Top Mexico City Classes & Workshops

Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson on the Mexican culinary arts during this class in Mexico City. Led by a local chef, this class begins at a local market for a broad overview of local cuisine before heading to the kitchen. Then, dive into tips and techniques for making authentic Mexican dishes using fresh ingredients from the market. Choose between a morning and evening lesson.

Mexican food is popular across the globe, but there’s nothing like trying authentic dishes in their place of origin. But rather than just eating local favorites, master them during a cooking class that lets you take home new skills and recipes to share with family and friends. You’ll go beyond tacos to create traditional dishes that you might otherwise miss.

Learn the basics of salsa dancing or take your skills to the next level during a small-group evening class in Mexico City. No previous experience or partner is necessary for this fun and laid-back workshop. Afterward the class, you’ll have the confidence to hit the dance floor at one of Mexico City’s clubs and the salsa know-how to impress your friends back home.

I learned to cook where the best Mexican cooks learn: next to my grandmother. I have degrees in bakery and pastries from the Cloister of Sister Joan, and I just finished studying gastronomy, and together with my mom we have a cafeteria in the city. The kitchen is not my job, it's my world. I have been creating gastronomic experiences for travelers from all over the world for more than two years, and what matters most to me is not that you learn a recipe, but that when you finish you feel that in Mexico you will always have a friend. Each experience is different because each person is different. Welcome to Mexico:)

Get hands-on experience making authentic Mexican churros in this small-group master class, led by a local pastry chef. Perfect for all ages, this half-day session teaches traditional techniques for dough prep and frying, reveals the secrets of Mexican ganache, and lets you enjoy your creations with a cup of homebrewed coffee or another hot drink.

What makes this experience stand out is the real attention to detail and the traveler experience. It’s not just a trajinera ride, it’s an all-inclusive experience carefully designed for you to enjoy, relax and feel attentive at all times. Our tour is designed to create connection, laughter and a fun and competitive atmosphere, always accompanied by excellent quality drinks, traditional food included accompanied by a shot of pulque and a final tasting of mezcal that closes the experience in a special way. We constantly work on innovating and improving, looking for new dynamics, details and surprises that make each tour unique. Many customers return, and that motivates us to always offer something new and something more. Here we take care of every moment so that you leave happy, with the feeling that the value of the experience is noticeable in everything you receive. You don’t just come for a drink, you come to live an authentic and memorable experience in Xochimilco.

Engage in a vibrant workshop in Mexico City where you’ll create your very own alebrije, a traditional folk art piece bursting with color and culture. Guided by a local artist, delve into the rich myths behind these enchanting figures as you select your spiritual guide. With expert support, unleash your creativity and paint your alebrije, a unique expression of Mexico’s artistic heritage. At the end of the session, take home your masterpiece, a lasting memory of your exploration into this captivating art form.

Learn how to make Mexican food and spend time in a local home with this private experience. Your host and instructor, Margarita, will show you how to make two or three traditional dishes, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available for those with special diets. Once you're done, you'll sit down to feast on your creations.

Teotihuacan’s Mesoamerican pyramids and archaeological ruins are impressive at any angle—but to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of the centuries-old site, there’s nothing like a bird’s eye view. On this hot-air balloon experience, take in a vast panorama overlooking Teotihuacan, and see it from a vantage point from travelers miss. Upgrade to include a ground visit to the site or transfers from Mexico City.

Learn to prepare classic Mexican dishes alongside a professional chef with this cooking class in Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood. Shop for ingredients at a local market, and then head to a private cooking studio to prepare your 4-course menu with appetizers, mains, and dessert. This tour also includes a tasting of agua fresca and your choice of alcoholic beverage to complement your meal.

Discover the art of making the perfect margarita, guacamole, and tortilla—all integral parts of Mexican cuisine—during this small-group cooking class in Mexico City. Learn to create, and taste, these delicious treats during a hands-on cooking class that’s ideal for food lovers. The making of each dish has no more than a few steps, meaning that even inexperienced cooks will be able to enjoy this class.

Rather than just returning home with memories of Mexican food, learn to cook local dishes yourself during a cooking class that includes cocktails. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a hands-on cultural experience, this class promises to equip you with the skills needed to create classic Mexican dishes while providing insight into the culture of Mexico’s capital.

