Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef

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Oaxaca City, Mexico

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Meredith_C ·

Feb 2026

Totally worth the money. Was able to make tamales, mole, and salsa using all traditional methods. So much fun making all these wonderful foods with fun people and great music in the background. The chef was amazing and so nice.

· Travis_K ·

Feb 2026

Oswaldo was a great host. He welcomed us with his own made pastry/bread and also a super fresh passionfruit drink. The class was very hands on and everyone was very engaged. I did go solo and felt great about it! Even the 2 or 3 people who "don't cook much at home" and were there with a partner.

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Overview
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Sample Menu

Starter

Twins

Thick omelet with black bean paste and fresh cheese.

Main

Stewed Mole

Mole thickened with seeds, served with rice and handmade tortillas.

Dessert

Oaxacan chocolate tamale

Tamale dough made with Oaxacan chocolate

What's Included

Meals

You’ll be able to taste and enjoy all the dishes you prepare during the cooking class, drinks included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
C. Macedonio Alcalá s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Head to the main entrance of the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Temple. We will be waiting for you in front of The Italian Coffee.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Itsa_O

Chef Oswaldo was absolutely terrific! He gave clear directions, wonderful support and gave beautiful explanations of the history of the food. He created a really wonderful atmosphere and was very engaged with our group of 6. The food we made was absolutely delicious and were items we had not yet had the opportunity to try. We made memelas, chocolate tamales, mole and red salsa in mocajete. It was really fun to be hands on and then enjoy the fruits of our labor. Chef Oswaldo also has an impressive background full of travel and personal history, he was a joy to get to know. I would strongly recommend this cooking class for all levels, especially novice. I am not a cook, nor do I enjoy cooking but this class was a lot of fun and really helped me appreciate cooking.

Reviews

5.0

based on 73 reviews

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Excellent chef led class with exciting recipes

Itsa_O, Apr 2026

Highlight of our trip

Matthew_R, Mar 2026

Host was incredibly experienced, brilliant knowledge and a pleasure to be around. All the food was delicious and cooking was fun for the experienced cooks in the group and the beginner cooks!

An enjoyable learning and dining experience.

Theresa_L, Mar 2026

Our chef, Oswaldo Ramirez offered a wonderful, rich experience for us. He is an excellent teacher who is proud of the Oaxaca cuisine he has mastered. The class was enjoyable with a convivial group of six around the table. I highly recommend Taller de Cocina Quiote Recetario.

Fantastically authentic experience!

Pauline_S, Mar 2026

Osvaldo was great! So informative and very engaging. Oh! And Chocolate Tamales?! Yes and thank you! I've only made ones with pineapple and coconut. Highly recommend! My only suggestion is that if someone has walking difficulties make sure you let the instructor know so that your guest meets at the culinary location and not somewhere a distance away then. has to walk. ;-) I wanted to grind the mole but my legs were spent! I would've never been able otherwise get up. LOL

Thank you Oswaldo!

Naomi_A, Mar 2026

Oswaldo was a great instructor and we made a delicious meal! I appreciated all that he shared and I learned a lot about Oaxacan cuisine. Thanks Oswaldo!

An taste experience not to miss!!

Karen_M, Feb 2026

Our cooking class was all about the traditional Oaxaca cuisine and our chef, Oswaldo Ramirez was able to teach us about the food, and how to create an amazing meal that was so delicious. He gave us the recipes for all the dishes for us to enjoy making at home. The mole, the memelas, the red salsa and especially the Chocolate tamales were a taste sensation I didn't expect. I would definitely recommend this experience if you love food and learning about new cultures.

Great and delicious experience!

Timothy_P, Feb 2026

Oswaldo is fabulous. He’s so knowledgeable about the history of Oaxacan. The cooking class was fun and delicious. I’m not a cook , but Oswaldo made it easy for me. Highly recommended!

Delicious!

Joanne_d, Feb 2026

Oswaldo was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information about the delicous traditional food we cooked.

Wonderful

Meredith_C, Feb 2026

You'll get to learn how...

Priscilla_R, Feb 2026

You'll get to learn how to cook the food and do it - it's a hands on learning experience. Come hungry because you'll eat what you cook as part of the experience. Highly recommend!

Oswaldo is engaging! Hands-on learning.

Travis_K, Feb 2026

The best

Joan_B, Feb 2026

Oswaldo was excellent in communication, cooking, preparation and teaching. Our group had 7 people and the venue was comfortable and bright!

Really wonderful cooking...

