Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class)

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Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) Reviews

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Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class)
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Reviews ( 644 ) 5.0

Jennifer Perry
Jennifer Perry
2024.07.19
I had taken the cooking class with Josefina twice over a decade ago and recently brought a group of friends and family to take the class with Jeronimo. As always, we had a wonderful time exploring the market and learning how to prepare the delicious food. We especially appreciated Jeronimo’s warm personality and his deep knowledge of the cuisine, its history, and also nutrition. We had one person in our group with a food allergy (gluten), which was handled without any problems. We loved it so much that we had Jeronimo come to our rental house to cook with/for us again. He and his assistant Angie are a joy to be around and the mole poblano they prepared was so amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience and we can’t wait to visit again.
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.07.25
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you returned for another cooking class after a decade and brought friends and family along. Jeronimo's warm personality and deep knowledge of cuisine, history, and nutrition made the market exploration and food preparation enjoyable. We appreciate how smoothly the gluten allergy was handled, allowing everyone to participate fully. It's fantastic that you loved it so much you invited Jeronimo and his assistant Angie to your rental house for another session. The mole poblano they prepared was amazing! Thank you for the memorable experience; we can't wait to welcome you back!
Jennifer C
Jennifer C
2024.06.27
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Amazing Food, Nutrition and Cooking Class, and History Lesson all in one This has been the highlight of our vacation. Our time with Jerónimo was a combination cooking class, history of food, nutrition course, and an absolutely fantastic meal. For anyone who enjoys wholesome, authentic food and good conversation, I highly recommend this experience!
Kelly-Elizabeth Thayer
Kelly-Elizabeth Thayer
2024.06.17
This review is a bit late but I had such an incredible experience with Josefina in 2020. As it was during the pandemic, I was her only student that day and she took great care to not only show me the intricacies of the market, but to teach me the essence of the regional cuisine. She was flexible and taught me not only what she had planned for the lesson, but also a few extra dishes I was curious to know. Her patience and dedication were evident as we put together an incredible meal and the best mole of my life! Highly recommend Josefina's cooking school!
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.06.17
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We truly appreciate it, even if it is a bit late. We understand that last year was a difficult time, and we are grateful that you chose to spend it with Cozumel Chef. We are thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience with Josefina. She truly is a talented chef and loves sharing the essence of regional cuisine with her students. It was our pleasure to have you as our only student that day and we are so glad that you enjoyed the market tour and cooking lesson. We are also happy to hear that you were able to learn some extra dishes during your lesson. Josefina is always flexible and loves to share her knowledge with her students. And we are glad that you enjoyed the best mole of your life! That is quite an accomplishment. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. It means a lot to us. We hope to see you again in the future for another unforgettable culinary experience with Cozumel Chef. Best regards, The Cozumel Chef Team
Brandon Holst
Brandon Holst
2024.06.10
Spending a few hours with Jeronimo was the absolute highlight of our trip! I can attest and add a "me too" to what the other reviewers have described. Strolling through the market with a local and having him explain all the produce was fantastic. And just wait until you taste it! The bar has been raised on what true Mexican food should taste like - fresh and full of flavor. (We're now on a quest to find ground pumpkin seeds somewhere back in the States...) We arrived on a cruise ship, but usually like to explore on our own in ports rather than go on the cruise-sponsored excursions. This experience was perfect for that, as we had time to wander around Cozumel prior to meeting up at the Mercado, which is an easy walk from along the main waterfront. Then after the class we were able to walk off some of the calories and explore the town a bit more.
bethere2
bethere2
2024.06.10
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Authentic Mexican Food Experience Spending a few hours with Jeronimo was the absolute highlight of our trip! I can attest and add a "me too" to what the other reviewers have described. Strolling through the market with a local and having him explain all the produce was fantastic. And just wait until you taste it! The bar has been raised on what true Mexican food should taste like - fresh and full of flavor. (We're now on a quest to find ground pumpkin seeds somewhere back in the States...) We arrived on a cruise ship, but usually like to explore on our own in ports rather than go on the cruise-sponsored excursions. This experience was perfect for that, as we had time to wander around Cozumel prior to meeting up at the Mercado, which is an easy walk from along the main waterfront. Then after the class we were able to walk off some of the calories and explore the town a bit more.
Virginia Thomas
Virginia Thomas
2024.06.05
I was dead set on taking a cooking class during my time in Mexico and after some research came upon this class. If you’re thinking about taking a class this is your sign to sign up! We met Jeronimo at the market where we had an in depth discussion about what we wanted to make, what ingredients we needed, and then we were off to the class. The detail and care put into this class is absolutely top tier and the food we made was better than any restaurant I’ve eaten in. I highly suggest this class during your visit to Cozumel.
