Mexican Cooking Class in Puerto Escondido: Make Tortillas & Mole

You make the tortillas, the mole, the whole meal, then sit down and eat it.

A hands-on cooking class in Puerto Escondido where you prepare traditional Mexican dishes from scratch, including tortillas, salsas, mole and a homemade dessert, then enjoy lunch with what you've made. The class runs two hours with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, and children are welcome from age 7. Lunch and snacks are included.

The experience

You start with a warm welcome and a homemade fruit drink, then move straight into the kitchen. The class centers on making tortillas by hand (the kind that come off a griddle still warm) along with salsas, guacamole, mole and a traditional main dish. Each recipe carries the story of where it comes from: the guide walks you through selecting ingredients, understanding why they matter, and learning the traditions that shaped the dish. This is not a demonstration. You're doing the work, learning the technique as you go.

After two hours of cooking, you sit down and eat everything you've made, finishing with a homemade dessert. The class is small and friendly, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on who's in the room. Children from age 7 can join. The space is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation stops nearby if you're staying elsewhere in Puerto Escondido without a car.

What’s included

• Homemade fruit drink and snacks.
• lunch made from the dishes you prepare.
• dessert.
• instruction from a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Live and Love Oaxaca

Is this one for you?The class meets in Puerto Escondido and is reachable by public transportation, so if you're staying in town without a car, you can book and get there on your own schedule. The two-hour format fits between other plans in your day without eating up a full afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What dishes do I actually make in the cooking class?

You make tortillas from scratch, salsas, guacamole, mole, and a traditional Mexican main dish, plus a homemade dessert. The guide teaches you how to select and prepare each ingredient and the tradition behind every recipe.

How long is the class and what happens at the end?

The class runs two hours. After you finish cooking, you sit down and eat lunch with all the dishes you've prepared, including snacks and the dessert you made.

Is the cooking class accessible if I don't have a car?

Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the class without a rental or taxi if you prefer.