Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

Make salsas, guisados and cocktails from scratch with a chef who teaches you the techniques, not just the steps.

A 3.5-hour hands-on cooking and cocktail class in Mexico City where you prepare traditional Mexican dishes (salsas, tortillas and guisados), then learn to mix three original mezcal cocktails with fresh ingredients. An expert English-speaking chef guides you through authentic recipes and techniques. The class includes all cooking tools and locally sourced ingredients. Minimum age is 18. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

The experience

Three and a half hours covers a complete arc: you start with the foundations (salsas and tortillas), then move into guisados, the slow-cooked stews that carry the weight of Mexican home cooking. The chef walks you through the techniques that make the difference, not just the ingredient list. You're working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients the whole time, and the tools are set up so you're actually cooking, not watching a demonstration.

The second half shifts to cocktails. You learn to mix three original recipes that use classic Mexican spirits (mezcal is the thread), and fresh fruits. By the end of the class you've made a complete meal and the drinks that go with it. The chef speaks English and Spanish, so the instruction is clear whether that's your first language or not.

You leave with the recipes written down and the muscle memory of having done it yourself. That's the difference between a class and a tasting: you're not tasting what someone else made. You're taking home the actual skills.

What’s included

• Fresh and locally sourced ingredients for all dishes and cocktails.
• three original mezcal cocktail recipes.
• all cooking tools and utensils.
• expert-crafted recipes for a complete Mexican meal.
• instruction from an English or Spanish-speaking chef.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mexican Food Tours

Is this one for you?The class runs 3.5 hours of hands-on cooking and mixing, so you're on your feet and actively working the whole time, not ideal if you prefer to watch and learn, but essential if you want to actually master the techniques instead of just seeing them once.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What dishes do I actually make in the cooking class?

You prepare Mexican salsas, tortillas, and guisados: the traditional slow-cooked stews that form the backbone of Mexican home cooking. The chef guides you through each one so you can recreate them at home.

How many cocktails will I learn to make?

You learn three original cocktail recipes that use fresh fruits and traditional Mexican spirits like mezcal. The class teaches you the mixing techniques so you can adapt them with ingredients you have on hand.

Are all the ingredients and tools provided?

Yes. The class includes all cooking utensils and tools you need, plus fresh and locally sourced ingredients for both the food and the cocktails. You don't bring anything except yourself.

Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian?

Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking so they can adjust the menu to suit your needs.