San Juan Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class: Learn & Cook

Share a meal with Yeira, a local host who blends food, culture, and wellness in San Juan

A private cooking class in a San Juan residential home where you learn to make 4-5 traditional Puerto Rican dishes from your host Yeira, then sit down to eat the meal together on her outdoor terrace. The class runs about three and a half hours and includes a tropical cocktail, all the food you cook, and two Puerto Rican eBooks to take home. You choose lunch or dinner when you book.

The experience

You arrive at Yeira's home in a quiet San Juan neighborhood and start with a tropical passionfruit cocktail. Then you move into her kitchen for a hands-on two-hour cooking lesson where you learn to make dishes like pollo en salsa criolla (Caribbean-style chicken stew), churrasco with chimichurri, arroz con gandules (rice with green pigeon peas), mofongo, and a dessert. Yeira teaches you the techniques and the stories behind each dish. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and believes cooking brings people together. The menu shifts with the season and what's available, and she adjusts for any dietary needs you mention at booking.

After cooking, you move to Yeira's outdoor terrace and eat everything you've made, along with a fresh salad and an appetizer she may have prepared in advance. This is not a cooking demonstration you watch. You're working in the kitchen the whole time, learning the real recipes her family uses at home. When you leave, you take two Puerto Rican eBooks with you, along with the knowledge of how to make these dishes yourself.

What’s included

• A tropical passionfruit cocktail to start.
• hands-on cooking instruction for 4-5 traditional Puerto Rican dishes.
• the full meal you cook together, served on the outdoor terrace with a fresh salad and appetizer.
• all beverages and taxes.
• two Puerto Rican eBooks to take home.

Options for this experience

2 options

Lunch and a cooking classGuide in English · 11:00

A cooking class followed by dinnerGuide in English · 17:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend a free afternoon or evening actually cooking in a local home rather than watching a demonstration in a restaurant kitchen. Yeira teaches in English and adjusts the menu for dietary needs, so you're learning recipes you can make again at home, not just tasting food someone else prepared.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What dishes will I learn to cook in the class?

You'll typically learn to make 4-5 dishes that might include pollo en salsa criolla (Caribbean-style chicken stew), churrasco con chimichurri (skirt steak with garlic sauce), arroz con gandules (traditional Puerto Rican rice with green pigeon peas), mofongo (fried and mashed plantains), and a dessert. The exact menu depends on the season, what ingredients are available, and any dietary preferences you tell Yeira when you book.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No experience is required. Yeira teaches hands-on in her home kitchen and adjusts the lesson to your skill level. The class is designed for anyone who wants to learn authentic Puerto Rican cooking and connect with local culture through food.

Can I choose lunch or dinner for this class?

Yes, you pick either lunch or dinner when you book. Both options include the same cooking lesson and meal. The only difference is the time of day you attend.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Tell Yeira at the time of booking about any allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences. Vegetarian options are available, and she adjusts the menu based on your needs while keeping the dishes authentic.

Is this class private to my group only?

Yes, this is a private class for your group. Yeira can host groups of up to 30 people, so whether you're coming as a couple or with a larger party, the experience is just for you.