Mexican Cooking Class in Mexico City: Learn & Cook
Cook traditional Mexican dishes and eat them at the table
A hands-on Mexican cooking class in Mexico City where you prepare authentic dishes alongside an expert chef, then sit down to share the meal. The class runs 3.5 hours in a cozy venue in the heart of the city. You'll make guacamole or salsas, handmade tortillas, Mexican guisados and sorbets using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The chef teaches techniques you can replicate at home, and the class accommodates vegetarians and children from age 5.
What’s included
- Expert-crafted recipes for a complete Mexican meal.
- professional cooking tools and utensils.
- fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- artisanal mezcal from local producers.
- a visit to a traditional Mexican market.
- personalized instruction from an English-speaking chef.
- the meal you prepare, shared at the table afterward.
- Monday to Saturday 11:30 17:00
- Sunday 11:30
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Learn to make authentic Mexican dishes in a hands-on class led by an expert chef in Mexico City: prepare guacamole, handmade tortillas and more, then eat what you cooked.
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The experience
You arrive with a free afternoon and leave with recipes you can actually cook. The class is built around you doing the work. The chef is there to share techniques, tips and recommendations, not to demonstrate from a distance. You'll work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a cozy venue in the heart of Mexico City, preparing a complete meal that changes with what's available. The menu typically includes authentic guacamole or salsas, handmade tortillas, Mexican guisados and assorted sorbets, though the chef adjusts based on the season and any dietary needs you mention at booking.
After cooking, you sit at the table with whoever came with you and eat what you made. The class is private and personalized: the attention stays on your group, not a rotating crowd. You'll work with professional cooking tools designed to be easy to use, and you leave with the expert-crafted recipes written down so you can make the dishes again at home. The experience includes artisanal mezcal, handcrafted by local artisans, and a visit to a traditional Mexican market where you'll see the ingredients and atmosphere firsthand. The market visit may be canceled without notice during Mexican holidays or unforeseen circumstances.
An English-speaking chef leads the class. Spanish is also available. Children are welcome from age 5. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book, and mention any other dietary requirements you have.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What dishes do I actually make in the Mexican cooking class?
You prepare authentic guacamole or salsas, handmade tortillas, Mexican guisados and assorted sorbets. The menu varies by season, so the chef may adjust what you cook based on what's fresh and available.
Is this class private or do I cook with other people?
The class is private and personalized: the chef's attention stays on your group. You work alongside the chef and anyone you came with, not a larger rotating class.
Do I get to eat what I cook, or is it just a lesson?
You cook the full meal and then sit at the table to share and eat it together. The class includes time to sit down after cooking is done.
What's included in the 3.5-hour class?
The class includes all fresh, locally sourced ingredients; professional cooking tools; expert-crafted recipes you take home; artisanal mezcal; and a visit to a traditional Mexican market to see where ingredients come from.
Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian or have dietary restrictions?
Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know your dietary requirements when you book and they'll adjust the menu accordingly.
Operated by Mexican Food Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Mexican Cooking Class in Mexico City: Learn & Cook
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