Pachamama - Argentine Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Learn to cook Argentinian cuisine at a local cooking school
- A private experience allows you to avoid the crowds
- Share a picada and hear about the history of Argentinian cuisine
- A centrally located meeting spot in Buenos Aires makes it easy to find
Sample Menu
Starter
"Picada".
Homemade preserves, pickles and local bread + Vermouth cocktail.
Starter
Chipá with BBQ sauce and fermented spicy sauce.
A really tasty recipe which shows the mixture of Guarani culture and Spanish influences in Argentina. Small delicious yuca breads filled with cheese.
Main
Beef empanadas and chimichurri sauce.
One of the most desired and craved dishes in Argentina. We will how to make the dough from scratch and then learn both the filling and folding.
Main
Humita stew gratin.
Traditional recipe originally from the Andean Area of America Latina. It is a dish based in corn with different vegetables, spices and cheese.
Dessert
lamed Dulce de leche crepes with ice cream
Classic pancakes filled with lots of our delicious Dulce de leche, then flamed as in a classic "Bodegón" + Homemade limoncello.
Starter
Drinks pairing
Homemade lemonade, vermouth cocktail, Duriguti Mendoza wines, water.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Lunch4-course lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tte. Benjamín Matienzo 1559, C1426 C1426DAA, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Benjamín Matienzo, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Start time 11:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Stroller accessible
- 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
Ola_S
Taking a cooking class at Pachamama Argentine Cooking Experience was one of the highlights of my time in Buenos Aires. The class was incredibly well organized, fun, and very hands-on from start to finish.
We started with a welcome snack while learning about the history of Argentine cuisine, which set the tone for the experience. Then we rolled up our sleeves and cooked several traditional dishes together, including chipá, regional empanadas, humita, and a delicious dulce de leche dessert. Everything was explained clearly, and the instructors made it easy and enjoyable even if you’re not an experienced cook. 
What I loved most was the atmosphere. The group was small and interactive, so it felt more like cooking with friends than taking a class. The instructors were knowledgeable, funny, and shared lots of tips about Argentine food and culture along the way. 
At the end we all sat down together to enjoy the meal we prepared, paired with wine, which made it feel like a true Argentine dining experience. It was a great way to meet other travelers while enjoying fantastic food. 
If you’re visiting Buenos Aires and want something memorable to do, I highly recommend this class. It’s a fun way to learn about the country’s cuisine and leave with recipes you can actually recreate at home.
Reviews
5.0
based on 151 reviews
Paul_B, Mar 2026
A must do. Well worth it for new cooks or seasoned veteran cooks, you will learn somethins. Make sure you come hungry!
Kay_S, Mar 2026
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....
Emily_U, Mar 2026
Very well-prepared and fun class! We got to make a bunch of recipes as a team and then enjoy them together. The hosts were warm, welcoming, and funny, and we really enjoyed cooking together!
Ola_S, Mar 2026
Taking a cooking class at Pachamama Argentine Cooking Experience was one of the highlights of my time in Buenos Aires. The class was incredibly well organized, fun, and very hands-on from start to finish.
We started with a welcome snack while learning about the history of Argentine cuisine, which set the tone for the experience. Then we rolled up our sleeves and cooked several traditional dishes together, including chipá, regional empanadas, humita, and a delicious dulce de leche dessert. Everything was explained clearly, and the instructors made it easy and enjoyable even if you’re not an experienced cook. 
What I loved most was the atmosphere. The group was small and interactive, so it felt more like cooking with friends than taking a class. The instructors were knowledgeable, funny, and shared lots of tips about Argentine food and culture along the way. 
At the end we all sat down together to enjoy the meal we prepared, paired with wine, which made it feel like a true Argentine dining experience. It was a great way to meet other travelers while enjoying fantastic food. 
If you’re visiting Buenos Aires and want something memorable to do, I highly recommend this class. It’s a fun way to learn about the country’s cuisine and leave with recipes you can actually recreate at home.
