Mérida Cooking Class: Yucatecan Dishes with Drinks
Cook four Yucatecan dishes, drink mojitos, eat together
A hands-on cooking class in Mérida where you prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes in a real kitchen, learn regional techniques from a local host, and then share the meal you've cooked with bottomless drinks. The small-group format keeps instruction personal, and you leave with recipes to recreate the menu at home.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- All ingredients and cooking equipment.
- instruction from the chef.
- soda, bottled water, and bottomless alcoholic beverages (mojitos, or virgin versions).
- the full meal you cook together.
- digital recipe book to take home.
- candid photos from the class.
- Monday and Saturday 12:00
- Thursday 18:00
Information
Learn to cook traditional Yucatecan dishes like cochinita pibil and sopa de lima in a real Mérida kitchen, then enjoy your meal with bottomless drinks.
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The experience
You arrive at a real Yucatán kitchen in Mérida and jump straight into cooking. The class moves at a relaxed pace, focused on how families in the region actually cook rather than rigid technique. You'll prepare dishes like sopa de lima (a tangy chicken and lime soup), cochinita pibil (slow-cooked meat infused with achiote), yucatecan tamales wrapped in banana leaves, empanadas stuffed with local chaya greens and cheese, and arroz con leche for dessert. Your host shares why certain ingredients (achiote, chaya, the sourcing of each element) matter to Yucatecan food, and walks you through the regional techniques that make these dishes work. Most ingredients are available internationally, so the skills travel home with you.
As you cook, someone takes candid photos to capture the real moments. When everything is ready, the group sits down together to eat what you've prepared. Bottomless mojitos (or virgin versions if you prefer) flow throughout the cooking and the meal. You leave with a digital recipe book so you can recreate the full menu back home, plus the confidence that comes from hands-on instruction and a 5-star money-back guarantee.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What dishes do I actually cook during the class?
You prepare sopa de lima, cochinita pibil, yucatecan tamales, empanadas de chaya con queso de bola, and arroz con leche. The host guides you through each one and explains the regional techniques and ingredient choices that define Yucatecan cuisine.
Is this a private class or do I cook with other people?
The standard option is a small-group class where you cook alongside other travelers. A private class is also available if you prefer to cook with just your own party.
What does bottomless drinks mean during the class?
Mojitos are served throughout the cooking and the meal afterward. If you don't drink alcohol, the host can make virgin versions with the same mint, lime, and tropical flavors.
Do I need cooking experience to join?
No. The class is designed for curious food lovers who want hands-on experience, not for trained cooks. Your host provides all the instruction and guidance you need.
What happens if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Let the operator know in advance and they'll accommodate your needs. They can work around allergies and intolerances to make sure you can still participate fully.
Operated by Cook in Fiesta. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Mérida Cooking Class: Yucatecan Dishes with Drinks
3h · EN · ES
from US$ 85 per person
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