Top Mexico Cooking Classes

From tostadas to tamales, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking experience in Merida, which takes place in your host’s home. Learn about local culture that many travelers never see as you help prepare a traditional meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

Learn all about chocolate production, from pod to pastry, and get the chance to sample some artisanal chocolate yourself with this visit to Planeta Cacao, a cacao garden near Puerto Vallarta. You'll learn all about the importance of chocolate in pre-Colombian times, see how it's cultivated, and learn all about the process of preparing it for consumption.

Learn all about one of Oaxaca’s most famous dishes: mole. This hands-on cooking class in Huatulco explores two types of mole sauce (black and yellow)—learn how to make both. Enjoy a full lunch with the mole, fresh tortillas, and chicken and rice (vegan option available). Finish with a tasty mezcal margarita.

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.

Learn how raw cacao gets processed into chocolate during this private chocolate-making experience in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the history and cultural significance of cacao to Mexico as you master time-tested techniques. Get hands-on guidance from a chef. Leave with your own tasty creation to take back home.

You will spend approx 3hrs youll learning about essentials of a Mexican Kitchen, the secret of the roasted salsa and Guacamole, how to use different ingredients, what it takes to make mouth-watering salsa and fresh guacamole You will have your own cooking station! Vegetarians are welcome! You will learn to prepare step by step your own dishes, We will prepare it with a local beer You can delight our famous tamarind, mango, strawberry and jamaica Margaritas. After the cooking classes you can relax in our beach you can also take a relaxing massage with our therapist.

Tour of the vineyard and tasting in our private gardens accompanied by a cheese board.

Try one of the iconic Mexican drinks on this tasting experience in Puerto Vallarta. Known as Tequila’s mysterious, cool uncle, Mezcal has been making waves internationally but can rarely be found outside of Mexico. Visit four small distilleries of Mezcal on this tour and sample this liquor distilled from the agave plant.

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

Some travelers favorite part of their Cabo San Lucas trips are the Mexican spirits, especially mezcal. Take home the basics of how to make your own mezcal and be able to enjoy this choice cocktail at home, too. You’ll go to Vas Que Vuelas Mezcaleria to learn about mezcal and taste three different ones before going to your cocktail class.

Con la ayuda de una chef norteña, aprenderás a cocinar un platillo representativo y de los más ricos que ofrece esta parte de México. Se explicará un poco de historia de esta cocina y al final podrás degustar el platillo en nuestro acogedor comedor

Take a half-day food tour in Cancun to discover authentic local eateries and regional fare from across Mexico. Find out where the locals go as your guide takes you to four favorite eateries where you sample items such as tacos, street food, and gourmet dishes with origins in the Yucutan, Caribbean, and Central Mexico. You’ll also sample three Mexican spirits: tequila, mezcal, and xtabentun.

This experience organized by @Etnofood and @EspacioMezcal (Instagram) is unique because it is hosted by young members of a social enterprise focused on promoting mezcal culture. The hosts are children, volunteers, or members of the mezcal cooperative, all aiming to foster mezcal culture and encourage the consumption of local products. The experience is truly one-of-a-kind because, as hosts, we want to share the culture of mezcal through an immersive journey of flavors and knowledge, set in a specialized mezcal bar with a curated collection designed to enjoy mezcal as a unique beverage. For more information, visit our website: www.etnofood.org

Take a few hours to learn the ins and outs of traditional Mexican cuisine—an experience often missed by visitors to Mexico City. The tour begins at a local market, where your guide navigates the crowds and shouting vendors for you. After learning about seasonal ingredients, follow your guide back to their home for an intimate cooking lesson and round out the day with a freshly-prepared meal.

Immerse yourself in Acapulco's culinary traditions on this half-day adventure. Start by exploring a lively outdoor market with your guide to gather fresh ingredients, then join a small-group cooking class in a master chef’s home. Prepare dishes like ceviche, guacamole, fish soup, and coconut shrimp, with vegetarian options available. Savor a tequila, mezcal, and coffee tasting before enjoying your homemade feast in a fun, communal setting.

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:)

Your cooking class is conducted by Chef Ari, who has trained at world class restaurants in San Francisco, Bangkok, and Paris. Chef Ari has extensive cooking experience with her own successful catering company and has also worked as a traveling chef by appointment.

For Mexican food lovers, this is the perfect class for you when you’re visiting Mazatlan. This is a small, intimate group, where you have plenty of instruction from your guide. Cook with fresh ingredients, and then enjoy what you make later. Some of the items on the menu are guacamole, handmade tortillas, flan chiles rellenos, enchiladas, and more.

This immersive culinary adventure awakens all your senses — from a blind tasting that surprises your palate to the vibrant colors and aromas of a local market. Connect with passionate locals, discover ancestral food traditions, and enjoy a full experience that includes a market visit, hands-on cooking class, and a fun raicilla cocktail workshop. It’s authentic, interactive, and deliciously unforgettable.

We developed this class because in 2016 I won a contest in Oaxaca with the best bartenders in the City. From there I have the opportunity to make cocktails for events, classes or gastronomic projects. I have a YouTube channel and a local television program where we prepare the cocktails and the contest I win to show how cooking is more passion than quantity, because flavors are what guide the experience.

The chocolate workshop in the Zócalo transports you to the world of chocolate with the help of our professional chocolatiers. With their guidance and experience, they'll guide you step by step through the process of making your own chocolate bars, lollipops, and other specialty chocolates. Sign up now for the chocolate workshop in the Zócalo and discover our chocolate museum in the heart of the city!

Travelers who enjoy the finer things in life will love this 90-minute private drinks tasting with an expert sommelier. Learn more about Mexican wines and liquor, including tequila, mezcal, and others that you might not have heard of before. Drink samples will be provided along with well-paired tapas and canapes. Learn something new while enjoying a delicious experience.

With the help of our chef you will learn the history behind the cacao, the origin, the use of chocolate and cacao in native cultures of Mexico. You will also learn the traditional recipe to make chocolate and the use of chocolate in traditional cuisine. We´ll be toasting cacao beans, grinding, making chocolate bars and then will use chocolate in making a simple mole and hot chocolate.

In this class, you will learn about the origins of cacao, where it is produced, and its importance throughout the history of Mexico and Oaxaca. We will explore different types of cacao pods and their unique characteristics, connecting you to the roots of this iconic ingredient. You will then create your own artisanal Oaxacan chocolate, learning each step of the process—from roasting and peeling to grinding and transforming cacao into oaxacan chocolate. We work closely with local producers to ensure an authentic and high-quality experience. Along the way, you will also learn how chocolate is traditionally enjoyed in Oaxaca, both as a drink and as a food, giving you a deeper appreciation for its cultural significance.