Lori_M, Jan 2026
This was a fantastic cooking class. The owner is so passionate and knowledgeable. Don’t hesitate to book this. Loved everything about this. Food was delicious. Everything was organized. Had a wonderful time .
Julie_B, Jan 2026
it’s wonderful and hands on! you get to make and eat all the food you prepare! you definitely leave with a full belly!!
Zachary_S, Jan 2026
This was a great experience! The staff was so welcoming and friendly, and made it a great time. My wife has celiac and they made sure to accommodate her so that she was still able to participate while also being able to enjoy the food. Great experience!
Richard_P, Jan 2026
Great people teaching us about Argentine cuisine. Lots of of fun. Lots of hands on cooking. Great people A great experience
Brenda_W, Jan 2026
A great experience! From introduction to goodbyes! The best cooking class we have cexperienced. So much fun.
Scott_G, Jan 2026
Great learning experience! Good sized group so we all got a chance to contribute to the cooking. We made traditional dishes and learnt about the history of the dishes as well. The hosts were very polite and great at teaching - they even gave us local recommendations as well. 10/10 would recommend!
Richard_O, Dec 2025
Great food — empanadas were the best I had in Argentina. The squash stew was a bit meh but the experience was really good
MikeE, Dec 2025
Had a great time with my daughter. The staff was excellent fun and very informative. The food we made was excellent. It was a really great time.
Janet_D, Dec 2025
It's a lot of fun and actual hands-on cooking. A little rushed, perhaps, but we covered a lot. The empanada-making is particularly fun.
Candice_R, Nov 2025
They are incredibly accommodating and attentive. The location is easy to find and they made the entire experience enjoyable and fun for all. They put a lot of thought into the entire experience. Came in solo and left with friends!
Soleil_V, Oct 2025
Super fun experience! Staff was friendly funny and really well and effiencient managed all the food preparations so we could make and of course eat wonderfull argentinian food. Yummy!
Henry_J, Oct 2025
Today we enjoyed a magnificent event at the Pacha Mama cooking class. Professional courteous and knowledgeable people introduced us to the tastes of Argentinian foods . We were expertly guided in preparing our 5 course lunch which was superb. Not only were the food and the experience great but they also accommodated my vegetarian wife in every way! Having experienced cooking classes all over the world- this one by far was the best and most memorable. If you are traveling to Buenos Airs please don’t miss this cooking adventure.- by far the best in the word!!!
Mathilde_G, Oct 2025
Very fun way to discover Argentine food, we learnt a lot. The team was super helpful and very welcoming !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much Mathilda for the nice review.
It was a pleasure having you cooking with us and we really hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Argentina.
Warm regards!!!!
Fran & team
Tahleah_C, Oct 2025
The positive - clean kitchen, you get the recipes if you want them, getting to meet other travelers. The squash "stew" was good, still needed more salt though.
The less positive - You don't actually get to make everything, they break up all the steps to different people. Everyone is involved, but the amount of "cooking" is limited, that was disappointing. Also disappointed in the empanada filling, it was 75% onions, not enough meat, salt or spices (the dough was good). You could also tell they were paying more attention to ending the experience on time rather than the experience itself.
I wouldn't recommend this class.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Tahleah!
Thank you very much for joining our cooking experience =).
We were pleased to have you participating.
All reviews are welcomed for us to improve and perform better experiences in the future for new travelers.
We break the recipes so everyone can participate as it is a hands-on experience. It is not possible for everyone to make 4 recipes from beggining to end, that would last very long an we prioritize everyone participates and at the same time you get to eat a complete menu representing the different regions from Argentina.
Still, we make sure everyone has at least two tasks. Besides also everyone rolls their own empanada dough, everyone fills their own empanadas and everyone learns how to make the folding. At the same time everyone gets to flip their own pancake and everyone is invited to plate the stew and the dessert. So there are plenty of opportunities to cook and participate during the class.
As regards the stew we are surprised as everyone every time tells us how amazed they are by trying our humita recipe. Maybe could have had more salt that day but we prefer if that happens that you can add it yourself rather than having an oversalted stew (we take care of everyone, that´s our priority).