Jenn_C, Jan 2026

Really wonderful cooking class with Oswaldo. Thanks to Oswaldo being very organized, we learned how to make more dishes than I would’ve thought possible with the time we had (mole, salsa, tortillas, memelas, and tamales) and we were all involved in the preparation steps. Oswaldo did a great job of engaging everybody, explaining the cultural context of each dish, and giving clear instructions that were easy to follow. The ingredients were fresh and delicious, and we came away with a recipe book. All of the recipes used ingredients you could find fairly easily in most countries. My dad and I both agreed that this was the best meal we ate in Oaxaca!

Comprehensive and convenient intro to Oaxacan cooking!

Christina_A, Jan 2026

This is a wonderful cooking class located just a few blocks from Santo Domingo cathedral. We got to learn about traditional Oaxacan cooking techniques in a beautiful courtyard. Oswaldo is very knowledgeable and fun. He answered many questions from our inquisitive group. He was also very mindful and accommodating of the allergies and dietary restrictions in the group.

Awesome way to learn...

Robert_D, Jan 2026

Awesome way to learn about Oaxacan cooking techniques and ingredients. Highly recommend. If you like a nice glass of wine with your meal or while preparing, I suggest you bring your favourite bottle with you to enjoy.

Fun, hands-on cooking class that ends with a yummy sit down dinner of our own creations.

Susan_B, Dec 2025

Very fun, informative, hands on cooking class. Our chef, Oswaldo, has a Masters degree in native Oaxacan cooking. The class is held in a nice outdoor covered patio setting. All the ingredients, cookware and utensils are organized in advance. We got to make our own salsa, tortillas, mamelas, brown mole with chicken and rice, and chocolate tamales for dessert. It is a ton of food! They provide all the recipes in a little booklet that you can take home. There were only 4 of us in the class and it was very interactive and fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hello Susan, thank you so much for booking with us. The class with four people was very lovely and enjoyable. Thank you for your trust, and best regards.

You found it! This is the one.

Gabriela_N, Nov 2025

BEST EXPERIENCE IN OAXACA!! You know that feeling when you ate something so good you feel kinda drunk? That was me! And, no I did not have a drink. I took a few cooking classes while in Oaxaca. This one was my favorite! It's a week later and I'm STILL THINKING ABOUT IT. It was such an honor to work with Chef Oswaldo, who is also an author of his own book! He is truly an artist and academic of his profession. Oswaldo very artfuly and mindfully has found a way to fuse the rich history of the Oaxacan cuisine with succinct explanations that traditional cooks can understand and follow (aka me: give me a recipe I can follow at home, please! But, also tell me the story). I loved how organized he was- so easy to understand and see exactly how I could do it at home. He even had a booklet for me to keep with all the recipes in it where you could take notes. Thank goodness! My brain and stomach were very satisfied by this class. And, we did the thing I wanted to do- learn how to make handmade tortillas! We also made memelitas, mole, and chocolate tameles, and other goodies. I thought I didn't like mole that much- changed my mind! So good! Thank you so much to the chef and all who made this possible. Wishing you much continued success and happiness, Oswaldo and company!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Gaby, what an incredible cooking class we had! I’m truly grateful to have met you, without a doubt, one of those classes that will remain in the heart of our workshop. Now you know all the secrets of our cuisine to recreate them at home.

Make sure to come hungry!

Zeynep_G, Nov 2025

It was a great experience cooking with Oswaldo. He is very friendly, calm and very good at explaining the details. We highly recommend this class!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much, Ze. The experience was very pleasant, and you were incredibly warm. Best regards.

Great hands-on class!

Marianne_M, Nov 2025

The class was great! It was very hands-on. Chef Oswaldo was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Oaxacan food. The venue has a great atmosphere as well. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you, Mar. We truly appreciate your review, it was wonderful having both of you, and the class was a lot of fun.

Small group of 8...

Wendy_B, Nov 2025

Small group of 8 Private and clean outdoor courtyard location Facilitated conversation and clear relaxed explanation Chef is also comfortable giving suggestions for other food options and restaurants in the city

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much, Wendy. You and John were amazing company during the cooking class, always curious and asking great questions. We truly appreciate that. You’re always welcome at Taller Quiote anytime you wish. Best regards.

Great cooking lesson and immersion in the Mexican culture

Bruno_D, Nov 2025

Great experience, learnt a lot about the mexican culture. The old cooking techniques and moderns. The food was delicious and it was great to do it from scratch. Oswaldo is a great chef and a great teacher. I would definitely recommend it to other people and would do te recipes at home. Thank you again for this experience.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much, Bruno! We had a wonderful time cooking together and learning from each other. We hope to see you again in Oaxaca.

