Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Oaxaca City, Mexico
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Sample Menu
Starter
Water Chocolate & Bread
Traditional Oaxacan chocolate drink in water accompanied by a traditional bread.
Starter
Moulded sauce
Creating a traditional sauce using molcajete
Starter
Twins
Thick omelet with black bean paste and fresh cheese.
Main
Stewed Mole
Mole thickened with seeds, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
Starter
Tortillas
Handmade regional corn tortillas
Dessert
Oaxacan chocolate tamale
Tamale dough made with Oaxacan chocolate
What's Included
- MealsYou’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 GuzmánC. 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
Bruno_D
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.
Reviews
5.0
based on 106 reviews
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Andrew_R, Jul 2026
Oswaldo was an excellent teacher and the class was well organized. There was enough for everyone to do and the group size was ideal for meeting new people and having fun with new friends. Ideal for anyone who wants to learn. I'm more experienced as a cook, but learned a lot, but the people in our group who were less experienced didn't ever seem lost or unable to complete the tasks. Oswaldo was very clear and parient
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! It's great to hear the class struck that balance enough hands-on work for everyone, and a pace that worked whether you came in as an experienced cook or a beginner. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again at Taller Quiote!
Florian_K, Jul 2026
Excellent experience, it was our first cooking class experience and we can highly recommend it! It is a relaxed and stress-free atmosphere while one prepares tasty local food.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! We're so glad this was a great introduction to cooking classes, and that you found the atmosphere relaxed while still making delicious food together. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this :)
Oliver_S, Jul 2026
Incredible experience cooking with Oswaldo and honestly some of the most tasty food we’ve eaten while here. An absolute must to do better understand the deep culture of food of Oaxaca!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, comments like this mean a lot to me. I'm really glad the food stood out during your time here, and that the class helped you connect more deeply with Oaxacan food culture, that's exactly what I hope people take away.
Camille_G, Jul 2026
We learned a lot about Oaxacan cuisine, ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques. The food was delicious, the chef was friendly, knowledgeable, and great at guiding us through every step, and the venue was spacious, and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Oaxaca!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this. I'm glad the class gave you a real feel for Oaxacan ingredients and techniques, and that the guidance through each step and the space itself made for a welcoming experience. Thanks for recommending it to future visitors!
Sal_B, Jul 2026
There are cooking classes, and then there are experiences that stay with you forever. Our afternoon with Chef Oswaldo was exactly that.
From the moment he greeted my husband and me near the beautiful Templo de Santo Domingo, we immediately felt welcomed. As we walked together through the charming streets of Oaxaca to his beautiful outdoor cooking studio, the conversation flowed naturally, and it quickly became clear that this wasn’t going to be an ordinary cooking class.
To our surprise, it was just the two of us. What could have simply been a class became an incredibly personal, intimate experience. It felt less like being students and more like spending the afternoon with a friend who was excited to share his family’s traditions and the culture he loves.
His studio is absolutely beautiful—peaceful, open-air, surrounded by plants, traditional décor, and the perfect atmosphere for learning. It reflects the same warmth and authenticity that Chef Oswaldo brings to his guests.
What impressed me most was his passion.
Chef Oswaldo didn’t simply teach us recipes—he shared stories, history, and family traditions. We learned that Oaxaca is home to far more than the famous seven moles many people know; there are actually twelve traditional varieties. The mole he chose to teach us was especially meaningful because it is his personal favorite, a treasured recipe passed down from his grandmother. Knowing that made every ingredient and every step feel even more special.
Everything was prepared completely from scratch. We ground ingredients by hand on a traditional volcanic stone metate, learned how each ingredient contributes to the balance of flavors, made handmade tortillas, prepared chocolate tamales, and enjoyed several incredible Oaxacan dishes together.
One of my favorite parts of the experience was being able to ask Chef Oswaldo about my own attempts at making black mole back home. I’ve spent years experimenting with recipes and shared with him how I struggle to maintain its beautiful black color as I continue developing the flavors. Without hesitation, he immediately understood exactly what I meant. His explanation of the chiles, roasting techniques, and balance of ingredients helped me understand what I’d been missing. He even offered to share additional recipes and techniques from his cookbook through WhatsApp. That generosity and willingness to continue teaching after the class speaks volumes about the kind of chef—and person—he is.
What also stood out to me was Chef Oswaldo himself.
He is an incredibly talented young chef whose passion shines through in everything he does. It is obvious that he has found his calling. He isn’t simply preparing food—he is preserving generations of Oaxacan culinary traditions and sharing them with people from around the world.
His patience, humility, professionalism, and genuine kindness made every question feel welcome. He never rushed us, never made us feel uncomfortable, and encouraged us every step of the way—even when our tortillas weren’t quite as round as his or when I struggled a bit more than my husband with spreading the tamale dough! We laughed, learned, and enjoyed every minute together.
