MEXICO CITY
Mexico City’s best days out.
The 15 cooking classes travellers book most in Mexico City, each one reviewed in full: what the day is really like, who runs it, how long it takes and what you pay.
Shop a Mexico City market, cook a full meal with chef José, taste mezcal, and learn to recreate Mexican flavors at home.
Most Popular“What a great experience. Easy to find. Great set up. Jose was amazing. I learned some new techniques and about some new ingredients. Prep was fun and the end result was delicious.”
Market tour at Mercado Medellín plus a hands-on CDMX cooking class for a 4-course meal with salsas, mole blanco, and drinks.
“This was one of the best cooking classes I ever did. Chef Lorena was really knowledgeable, walked us through all the typical Mexican ingredients and then took us to a local market to buy try a few things. She also pointed things about the neighbourhood and interesting buildings around. We made 4 very tasty courses…”
Mexico City cooking class with a market stop, tortillas and guisados, plus 3 cocktail recipes. Small group, English, all ingredients included.
“Wonderful class! I attended with my three adult kiddos, we all love to cook and especially love Mexican cuisine. The class was just the right size, easy to follow. A quick trip to the market, some fun and easy explanation of local food and back to prepare three courses and cocktails. All cooking levels were…”
Private 3-hour Mexico City cooking class with Lucía, a gastronomic historian. Learn recipes, cook or watch, then eat with drinks.
“Lucia was an amazing host and chef! We made many delicious dishes and then got to sit on her beautiful patio to eat our creations. She made us feel very welcome and even had some extra special authentic snacks for us to taste. It was a perfect night and a highlight of our vacation. I…”
Small-group Mexican cooking class in Mexico City with a market trip, hands-on recipes, and a cozy three-course meal taught by top chefs.
4-hour Roma Mexico City food tour with 10 tastings, a 3-mezcal flight and chocolate pairing, plus homemade tamales.
Mexico City cooking class in a home kitchen with Chef Aremi: 8 recipes, bottomless drinks, and tips to make Mexican food at home.
“Amazing experience! Chef Aremi was extremely welcoming and friendly - she made us delicious food and taught us her ways. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic cooking experience.”
Private San Ángel market tour and cooking class with Lucía. Shop ingredients, cook Mexican dishes, then eat with local drinks.
“This was great overall. A more "high end" cooking class than others I had done. Lucia's home is BEAUTIFUL and honestly a little fancy! She knew a ton and the food we cooked was delicious. We made a chicken mole with almonds. Lucia was an engaging and exciting guide for our family. The market tour…”
Roma Norte to Roma Sur Mexico City food tour with Mercado de Medellín bites, plus Daniella’s tamales and hot chocolate.
“This food tour was one of the highlights of my family's trip to Mexico City. Our tour guide, Yibran, was informative, kind, and insightful. He showed us around La Condesa and Roma Norte; all the stops were places he had grown up visiting. Our tour was a little different because the other half of the…”
Shop Roma Norte ingredients at Mercado de Medellín, then cook a four-course Mexican lunch with beer, mezcal, and wine in a small studio.
Learn three kinds of Mexican street tacos with a Mercado de Medellín market tour and a mezcal, beer, or wine lunch pairing.
“Incredible immersive and interactive culinary experience! A very special thanks to chef Pame who is incredibly knowledgeable about the taco culture and history here in Mexico. The experience is part field trip (tortillería and local mercado), part taco filling/salsa/tortilla making lessons, and best of all….eating our creations!”
Make 10 Mexican salsas with a chef, tour Mercado de Medellín, then eat your creations with tacos and mezcal in a small group.
“come hungry to the cooking class. The food is excellent and plenty. Lorena took us on a journey of tastes and very interesting stories about food in Mexico. It was not just learning to cook 10 delicious sauces, but what you can have with them, a real experience. I am really glad I booked this…”
Private Mexico City market tour and home cooking class with Margarita: shop in San Ángel, cook tortillas, soup and more.
“Margarita was the most gracious, humble and interesting host. She lovingly welcomes you into her beautiful home and the fun begins. This is a true in-home cultural experience including a fabulous trip to her neighborhood market. Seasoned cooks and wannabes alike will truly appreciate Margarita, the food you make alongside her and the gorgeous setting.…”
Mexican cooking class in Coyoacán: market shopping, hands-on dishes, mezcal tasting, and a full meal you make in a local home.
“Cooking classes are a must when visiting a country for the first time! Andrea was an excellent chef & host. It was like being a friend’s house & learning to cook something new! Food was delicious & the parting gifts were such a wonderful surprise!”
Small-group market tour in Roma, then cook tamales and mole in Condesa. Includes drinks and emailed recipes.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Jim was very knowledgeable and hospitable, and we had an incredible time!!”
Every corner of the city, and every road out into the valley.
