Top Mexico Classes & Workshops

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.

Unlike standard port excursions, we offer a "Home Base" experience. You aren't just taking a 2-hour class; you are gaining access to a premier beachfront Cafe just 5 minutes from the pier. Master the secrets of the comal and traditional Al Pastor marinade with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop. Afterward, skip the crowds and use our secure lockers and 150Mbps Wi-Fi to enjoy a stress-free day of swimming and shopping on the Mahahual boardwalk. It’s the perfect blend of cultural immersion and a relaxing beach break.

This class is led by Oswaldo, a Oaxacan chef who trained deeply in his region's traditional cooking and even wrote a book about Oaxacan bread. You won't just watch from the sidelines you'll make the mole yourself, make tortillas on the comal, put together memelas and tamales, and along the way we'll talk about why each ingredient and technique matters. At the end, we share the food, drinks, and you take the recipes home with you.

Receive a hands-on class in regional Mexican cooking during this chef-led garden-to-table workshop at a local restaurant. Hear his comments on Mexican cuisine as you tour the on-site vegetable and herb garden, then head into the kitchen to learn how to prepare four tasty dishes. The workshops include a welcome cocktail and an after-class meal.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Yucatán during a small-group cooking class in Mérida. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and regional traditions that define Yucatecan cuisine from your local host. This experience goes beyond simply eating out. You’ll understand how these dishes are prepared, why certain ingredients like achiote and chaya are essential to the region, and how to recreate the recipes at home. • Learn more about Yucatán cuisine than you would by dining at restaurants • Small-group format ensures personalized guidance and interaction • Ideal for curious food lovers who enjoy hands-on experiences • Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook and dine

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.

Cruise the open waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas on a high-energy party boat during this music-filled ride. Listen to a selection of DJ-curated, R&B, and Hip Hop playlists as you enjoy party games, Champagne showers, and a club-like nightlife ambiance. Party cruises include an unlimited open bar and snacks.

Embark on a culinary journey in Zihuatanejo de Azueta with this Mexican cooking class, led by a local chef. Explore regional flavors and immerse yourself in the traditional art of Mexican cuisine. From authentic dishes to ancestral techniques, this hands-on experience allows you to become the artist while learning family secrets that guarantee recipe success. After creating your masterpiece, savor and share your culinary creation with loved ones or newfound friends.

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.

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.

Prepare an authentic Mexican meal from start to finish during this half-day cooking class in Cabo San Lucas. Choose from menus that change each day of the week, shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then cook alongside a local chef as you learn the techniques and recipes of Mexican cuisine. This cooking class includes a hearty lunch with beverages after.

An intimate experience, to discover Mexico through its gastronomy. As a chef, I share recipes of my own authorship, reinterpreting Mexican techniques from a contemporary perspective, using local and seasonal products. The travelers actively participate in the entire process: from mise en place to cooking and plating.

Soak up the sights and atmosphere of Sayulita on this combination hiking and yoga tour. In a small group embark on a scenic walk through the forest to a pristine secluded beach where, under the shade of palm trees, you'll begin your yoga class. Afterward, there's tine to explore the beach before heading back on a different and equally scenic route.

Food is the cornerstone of Mexican culture and you won’t find a more authentic experience than a small-group cooking class inside a local family’s kitchen. Step inside and learn about Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage before preparing your own meal on the “brasero”(traditional brick stove). Meanwhile, get to know your hosts as they share their own stories of life in Oaxaca.

In this experience, from The fabulous outdoor terrace on the sea wall of La Paz, you will learn how the "Baja" style tacos are really made, experimenting from buying the fish or shrimp at a local market to making their sauces and dressings. You will also be taught to prepare the traditional Margaritas and Mezcalitos, as well as the Pacña drink "Double Canala". You will go home with recipes made as a souvenir so you can learn to cook with a real Mexican.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

Discover the vibrant charm of Playa del Carmen with a visit to 5th Avenue and Mamita’s Beach Club on this beach clun and shopping tour. Relax by the beach, shop at your leisure, or explore a jewelry factory before heading to Hacienda Jalisco for a tequila tasting experience and authentic Mexican souvenirs. Your tour includes roundtrip transportation, a Matis jewelry gift certificate, and discounts at Mamita’s Beach Club. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of culture, style, and the best tequila in town.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

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.

Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.

Perfect your surfing style with a lessonsin the waters off Los Cabos. Explore some of the best surfing spots with a group of professional surfers who provide instruction to suit your needs. In spring and summer hit up the waves of Costa Azul for a few hours or spend a full-day surfing in fall and winter at the world-famous Cerritos Beach. Practice popping up on your longboard, paddling and wiping out, or simply catching the sea's biggest and best.