Knowing that Chef Oswaldo is already creating experiences of this caliber at such a young age makes me excited for what lies ahead in his career. If this is the level of dedication, craftsmanship, and heart he brings today, I can only imagine how many more people he will inspire in the years to come. Oaxaca is incredibly fortunate to have someone so passionate serving as an ambassador for its rich culinary heritage.
As someone who works in hospitality myself, I pay close attention to the little details that make guests feel genuinely cared for. Exceptional hospitality cannot be faked—it comes from the heart. Chef Oswaldo possesses that rare gift. He made my husband and me feel welcomed from beginning to end, and that warmth transformed an already wonderful cooking class into one of the most memorable experiences of our trip.
We didn’t just leave with full stomachs and recipes to recreate at home.
We left with a deeper appreciation for Oaxacan culture, traditions, and the people who keep those traditions alive.
If you’re visiting Oaxaca and are looking for an authentic cooking experience, don’t hesitate—book with Chef Oswaldo. You won’t simply learn to cook; you’ll gain an appreciation for the history, passion, and love that define Oaxacan cuisine.
Thank you, Chef Oswaldo, for opening your kitchen, sharing your family’s traditions, and welcoming us with such genuine hospitality. It was truly an honor to learn from you, and it will remain one of the most meaningful memories of our time in Oaxaca.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this. I've read it more than once, and honestly, it means more than I can easily put into words.
I'm glad the tips on the chiles and the roasting helped, and of course, send me a message anytime you want to keep talking recipes.
What you wrote about hospitality coming from the heart really stayed with me. Thank you for seeing that, and for trusting me with an afternoon that was just the two of you. Having guests like you makes me want to keep learning and keep sharing this with more people.
Thank you for your kind words, and for spending that time with me. I hope you and your husband come back to Oaxaca one day, and when you do, my kitchen is open for you.
dezmiganasan, Jun 2026
Chef Oswaldo is an award winning Oaxacan chef who was wonderful to learn from. The food was exquisite, the space is absolutely gorgeous and the class itself was fantastic. The chocolate tamales were to die for! I would rebook this class in a heartbeat.
Thank you Oswaldo - you have a new fan, and if Los Panes de Oaxaca ever has an English version, I will be the first to buy it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, this made me smile. I'm glad the space and the food came together to make the class feel special, and hearing you'd rebook in a heartbeat means a lot. The chocolate tamales are always a favorite of mine too. Thank you for being such a supporter, and I promise, if Los Panes de Oaxaca ever gets an English version, you'll be among the first to know.
Jennifer_S, Jun 2026
Oswaldo was more than fabulous. He was super considerate and knowledgeable the whole time, and we ended with a beautiful meal of memelas, chicken mole, roasted salsa, and sweet tamales to finish. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, this really means a lot to me. I'm glad the memelas, chicken mole, roasted salsa and sweet tamales all came together for a meal you enjoyed, and hearing you'd do it again in a heartbeat makes me happy. Thanks again for your kind words, hope to welcome you back to Taller Quiote soon.
Hillary_E, Jun 2026
The experience was hands on and educational. We all prepared the meal together and ate together as a group. Oswaldo was so knowledgeable and obviously passionate about his craft and culture. As group classes do, everyone started out a bit shy but we ended up laughing and having a great time eating and chatting. It was a lot of food but we could take extra home with us. I would definitely recommend this class.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this. I love how these classes bring people together, starting off a bit shy and ending in laughter around the table, hope you enjoy everything!
Eduardo_C, May 2026
Chef Oswaldo was a great host! Once are group met up he took us back to his beautiful place where we prepared some amazing Oaxacan dishes. Everything was explained to us in both and English so no one felt left out, we had a small group of 4 so felt very intimate. If your looking to book a cooking class, I would definitely recommend this one. We came hungry and left stuffed! Memorable experience and skill to take back home to cook for friends and family.
Caitriona_C, May 2026
Great experience with Oswaldo. Relaxed atmosphere, great food. Great for coeliacs, very accommodating.
Fiona_G, May 2026
Amazing sharing of knowledge, culture and techniques in a really nice atmosphere. All of the food and drink was super tasty with loads to go around. We had such a fun time and Chef Oswald was brilliant!
Louis_S, May 2026
Great location, chef was very knowledgable and friendly. We were a small group and took our time with the different steps which was now problem at all. The meal was really good as well, so all in all a very complete experience.
Itsa_O, Apr 2026
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
Joanne_d, Feb 2026
Oswaldo was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information about the delicous traditional food we cooked.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I'm glad the communication and teaching came through clearly
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, this really means a lot to me, especially hearing it was the best meal you and your dad had in Oaxaca. I'm glad the organization let us get through so many dishes together, and that the cultural context and clear instructions made it easy to follow along. Glad the recipe book will let you keep cooking these at home too.
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I'm glad the courtyard made for a beautiful setting to learn traditional techniques, and that I could accommodate the allergies and dietary needs in your group while keeping up with all the great questions. Thanks again!
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I'm glad the class gave you a good feel for Oaxacan techniques and ingredients, and I love the wine tip, I'll keep that in mind for future guests too. Thanks for the recommendation!
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.
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.
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.
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