Top Buenos Aires Cooking Classes

Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience

Get a taste of Argentina's local cuisine with this interactive dining experience in Buenos Aires, which immerses you in Argentine food. Master the art of correctly closing empanadas before sitting down to a meal of authentic Argentine cuisine, including steak, paired with unlimited wine tastings from around the country. Finish by learning how to prepare "maté" tea paired with a sweet “alfajores.”

Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience

Learn to cook two of Argentina’s baked delicacies in this family friendly cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn about the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance of making empanadas and alfajores, the beloved local dulce de leche-filled cookie. Enjoy a dulce de leche tasting session and mate tea as you hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Immerse yourself in Argentinian cooking—far beyond just eating in local restaurants—during this Buenos Aires Private Cooking Class Experience. A local chef teaches you how to make traditional Argentinian dishes like Chipa, meat empanadas with homemade dough and chimichurri, humita, and flamed dulce de leche pancakes. Afterward, sit down to eat with your group what you made paired with wine.

Pachamama - Argentine Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires

BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

Two of Argentina’s tastiest and most beloved treats are “empanadas,” savory pastries filled with meat or cheese, and “alfajores,” a sweet biscuit ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche. With this cooking class, learn how to make both specialties from scratch, then tuck into your delicious homemade snacks. No experience is necessary, and it’s a fun experience for all ages, including children.

BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Step into the heart of Argentine-Italian tradition with this immersive cooking experience in Buenos Aires. Inspired by the recipes passed down through generations of Italian immigrants, this hands-on class invites you to slow down, cook from scratch, and reconnect with the emotional side of food. In a warm and carefully curated kitchen setting, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta, a classic pomodoro sauce, and a traditional tiramisu—just like a true “Nonna.” More than a cooking class, this is a cultural journey into the flavors, stories, and traditions that shaped Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Nonna Cooking Class— Pasta, Pomodoro & Tiramisu

Explore Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood through your tastebuds on a small-group foodie tour. Visit several different restaurants, where you sample at least eight local dishes and drinks to fill you up—vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with prior notice. Your guide teaches you about Argentinian culinary traditions and answers any questions you may have. Choose from day or evening tours to suit your schedule.

Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours

Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This experience is more than a meal; it’s an immersion into Argentina’s asado culture. You’ll go beyond tasting by lighting the fire, controlling the embers, understanding each cut of meat, and learning why timing is essential on the parrilla. You’ll also join a vermut workshop, crafting your own drink as locals do during the traditional asado previo, while sharing wine, stories, and customs. Guided by a local expert, this relaxed and hands-on experience combines authentic food, cultural insight, and genuine participation, revealing how Argentines truly come together to cook, connect, and celebrate.

Buenos Aires Asado Cooking & BBQ Class with Wine Tasting

Get to know Buenos Aires on this guided half day tour where you'll be driven to several stops in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, and also be walking between places. This is the perfect way to get an overview of the city upon arrival, or for those who have just a few hours in the city to walk. Among the stops are Alberto J. Armando Stadium (La Bombonera), Casa Rosada, and Recoleta Cemetery, but the entrance fees are extra.

Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide

Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Traditional Argentine FoodTour in Buenos Aires

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Authentic Rooftop Asado Experience with Argentine Wine Pairing

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Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

BA: Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo

Dinner Secrets of Asado in Buenos Aires

Unlike traditional restaurant dining, this private experience invites travelers to actively participate in the ritual of the Argentine asado. You don’t simply watch, you build the fire, learn grilling techniques, prepare drinks, and share the meal in an intimate local setting. The private format allows for a slower pace, personalized interaction, and a more authentic connection to Argentine food culture and hospitality.

Private Argentine Asado Masterclass in Palermo

Yerba mate, a caffeinated herbal tea, is Argentina’s most famous drink, but it’s typically shared among friends rather than ordered at a bar. This guided tasting offers a fast track to experiencing the popular local tradition without the need to purchase your own mate (cup), bombilla (straw), and yerba mate (tea). Meet your guide at an atmospheric Gaucho-style bar to discover the beloved drink and learn the cultural rituals that surround it.

