Top Oaxaca City Cooking Classes

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.

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

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.

With the help of chef Carrizosa you will learn not only to prepare 4 different moles but also the story behind each dish, in addition to 4 moles we prepare 4 different tortillas and an Oaxacan chocolate ice cream for dessert.

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.

With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture. In this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them. I will teach you recipes that you can easily repeat at home. We will cook in a traditional smoke kitchen, with utensils that have been used for generations in my family, you will discover our traditions and I will give you advice that will help you better understand and taste the dishes of Oaxacan cuisine. When we prepare the mole, I will teach you how to select the best ingredients that have given Oaxacan mole worldwide fame and recognition. Please let me know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so I can adjust the menu so you can fully enjoy the experience.

Discover the culinary essence of Oaxaca and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience by taking our traditional mole making class. Through an exciting tour of the local market and an immersion in the culinary culture of this Mexican region, you will have the opportunity to not only learn how to prepare the emblematic Oaxacan mole, but also to understand its deep cultural meaning and its importance in identity. gastronomic of Mexico. From the careful selection of fresh, authentic ingredients to the tasting of unique flavors, this class will allow you to appreciate the richness of traditional Mexican cuisine. Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure that awakens all the senses and carries with it the authentic spirit of Oaxaca. Through our mole making class, you will not only learn about the complexity of flavors and cooking techniques, but also the history and culture embedded in each bite. Minimum 1 maximum 12 people. We do not use products of animal or illegal origin.

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

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.

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.

This is a practical cooking class focused on making five different sauces, designed to be made in a market environment. The activity begins with a guided tour of the market, where participants select fresh and seasonal ingredients, learning to recognize their quality, origin and culinary use. Later, in the workspace, a chef or facilitator guides the participants step by step in preparing the sauces, sharing basic techniques, flavor combinations and context on the Mexican culinary traditions associated with each recipe. The activity concludes with a tasting of the prepared sauces, encouraging conversation, exchange of learning and appreciation of the work done by the participants.

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Isthmus Region, belonging to the state of Oaxaca, I come from a chocolate family by tradition, where I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years, giving rise to cocoa, you will be able to taste how cocoa It transforms its flavor according to its elaboration.

Passionate about food and travel, you can’t miss the opportunity to discover how this gastronomic tour demonstrates a unique way to explore Oaxaca and immerse yourself in it in a special way, being part of a unique and authentic culinary experience. With the help of a local host, you will discover the unique flavors of the immense Oaxacan cuisine and get to know the traditional ways of life of the area.

In help whit a Native Chef you will have a cooking clase about MAIZ who teaches you how to use it and cook it to made your own tortillas, memelas, tetelas and more. Also you will learn about the NIXTAMAL that is the technic to prepare de corn. We will show you how to chosse the best ingredients of the region to prepare the best dishes and also you will know the CASA that is one of the most beautiful places from Oaxaca that also has different art expositions. We have also a vegetarian and vegan menú, please specify it before or also any food restriction

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, in the state of Oaxaca, I come from a traditional chocolate-making family, here I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years. Come and learn about our culture and prepare your own chocolate in a traditional way, with basic equipment that you can replicate at home! Suitable for Children, adults and anyone who wants to make their own Oaxacan chocolate. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Book this small group tour led by a professional sommelier, who will take you through Oaxaca’s mezcal and mole scene. All the mezcal and mole you try will come from single families, so you really get a local feel for the area. You’ll keep costs down with this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel, since the max per group is just six guests.

This is an interactive workshop where you will learn how to make one of the most popular ingredients in Oaxacan cuisine; Quesillo and Fresh Cheese. Learn step by step the production process through traditional techniques that have been part of several generations within Oaxacan cuisine, which you can replicate at home. You will discover our culinary traditions through this workshop full of flavor and culture. This workshop includes materials and a complete breakfast made from 100% organic ingredients. We have vegetarian breakfasts. Be part of this magical experience and learn the true history of the production of these traditional cheeses.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of agave with a unique tasting experience in Oaxaca. This guided session takes you through four pivotal stages of agave transformation, starting with aguamiel, the sweet sap that captures the essence of the plant. Next, savor pulque, an ancient fermented beverage, and then explore roasted agave, the heart of mezcal production. The journey culminates with tastings of three artisanal mezcals, showcasing diverse agave species from various regions. Throughout the experience, enjoy insights from a knowledgeable host, making this an enriching adventure for those eager to delve into the significance of agave in Mexican culture.

This class is an interactive and hands-on cooking class where everyone participate to make the meals and learn about traditional food. So expect to learn some hands on tips and tricks and have a lot of fun! It is not only a cooking class. It is also a great way to immerse and learn about the culture, practice your Spanish, connect with other travelers and visit a home of a family. We want our guests to have a great time and feel welcome. You will learn about the culture, traditions and local gastronomy. Most meals can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan options and gluten free with advance notice.  Receive instructions in English or Spanish.

Learn all about Zapotec culture while you make tortillas in a local’s home on this private tour in Oaxaca. Your local Zapotec guide will collect you, then take you to the family home. Try a breakfast of bread and chocolate, and then get ready to learn all about the tortilla making process. You’ll finish the tour with a hearty lunch before being returned to your hotel.

If you are in Oaxaca you have to try and get to know Mezcal! Our multisensory experience is the most complete in the city, since you will try at least 6 mezcals, you will learn stories, new friends in the city and at the end of the session you will be able to become a Mixologist and prepare your own Mezcal Cocktail! In this experience you can taste artisanal or ancestral mezcals of excellent quality. Let us guide you through the flavors and aromas of mezcal. Meet our team and receive the best recommendations for the city and its surroundings.

Skip eating at a crowded restaurant, and book this Mexican Cooking Class with a Tehuana in Oaxaca City for a unique experience you won’t soon forget. Go to the local market with your instructor—a Tehuana—and pick out fresh ingredients to cook with. Then, head back to your instructor’s home to learn to cook a traditional meal and learn about Tehuanas' culture. Afterward, enjoy what you’ve made with mezcal cocktails.

Immerse yourself in an authentic experience around traditional Oaxacan cocoa and chocolate, guided by a native Oaxaca chocolatier with deep ancestral knowledge. In this practical workshop you will learn about the cultural origin of cocoa, its historical relevance in Mexico and the artisan process that transforms the bean into chocolate, as it has been done for generations. Throughout the experience, you will work directly with cocoa beans: you will learn to roast, hull, grind and refine cocoa, while discovering its unique aromas, textures and flavors. The workshop places special emphasis on Oaxacan traditions and the cultural value of chocolate as food, ritual and living heritage. To close the experience, you will make your own Oaxacan chocolate bar, molded and packed by you, which you can take with you as a memory of genuine, sensory and deeply connected learning with the earth and its people.