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Street Food Cooking Class

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Huatulco, Mexico
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Prepare, cook and enjoy the results of a variety of southern Mexican dishes during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Huatulco. Receive instructions (in English!) on how to make some of the region's most flavorful dishes and learn tips and techniques for recreating them at home. Once you're through whipping up a delightful meal with others, sit down and savor the fruits of your culinary creations. You'll receive a souvenir recipe book to take with you as well.
  • Southern Mexican cooking workshop in Huatulco
  • Receive hands-on experience creating regional dishes and savor the results
  • Receive a souvenir recipe book for recreating the dishes at home
  • Get expert advice from a local cook
  • An ideal activity for solo travelers, or friends to do together

Sample Menu

Main

Tacos with Handmade Tortillas

Starter

Fresh Salsas

Starter

Empanadas

Dessert

Hibiscus Margaritas

What's Included

  • Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our driver will have a sign that says 'Chiles&Chocolate Cooking Classes.'

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

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Chiles&Chocolate Cooking Classes

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Stroller accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Erin_S
March 2025 This is hands down the best cooking class I've ever had. Jane is a food historian. While learning about preparations of local foods she is teaching you about the rich history behind the origins of certain ingredients being used. She is fun, lively, and committed to supporting the locals in her village through scholarships and employment. The food we prepared was delicious and eating together under the shade of a beautiful tree on her beautiful property was a treat. this is a must do when in Hualtulco. She also has a restaurant closer to town.

Reviews

5.0
based on 129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great food and learning experience

Elizabeth_R, Feb 2026
The cooking class was amazing. Jane provided a detailed history and influences on the food of the area. We made salsas, tortillas with a variety of toppings. The location was about 20 minute ride from Huatalco resorts in a beautiful oasis in the hills. Refreshments beer, wine, juices , cocktails were provided to enjoy with our midmorning snack and lunch where we enjoyed our efforts. Jane’s assistants were wonderful & certainly saved our tortillas from being squished out of the press!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks so much Betty! We had so much fun cooking with you! Jane

Fabulous interactive and engaging experience. Great for a family.

margaret_r, Feb 2026
Such a great experience. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the cooking. Jane is so engaging. Learned a lot about Mexican food traditions and history. It is very warm in the teaching kitchen so dress appropriately.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for cooking with us and taking the time to review🙏♥️

Best Cooking Class

Erin_S, Apr 2025
March 2025 This is hands down the best cooking class I've ever had. Jane is a food historian. While learning about preparations of local foods she is teaching you about the rich history behind the origins of certain ingredients being used. She is fun, lively, and committed to supporting the locals in her village through scholarships and employment. The food we prepared was delicious and eating together under the shade of a beautiful tree on her beautiful property was a treat. this is a must do when in Hualtulco. She also has a restaurant closer to town.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you⭐️❤️

Girl's cooking class

Terry_A, Apr 2025
Very nice class. The driver was on time and easy to find. Cooking class was enjoyable. We learned about the history of the area. It was a very hot day so the heat was a factor for us.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks Terry

Great way to learn how to create amazing traditional dishes!

Dione_D, Mar 2025
Highly recommend Chocolate and Chiles street food cooking class. It’s a bit of a drive from La Crucecita but worth it. We loved the education/history lesson and creating amazing salsas, fillings, and a margarita! The location is beautiful. Love the cookbook that has the recipes in it so you can make at home.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you🙏

Cooking class

Nicole_C, Nov 2024
It was really cool using the same cooking methods they use in the country. Jan is very knowledgeable and amazing

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you Nicole! It was great to spend the morning with you.

Fun and Yummy!

Kara_W, Feb 2024
We enjoyed Jane’s class so much. Can’t wait to make homemade tortillas. We look forward to trying her restaurant as well

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks so much Kara!

Learn a little history of food

Tom_S, Mar 2023
Would highly recommend you learn and appreciate the history of the food you would be cooking not to mention you get to eat it when you’re done Jan dairy knowledgeable

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you:)

The logistics were super...

Gabriela_H, Mar 2023
The logistics were super easy and the class was extremely informative about Mexican culture, history, and food. The lady was lovely and the group was friendly. An overall fun experience.

Fantastic

Siobhan_O, Feb 2023
What a wonderful and fascinating experience this was. Jane was so full of information about the history of Mexico and the traditional foods available there, and the food we made was delicious, and in such a beautiful surrounding! We loved this cooking class

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks Siobhan!

Enriching Experience

DANIEL_G, Mar 2022
Great Experience. Jane is entertaining. She gives you enlightenment to the Mecican culture and how it ties into their food. You learn some basics to create some very yummy food.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks Dan😊

Highly recommend!

Robyn_R, Nov 2019
This class was great. A highlight of our trip. Fun and engaging. The small group size made it very intimate and everyone was able to get involved. Everything we made was delicious and we can't wait to replicate the recipes at home. Thank you, Jane!

Mexican Fiesta

Jason F, Apr 2019
Fantastic experience! Jane is a wealth of Mexican cooking, cultural and historical knowledge. The cooking school setting is serene and beautiful. You will make delicious food and will have a great time doing it.

The ride to the cooking class was...

Carol Z, Mar 2018
The ride to the cooking class was very undesirable. But the cooking class and Jane were outstanding. Will share Jane's ideas and recipes with friends and family. Thank you Jane for a most memorable time.

My Wife and I took this class...

John L, Dec 2017
My Wife and I took this class cooking class in Huatulco. We took the Friday class - making tortillas, sopes, and salsa. Loved the introduction by Jane the instructor. Learned about the culture and the surrounding area. Only 5 in the class which made it more personal. Also made Jamica margaritas which I made some when I got home. They are amazing and refreshing. Jane also emailed us the recipes of everything we made that day. A taxi will pick you up at your hotel and bring you back after the 3 1/2 hour class. Highly recommend this experience.

WE had a fabulous time with Jane at...

Leslie S, Mar 2017
WE had a fabulous time with Jane at her cooking school. Learned a lot about the region as well as the cooking. Best margarita I had all trip. I would highly recommend this.

This was so much fun! It was the...

Rhonda P, Mar 2016
This was so much fun! It was the highlight of our time in Huatulco. Not only did we prepare an amazing and delicious meal, but we learned about history and culture of the region. Loved that this class was hands-on! Jane instructor is fantastic!!! She explained the recipes and what we were to do in a easy-to-understand way. She has so much knowledge of the area, it was like taking a cooking class combined with an anthropology class. If you are looking for something unique/ fun/ interesting to do when you are in Huatulco, check this cooking class out---you will be so glad you did!!

Four of us were lucky enough to take...

Pamela W, Feb 2016
Four of us were lucky enough to take the Mexican Street Food workshop with Jane and her wonderful staff. It was a terrific experience that was only enhanced by Jane's knowledge of the area and her willingness to share that with us. If you are looking for a hands-on experience that is fun and informative and provides you with a glimpse into the authentic Mexico, I would suggest this!

We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking...

Gregory M, Nov 2015
We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class with Jane! She is a great story teller, and a great cooking coach. Enjoyed the company, conversation and great tastings! Highly recommend. And she is soon opening a new cooking school.

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