Private Mexican Trompitos Cooking Class in Cozumel
Description
Immerse yourself in Mexico's mouthwatering flavors and take some of the country's most emblematic recipes home in this amazing Cozumel cooking class. This excursion is perfect for foodies, chefs-in-the-making, and adventurous travelers alike.
Don't limit yourself to simply eating Mexican food while in Cozumel. This fun and educational 4-hour Cozumel cooking class excursion is ideal for people who actually want to prepare an authentic dish themselves. Prepared and enjoyed in the home of a Cozumel local. An alternative way to really experience Mexico, is you interact with the local culture, learn how to cook a new dish, and experience day-to-day life in Mexico.
Itinerary
The tour starts outside a local supermarket, where you'll meet your guide, who will take you around the market showing you the ingredients needed and common replacements you may be able to find in your local supermarket back home.
Once the ingredients have been bought, your tour guide will take you to their home, where everything will be set and waiting for you.
There, you'll learn how to cook Mexico's famed 'al pastor' tacos, whose spit-roast presentation is as eye-catching as it is emblematic.
Once the food is ready, you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a delicious meal, accompanied by refreshing margaritas and handmade salsas!
Meeting Point
Your cooking guide will wait for you outside Súper Akí Cozumel 2, just a short walk from your cruise pier. If you prefer to take a Taxi there will be many waiting on the road. They're friendly and will likely charge just a few dollars. Confirm the price before hopping in!
Súper Akí Cozumel 2, Av. Pedro Joaquín Codwell s/n entre Avenida Juarez y Calle Colonia Centro`
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we be cooking?
Learn how to prepare a delicious Mexican feast, including pastor, frijoles charros, salsas, and fresh tortillas. You'll also learn how to make a refreshing Mexican beverage. By the end of the excursion, you will have all the skills and knowledge to recreate this delicious Mexican feast at home.
What should I bring?
All you need to bring is comfortable clothes, shoes, and a hungry appetite!
Is the cooking class suitable for all skill levels?
People of all cooking levels are welcome and your expert cooking guide will be with you every step of the excursion, and they'll be able to guide you through the preparation and cooking process as well.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
The primary focus of this cooking class is on trompitos, a traditional way of cooking meat. During the class, you will also make vegetarian side dishes.
Is this class offered in English?
Yes, the class is conducted in English, making it accessible to all participants.
Know Before You Book
Quick Facts
Itinerary • 4h 00min • 4 activities
Meet up with your guide at the agreed upon spot so your tour can begin. It's a short walk from the cruise port, so there's no getting lost.
Accompany your guide as they purchase the necessary ingredients, learn more about traditional Mexican food and customs along the way.
Head over to the kitchen and start cooking! Learn how to make a traditional pastor taco recipe, fresh salsas and fruity drinks.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you listen to music, converse with your guides and friends, and enjoy fresh margaritas.