Kimberly G
Kimberly G
2024.05.08
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The delicious highlight of our vacation Many recent reviews have done a great job of describing this experience in detail so I won’t duplicate. My purpose in writing a review is to convince anyone considering a food-focused activity while in Cozumel to BOOK THIS one, immediately! Our group of six adults agree unanimously that the three hours we spent with Chef Jeronimo and Sous Chef Angie were the highlight of our week-long vacation. They treated us as both friends and honored guests. The food was fabulous and not at all typical of our past experiences with Mexican food. The environment felt authentic and warm (both in sentiment and temp - it is Mexico, after all). Just one important tip: Don’t fill up on tortilla chips and the tasty homemade salsas up front! You don’t want to miss out on the bountiful selection of sides and entree, nor the best margarita of your life. Thank you, Jeronimo and Angie. Now, let’s talk about that U.S. tour!
Britton Gibson
Britton Gibson
2024.05.07
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.05.09
Thank you for the 5-stars!!!
joseph brandley
joseph brandley
2024.04.29
My wife and I enjoyed our morning with Jeronimo. He was kind, quite knowledgeable, and his passion for good food and health was very apparent. We learned so much about ancient and modern cooking from the region and enjoyed the salsas, sides, and entrees we made. We even bought a bag of corn flour when we returned home and will be working on perfecting our homemade tortilla skills.
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.29
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a wonderful experience with Jeronimo. It's great to know that his passion for good food and health shone through during your cooking class. We are also happy to hear that you learned a lot about ancient and modern cooking from the region. It's always a pleasure to share our knowledge with our guests. We are glad that you enjoyed the salsas, sides, and entrees that you made during the class. It's also exciting to hear that you purchased some corn flour and will be working on perfecting your homemade tortilla skills. We are sure they will turn out amazing! Thank you for choosing Cozumel Chef for your culinary tourism experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future. Have a great day!
Lorie D
Lorie D
2024.04.25
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Amazing experience and food! Jeronimo was very knowledgeable and informative. The experience was more like a chefs table cooking class. So many tips and receipted to take home and try for ourselves. The food was so good and authentic. Great value for the price…we had a great time!
Janet Woods
Janet Woods
2024.04.21
We visit Cozumel often and always join the cooking class. Even as a repeat we enjoy it more and more. The class brings us joy every time. We gain more knowledge, enjoy great food, explore the local market, bring home more ideas for great meals at home, and we are delighted to spend time with the class instructors, helpers and other guests we share the lessons and meal with. We consider Josefina and Jeronimo family now. I could not recommend the experience with more enthusiasm. See you all again soon, The Woods
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.05.09
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We are beyond grateful for your continued support and for choosing to spend your time with us at Cozumel Chef. It brings us immense joy to hear that our cooking classes bring you joy every time and that you have gained knowledge, enjoyed great food, and explored the local market with us. It warms our hearts to know that you consider Josefina and Jeronimo family now. We cannot thank you enough for your enthusiasm and for giving us the highest rating. We cannot wait to have you back with us again soon. Until then, happy cooking! - The Cozumel Chef Team
SLWS1
SLWS1
2024.04.21
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Fantastic Cooking Class! Several dishes and beverages, great chef, delicious, and a great learning experience! Jeronimo Vidal and his wife, Carolina, are wonderful! This experience was absolutely worth it! Our group of 5 met Jeronimo at the local market and he walked us around showing us ingredients and how to select them for the recipes we learned to make. Then we went to his home and he demonstrated how to make several dishes and beverages while giving tips on how to prepare, for example roasting certain ingredients before including them in the recipes. We got to eat everything he and Carolina prepared and ask questions along the way. We also got cookbooks with the recipes plus many others! All 5 of us agreed we had a great experience and would do it again. Jeronimo & Carolina can host up to eight in their home, but they can also come to your kitchen and do a class! The next time we stay in a condo in Cozumel, we want to do that!
Erin Wilson
Erin Wilson
2024.04.19
One of the best and biggest meals of our time on Cozumel. Spent the day Geronimo (who has taken over the classes from his mom) and enjoyed going through the market with him. I'd say the amount of actual "cooking" was minimal, it's more of a learning experience by watching and eating! Perhaps the amount of actual cooking depends on the group size. Still super informative, fun, and incredibly delicious!! The margaritas were fabulous, as were the numerous salsas, sides, fruits, and shrimp main dish. Can only recommend it!!
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.19
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for Cozumel Chef! We are thrilled to hear that you had one of the best and biggest meals during your time on the island. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your day with Geronimo, who has taken over the classes from his mom. We take great pride in providing a learning experience through watching and eating, and we're glad you found it informative, fun, and incredibly delicious. We do tailor the cooking portion of the class based on group size, so we appreciate your understanding. It's great to hear that you loved our margaritas, salsas, sides, fruits, and shrimp main dish. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we hope to have the pleasure of cooking with you again in the future. Cheers! - The Cozumel Chef team
Sandy Macfadden
Sandy Macfadden
2024.04.13
We had a wonderful time learning about the food of Mexico including their medicinal properties. Truly enjoyed walking through market picking fresh ingredients and then going back to cook them. The chef was very knowledgeable, personable and makes delicious food. Would go again if back in Cozumel.
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.05.09
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It means a lot to us that you had such a wonderful experience learning about the food of Mexico with us. We're glad you enjoyed walking through the market and picking out fresh ingredients – that's one of our favorite parts too! It's great to hear that our chef was able to share their knowledge and make the experience even more enjoyable. We would love to have you back with us if you ever find yourself in Cozumel again. Thanks again for the 5-star rating! Happy cooking!
