Top Mexico City Food & Drink Classes - page 4

Master the art of one of Mexico’s most famous dishes during a cooking class that teaches you to make traditional tacos. In addition to learning to cook under the guidance of an experienced Mexican chef, you’ll explore a local market and see stalls that many first-time visitors miss out on. As well as including all food, this experience includes your choice of alcoholic and soft drinks and comes with printed recipe cards to take back home and share with friends and family.

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!

Wow your friends back home with your taco making skills after this salsa and tortilla cooking class. At the beautiful Condesa home of your knowledgeable chef/guide, you'll learn what's behind every good salsa before getting to work on preparing five delicious types from scratch. Next, you'll discover the tricks to the perfect corn tortilla before making your own from fresh masa. Just over an hour later, you’ll set the table with responsibly-sourced artisanal serveware and build the tacos of your dreams using a wide range of fillings and a tangy green tomatillo salsa, smoky red molcajete salsa, and sweet, nutty salsa macha, among other sauces. Dietary requirements will be accommodated, and Mexican craft beer and soft drinks will keep you hydrated throughout the experience.

With the guidance of a Mexican chef, we will enter the kitchen of the best taqueria in the city. Here, you will become a professional taco maker where you will cook with fresh, regional ingredients. You will learn to marinate the meat, make sauces, assemble a meat spit, and finally, the most fun part, cut the meat to prepare your own taco accompanied by pineapple, cilantro, onion, salsa, and a delicious tequila.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Mexico City with a unique combination of a Mezcal Heritage Journey followed by an exhilarating Salsa Night. Begin by exploring the fascinating world of Mezcal, guided by a Master Mezcalero who unveils the agave plant's legacy through a curated tasting of five artisanal Mezcals. This journey delves into the craft of production, from roasting to fermentation, revealing the nuances of this iconic spirit. Transition seamlessly into the vibrant nightlife with a fun salsa class, perfect for all levels. Dance the night away to live music, meet new friends, and enjoy the electric atmosphere of one of Mexico City’s renowned clubs.

I open the doors of my home to share a family tradition. You’ll learn to prepare mole poblano with a recipe inherited from generations, while enjoying music, gastronomy and histories of Mexican culture. In the end you will get a real itacate.

This is not a typical mezcal tasting. Led by actual distillery owners from Oaxaca, you'll learn about mezcal directly from the people involved in its production. You bring authentic mezcal from Oaxaca and share firsthand knowledge of the entire process, from agave cultivation and harvesting to distillation and tasting. With four carefully selected mezcals, traditional snacks, and real stories from the heart of mezcal country, this experience offers a deeper and more authentic understanding of Mexico's most iconic spirit.

In this intimate workshop with a panoramic view of Coyoacán, you'll learn how to craft three cocktails using traditional Mexican spirits like mezcal, tequila, POX, and sotol. You'll work with authentic local ingredients such as hibiscus flower, dried pineapple, and even grasshoppers to create unique, personalized flavors. You'll also make your own artisanal salt using a traditional molcajete and take it home in a glass jar. This is more than just a cocktail class—it's a cultural experience, perfect for couples, small groups, and solo travelers looking for something special and truly Mexican.

Begin with an introduction to agave spirits, their history, their role in biodiversity, and their cultural significance in Mexico. Then, delve into the first spirit, exploring its origin, history, and tasting notes. For example, learn about Comiteco, a pulque spirit from Chiapas, made from the aguamiel extracted from Agave Americana in Comitán. This aguamiel ferments in living fermentation vats that have been continuously nurtured for generations, creating a unique aromatic and structural profile. Identify its aromas, flavors, and possible pairings, connecting each profile to its artisanal production process. Then, play a sensory game by introducing a key ingredient present in the spirit—such as cinnamon—so that you can smell it separately and recognize it within the drink, understanding the inspiration behind the cocktail you are about to taste.

Immerse yourself in the art of distillation with this unique experience in Mexico City, where you will learn to create your own gin from scratch. For three hours, an expert will guide you through the brewing process, while enjoying snacks and cocktail trials made with your own creations. Take home a bottle of gin that you have distilled yourself, perfect for sharing with friends. An exclusive activity for over-18s, ideal for those looking for a new hobby or just enjoy a different afternoon in the city.

Observe and participate actively in the journey that starts with dried corn kernels and ends with the tortilla itself. Make tortillas under the guidance of a true expert and learn the ancient technique of Nixtamal. This is a unique “only in Mexico” experience with hands-on learning and corn deep-dive knowledge. If you’re a home cook who wants to learn more about Mexican food, or you’re simply curious about an ingredient that cuts across all areas of Mexican gastronomy, this experience is for you. Corn tortillas are the bedrock of Central Mexican cooking, but several native Mexican corn strains are now in danger of disappearing. In this workshop and class, you’ll learn the history and importance of Mexican corn and what’s needed to save the heirloom strains from extinction. Also, learn how to make salsa in a molcajete (ancient volcanic stone mortar).

