5-Hour Class, Tequila And Mezcal

Mexican Cooking Class 1 or 3 Courses Tequila and Mezcal Tasting

★ 4.9 158 reviews

5 hours, free cancellation.

from $105 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: El Cielo Residencial
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Co.Cos Culinary School

Overview

Chef Coty's cooking class at Co.Cos Culinary School runs about five hours and covers a lot more than recipes. Guests cook a multi-course Mexican meal, sit down to eat what they made, and take part in a tequila and mezcal tasting that doubles as a lesson on the two spirits. Reviews repeatedly name the same dishes: ceviche, fish and shrimp marinated in achiote and wrapped in banana leaves, birria tacos, chorizo made from scratch, guacamole, salsas and banana desserts, with menus varying by session.

The class takes place at the cooking school in El Cielo, reached from a meeting point at the gate of Residencial El Cielo on the federal highway. Groups cap at 14, and the instructor moves between groups checking technique.

It suits a range of guests. Reviews describe clear, patient teaching that works for mixed skill levels, and several travellers say they picked up cooking tips they planned to reuse at home. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included with the meal. Recipes go home with guests. No hotel transportation is included.

What's Included

Included

Dinner (lunch OR dinner, depending on the chosen day and schedule

Not Included

Transportation is not included

Itinerary

Meet at El Cielo gateTravellers gather in front of the gate of Residencial El Cielo on the federal highway, about ten minutes before the class begins. Alternatively, the school sends the exact address by message after booking so guests can go directly.
Transfer to the schoolThe host collects the group at the gate and takes everyone to the cooking school inside the residential area.
Cooking classThe class runs roughly five hours of instruction and cooking, with the group preparing the day's dishes under the chef's guidance. A tequila and mezcal tasting forms part of the session.
Sit-down mealEveryone sits down to eat the meal they prepared, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included.
Return to meeting pointThe experience ends back where it started, at the El Cielo gate.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, and they shape how the day feels.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or transportation of any kind. The meeting point is the gate of Residencial El Cielo on the federal highway, and one reviewer described it as roughly a fifteen minute taxi ride from downtown Playa del Carmen. The exact school address comes by message after booking.
Pace and timing. Budget the full five hours and then some. One reviewer noted the class ran longer than advertised and advised planning for the entire day.
Group feel. The class caps at 14 travellers. Reviewers describe a relaxed, sociable atmosphere, with conversation over the shared meal afterwards, and say the instructor splits her attention evenly across groups.
Food and drink. The meal, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, equipment and recipes are all included in the price. Menus vary by session, so the ceviche one group makes may differ from another's tacos, and reviewers across sessions describe the food as delicious.
What to take home. Recipes are provided to take with you. Reviewers also mention picking up tips and tricks they planned to reuse at home, so it is worth noting things down as you go.
Accessibility. The listing states the class is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and near public transportation. Service animals are allowed. Anyone with specific mobility concerns can confirm details through the booking page before reserving.

Common issues. Transportation is not included and the class sits outside central Playa del Carmen, so travellers need to arrange their own way there. One reviewer found the class ran well past the stated five hours and advised planning for the entire day. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers and can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, with a different date or a full refund offered. Cancellations less than 24 hours before start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

Is Transportation Or Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The listing states that neither transportation nor hotel pickup is included. Travellers meet in front of the gate of Residencial El Cielo about ten minutes before the class, or go directly to the school using an address sent by message after booking.

What Is Included In The Price?

The meal, either lunch or dinner depending on the day and schedule, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, use of all cooking equipment and the recipes to take home. The tequila and mezcal tasting is part of the session. Transportation is the main exclusion.

How Long Is The Class And What Does The Timing Look Like?

The duration is five hours. One reviewer reported the session actually ran longer, so it is sensible to leave the rest of the day open rather than booking something tight afterwards.

Is The Class Suitable For Beginners Or People With Mobility Needs?

Reviewers describe the instruction as clear, patient and easy to follow. The listing states the venue is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and near public transportation, and service animals are allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time in Playa del Carmen. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The experience also needs a minimum number of travellers, and if it is cancelled for that reason guests are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Recipes are provided to take home. Since no transport is included, plan for travel time to the El Cielo meeting point.