Juan More Taco Cooking Class

Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class

★ 5.0 333 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $103.66 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Eléctrica y Plomería Silva
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Juan More Taco Tours

Overview

This three-hour cooking class runs inside a local chef's home in Playa del Carmen, and the food you sit down to eat at the end is the food you cooked yourself. It begins with an introduction to the history of the town and the surrounding region, something travellers repeatedly single out as an unexpected high point, before moving into hands-on prep. Groups are capped at 8 travellers, and guests typically find themselves pressing tortillas, making salsa from scratch, and working through dishes like guacamole, cilantro rice, mole, enchiladas or tamales depending on the session.

The class is taught by a professional chef who, according to many reviewers, mixes culinary technique with the stories behind each dish and its ingredients. One reviewer recalled making tequila drinks as part of the session. A vegetarian option exists, and the host asks about allergies, food restrictions and mobility issues in advance.

The class takes place in a real home kitchen rather than a commercial setup, and reviewers describe it as an authentic experience. Children can attend with an adult, and reviewers of different skill levels have said they picked up techniques they planned to use back home.

What's Included

Included

Bottled water
All ingredients
Cooking class by Master Chef
Lunch (You will eat what you cook on the class)

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at the Silva cornerArrive at the meeting point on Avenida Norte, at the corner of the Silva store, where the chef greets guests. The class starts at 10:00.
History and culture introThe session opens with background on Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area, plus context on the dishes and sauces of traditional Mexican cuisine.
Hands-on cookingGuests take part in preparing the meal, which reviewers describe as salsas, guacamole, tortillas from scratch, rice, and dishes such as mole enchiladas or tamales, cooked in traditional clay dishes.
Eat what you cookedThe class ends with lunch, eating the food prepared during the session. Bottled water is provided.
Finish at the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the same location where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help the class go smoothly, from what to wear to how the booking confirmation works.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan a taxi or walk. The listing asks travellers to have the driver drop them at the corner of the Silva store on Avenida Norte, where the chef meets guests. The location is near public transportation.
It gets hot. Dress with that in mind.
Small group feel. The class is capped at 8 travellers, and reviewers describe a friendly atmosphere where every guest pitches in.
Hands-on, not a demo. Guests do food prep and cooking themselves, though one reviewer noted you help with most steps rather than every single one. Everyone eats the meal together at the end.
Dietary needs. A vegetarian option is available if requested at booking, and the listing asks travellers to flag food allergies, restrictions or mobility issues in advance. One reviewer said their allergies and dietary requirements were accommodated well.
Recipes to take home. One reviewer mentioned receiving a PDF of recipes after the class and being eager to recreate the dishes at home. If having the recipes matters to you, it is worth asking about them before you leave.

Common issues. The class is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs can be brought and infants must sit on laps. There is no hotel transport, so travellers need to arrange their own way to the meeting point on Avenida Norte. A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start, and the operator can cancel for weather or if a minimum number of travellers is not met, in which case guests are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Guests make their own way to the meeting point on Avenida Norte, at the corner of the Silva store, where the chef is waiting at the start time of 10:00. The meeting point is near public transportation.

What Is Included In The Price?

All ingredients, the cooking class with a master chef, lunch consisting of the food you cook, and bottled water. Gratuities are not included, and neither is hotel transport.

How Long Is The Class?

The class lasts 3 hours and starts at 10:00. It ends back at the same meeting point where it began.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, children may attend but must be accompanied by an adult, and infants must sit on laps. The group is limited to a maximum of 8 travellers, and the class is taught in both English and Spanish.

Is It Wheelchair Accessible?

No, the listing states the class is not wheelchair accessible. Pushchairs are allowed. Travellers with mobility issues are asked to let the operator know in advance.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.