Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City
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Mexico City, Mexico
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson on the Mexican culinary arts during this class in Mexico City. Led by a local chef, this class begins at a local market for a broad overview of local cuisine before heading to the kitchen. Then, dive into tips and techniques for making authentic Mexican dishes using fresh ingredients from the market. Choose between a morning and evening lesson.
- Visit a local market and enjoy a cooking lesson in Mexico City
- Small group ensures a personalized experience
- Learn culinary secrets from a chef-instructor
- A must for foodies or anyone who enjoys eating Mexican cuisine
Sample Menu
Starter
Authentic Mexican Guacamole and/or Salsas
Starter
Handmade Tortillas
Main
Mexican Guisados
Dessert
Assorted sorbets
What's Included
- Authentic Ingredients: Enjoy fresh and locally sourced ingredients .
- Top-Quality Cooking Tools: Cook like a pro with our easy-to-use cooking utensils and tools.
- Exclusive Recipes: Follow expert-crafted recipes for a complete Mexican meal.
- Expert English-Speaking Chef: Learn from a pro, tips to master the art of Mexican cooking.
- Explore a Mexican Market: Discover the atmosphere and rich culture of a traditional Mexican market.
- Artisanal Mezcal: Indulge in the smooth, smoky taste of mezcal, handcrafted by local artisans.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bucareli 165, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Meet with one of our professionally trained chefs at our location, Bucareli 165. Ending point will be exactly on the same point where your experience begins.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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
Samantha_B
This was by far the best cooking class I have ever done!
We arrived a little early and were greeted by José. We walked to a local market and it was such a fun experience seeing how food is purchased in Mexico City! We had some time to walk around independently and that was fascinating. There was an honest question asked, how spicy do you like your food, we all agreed upon 7/10 and it was the perfect choice!
We quickly became friends with the people we went with and had the opportunity to learn from them while cooking too.
José was a fantastic chef and explained everything in detail so we would be able to absorb the information. We had a bunch of things going at once, and yet it felt well-managed!
By the time we became hungry from the delicious smells we got to sit down and enjoy the first round of food, this was a 4 round meal!
By the end, I had tried things I never knew to try, used the coolest blow torch I have ever touched, and learned how people get their salsa so smooth and rich!
I would do this every day for a week to learn different recipes if I could! I cannot recommend this enough.
Be sure to bring some cash to tip him for all his hard work, and afterward, we strolled back to the market to purchase some ingredients for home and try to remake it ourselves!
Reviews
4.9
based on 519 reviews
Elizabeth_Y, Mar 2026
Incredible cooking class. The food was delicious and the instruction was really wonderful. A must do in Mexico City
Margaret_G, Mar 2026
Great way to experience the flavors of Mexico. After buying all fresh ingredients from a local market, we returned to a home kitchen to cook a delicious traditional Mexican meal. We made everything from scratch under the guidance of our host chef. It was a perfect date night for our anniversary.
Jennifer_S, Feb 2026
Jose the chef was amazing. Very nice guy and did a wonderful job of teaching the dishes we cooked. Clearly a very talented chef. However, the apartment in which the class is taught is filthy.
Christi_B, Feb 2026
This is a truly hands on experience and you feel so comfortable like your cooking in your own kitchen. There were 11 in our group and that was probably the max size to really enjoy the experience while still getting to participate in the experience. If you really like cooking, this is an experience for you. You also get the recipes emailed to you after. I learned a few new tricks to take back home with me.
There was no option to book with cocktails like on other site for this experience, so bring $300 pesos if you want to enjoy a couple of cocktails while you cook and eat. If you dont drink tequila/mezcal, bring your own drinks to the class (would have been nice to know ahead of time). Wish I had know this before and brought some wine to enjoy.
Francesca_B, Feb 2026
Booked last minute on a solo trip and really enjoyed the entire experience. From the setting in a beautiful home to the market and very approachable chef. Would definitely recommend.
Poorva_G, Feb 2026
The cooking class was great. My husband and I learned so much about Mexican cooking and the chef made it so easy for us to learn.
Doug_R, Feb 2026
It was a really fun experience that started with going to a market around the corner to buy all the ingredients and then the small group 8 of us worked as in teams to make all the things we ate. And then it concluded with a luncheon that was really fantastic. Great company chef Jose was excellent and would highly recommend.
ariel_v, Feb 2026
I was a solo traveler welcomed into a fun group. The chef was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The space was beautiful and filled with eclectic decor. Best of all, the food was delicious, and we actually helped shop for, prepare, and cook.