Discover the Mate Ritual in a Gaucho-Style Bar

Join us for a Premium Wine & Food Tasting Experience at a specially selected location in Buenos Aires. Enjoy exceptional Argentine wines from different regions, paired with local gastronomy and gourmet twists. Meet our host in an intimate and relaxed setting. We work exclusively with high-quality wines from small, boutique producers that offer authentic character, unique profiles, and outstanding quality. Our tasting journey crosses Argentina: From the dry heights of the northern valleys, through the legendary vineyards of Mendoza, and into the fresh, cool climates of Patagonia — exploring the diversity of terroirs and styles along the way. Food pairing options: • Afternoon tasting with Argentine tapas, charcuterie, and appetizers • or a lunch experience featuring regional dishes Both include dessert and abundant wine. We invite you to relax, taste, learn, and enjoy — exploring wine varietals, local flavors, cultural history, and the unique personality of Argentine wine country.

Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting & Gastronomy Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Buenos Aires: Discover Mate - Masterclass with Argentine Pastry

1 hourFree Cancellation

Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires—and experience the passion of the Argentine tango—at an evening La Ventana tango show, held in the historic San Telmo neighborhood. With live tango and folk performances, you can enjoy multiple cultural experiences in one evening. To complete the evening, upgrade to include a delicious 3-course dinner and round-trip hotel transfers, and/or a tango lesson or wine tasting.

La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Tigre Delta Premium Tour: Northern Buenos Aires Overview

5 hoursFree Cancellation

BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo

Become an official yerba mate expert with this small-group tasting and drink-making workshop in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Meet your Yerba Mate experts and instructors and learn where the popular drink comes from, how the tea is produced worldwide, and how to brew the perfect cup. Sample your drink with Argentine sweets and receive a diploma certifying your participation in the workshop.

Small Group Tasting to Become a Mate Expert in Buenos Aires

Swap the bustle of Argentina's capital for the idyllic Tigre Delta on this small-group tour from Buenos Aires, including hotel transfers. Set out on a sightseeing cruise around the Tigre Delta, one of the largest natural deltas in the world, before wandering a riverside walk beside the Luján River. Spend time exploring the lively market town of Tigre, with snacks and refreshments included along the way.

Tigre Delta Small-Group Tour from Buenos Aires

Tigre Delta Small-Group Tour from Buenos Aires

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Discover the Mate Ritual in a Gaucho-Style Bar

Luis_D, Oct 2026

What a great experience...

What a great experience this was! Totally surpassed our expectations. My wife and I loved the intimate setting where we got to learn so much about this traditional drink here in Argentina. The host Roberto was extremely gracious, funny and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Loved the hands on approach to making the mate 🧉 drink and we are now fans for life!! Definitely recommend this experience for anyone who wishes to learn in a small setting about the drink, the country and it's wonderful people!!!

Authentic Rooftop Asado Experience with Argentine Wine Pairing

osufans, Oct 2026

Authentic and Magical Rooftop Asada

Wish I could have rated this experience higher. Everything was amazing. We went on a Friday evening (our first night of trip). Our hostess and grill master we're great. We have now been in Argentina for a week and this was the best meal by far. Meats we're cooked perfectly. The wine paired very well. It was a fabulous evening.

BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Errol_F, Sept 2026

Learn to Make Authentic Empanadas and Alfajores

Valentin, was a fantastic instructor for our empanadas and alfajores cooking class. He was very patient and everything was well prepared. We learnt a great deal and feel confident to try the recipes at home. Valentin talked to us about the different empanadas from the different regions in Argentina.

Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting

Jennifer_G, Sept 2026

Wonderful range of Argentinian Wines with a Knowledgable Guide

Agustin did a fantastic job introducing us to a range of Argentinian wines and providing historical and cultural context for them. Appreciated the inclusion of some varietals and blends (Torrontes, Criollo) that were new to us as US wine-drinkers. Pairings were top-notch. Absolutely recommend.

