Top Mexico City Food & Drink Classes - page 2

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.

I am a native of Xochimilco, deeply engaged in the preservation and revitalization of its unique ecosystem and cultural heritage. My work is centered on collaborative efforts with local chinamperos (traditional farmers) and environmental activists to physically restore the ancient chinampa landscape. This hands-on experience is informed by my deep knowledge of the area's history and its Indigenous communities, allowing me to act as a bridge between Xochimilco's profound past and its sustainable future. This isn't just a tour; it's a celebration of sustainable traditions Proudly Plastic-Free: From start to finish, this is a zero single-use plastic experience. True Fair Trade: Every ingredient we buy and every expert we meet supports local development. Your fun directly fuels the community. Active Conservation: We don't just talk about the environment—we protect it.

Mexico City has countless taquerias and mezcal bars, but knowing where to find distinctive local flavors can be difficult for visitors. This small-group evening tour pairs expert mezcal guidance with stops at four taquerias, where you can compare different takes on one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes. With tacos, beer, and mezcal included, you can explore the neighborhood’s food scene without researching restaurants or navigating the city between stops.

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.

Immerse yourself in culinary traditions with an exclusive cooking class in the picturesque Chinampas of Xochimilco. Guided by a warm family, you'll learn to craft flavorful salsa and handmade tacos from scratch. After your cooking session, enhance your experience with an optional one-hour private tour on a traditional trajinera, gliding through serene waters surrounded by lush greenery.

Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, led by renowned local chef. Perfect for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper connection with Mexican culture, this class offers a step-by-step guide to preparing traditional Mexican recipes using fresh, local ingredients. You’ll start by making a green tomatillo salsa and a chunky red salsa, both of which pair beautifully with your homemade guacamole and sirloin and Spanish chorizo campechanos. The chef will also guide you through the process of crafting tortillas from scratch, before finishing with a refreshing lemon sorbet and the rich, sweet taste of dulce de zapote. With ingredients like serrano peppers, masa harina, and Thai peppers, this culinary adventure offers an authentic taste of Mexico. Reserve your spot today for a memorable cooking experience!

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.

Master many moles with this multi-variety mole making workshop. Uncover the incredible breadth of the universe of Mexican mole, make two of the dish's tastiest varieties and dine in decadence! What awaits you is a very complete culinary experience. Your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of mole and give you all the expert tips and tricks you need to get the best possible results when you make it back at home. We can happily plan for most dietary requirements, but unfortunately strict kosher is not possible at this time.

Taste 5 Mexican wine regions carefully selected by a Certified Sommelier, a total of 8 wines you can not find in Oaxaca. Mexico is the first place to produce wine in the new world, discover the stories behind each wine region and its unique characteristics. Let us find out how Mexican wine can be an exciting drink not only for local food but as an excellent and unique beverage. If you like wine, find out these hidden gems that will change your perspective on local wines.

Watching lucha libre is entertaining, but without local insight it's easy to miss the details that make it such a beloved part of Mexican culture. This immersive evening experience combines a hands-on michelada workshop at a Roma Norte cocktail bar with great seats at Arena México, where your local host explains the history and spectacle behind the action.

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.

Get to know Mexico City through its cuisine on this half-day foodie walking tour of Colonia Roma. This formerly European enclave lined with mansions is now a bohemian hub packed with trendy eateries, shops, and bars. Learn about the neighborhood’s history and development into one of Mexico City’s hottest dining spots as you walk and eat. Samples may include tasty fish tacos, Oaxacan cuisine, mezcal, specialty coffee, and cocktails.

Navigate the iconic canals of Xochimilco in a colorful trajinera while enjoying a unique celebration. Unlimited tequila, cold beer and more drinks await, plus authentic flavors that will surprise your palate. Immerse yourself in Mexican culture with traditional games, gastronomic surprises and a special Mexican-style mezcal tasting, accompanied by unique ingredients. The fun doesn’t end here: you’ll receive your photos to relive this unforgettable experience. And there's more... Every detail of this tour is designed for you to live the essence of Xochimilco: from small souvenirs to unexpected moments that we will not reveal yet. This tour, created by two local hosts passionate about their culture and party, is the perfect plan to connect, enjoy and discover the true essence of Mexico. Ready for an adventure that combines flavors, music and tradition? Book now and live the magic of Xochimilco!

Get away from the party tours and live this authentic cultural experience that is part of the UNESCO catalog for Mexico City

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.

Learn to make authentic Mexican burritos from scratch! Start at Tacuba Market to handpick the freshest ingredients, then head to the kitchen to create flour tortillas in the traditional northern style. You'll cook and enjoy beans, brisket, and guacamole while sipping unlimited horchata. Take home fresh tortillas and recipes to try again. Alongside a hands-on cooking experience, you'll gain cooking skills and fun Mexican cultural insights. Multilingual sessions are available—perfect for everyone!

Go beyond Mexico City's historical center on a tour that helps you explore creative Coyoacán and Xochimilco's floating gardens with ease. Let a guide take care of organizing the different aspects of this tour, which you can tailor and upgrade to include entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum or to have a private guide.

Prepare a special, 4-course menu of Mexican cuisine at a Mexico City cooking class led by a local chef. You’ll cook red mole, a traditional dish known for its rich, complex flavors, along with ‘street food’ appetizers, hand-made tortillas, red rice with fried plantain, and flan. Enjoy the feast you’ve cooked with artisanal mezcal, craft beer, or wine, then finish the meal over hot chocolate and a dessert.

On this private door-to-door tour, you can avoid the large tour groups and get to know the historic sites just outside Mexico City in the company of just your family and friends. Your personal guide takes you to Tlatelolco, an excavated Aztec zone, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site, before you explore the grandiose pyramids and majestic avenues of mysterious Teotihuacan. Upgrade to include lunch.

Avoid the tourist crowds on a private tour to Teotihuacan, taking advantage of early pickup from your hotel to gain the best views of the ancient site before other tours arrive. Benefit from your professional guide’s full attention as you explore the pre-hispanic monument together.

Visit one of the most charming parts of Mexico City on this small-group tour of Coyoacan. Visit the Coyoacán Market, where you can absorb the authentic flavors of Mexico during a lunch of tacos or quesadillas. Then, enjoy entrance to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her former home, Casa Azul, which bursts with the painter’s personality, before returning to the start point.

Step off the tourist trail and experience Mexico City like a local on a small-group walking tour of its historic markets. Visit Mercado Abelardo Rodríguez and Mercado Jamaica to taste traditional tacos, tamales, fresh seasonal fruits, and atole. Learn about salsa traditions and enjoy a hands-on salsa-making lesson using a traditional molcajete. Ride the Mexico City Metro and discover authentic flavors and culture.

Learn all about Mexican cuisine during this comprehensive market tour and small-group cooking class in Mexico City. First, explore the famous Mercado Medellin in the Roma neighborhood to discover the history of Mexican food, before returning to your instructor’s home in La Condesa to cook a multi-course Mexican feast, including tamales, tortillas, mole, and salsas. Finally, you’ll get to devour your meal, along with Mexican beer, wine, mezcal, and soft drinks, plus dessert.

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.