Immerse yourself in the delightful art of making authentic Mexican churros paired with rich chocolate ganache. This hands-on culinary experience invites food enthusiasts to explore the history and tradition behind one of Mexico's favorite treats. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, participants will learn essential techniques and secrets to creating these sweet, crispy delights. Ideal for both seasoned chefs and sweet-toothed novices, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture and savor the flavors of Mexico.

Mexico is world famous for its tequila and mezcal, so there’s no better place to create tequila-based cocktails than Mexico City. In an atmospheric speakeasy-style bar, you’ll learn to craft delicious drinks under the guide in a mixologist. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 people ensures you receive personalized attention.

Eat your way through a guided market tour of Mercado de Coyoacan led by a professional chef, taking the guesswork out of which stalls to visit and what foods to sample. Next, you’ll head to a cooking studio to learn how to make tortilla soup, mextlapiques (tamales without masa), vegan taco al pastor, and more. Sip agua fresca and mezcal with the freshly made lunch that you helped create.

The churro classes are a hands-on experience where you learn about the history of churros, how to prepare the dough from scratch, and then practice using a churro machine to make your own churros. Participants can experiment with shapes, including letters and numbers, and enjoy creating and tasting their freshly made churros. We use Google Translate, but if you need a more professional translator, let us know.

This is not just a Mezcal tasting class—it’s an immersive cultural experience where you’ll discover the rich traditions behind Mexico’s iconic spirit. Learn about the artisanal process of Mezcal production, explore your favorite flavor profiles, and create a personalized cocktail based on the Mezcal you love most. Perfect for adventure seekers, couples, or groups of friends, this experience offers insider knowledge and hands-on learning. Plus, enjoy a welcome drink to kick off the journey. Whether you're a spirits enthusiast or a curious traveler, this class promises a memorable encounter with local heritage and flavors.

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Mexico City with a 3-hour salsa night tour. Be transported to one of the city's premier hot spots, inspired by Cuba and boasting live orchestras. Join people from all around the world in a lesson that pairs educational instruction with playful enjoyment. Give yourself permission to be whisked away on the dance floor while enjoying a complimentary mojito.

Take an authentic, private cooking class in the colonial neighborhood of San Ángel. Step into the home kitchen of Lucía, a talented cook with a graduate degree in Mexican culinary history. With Lucía’s guiding hand, use fresh, local ingredients to prepare a seasonal menu of dishes like chiles en nogada (meat-filled poblano chilis in a walnut cream sauce) and traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce). Enjoy your meal in Lucía’s lovely home garden.

Master the art of preparing authentic Mexican salsa during an immersive cooking class in the country's capital city. Led by resident cooks, the hands-on cooking class is a great opportunity to experience the local culinary culture with Mexico City locals. Begin with a visit to the bustling Tacuba Market to gather fresh ingredients for your sauces. With the help of your epicurean host, learn how to prepare raw, fried, boiled, and roasted salsas.

Fresh ingredients, everything from scratch, flavors of our traditional Mexico; everything is set and carefully hand-picked for you to enjoy and live an authentic cultural and gastronomical immersion to the deepest traditions and roots of our ancient Mexican cuisine. Our gastro-cultural experience starts off with a brief introduction to the essential flavors and ingredients of Mexican cuisine at the market. Then, in an ambiance full of joy, music and laughter, we will prepare a full menu with sides, salsa and agua fresca The preparation of tortillas and quesadillas is from scratch, as well as quesadillas, for which we always use artisanal cheese. By the end of the class, we sit down in one table to share the food we just prepared and the experience itself! Mi casa es tu casa, you are always welcome!

Bread is one of the most important elements of Mexican gastronomy. Together we will discover how easy and delicious it is to create Mexican bread. You can choose to create the delicious bread of the dead, which is made specifically during the seasons of October and November, as it is used as an offering for our deceased saints on the holiday known as Day of the Dead. Or we can create the bread known as "concha", delicious and timeless, soft and fluffy. We can create it in its traditional flavors, vanilla and chocolate. Or we can innovate, if you have a flavor in mind we can create it. At the end of the class you will take with you the delicious recipes and a bit of Mexican gastronomy. This experience is not to be missed, as it is full of flavor and tradition in each of its ingredients.

Nuanced and complex, traditional Mexican salsas define the cuisine and add a flavorful punch to any dish. During this hands-on, small-group cooking class, perfect for visiting food lovers, you can prepare and taste up to 10 different salsas, all paired with tacos and other appetizers. Plus, learn the secret ingredients behind each one—and discover how locals shop—when you go on a market tour.