Cancun Small Group Cooking Class With Local Chef

Me and my partner visited for a 'Taco Tuesday' cooking class with Alberto and his mum. We both really enjoyed it, it was a highlight of our time in Cancun. Hosted at Alberto's house, it's a super relaxed, really friendly cooking class that talks you through making the various salsa, fillings, and tortilla to make up your tacos, before then moving onto the most important thing - eating what we made! Alberto and his mum were lovely, we feel like we learnt a lot, and it was a lot of fun. If you are visiting Cancun and are interested in taking on a cookery course and learning about mexican food, give this a try!

We had an amazing experience cooking with chef Alberto! We were both vegan and he had recipes ready and prepped when we arrived. He and his mom Lilly were so fun and great company. He is extremely knowledgeable about cooking and foods from around the world.

The class was fun, we learned to make tacos de birria and poblano peppers, guacamole and green and red sauce. The class was about 3h, we can recommend it! At the end, chef Alberto sent us his recipes via email so we can try to cook some Mexican food at home :)

Incredible experience with delicious food. super informative, fun, and great energy all around.

Excellent class! I absolutely adored spending my birthday with Alberto and his mother Lilly. They made us feel right at home. And not to mention the food was DELICIOUS 🥰

Great cooking class! Very funny & family friendly

Excellent food. Everything was fresh and the chef was very knowledgeable and personable. I with come back to try more recipes.

This was a fantastic experience. The chef is very personable and professional. I love his mom who assists him. This is an experience not to pass up. And all the food we prepared together was delicious and great!

My sister and I had a great time cooking authentic Mexican food with Chef Alberto! We were actually booked to cook with his aunt, Chef Alma, at her Playa del Carmen home. But she had hurt her ankle so Alberto took her place. Alberto's Mom, Lily, helped with prep. Alberto was waiting for us at the meeting point just down the road from Alma's house when our taxi arrived - and communicated with our taxi driver so he knew when to pick us back up. We found out that the other people who had signed up for the class had cancelled, so it was just my sister and I that day. Chef Alberto and his Mom were extremely kind and welcoming. They told us about their family's cooking traditions and personal background and answered all the questions we had about ingredients and cooking techniques. They treated us like guests in their home. We made fresh green and red salsas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and barbacoa tacos with handmade tortillas. They also made us Cantaritos - a special tequila drink I had never tried before. (The drinks were made AFTER we were done using the sharp knives and stove!) After cooking we all enjoyed eating the food together - and Alberto made sure that our taxi driver had arrived before we left his house. He also emailed us all of his recipes (not just the ones we had made with him that day). We had a great time and look forward to trying some of these recipes again on our own!

This was the best with Alberto and Lili. We went to their class last year in Cancun and we went this time in Playa del Carmen. They are the best! Every time that I am In this area of Mexico, I WILL BE BACK TO THEIR CLASS. They are the best.

This was amazing! The food was incredible! Probably the best food I’ve ever had! Me and my family had Alberto and his mother as our chefs and they were fantastic! They were so kind and funny! There was lots of jokes and fun conversation and even dancing! This was by far our best experience while visiting Mexico. It was so amazing we had to come back a year later after coming the previous year! Highly recommend!

Chef Alberto and his mother were fantastic teachers, communicators and both were an absolute treat to spend our time with on vacation. We can’t wait to try these recipes at home for the kids. Thank you both so much for an unforgettable experience!

Chef Alberto & his mum Lily were incredible, the food was so flavourful, the Beef Birria was to die for & all the sides and salsas I will be trying effortlessly to recreate for the rest of my life. Was the perfect way to learn about the local culture and cuisine 🌵✨

We were welcome so warmly by chef Alberto and assistant Lily ( who is also Alberto’s mother and the social media person). The home is very neat and we learned to make cochinita pibil a delicious pork dish, along with various salsas and poblano pepper with cream dish and homemade tortillas. In addition we had fresh guacamole and a delicious drink Catarina. We felt as if we were visiting with relatives and eating a delicious homemade meal together. Chef Alberto and Lily are very knowledgable and we would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cancun. Muchas Gracias! Sarah and Paul

Wonderful experience , the chef and his helper ( mom) were so warm and welcoming. The instructions were easy to follow and the recipes are ones that we can replicate back home. Our time doing a cooking class on vacation, now we are hooked !

Chef Alberto and his amazing assistant, his sweet momma Lily, were the most gracious hosts and teachers. Not only teaching us about native Mexican recipes but also about their culture. We HIGHLY Recommend this experience!!! Don’t miss it!!!

