
$30 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:30pm-8:30pm
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