4-Hour Cozumel Cooking Class with Al Pastor Trompitos

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn to make Al Pastor trompitos like Mexican street vendors prepare them
• 02 Shop for ingredients at a local Cozumel supermarket before cooking
• 03 Prepare handmade salsas, frijoles charros, and a special Mexican beverage
• 04 Enjoy your homemade meal together in a warm family-home setting

Treat your palate to some of the best flavours of Mexico in this afternoon cooking class in Cozumel. Shop for ingredients at a local supermarket, then learn how to make famous Al Pastor tacos in the form of trompitos, along with handmade salsas, frijoles charros, and traditional drinks in a family kitchen. Like the street vendors, you will prepare the meat on a spit before sitting down together at the dinner table to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Provecho!!

Like the street vendors, you will prepare the meat on a spit before sitting down together at the dinner table to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cozumel

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cook Authentic Mexican Trompitos in a Family Home

• On arriving at your hosts' home, you will be acquainted with the activities for the day.
• Then, head out to the local supermarket to pick out ingredients that you could also find in your home country.
• Learn how to prepare your Al Pastor trompitos as well as salsas, frijoles charros, and a special Mexican beverage. A sample menu would be:
  • Al pastor trompitos, served with tortillas
  • Frijoles charros served with onion, cilantro, and limes that can be added
  • Handmade salsas
• Ending on a high note, we sit at the dinner table and taste our mouthwatering masterpieces together.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All the cooking equipment needed during the preparation process
• Cooking session at the home of a local family
• Drinks (water, freshwater, traditional Mexican drinks, and margaritas)
• Dinner
• All ingredients to cook your meal

What's Not Included

• Tips

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes

Know before you go

• A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required.
• Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
• As per the mandated COVID-19 health and safety measures, please note:
  • Face masks are required for travelers in public areas.
  • Face masks are required for guides in public areas.
  • Face masks are provided for travelers.
  • Hand sanitizer is available to travelers and staff.
  • Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience.
  • High-traffic areas are regularly sanitized.
  • Gear/equipment is sanitized between uses.
  • Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized.
  • Guides are required to wash their hands regularly.
  • Regular temperature checks are carried out for staff.
  • Temperature checks for travelers are conducted upon arrival.
• Beer is available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Súper Akí Cozumel 2, Av. Pedro Joaquín Codwell s/n entre Avenida Juarez y Calle Colonia Centro, Calle 2 Nte, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

Tour start

San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.