Absolutely amazing day. Very informative and great experience. I would highly recommend to all who love to cook. I felt completely at home. And the chefs mom Lily is a beautiful person. What a charm to meet them both!!

Chef Alberto’s “Cookin’ Cancún” class was such a great experience! He and his sous chef/mother, Lily, graciously welcomed us into their home to teach us some traditional dishes in a small group environment. I previously did a larger cooking class held at a local restaurant in Cancun, and this was much better for gaining hands-on experience and truly learning how to cook the food. Plus, it was a warmer and more intimate environment, which suited our family better. The salsas we made were smoky and delicious, and the guacamole the best my husband and daughter ever had! The beef birria was so good and I came away with the knowledge that I can truly, easily cook this in my own home. I’m looking forward to returning to Cancun and learning a few more dishes from Chef Alberto!

Amazing experience! Need to have a small group — 2 people fit perfectly — 6 or 8 people would have been an uncomfortable event. Chef was incredible and abuela Lili was even better!! Learned so many new techniques and felt like we gained and abuela in our lives. 10/10 recommend for small groups or couples.

What an amazing experience! Learning to cook authentic dishes while getting to know Alberto and his awesome mom (Lily) was such a great time. We did this with our college aged boys, and they loved it! Definitely book this experience!!!!

Alberto and Lilly are the most warm, amazing people. Very clean and organized. They have great stories. I wanted to move in! The food was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend. We hope to come back someday. Please try it, you will not be disappointed!

Food is so good! We loved Alberto and his mother, 10/10 already decided we will be coming back if we come to Cancun again!

10 out of 10 We had the most amazing cooking class with Alberto and his Mother! From the moment we arrived they made us feel so welcome that we completely forgot we were even in a cooking class - it felt more like spending time with family in their home. We learned so much about the food, the ingredients, and the traditions behind the dishes. Alberto explained everything so well and the cooking was absolutely incredible. The food we made (and ate!) was honestly out of this world. It felt like a real, authentic taste of Mexico and such a special experience. We’re already excited to try making the dishes again when we get home. Thank you both for such a memorable experience - we would highly recommend this to anyone visiting!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this experience. Chef Alberto and assistant Lely (aka Mom) were welcoming, super friendly, and fully bilingual (we only speak English). Upon arrival we were greeted with hibiscus tea and then made tamales, green salsa, red salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortillas all from scratch! Eating all our creations with a paloma cocktail (tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda) was the perfect ending to the afternoon. There were lots of stories told and good laughter making the three hours fly by. In addition to Cookin' Cancun, check out Cookin' Los Cabos and Cookin' Puerto Vallarta which are hosted by Alberto and Lely's other family members.

An authentic experience cooking delicious Mexican recipes Alberto & Lili welcomed us into their home. Excellent instruction, we learned new techniques of food preparation. Entrees, salsas and tortillas made from scratch. Definitely worth the price!

Great experience! The food we made was delicious. The class is held in the chef’s home which also gives a glimpse of how real people live in Cancun. Our hotel arranged transportation so we felt safe venturing out. I would highly recommend this class.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience in this cooking class! Alberto was friendly, helpful, and a great teacher. He and his mom were so warm and they really do want you to feel like guests in their home cooking with them. The food and drinks were delicious! I highly recommend booking this class.

The cooking class with Alberto and his mother Lili was the best! They were both very welcoming, fun, and knowledgeable. The food was out of this world.

We LOVED our class here! The food was phenomenal and Alberto and Lili were such great hosts and teachers! We will be making more food when we get home! :)

It was so much fun and so informative! We learned how to make salsa and guacamole and made slow cooked beef tacos. It was an amazing experience!

Great experience. The food was delicious and the drinks were really good. Highly recommended!

Great food and instruction. Chef Alberto taught us how to prepare and cook a traditional meal and appetizers. Authentic flavor! Mwah!!

We had an amazing time learning to make authentic Mexican food! I would recommend this class to anyone! Love love love! Can’t say enough good things 😊

We had a great time at taco Tuesday learning the art of making the perfect taco. Alberto and his mum Lily are beautiful people and you could feel the passion of sharing their kitchen with us.

We had such an incredible experience with Lili and Alberto! The food was fantastic and the drinks were amazing. They made it feel like we were at home and were so welcoming. We were able to learn how to make different types of foods and drinks that we can make at home once we return. They were so caring and loving when teaching us and we enjoyed it so much that we can't wait to come back one day and learn a different meal to make.