Nicole Stone
Nicole Stone
2024.04.09
Our family of five had an amazing experience with Geronimo. He took us to the local market to pick out all the best produce and teach us about the local herbs and spices. Then we went back to his home kitchen to help prepare a feast that included chicken mole, anchiote fish, four different salsas, handmade tortillas, Jamaica juice, fresh lemonade, squash with cheese, and margaritas! We left so full, happy, and well educated. It was a highlight during our time in Cozumel.
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.08
We're so pleased your family of five had an amazing experience with Geronimo, exploring the local market and diving into the rich flavors of Cozumel's cuisine. It sounds like the cooking session in Geronimo's kitchen was both educational and delicious, covering a wide array of dishes that truly showcase the diversity of local culinary traditions. The feast you described is mouthwatering! We're thrilled it was a highlight of your time in Cozumel, leaving you full, happy, and with a deeper understanding of our food culture. Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to share even more culinary adventures with you in the future!
Jim Cushing
Jim Cushing
2024.03.25
We had THE BEST TIME! Such a fun and entertaining afternoon. Loved touring the local market with Jeronimo. Cooking with him was great. Plus the food was so delicious! I wish it had been a little more hands-on, but we still got to do some prep, plus making the tortillas was a great experience! Would do it all over again, and again
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.08
We're thrilled to hear you had the best time with Jeronimo on your market tour and cooking class! It's wonderful that the tour of the local market and the cooking session made for a fun and entertaining afternoon, and hearing that you loved the food brings us immense joy. We appreciate your feedback on wishing for a more hands-on experience (class size and time of year this can be dependent on); it's invaluable as we continuously aim to improve and tailor our offerings. The tortilla-making is indeed a highlight, and we're glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for being open to doing it all over again – we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for more culinary adventures!
Teresa Arendell
Teresa Arendell
2024.03.23
We loved our cooking class with Jeronimo. He was very informative of the benefits of the foods in the market we went to prior to going to the kitchen. The food was delicious, and lots of it. Jeronimo is very passionate about what he does and loves sharing his knowledge. We highly recommend this cooking class! We would definitely do this class again.
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.08
It's heartwarming to hear how much you enjoyed your cooking class with Jeronimo! His passion for not only cooking but also educating about the benefits of local foods shines through in your words. The journey from market to kitchen is an essential part of the experience, providing insights into the culinary treasures of the area and how they contribute to delicious, healthful dishes. Jeronimo's enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge and love for cooking is what makes the class special, and we're thrilled it made such a positive impression on you. Thank you for your high recommendation and for expressing interest in joining us again. We look forward to the opportunity to share even more culinary secrets with you in the future!
Jeanne R
Jeanne R
2024.03.23
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Entertaining, educational, and delish! This is our second adventure with Cozumel Chef, and it did not disappoint! The Market tour and shopping were educational and entertaining. The class itself was extremely fun....and delicious. We tried many new things and enjoyed ALL of them. Thank you, Jeronimo, for a wonderful morning! If you are in Cozumel (even for a day), this tour is a do not miss.
Daniel A
Daniel A
2024.03.22
Jeronimo war heute mit uns und zwei weiteren auf dem Markt einkaufen und wir haben zusammen gekocht. Er hat das mit einer solchen Hingabe gemacht, es war einfach toll und nur weiter zu empfehlen. Für alle Kreuzfahrtbesuckher - macht einmal das einheimische Programm, es lohnt sich. Zuerst geht man den Markt besuchen, kauft gemeinsam ein und bestimmt das Menü. Dann geht man zu Jeronimo nach Hause und kocht die Vorspeisen, dann den Hauptgang und das Dessert. Zum Abschluss dann noch eine wunderbare Margarita... Zugegeben, viel selber zu machen gibt es nicht, aber wir fanden es trotzdem super und würden sofort wieder kommen.... Danke!
Reply from Josefina's Cocina con Alma (Cozumel Cooking Class) 2024.04.08
Hearing about your market adventure and cooking session with Jeronimo brings us great joy! It’s wonderful to see his dedication made such a positive impact on your experience, providing not just a cooking class but a deep dive into local culture. It sounds like the process of selecting ingredients at the market, deciding on the menu together, and then bringing it all to life in Jeronimo’s kitchen offered a unique and immersive experience. Even if you felt there wasn’t much to do on your part, the fact that you found the experience rewarding and would eagerly return speaks volumes. The special touch of ending with a wonderful margarita certainly sounds like the perfect finale. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation to cruise fans to try the local program. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience!
DanielA8844
DanielA8844
2024.03.20
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Authentic, local, wonderful... Jeronimo went shopping with us and two others at the market today and we cooked together. He did it with such dedication, it was simply great and can only be recommended. For all cruise fans - try the local program, it's worth it. First you go to the market, shop together and decide on the menu. Then you go to Jeronimo's house and cook the starters, then the main course and dessert. Finally, a wonderful margarita... Admittedly, there isn't much to do ourselves, but we still thought it was great and would come back in a heartbeat.... Thank you!