Cooking Class - Guacamole, Quesadilla and Empanadas With Local Chef

Explore the traditions and techniques of authentic Mexican recipes.

A cooking class in Playa Del Carmen is one of the best ways to enhance your travels. Fun and engaging sessions take you behind the scenes of Mexican foodie favorites.

Join Chef Rafael who will share his extensive culinary knowledge and tips for using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients to prepare authentic recipes.

You’ll begin this culinary adventure by slicing, dicing and mashing a Mexican menu favorite, fresh guacamole. Work with chicken, onions, tomatoes and carrots for a classic chicken tinga quesadilla. Use potatoes and chorizo sausage to prepare sopa de papa con chorizo. You’ll also mix together a blend of ground beef, onions and cilantro to stuff empanadas de picadillo. Dessert is a creamy Oaxacan chocolate mousse using heavy cream, chocolate powder and sugar glass.

If you’re interested in adding a unique aspect to your travel plans, secure a spot with a local chef today.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

• Minimum Guests 2
• Maximum Guests 8
• Meal Courses 5
• Event Duration 2.5 hours
• Labels Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican

With a prestigious career spanning over thirty years, Chef Rafael fulfills his childhood dream each day, creating exciting menus and traveling the world to cook. The chef has launched resort restaurants and worked on cruise ships, showcased his talents at culinary festivals and crafted unforgettable meals for luxury retreats. Chef Rafael is well-versed in Mexican and Pacific Island cuisines among other specialties.