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Caribbean Mexican Cooking Class: Tikin Xic Fish
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Savor the flavors of Cancún as you learn to cook a traditional dish
- Discover the secrets of Tikin Xic, a Mayan-inspired fish dish
- Prepare a marinade from scratch using local ingredients and spices
- Enjoy a homemade meal in a relaxed and welcoming environment
- Learn about the cultural traditions connected to this beautiful dish
Activity location
- Cancún
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Yaxchilán, Jasmines 31, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico | The class will take place inside the smoke kitchen at Autóctona restaurant.
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Caribbean Mexican Cooking Class: Tikin Xic Fish
- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Cooking class
- Cultural Experience
- Ingredients for Tikin Xic Fish
- 1 kg fish to share between every two guests
- All the necessary ingredients for the preparation
- Rice and beans as side dishes
- 2 fresh aguas del día or 2 house beers per guest
- Traditional Mexican dessert: Caballero Pobre
- Transportation to the venue
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Vegans, Vegetarians
What you can expect
Step into a true taste of Cancún through one of its most iconic traditional dishes: Tikin Xic Fish. More than just a cooking class, this is an intimate cultural experience where you will discover the flavors, aromas, and stories behind ancient Mayan-inspired cuisine in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
Together, we will prepare fresh fish marinated with achiote, citrus, and local spices using traditional techniques passed down through generations along the Caribbean coast. You will learn about the origins of Tikin Xic, the importance of local ingredients, and the cultural traditions connected to this beautiful dish.
This is a 3-hour experience that includes the cooking workshop, preparation time, and a relaxed shared meal. During the experience, you will prepare the traditional marinade from scratch, learn about achiote and regional ingredients, and cook the fish using authentic local methods.
Each fish weighs approximately 1 kg and is shared between every two guests, offering more than enough food to enjoy a full traditional meal. The experience also includes rice, beans, two fresh aguas del día or two beers per guest, and the classic Mexican dessert “Caballero Pobre.”
More than a class, this is a space to slow down, share homemade food, and enjoy meaningful conversations about Mexican culture, food, and everyday life in Cancún and the Yucatán Peninsula.
This experience was created for travelers looking for something genuine, personal, and far away from mass tourism. Whether you love food, culture, or simply want to connect with local traditions, this workshop offers a beautiful way to experience Mexico through its flavors.
Location
Activity location
- Cancún
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Yaxchilán, Jasmines 31, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico | The class will take place inside the smoke kitchen at Autóctona restaurant.
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico