Yucatan Delights in Puerto Morelos
What Guests Love
- Knowledgeable chef
- Hands‑on cooking experience
- Jungle garden setting
- Authentic Yucatán cuisine
Guests say the chef’s expertise and friendly guidance made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Participants appreciated the hands‑on cooking in a lush jungle garden, which highlighted fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The class offered authentic Yucatán dishes that delighted the whole family, creating a memorable highlight of their trip. Overall, the blend of cultural insight, garden learning, and tasty food left guests eager to recommend it to others.
What to Expect
The class takes place along Ruta de los Cenotes in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo.
Alejandra Kauachi, proudly Mexican, is a passionate cook dedicated to sharing the traditions and flavors of her ancestors.
Ale (as her friends call her) grew up in a family of Mexican and Lebanese cooks, surrounded by spices and unforgettable aromas. When it came time to choose a profession, culinary arts felt like a natural calling.
A professional chef, warm host, bon vivant, and true bohemian at heart, she founded her cooking school to share family stories, songs, and recipes—inviting guests to experience Mexican culture through food in the most authentic way.
Menu
Cooking class in Puerto Morelos
Tuesday
- Tamales Verdes (Green Sauce Tamales)
- Quesadillas de Champiñones y Papa con Chorizo (Quesadillas with Mushrooms, Potato, and Chorizo)
- Tinga (Chicken Tinga)
- Frijoles Charros (Charro Beans)
- Flan Napolitano
- Handmade Tortillas
Wednesday
- Sopa de Lima (Lemon soup)
- Arroz con Chaya (White Rice)
- Cochinita Pibil (Pulled pork in pibil sauce)
- Frijoles Colados (Black beans)
- Cebolla Morada con Habanero (Red onion with habanero pepper)
- Pan de elote (Corn bread)
- Handmade Tortillas
Thursday
- Pozole Rojo (Hominy and Pork Potage)
- Salpicon de Res (Beef Salad)
- Sopecitos (Traditional Sopes)
- Tamales Verdes (Green Sauce Tamales)
- Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
Friday
- Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad)
- Carnitas (Pork Confit)
- Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
- Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Poblano Peppers)
- Tamales Dulces (Sweet Tamales)
- Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)
- Handmade Tortillas
Schedule
- Visit our organic garden.
- Learn to prepare a 6-course gourmet meal. You can choose from one of five menus, depending on the day of your tour.
- Watch a traditional Mayan cook demonstrate how to make handmade tortillas the authentic Mayan way.
- Enjoy drinks and snacks, including hot chocolate and Mexican coffee.
- Feast on the dishes you prepared during a traditional fiesta-style lunch.
Meeting Point
We are located just off Carretera Ruta de los Cenotes Km. 6.2, near Puerto Morelos.
Note that this tour does not include roundtrip transportation however its available at an extra cost. Please contact us directly for more information
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Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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