June_C, Jan 2026
What a great experience. Easy to find. Great set up. Jose was amazing. I learned some new techniques and about some new ingredients. Prep was fun and the end result was delicious.
Gaby_K, Jan 2026
Wonderful experience with chef Jose. Trip to the market to purchase ingredients was great, and the cooking experience was hands on and an wonderful experience.
Joyce_S, Jan 2026
More than we expected! we made a 3 course meal that was delicious. jose our teacher was a true professional.
Marjorie_F, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed our market visit and cooking class with Jose. He is a great teacher and the food we cooked was delicious. A great experience -highly recommend!
Dorcas_C, Dec 2025
It was very very fun and the food was delicious. We were my husband Me and my 2 daughters (20 and 17) my youngest wasn’t feeling great so she left with my husband . Even though that wasn’t the best I can definitely say that they would have love it as much as we did . Don’t miss true chance to do this class !!!
Candace_M, Dec 2025
Fabulous cooking class with lots of hands on cooking. Preparation of many Mexican dishes that were delicious. Also, you go home with the recipes. Don’t miss this fun cooking class. It’s a must do!
Karen_D, Dec 2025
This was a unique class. Held in a lovely private home with Jose it was very intimate and fun. Jose was the ringmaster guiding us through various stages of the cooking process. This class wasn't focused on teaching or explaining the cooking process, which other classes I have taken have included, but this was still a lot of fun. The fact that you do the cooking as a communal activity helps you get to know others and makes it super fun.
Elizabeth_W, Dec 2025
Such a fun experience. Enjoyed this with my mother and brother— great family activity. Got to be hands on with the cooking and interact with others in the group. Meal was delicious. Highly recommend.
David_P, Nov 2025
From our visit to the market to working with others in the class to create our meal, Jose was a wonderful host and skilled teacher. I highly recommend this experience.
Nancy_N, Nov 2025
Great class, well executed, good meal, enjoyed trip to market, appreciated the recipes, good location
Morgan_D, Nov 2025
Amazing experience! Great people and the food was amazing. Can’t wait to make the recipes we learned at home!
Melody_L, Nov 2025
Such a great experience 10/10. All the food was so delicious. I would definitely do this again. I would recommend this to everyone who is coming to visit Mexico City.
Lynn_I, Nov 2025
A really fun way to experience mexican cooking! Interesting to learn about the different foods we used and the tacos were the best thing I ate in over 2 weeks in mexico! Rolf was patient and knowledgeable and balanced us getting to help cook with having time to eat and enjoy the food. Highly recommend!
Charles_R, Nov 2025
This was a wonderful experience for learning about the food and culture of Mexico from a native. Jose was great, and I feel this is a great experience for those with no experience in the kitchen as well as those who feel comfortable cooking. The menu was robust, and the market tour colorful. I’d definitely be booking another lesson if I find myself back in CDMX.
Niraja_S, Nov 2025
Wonderful hands-on class that starts with buying produce at the local market and ends with a satisfying meal that we cooked! I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in learning about spices, herbs and the process of making basic Mexican dishes.
Shimon_K, Nov 2025
Had a fantastic time, perfect balance of things, all tastes accommodated for. We had a fantastic time. Jose was great.
Fiona_P, Oct 2025
Food was lovely and it was a great experience all round. Jose was a brilliant host and put everyone at ease.
Patrice_M, Oct 2025
Jose is an accomplished chef and did a great job of moving our group along. This is a very hands on class and I learned a lot. The setting was very authentic and we made a big lunch…guacamole, salsa, soup, salsa, enchiladas and tacos. Jose is a patient instructor and we really enjoyed our afternoon with him and another lively couple.
elizabeth_r, Oct 2025
Wonderful overall. Jose was a great host and chef-definitely one of the better activities we did in Mexico City. Dinner was delicious and authentic… fun!!!
Maria_C, Oct 2025
Informative, thoughtful, considerate, overall lovely experience and delicious food! Pretty cool that our guide is trained chef.
Sylvia_T, Oct 2025
The cooking class was a great experience. Jose was an amazing teacher and patient with us. I liked that it was hands-on and not just demo so that we really got to experience how to prepare the food ourselves. The market tour was also interesting and we learned what to look for when buying the ingredients.
Lauren_G, Oct 2025
What a great experience with Jose! Loved going to the market to buy the ingredients before cooking. The food was amazing, Jose an excellent teacher. This was an awesome activity!
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