Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen
Overview
Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa's cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as well as purchase some of the ingredients you will need for your class). In this class you will create a well-rounded, multi-dish lunch in a small class setting (no more than 8 students in class). Classes are hands-on and some demonstration, so be prepared to work!
Chef Isa (and/ or Chef Pavel, Isa's cooking partner and husbad) is not only a cooking class teacher, she is also a professional chef with over 10 years of cooking experience. She/ he is thrilled to share their knowledge on cooking techniques in addition to teaching you how to make authentic Mexican dishes.
What's Included
- Lunch All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).
- Bottled water Bottled water and traditional Mexican aqua frescas will be provided.
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
- Print out of recipes.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.
Meeting Location
30 Avenida Norte Mz 34 lote 10
entre Constituyentes y Calle 22, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At the beginning of class, you will meet at the local market, DAC. You will briefly discuss the day's lesson and the dishes you will be making. You will choose ONE main dish to prepare (see potential options from our sample menu). Additionally, you will make traditional salsas, guacamole (two types), corn tortillas, and a fresh beverage made from seasonal fruits. Following this discussion and tour of the market, you will walk to Isa's home kitchen to cook. Note: some dishes may have seasonal ingredients, and substitutions may be made accordingly.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegans & vegetarians welcome.
- No children under the age of 8. Children 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).
- Bottled water. Bottled water and traditional Mexican aqua frescas will be provided.
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
- Print out of recipes.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchAll ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).
- Bottled waterBottled water and traditional Mexican aqua frescas will be provided.
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people.
- Print out of recipes.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide info on how to get to class.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegans & vegetarians welcome.
- No children under the age of 8. Children 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
