Top Mexico City Cooking Classes

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.

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.

Enjoy a more personal culinary experience than most other visitors to Mexico City get on this private, half-day tour. First, explore a local market with your host, Margarita, and pick up ingredients. Once back in her home, get to work: Together, cook delights such as tortilla or black bean soup, salsa-stuffed chicken breast, and dulce de leche crepes. Pick from plenty of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

I learned to cook where the best Mexican cooks learn: next to my grandmother. I haven't stopped since. 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 a year, 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:)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come and fly over the majestic Teotihuacan Valley and see the land "where the gods were created." You have never seen a view as magnificent as one from the skies. If you are visiting Mexico City, you’re just 45 minutes away from a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This tour is the winner of the Top 10 Adrenaline Rush Experience in the world by Viator Fly with Volare, Mexico’s leading hot air balloon company with over 15 years of experience. Includes 30 to 50 minute flight in a shared balloon* Mexican breakfast at the balloon port after the flight Coffee break service before the flight Honor toast and diploma upon landing Round-trip transportation from Mexico City (optional)** Extra free time to visit the archeological site (optional)*** Notes In order to bring the best experience for all our passengers, we only fly once per day. Total duration: from 3 to 9 hours (subjected to round-trip transportation options). *Flight duration is subject to weather conditions. **Check the transportation service options available. ***Entrance fee and tour guide for the archeological site not included

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.

Immerse yourself in Mexico City’s dynamic nightlife with an unforgettable evening of Lucha Libre. Begin your adventure in Roma Norte or Centro with mouthwatering tacos at a local taqueria paired with mezcal, beer, or pulque at a traditional cantina. Led by a passionate guide, learn the fascinating history and chants of Lucha Libre before heading to the arena for an electrifying live show. End the night with a special surprise souvenir, making this a truly remarkable cultural experience!

Get a local's perspective of Mexico City's culinary hot spot, Polanco, on a small-group food walking tour. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the well-heeled neighborhood to 5–7 different eating venues. Sample Oaxacan, Yucatecan, and traditional dishes, including chocolate and ice-cream desserts, while admiring Polanco’s parks, mansions, and art galleries. Get insights into Mexico City’s culture and cuisine that you wouldn’t get wandering around alone.

Experience an engaging private cooking class in the heart of Mexico City, where you'll master essential tips for crafting authentic Mexican dishes. Learn how to select the freshest ingredients, explore versatile flavor combinations, and create everyday recipes that are both delicious and practical. After the class, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a meal that reflects your newfound culinary skills. The experience includes market runs, breakfast, lunch, or dinner options, as well as private transportation for your convenience.

Discover the secrets to preparing fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine during a small-group cooking class in Mexico City. With the help of your expert instructor, you’ll learn and apply the traditions and techniques that go into each dish. The multi-course meal may include sopes, cactus salad, chilaquiles rojos, or potatoes with chorizo. Please note that the menu can be adapted to accommodate vegetarians. Afterward, you'll feel ready to prepare classic Mexican food for friends back home.

Experience a 2-hour trajinera ride through Xochimilco’s canals while your guide shares cultural insights. Join our legendary guacamole contest and enjoy snacks and UNLIMITED drinks (beer, tequila, mezcal) with great music. We accommodate all dietary preferences. • UNLIMITED premium drinks to keep the party going. • Create your own GUACAMOLE and compete for the best flavor. • Top-quality service before and during your experience. • Fun guaranteed!

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.

Explore Teotihuacán with a private guide on this excursion to the famous archaeological site. You'll travel from your Mexico City hotel by private vehicle, arriving early enough to avoid the midday crowds. You will tour the area with a certified guide, who will tell you everything there is to know about Mayan history. After your visit, you will be able to try local drinks such as tequila and mescal before returning to Mexico City.

Visit two of Mexico City's most interesting attractions—the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle—in just a few hours on this half-day walking tour. Your guide helps you navigate the enormous National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world. Then, discover Chapultepec Castle’s 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about its origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers.

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.

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.