Traditional Family Kitchen in Cozumel
Overview
Ideal for food lovers wanting to learn and taste real Mexican cuisine. Learn to make authentic Mexican dishes in the kitchen of a local host. Enjoy the homemade food prepared by you. Stroll through the traditional market while our Culinary host takes you shopping and explains about ingredients used to make different types of Mexican dishes. Relax in a traditional home with family atmosphere and choose from refreshing and authentic Mexican drinks. Make a variety of snacks, dips and a main dish, popularly cooked in our region and finish by exciting your pallet and tasting the exquisite flavors that you have prepared. Spend unforgettable moments cooking with excellent hosts and be surprised with easy and delicious recipes. There is something for everyone, whether you're a vegetarian or not, we can always find something to suit your taste buds. The kitchen where the cooking will take place will be in a cozy local family home where the clients will receive personalized attention.
Inclusions
- All the cooking equipment needed during the preparing process
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Cooking session at the home of the local family
- Digital recipe book
- Drinks (water, fresh water, traditional Mexican drinks, margaritas and beer available)
- All ingredients to cook your meal (variety of dishes)
What to expect
Start your tour by meeting with your guide in the local market of the Island. Follow them through the market´s aisles and stalls of different local products while listening to the origins of some of the most used fruits and vegetables in our region. At the same time the guide will be grabbing the fresh ingredients needed to later prepare the different salsas, snacks, and main dish. Walk through the stalls and learn more about the daily life of people on the island. Select the best seasonal ingredients to prepare during your cooking experience. Guided by your host, you will prepare a typical meal while learning from our traditions and useful phrases in Spanish. Learn about the distinctive culture of the region and enjoy the sublime smells that will fill the kitchen. Try the dishes you have prepared at a family table while talking and sharing with your group, guide and host, as well as enjoying refreshing and typical drinks from our State.
Once the tour is finished, your guide will organize a taxi to return you to your Port or Hotel.
Sample Menu
• Guacamole
• Different Mexican salsas
• Different prepared vegetables, Nopales, Pico de Gallo, Squash
• Quesadillas with handmade tortillas
• Meat prepared in Pibil style - Group chooses between Chicken, Pork, or Fish to make this authentic Pibil style dish
Once the tour is finished, your guide will organize a taxi to return you to your Port or Hotel.
Sample Menu
• Guacamole
• Different Mexican salsas
• Different prepared vegetables, Nopales, Pico de Gallo, Squash
• Quesadillas with handmade tortillas
• Meat prepared in Pibil style - Group chooses between Chicken, Pork, or Fish to make this authentic Pibil style dish
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirement at the time of booking
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gina_B
March 2022
Delicious food, excellent drinks and super friendly advisors. Could not imagine better. Thanks a lot!
Delicious food, excellent drinks and super friendly advisors. Could not imagine better. Thanks a lot!Crustybucket
May 2023
We met our "guide" at the Mercado, after having been there for a while (we arrived early and sampled some of the food stalls there) we then started to select the food of the day, after determining whether it was pork, chicken or fish. We chose pork, but that fish in the stalls looked very interes...
We met our "guide" at the Mercado, after having been there for a while (we arrived early and sampled some of the food stalls there) we then started to select the food of the day, after determining whether it was pork, chicken or fish. We chose pork, but that fish in the stalls looked very interesting ! After wandering around the market, buying the food, (and a few trinkets also!) we went to our guides car for the journey to the home. Immediately drinks were offered (non alcoholic) and we got "aproned and knived" so we could start. First dishes were salsa's, refried beans (done right!) a squash& cheese we put onto tortilla chips, all was amazing. Alcoholic drinks were presented, (in a most unusual way!) and the meal progressed, the pork being "the star". Actually, ALL of the food was the star. There were a few bumps along the way, but overall, nothing of any concern. When finished, our now friend drove us to the port instead of to the mercado (Thank you, again) We will most definitely be returning for a repeat performance !!!RichDar
January 2023
HOLA, My wife D and I met Tania at the Mercado market in Cozumel. We lucked out just us Seniors as students. Tania showed us what to look for as we picked out the fresh produce and chicken. Had a choice of pork, fish or chicken. (Tip pick up some extra Pumpkin seed spice to take home hard to ...
HOLA, My wife D and I met Tania at the Mercado market in Cozumel. We lucked out just us Seniors as students. Tania showed us what to look for as we picked out the fresh produce and chicken. Had a choice of pork, fish or chicken. (Tip pick up some extra Pumpkin seed spice to take home hard to find in US). She drove us to a nice home, clean, big and w great Kitchen. Washed the produce. Tania explained and how to prepare as we prepped with her. Option of non-alcoholic drinks. We made 2 great Ritas traditional and Mango later w dessert. Everything so Fresh and Tasty made over 5 dipping sauces and then tender chicken. Dessert was Fried Plantains with Coconut sauce. She sent us pictures and Recipes files. We had questions since returning home to Texas and she promptly replied. After class drove us back to our desired location. Fun we are buying a Molcajete and Cazuelas to do a Fiesta dinner with our Family here. Highly Recommend Class and Tania, Gracias Richard and Darlene Frisco, TXRichard_D
January 2023
Met promptly at the Cozumel Mercado. Just the two of us seniors that day. Tania warmly greeted us and took us shopping to the produce and meat stands. Market clean with fresh goods. We had a choice of Chicken, pork or fish. We chose chicken. She drove us to the home where we prepared the ma...
Met promptly at the Cozumel Mercado. Just the two of us seniors that day. Tania warmly greeted us and took us shopping to the produce and meat stands. Market clean with fresh goods. We had a choice of Chicken, pork or fish. We chose chicken. She drove us to the home where we prepared the many dishes in a nicely equipped kitchen. Tania explained each dish as we helped. Including two different types of margaritas. All easy to make and delicious. Non-alcoholic drinks available. Tania a lovely, friendly lady and patient. Had a fun time with great food and drink. She later drove us to our desired drop-off point. Later, she sent us all the recipes and pictures she had taken. Has been very responsive for questions we had after the class. (Tip, pick up extra pumpkin seed spice at the market to take home.) Highly Recommend the class. Ask for Tania! Richard and Darlene, Frisco, TXloretop2023
January 2023
We had a lovely and authentic culinary experience preparing Mexican food. Tania was very receptive and nice from the beginning! She explained us everything and we tried to help her :). She made a tasty mole poblano, guacamole and other delicious sauces and very refreshing drinks. We definitely re...
We had a lovely and authentic culinary experience preparing Mexican food. Tania was very receptive and nice from the beginning! She explained us everything and we tried to help her :). She made a tasty mole poblano, guacamole and other delicious sauces and very refreshing drinks. We definitely recommend it!David_C
December 2022
Tanya was an excellent teacher; she took the mystery out of making delicious Mexican cuisine. The food and drinks were amazing. I will definitely recommend this excursion to any friends or family traveling to Cozumel.
Tanya was an excellent teacher; she took the mystery out of making delicious Mexican cuisine. The food and drinks were amazing. I will definitely recommend this excursion to any friends or family traveling to Cozumel.