Authentic Mexican Cooking Class
Cooking experience hosted by Emily
3 hours
Mexican
Up to 8 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in down town Playa del Carmen. The school is dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine and is located in a home kitchen close to the local market. Class will begin with a brief introduction from Chef Isa and overview of the various Mexican dishes that guests will be preparing for the day in a hands-on (some demonstration) style multi-course cooking class.
Following the introduction, Chef Isa will take you to the local market, just a few blocks away from the home-kitchen. Here in the market you will learn about the various ingredients and purchase some of the fresh items for the class. Once back in the home-kitchen, students will prepare a variety of dishes and learn about Mexican cooking techniques, using tools of the Mexican kitchen: molcajetes, tortilla press, cazuela, molinillo and more!
In class students will make Mexican aqua frescas, classic pico de gallo, nopal (cactus) salad, guacamole & a choice of a main dish: chicken/ pork pibil, tikin xic fish, tostadas w/ chicken tinga, fish ceviche, pork or fish pastor tacos & many more options to choose from!
Other things to note
Vegans & vegetarians are welcomed! If you have any specific food allergies, please provide that information at time of booking so we can make appropriate substitutions. Happy to accommodate!
Following the introduction, Chef Isa will take you to the local market, just a few blocks away from the home-kitchen. Here in the market you will learn about the various ingredients and purchase some of the fresh items for the class. Once back in the home-kitchen, students will prepare a variety of dishes and learn about Mexican cooking techniques, using tools of the Mexican kitchen: molcajetes, tortilla press, cazuela, molinillo and more!
In class students will make Mexican aqua frescas, classic pico de gallo, nopal (cactus) salad, guacamole & a choice of a main dish: chicken/ pork pibil, tikin xic fish, tostadas w/ chicken tinga, fish ceviche, pork or fish pastor tacos & many more options to choose from!
Other things to note
Vegans & vegetarians are welcomed! If you have any specific food allergies, please provide that information at time of booking so we can make appropriate substitutions. Happy to accommodate!
Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in down town Playa del Carmen. The school is dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine and is located in a home kitchen close to the local market. Class will begin with a brief introduction from Chef Isa and overview of the various Mexican dishes that guests will be preparing for the day in a hands-on (some demonstration) style multi-cou…
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I am the co-founder of Isa's Mexican Cooking School. I left the corporate world to start a culinary tourism business of my own, Cozumel Chef. Finding success with my own business I decided to join teams with Chef Isa to start a cooking school in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen. Isa is a professionally trained chef who has worked many years in restaurants and co-owned one with her husband. Her passion for food has led her to teach and share her knowledge of Mexican food. We hope as a team that we can provide you with a unique culinary & cultural experience of Mexico! Buen provecho!
I am the co-founder of Isa's Mexican Cooking School. I left the corporate world to start a culinary tourism business of my own, Cozumel Chef. Finding success with my own business I decided to join teams with Chef Isa to start a cooking school in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen. Isa is a professionally trained chef who has worked many years in restaurants and co-owned one with her husband. Her passion for food has led her to teach and share her knowledge of Mexican food. We hope as a tea…
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Where you'll be
During the cooking class, guest will visit the local market DAC to learn about traditional Mexican ingredients. DAC is a popular purveyor of fresh produce/ food products for the local restaurants and hotels in Playa del Carmen. The market has a great open-air feel that will immerse you in the local Mexican culture, from baskets full of dried chiles, to containers of fresh avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and more!
Chef Isa was great! While at the local market, she took the time to explain to us how to pick out certain fruits and vegetables. The class was informative, and I really enjoyed the experience. This truly is a hands-on experience. The food was delicious.
Chef Isa was great! While at the local market, she took the time to explain to us how to pick out certain fruits and vegetables. The class was informative, and I really enjoyed the…
Dietary preferences
If requested, the host can accommodate the dietary needs listed. You must let the host know before the experience if you’d like an accommodation.
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Egg-free
Tree nut allergy
Vegan
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Soy-free
Fish allergy
Shellfish allergy
Peanut allergy
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Government ID
You’ll need to take a picture of yourself that matches the photo on your ID. This is so Airbnb can confirm who’s actually going on the experience. You’ll only have to do this once.
Guest requirements
Up to 8 guests ages 18 and up can attend.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes to stand in and walk in.
Comfortable clothes you don't mind cooking in.
Comfortable clothes you don't mind cooking in.