BA: Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

Anthony_S, Aug 2026

Authentic Empanada Cooking adventure in Buenos Aires

The small group empanada cooking class was a wonderful experience while traveling through Buenos Aries. Overall this experience was exactly as advertised to bring a cooking experience to tourists with a down to earth and fun way to learn about the culture and enjoy some quiet quality time in the city. Our your guide Mika P. Was excellent from her enthusiasm for teaching us the traditional craft of making empanadas to an in depth overview to the history and cooking style of the people in Argentina. The setting provided made it feel like being just at home where people traveling could feel just at home with eachother in an interpersonal class to make it feel just like cooking with family. Not only was it a great experience, but provided the insight and skills for being able to bring this cooking style home to my own family and friends and to the rest of the world. I definitely would recommend anyone who likes cooking and trying foods from around the world to give it a try if you are in the Buenos Aries, Palermo Soho area!

Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience

Logan_W, Jul 2026

Great experience even as a solo!

I loved learning how to cook Argentinean staples (empanadas and chipas). The staff was so friendly and made the process seamless. I was a solo traveler from the US and felt very welcome. Recommend for anyone who likes to learn uncomplicated recipes from where they are traveling.

BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

Sabrina_K, Jul 2026

Micaela D was fantastic!...

Micaela D was fantastic! I really enjoyed the class, the wine, the other travelers, and the discussions. It was so much fun! I cannot wait to go home and make empanadas for the family since Micaela sent us the recipe. What a wonderful class and teacher :) I highly recommend it!

Traditional Argentine FoodTour in Buenos Aires

Kimberly_B, Jun 2026

Wonderful tour and great guide

Our guide was excellent, super knowledgeable on the history and culture of Argentina, with plenty of recommendations all over the city and province. The food was very nice, especially the ice cream. It was plenty of food. Very walkable trip, not super strenuous. Because of the weather and time of year, it also ended up being a private tour! Would recommend.

Tigre Delta Premium Tour: Northern Buenos Aires Overview

Amy_H, May 2026

This was a lovely day tour

We were picked up with the van right at our Air BnB. Our guide Veronica spoke perfect English for us. She was knowledgeable and energetic. The van took us to El Tigre where we enjoyed the boat trip around the islands. There was an audio of information in a few languages. We went to a lovely restaurant in El Tigre for a lunch - called a “snack”. It was empanadas and drinks. We then walked a short way to a tourist shopping area with nice furniture, gifts and household accessories. We appreciated being there mid week once there were no hoards of people as on the weekends. Highly recommend Veronica and this day trip.

BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Barbara_M, Mar 2026

Love cooking classes! ...

Love cooking classes! This was no different. Learned to make Empanadas and Alfajores. Great combination. The host was very helpful and very clear in his directions as well as hands on. Both easy to make and I look forward ti making them when I get home. Book it and then look at all the offerings with Signature Tours. They provide lots of great tours.

Pachamama - Argentine Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires

Kay_S, Mar 2026

Once Was Not Enough....

When we found out we would visit Buenos Aires again after 7 years, we immediately sought out Pachamama for a repeat indoctrination to Argentinean cooking. It was that fun, instructive, and delicious. From hosting this cooking experience in his apartment in 2019 to the new dedicated storefront location in the quiet Las Canitas neighborhood of BA's Palermo district, it was quite a transformation. However, the expertise, flow, and efficiency of the class remained remarkable. Now with two assistants, Franco entertained us for three hours through a full four-course meal which we actually prepared for ourselves. Everyone participated in a meaningful way. Even with seemingly complicated dishes, one had the feeling that there was hope you could re-create each item in your own home. You will come away with pictures, recipes, and good friends from around the world. And you will not need to eat dinner....

Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina

nigel_p, Feb 2026

Laid back fun Tango lesson with wine and more.

Catalina was in touch before the class to check we had all the information we needed. We were a small group (6of us) in a dance studio set above a bar in central BA. Catalina was lovely, she was unhurried and put us all at ease before teaching us the tango, from how the locals dance to the traditional tango. What can you do in one session but amazingly we were all dancing tango around the room by the end of the session. Then we sat, ate some empanadas and drank 2 sorts of wine, and just chatted about life, Buenos Aires and dancing. It was very special. We would definitely recommend this experience.