The empanada filling is Mendoza´s traditional recipe, my grandmother´s one. This includes ground beef grounded by ourselves (which is the flank steak with a 20% fat, one of the most flavourfull parts of the cow), double the onions which are caramelized and deglased with homemade vegetable stock, red wine, sweet paprika, cumin powder, chili powder, green onions and hard boiled egg. In fact we add more spices than a typical argentine would add as we are fan of spices and want the empanada to be really tasty.
If that was not enough we add extra beef tallow to add an extra layer of flavour to the filling.
We are sorry you did not enjoy it =(.
Finally, every experience and traveler that joins our cooking place is very important for us.
We make sure everyone participates, everyone gets at least two nice pictures as a nice souvenir and everyone is taken care of.
Thanks again for the review and visiting our cooking experience!!!
Warm regards,
Fran
Ellence_K, Sep 2025
We had a great time learning to cook Argentinian food in a professional kitchen setting. Everything was prepped for the class to move along but still be involved in the cooking process.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed our cooking experience as we enjoyed receiving you!!!
Thanks for the nice words, they are very important to us.
Warm regards!!!
Fran & team
devin_h, Sep 2025
My wife and I had a great time learning about Argentina and the food here. The experience was very interesting and the food was awesome. It was also very involved for us and I felt like we got to help a lot with the cooking which helped with the retention for later. All of the instructors were also awesome.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Devin!!
We were happy to receive you both in our cooking place.
It is very nice working with people like you and making our everyday a perfect job.
Warm regards!!!!
Fran & team
Timothy_L, Jun 2025
Great experience, the hosts were all extremely friendly and created a lively and social atmosphere, food and drinks were delicious and the class was very interactive! Highly recommend!
ChristopherG_A, May 2025
A very enjoyable and delicious time. The class started with a tasting of a sample of appetizers and a brief lecture about Argentinian food culture and later while tasting an array of foods prepared a list of great places to experience in the city was discussed. The students actually were able to participate in the preparation of a number of dishes and all the recipes were provided via the Pachamama web site. A delicious and fun experience either solo, family or with your partner.
Angel_W, May 2025
My friends and I had an amazing time!! There’s plenty of guidance - even a terrible cook like me managed! The experience was fun and delicious. Highly recommended!
Elaine_F, Apr 2025
Can't recommend enough, a fun, friendly, informative and tasty way to spend time with other travellers during my time in Buenos Aires.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Elaine!
Thank yoy very much for joining our cooking experience and spending a great time with us =)
Warm regards,
Fran & team
Amber_G, Apr 2025
You don’t want to miss this! It’s well organized, a beautiful location, and the food is outstanding. We loved every second!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Amber!
Thank yoy very much for the nice words and for joining our cooking experience,
Warm regards,
Fran & team
Carol_E, Apr 2025
Great experience! The teacher was fun, knowledgeable and patient. Facilities were clean and lovely. Would highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning about and sampling Argentinian food.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Carol!!!
Thank you very much for the great review =)
We are glad you joined our experience and cooked with us.
Warm regards!
Fran & team
Karen_F, Feb 2025
Top top activity in all of Argentina! Cannot understate how much we enjoyed and recommend this event! 10 people, cool shop, fabulous fun chef, great food, lots of terrific suggestions for restaurants and things to do in BA. It’s interactive and educational. 10 stars if available!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks Karen for joining our cooking experience =)
Thanks for the nice words, it was a pleasure hosting the experience with your group.
Have a great stay in Buenos Aires,
Fran & team
Damon_M, Feb 2025
Excellent class. You get a little history of Argentinian food and cooking. Great hands on experience and the food was amazing
Elise_M, Jan 2025
An amazing cooking class, full of traditional food, new friends and a great chef. They catered so well to some really restrictive dietary requirements as well.
Gary_M, Dec 2024
Great cooking experience, learned about Argentina cuisine and how to prepare. I very much enjoyed the afternoon with these knowable chefs. This is a must for anybody that loves cooking and trying to expand their knowledge.
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