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Private Home Cooking Experience in Mexico City with Alex and Ale

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Mexico City, Mexico
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a traditional Mexican meal with a local couple passionate about entertaining new friends. Make yourself at home as you sip a welcome drink, then help prepare 3-4 Mexican dishes such as picadillo tostadas, enmoladas, flautas, or tacos. After cooking, sit down to a homemade meal with your hosts and learn about local culture in this private experience.
  • Learn to cook 3-4 traditional Mexican dishes in a private class
  • Create authentic Mexican salsa and popular dishes like enmoladas
  • Cook with passionate local hosts, Alex and Ale, in their vibrant apartment
  • Savor a homemade Mexican meal with your hosts after the class

Sample Menu

Starter

Picadillo tostadas (crispy tortilla topped with seasoned ground beef)

Main

Enmoladas (chicken mole enchiladas)

or Flautas (rolled tacos) or Tacos served with a selection of salsas like salsa verde or roja

Dessert

Sweet Mexican corn cake

What's Included

  • Private cooking class and meal with your host Alex and Ale
  • Alcohol
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Calle de Mesones, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06080 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

    Please meet Alex at his apartment, 2 blocks northbound from Isabel La Católica Subway Station and 2 blocks away eastbound from the electric trolley (trolebus) Vizcainas Stop. Exact address can be found in your ticket, check the 'before you go' section. Above is just neighborhood details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
  • 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

Spencer_A
I was a little skeptical to participate in a cooking lesson in a foreign country on the first night, but it was AMAZING. I would definitely recommend this as a first night in Mexico City event. The hosts Alex and Ali were so gracious (and patient) while we cooked a phenomenal meal of salsas, flautas, and a delicious corn cupcake. This event was really the highlight of our trip. The hosts answered so many of our questions about Mexican cooking and general travel tips. If I come back to Mexico City, this will definitely be on our list. It was a surprise for my partner, and she had a blast.

Reviews

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Do it, you will not regret it!

Rashad_B, Apr 2025
We had an incredible experience during our cooking lesson. Alex and Ale were exceptional hosts who made us feel welcome. The techniques we learned were valuable, and I look forward to incorporating them at home. I was pleasantly surprised by how our simple, fresh, and high-quality ingredients transformed into a delicious and enjoyable meal. This experience was not only a fantastic way to learn about the culture but also enhanced our trip significantly!

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leah_Y, Jan 2024
Alex was personable and made our group of four women feel comfortable in his home. As someone who grew up eating a lot of Mexican food, I wasn’t certain how much I would learn, but I learned a LOT. It was fun, interactive, and the food? delicious. Easy walk up a flight of stairs from the street and a clean, small apartment. Nice to do a private event and let our teens be loud and have fun. We also enjoyed this was at night, so we could spend the day exploring, rather than many other classes are in the middle of the day. Alex planned a perfect meal for a cool night and accommodated our dietary restrictions, nicely. He was prepared and professional.

Fun night of cooking eating and drinking!

Lisa_K, Dec 2023
This was quite a delightful experience. We were welcomed into Alex’s home and he was such a friendly and gracious host and a wonderful teacher! He offered us drinks and sat down and talked about our evening ahead. He had purchased all the food but we were the chefs! My husband never cooks and Alex was patient and gave great instructions! He had so many hints and information about the food and process and culture. We prepared an appetizer, 3 types of salsa , Main dish and dessert . All incredibly delicious! We enjoyed our time in the kitchen and then sat down for drinks and appetizers at the bar and then at the table for dinner. Conversation was easy and it was such a fun night. We would highly recommend this activity!

Highly recommend this cooking class on night one!

Spencer_A, Jul 2023
I was a little skeptical to participate in a cooking lesson in a foreign country on the first night, but it was AMAZING. I would definitely recommend this as a first night in Mexico City event. The hosts Alex and Ali were so gracious (and patient) while we cooked a phenomenal meal of salsas, flautas, and a delicious corn cupcake. This event was really the highlight of our trip. The hosts answered so many of our questions about Mexican cooking and general travel tips. If I come back to Mexico City, this will definitely be on our list. It was a surprise for my partner, and she had a blast.

Wonderful fun experience

Eugene_D, Mar 2020
Alex & his wife Alejandra were so gracious. Before our arrival in Mex City, they were certain to ask if anyone in our group had food allergies so they would be prepared. Their home was small but very comfortable and relaxing. Their English was great. Their joy, laughter & fun spirits during our visit was contagious. Alex is a teacher, but he loves to cook. Alejandra is a tour guide. The combination is a recipe for a wonderful time. Oh, and the food was delicious too! Highly recommend!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would

Tamara_A, Feb 2020
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. A spectacular, delicious meal in a lovely home with friendly, intelligent, entertaining, informative hosts. Our evening with Alex and Ale was one of the absolute highlights of our Mexico City holiday. We highly recommend it, if you’re considering this kind of culinary adventure.

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HELEN_f, Dec 2019
Alex was a great host and teacher, hands on cooking class-we had fun cooking and even more fun eating our 3 course lunch washed down with a few drinks--a great way to learn about the local cuisine--then return home and try it on your friends and family
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