Alberto and Lilly were amazing! They invited us into their home and we learned to make Birria, tortillas, rojas, guacamole and two different types of salsa! We also enjoyed a tequila cocktail, Lilly really made me feel at home and Alberto was full of knowledge and history! We cooked with all authentic pottery and it was just an experience I would recommend to anyone visiting Cancun Mexico!

Great food, great company, drinks, conversation and everything locally sourced and fresh. This is one of the most authentic ways to experience the spirit, family, food and culture of Mexico. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Cancun who wants to get away from the resort and experience real Mexico.

What a great way to experience some genuine local culture. Chef Roberto and his mother are wonderful hosts and we dan’t wait to try our new skills and recipes at home.

We went as a family of 4 with 2 teen boys and absolutely loved it. The whole experience was so fun and we really enjoyed learning how to make authentic Mexican cooking. Alberto and Lily are very knowledgeable and explained everything so well, plus the food was fantastic. We will definitely be making it when we get home. I would 100% recommend this experience. Thank you!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Chef Alberto and his charming mother, Lili. The intimate home setting was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the education and participation in making the dishes, and enjoyed even more, tasting the results. Fabulous!

Best experience I’ve had in Cancun. Chef Alberto and Lily were amazing teachers and the food was both authentic and outstanding! Fresh recipes and great company made it an event I’ll book again. Highly recommended!

We loved this experience! Alberto and Lily were fantastic. Very informative, interactive, friendly, and the hospitality was amazing. Best food (taco Tuesday) we have had during our stay- fresh and authentic with recipes from several generations. Most of all, we enjoyed the company and can take this experience back home and remember the day while making the recipes ourselves!

This was by far the best experience we had in Cancun. We literally felt like family. Alberto and Lilly were so incredibly kind. We had a teenage boy and 2 boys just over 20 and they all loved it! So happy we decided to do this! The food was so authentic and delicious too!!

Alberto was amazing and his mother Lily was so charming! The whole experience was fantastic and the food we helped prepare was delicious!! Can’t wait to come back !!!

We had a great experience learning to cook our Mexican favorites. The chef and his mom were great teachers.we all loved the food and we will be definitely cooking them when we get back home.

We booked this class on Expedia and I was a tad apprehensive but it ended up being one of the coolest things we did in Cancun! Our chef Alberto met us outside in the street which was much appreciated considering we were 30 minutes early and it was very hot out. Chef Alberto and his assistant/ mom Lily were incredibly welcoming and made us feel at home immediately. Fresh lemonade was served (and delicious!) upon arrival and then we got right to making our appetizers. Oh my gosh!! Authentic and delicious does not even begin to cover it! I’m still drooling just thinking about the market fresh vegetables and herbs and how they transformed into different salsas and guacamole so quickly and easily! I love to cook (my boyfriend not as much) but we both thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot. I could have eaten the appetizers until I was stuffed but it was time to make more food! We make homemade tortillas (incredible!) and more sides to go with our beef and pork tacos. The food was absolutely amazing and Chef Alberto generously shared all his recipes with us so we can recreate them at home. As soon as I get my hands on a molcajete I intend to do exactly that! We are grateful for the experience we shared with Chef Alberto and Lily and highly recommend it to everyone!

My husband and I had one of our best experiences in Cancun while attending Alberta’s cooking class. He and his mother, Lilly, were the perfect hosts in welcoming us into their home. After meeting four new friends we proceeded in making some of the best Mexican food we have ever eaten! The multiple salsas, roasted chiles, pork, chicken & homemade tortillas were all delicious. We highly recommend this experience, and would like to thank Alberto & Lilly for their hospitality.

GREAT EXPERIENCE!! Great all around! Loving and compassionate family! Chef Alberto and his mother welcome you into their beautiful space and prepare a meal that is unforgettable! We started by preparing the many sauces that will be used and tasted throughout the experience. From there it’s full fledged cooking and teaching from Chef Alberto and his wonderful mother! The class i attended had a capacity of 6 people. We were taught a little history as well as cooking techniques. I would recommend this experience a million times over!!! Recommended 10 out of 10!!!!

This was an amazing experience! Our original tour was canceled and Chef Alberto had availability at the last minute. We are so glad that Chef Alberto and his mom welcomed us into their home to give us the experience of a lifetime. We learned how to make chicken and pork cochinita with two different salsas and guacamole. The hand made tortillas were fun to make! Everything tasted amazing! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an intimate and authentic experience.