Mexico City: Cooking Class & Market Tour with Chef & Mezcal

Summary

Mexican food market walk then hands-on cooking in mexico city

You’ll dive into Mexico City’s markets with a local chef, learn to cook real Mexican dishes from scratch (even if your tortillas are wonky), and share laughs over mezcal at a cozy kitchen table. Expect new flavors, unexpected friendships, and that feeling when you realize you’ve made something truly delicious together.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway through the Mercado Medellín when I realized I’d lost track of our chef, Mariana — she’d darted off to haggle over chiles. The air was thick with the smell of ripe mangoes and something sharp, maybe epazote? A vendor handed me a tiny wedge of queso fresco, grinning as if he knew I’d never tasted anything like it. Mariana reappeared waving a bunch of cilantro, “This is the secret,” she said, and I just nodded, pretending I understood. My Spanish is still embarrassing.

The kitchen was small but bright, all blue tiles and sunlight. We washed our hands (Mariana insisted), then started mashing avocados for guacamole. She showed us how to press tortillas by hand — mine came out lopsided and kind of sad-looking, but nobody cared. Someone tried to pronounce “guisado” properly and we all cracked up; Mariana’s laugh filled the whole room. The mezcal came out after that — smoky, almost sweet — and suddenly everything felt warmer.

I didn’t expect to feel so at home sitting around that table with strangers, spooning salsa onto fresh tortillas we’d made ourselves. There was this quiet moment before we ate where everyone just looked at the food — colorful, messy, perfect in its own way. I still think about that first bite: spicy, bright, a little chaotic (in a good way). If you’re looking for a Mexican cooking class in Mexico City that actually lets you get your hands dirty — yeah, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mexican cooking class experience

• Visit traditional Mexican food market
• Prepare authentic Mexican dishes
• Learn cooking tips from expert chef
• Use fresh seasonal ingredients
• Make handmade tortillas and guacamole
• Cook Mexican guisados main dishes
• Enjoy assorted sorbets for dessert
• Share meal with friends or family

Top questions

How long does the Mexican cooking class in Mexico City last?

The class is approximately 3.5 hours long.

Is there a visit to a local food market included?

Yes, the experience includes exploring a traditional Mexican market with your chef guide.

Are vegetarian options available during the cooking class?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

Will I learn to make tortillas from scratch?

Yes, you’ll make handmade tortillas as part of the class.

Is mezcal tasting included in this Mexico City cooking class?

Yes, artisanal mezcal tasting is included during the experience.

Are recipes provided after the class?

You’ll follow expert-crafted recipes during the class and can take them home.

Is English spoken by the chef or guide?

The chef leading your class speaks English fluently.

What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?

Please advise any specific dietary requirements when booking so they can be accommodated.

What’s included

Your day includes all fresh ingredients from the local market, expert guidance from an English-speaking chef specialized in Mexican cuisine, use of top-quality cooking tools in a cozy kitchen setting right in Mexico City’s heart, artisanal mezcal tasting during your meal, exclusive recipes to take home—and yes—vegetarian options if you let them know ahead of time.