With each sip you will be transported to a Mexican farm- experiencing the soil, age, and characteristics of each agave. Our passionate experts will provide a tailored experience that will inspire you to learn more about agave spirits and the palenques, vinatas, and campos they come from. Guests enjoy sharing the tasting notes and favorite sips with each other and debate which is their favorite. If they find one they love, they can take it home with them to share the story with friends and family.

What truly sets this experience apart is that we host the only workshop in Mexico City where you don't just watch you become the maker. While other tours simply show you a factory, we invite you to step behind the copper stills for an exclusive, hands on masterclass in the art of distillation. You will gain rare, insider knowledge on how Tequila and Mezcal are engineered from agave to bottle, choosing your favorite spirit to craft and take home. This is the city’s only deep-dive distillery experience that combines technical expertise, artisanal snacks, and premium mixology, making it a one of a kind opportunity to master Mexico’s most iconic spirits right in the heart of the capital.

Leave the bustle of Mexico City far behind on a hiking tour of the Iztaccihuatl Volcano with a mountaineering expert. A small group ensures you can pick a pace that suits you, while setting off in the early morning helps you beat both the crowds and the heat.

Explore Mexico City in a unique way by cycling along one of the city's longest dedicated bike lanes, Paseo de la Reforma, and discovering the beauty of Chapultepec Park. With a small group setting, you'll receive personalized attention and enhanced safety. Choose from morning or afternoon departures based on your schedule, and enjoy a delightful street food snack along the way. This tour is perfect for all fitness levels and offers a fun and active way to experience Mexico City.

You'll discover local spirits through a spirits expert and professional bartender who has personal connections to the people making them and, in many cases, has visited the distillery and witnessed the production firsthand.

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.

We are a group of chefs born in Mexico City. We speak English. Take advantage of your day ,we are located next to Palacio de Bellas Artes. Visit before or after your cooking class: Alameda Central: A historic and artistic park, ideal to see works of art. Museum of Memory and Tolerance: A museum that explores the history of conflict and tolerance. Historic Center of Mexico City: An area steeped in history, with colonial and modern buildings. Postal Palace: An Art Deco-style building that houses the central post office. Casa de los Azulejos: A building with a tile-decorated facade, an example of colonial architecture. Museo Nacional de Arte: An art museum that houses works by Mexican and international artists. Palacio de Minería: A historic building that hosts exhibitions. Banco de México Museum: A museum that showcases the history of the central bank. Museo Memoria y Tolerancia: A museum that explores the history of conflict and tolerance. Barrio Alameda: An area with shops and cafes.

Planning a trip to Mexico City can feel overwhelming. In this Zoom session, I’ll help you design a personalized Mexico City itinerary based on the kind of experiences you’re looking for.

Join us on a unique tasting experience for an elevated taste of the real Mexico! We open our tasting room space to share some of our favorite curated selection of craft vodka & rum from small independent producers. During our 1.5 hours tasting, you’ll learn all about what sets vodka and rum apart and explore different flavours. Refreshments and suggested pairings will be offered during the tasting. Our goal is to introduce guests to Mexico’s distillates in an intimate and relaxed space and share the culture with new people. The tasting includes only 100% additive-free, from family-owned brands who maintain sustainable practices.

With a professional mixologist, discover the art of cocktail making through a hands-on experience. Learn essential mixology techniques, work with quality ingredients, and prepare your own cocktails using professional bar tools and equipment. You’ll also learn how to properly use each tool, balance flavors, and apply techniques such as shaking, stirring, straining, and garnishing while enjoying a fun and interactive experience.

We will meet at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes, where we will begin with a brief talk on the importance of chili in Mexican culture and cuisine. Then we will walk to Mercado 2 de Abril, considered the first public market in Mexico City founded in 1880. We will walk its corridors like real locals to select the best chilies, spices and other typical ingredients. You will learn to distinguish the different varieties of chili pepper : ancho, guajillo, tree, habanero, chipotle, pasilla, mulato and more. Afterwards, we will go to a private studio-workshop nearby, where we will make different types of sauces using techniques such as mashing and taming. The experience culminates with a sensory tasting in which we will taste the sauces accompanied by traditional snacks such as moles, cheeses and fruits, all designed to highlight flavors: sweet, salty, tangy, bitter and smoked.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Mexico with a hands-on Tortilla Workshop. Learn the art of crafting handmade tortillas from scratch, embracing the techniques passed down through generations. After mastering the tortilla, delve into the world of flavors as you create two vibrant salsas using a traditional molcajete. This interactive experience not only fills your belly but also enriches your understanding of Mexican cuisine.

Experience the excitement of Lucha Libre accompanied by a professional wrestler, who will tell you his story while enjoying some tacos and tequila shots. This unique experience will take you from the Colonia Roma Norte, located in the heart of Mexico City to the traditional Arena Mexico for you to experience the best live wrestling. Also, wear a gift mask to remember this unforgettable day. If you are a domestic or international traveler, enjoy this adventure. Book now. We are waiting for you to experience the best of Mexico and Mexican Lucha Libre!