Thank you for a wonderful evening of cooking!

Brooke_S, Nov 2025

It’s always a little intimidating doing classes with groups as a solo traveler but I was made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The chef was passionate about the food and the rich culture of Oaxaca. Him and his sous chef were welcoming, informative and inviting. They made the whole class intriguing. Can’t wait to get home and try out some of these recipes!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much, Brooke. We’re so glad you felt welcomed by the group and by us during the class. Try the recipes at home, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best regards.

Chilled but cosy and charming cooking experience!

Catherine_C, Nov 2025

We were a group of 8 and with Oswaldo and his partner We made Tortilla, memelas, mole with chicken, chocolate tamale and salsa sauce. We had fun pounding the salsa sauce, rolling the mole, making the Tortilla and grilling it first time in our lives! We are excited to bring home the recipes and make it for our family :) and thank you to the other participants who were encouraging and having good conversations!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello Catherine, thank you so much for joining the class. We hope your family loves the recipes and that they bring back a bit of the feeling of being in Mexico. We look forward to seeing you again, you’ll always be welcome.

Best Class in Oaxaca!

Luke_G, Nov 2025

This is an excellent class! We had so much fun! Chef Oswaldo is a great guide with huge knowledge of local food. The recipes we cooked were delicious and the class was really engaging and fun! Could not recommend it more!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much, Luke. The three of you made an amazing cooking class, you’re a great group and cooked wonderfully. Thank you also for the recommendation to Claire; you’ve truly been one of the warmest and most fun groups we’ve had. Greetings to Ana and Molly.

Highly recommend it!

Kevin_P, Oct 2025

Wonderful experience! Highly recommend it. Great way to learn about traditional Oaxacan food. Super fun making (and eating) all the dishes. Oswaldo was super friendly, knowledgable, and great at conducting the class.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello Kevin, thank you so much for your review. I hope you and Vivienne learned a lot and can recreate the recipes at home. Greetings to you both.

Oswaldo is very kind. The...

Summer_P, Apr 2026

Oswaldo is very kind. The food was very rich and the experience is unforgettable. I recommend you take this class.

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Amazing culinary experience!

Marlen_J, Nov 2025

We loved the experience! Chef Oswaldo is a pro, he had patience and answered all our doubts. We came from northern Mexico and it was amazing, we ate delicious and we got to know Oaxaca through this workshop. I will definitely return to Oaxaca and book this experience again! 100% recommended

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Muchas gracias, Marlen. Fue increíble tenerlas a las cuatro en la clase de cocina, sin duda pasamos un momento increíble, las esperamos nuevamente en Oaxaca. Son bienvenidas.

Koreans, why don't you know this cooking class?

Hyunji_H, Oct 2025

It's a warm new cooking class that opened in May this year! A lot of Koreans come and I'll write it tightly in Korean. Advantages 1. Caza Sabrosa and 8 minutes walk away! Completely close to Santo Domingo without having to walk 2. It's still open early. There are still open teeth, so it's very honest and the menu is diverse. 3. If the menu remains, it is possible to pack it all, and the space is decorated with affection. 4. Well-maintained hygiene may be slightly different from what Koreans expect. I was satisfied enough. 5. There's not much publicity, so I enjoy my days in private. How long in the future can I do it in private? 6. The chef's pride in cooking is incredibly strong and he's also a cookbook! I went in the morning and didn't have breakfast. Come and get some chocolate and bread. 7. English really good. I can't speak English anymore, and you can explain the names of the ingredients in Spanish. I had no idea of participating in cooking classes while traveling, but it was so much fun to experience and feel here. Go alone and have too many sheep and chocolate? The same thing was not packed, but those who will go in the future will ask the boss if there is a refrigerator seat and I recommend packing it. The experience is good, but the reason I didn't apply there was because the many people were worried about how mechanical the owner would be if they were going to experience it. The friendliness boss Oswaldo, the chef, would like to encourage you to go back to Cooking Class. 👍🏻 I'll leave a phone number in the list of people's accommodation. I'm gonna use it as a print to find out. You gave me a new taste that I thought was dark. You're really not happy.

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your recommendation. We had an amazing morning at the workshop cooking and preparing all the dishes from the class. We hope your stay in Mexico was wonderful, not only because of the class, but also for the F1. Best regards.