Alberto invites you to join him and his lovely mother, Lily, for an intimate cooking class in their simple but welcoming 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.
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.
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.
Poblano pepper stripes Handmade fresh tortillasPico de gallo salsa, Red and green roasted salsa, GuacamoleTequila cocktailPlease choose ONE Main: Tacos or Barbacoa and quesabirria or Chicken with mole and rice or Red and green tamales or Cochinita pibilAlberto 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. Alberto is a private chef so if you are interested in having him come to your vacation rental, please email reservations@travelingspoon.com for pricing.
