Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

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Oaxaca City, Mexico

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Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Sally_M ·

Jan 2026

Everything you need is taken care of! No skills required! You will learn about the food, the cooking, traditions, the family, and Oaxaca culture! Enjoy delicious food, & good company!

· joeslomka ·

Jan 2026

One of the best “tours “ ever. Adhey is a very personable and skilled chef, and runs a very well organized, educational and scrumptious three- hour dinner experience that is both culturally and culinarily enriching. Her equally charming husband and kids help with service. Don’t hesitate to book this! She is an experienced professional chef who specializes in using her grandma’s classic recipes.

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Overview

Food is the cornerstone of Mexican culture and you won’t find a more authentic experience than a small-group cooking class inside a local family’s kitchen. Step inside and learn about Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage before preparing your own meal on the “brasero”(traditional brick stove). Meanwhile, get to know your hosts as they share their own stories of life in Oaxaca.

Enjoy a traditional Oaxaqueña welcome with bread and hot chocolate on arrival
Cook a three-course meal with step-by-step instruction (in English or Spanish)
An intimate setting with a maximum group size of 11 travelers
Private transport to and from the venue and all ingredients included

Sample Menu

Starter

Salsa verde, Salsa moljecete & traditional guacamole

Salsa verde, salsa molcajete and guacamole. These 3 components are integral in a traditional Oaxaqueno meal.

Starter

Chileajo con verduras

A simple and delicious dish of potatoes, carrots, and green beans, nestled in a chile guaillo salsa, (which is not spicy,) will surprise your senses.

Main

Chile Rellenos

Prepared with chicken, vegetables, almonds and picadillo salsa. *dishes can be prepared vegetarian and/or dairy-free upon request.

Dessert

Fresh Fruit Plate

We will prepare and sample local, organic fruits for a dessert platter.

What's Included

Dinner

Welcome chocolate and pan, appetizer, various salsas, guacamole, the main dish and a light dessert. Beverages include: water, beer and Mezcal included.
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Jardín Conzatti
Valentín Gómez Farias s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Go to the corner of Valentín Gómez Farías and Reforma, and look for a guide with a dusty blue Subaru hatchback.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
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

Gleyna_O

Amazing experience. Was the highlight of our Oaxaca trip. Genuine people, a loving family, who hosted the experience and DELICIOUS food was made! Highly recommend to everyone.

Reviews

5.0

based on 282 reviews

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You NEED to do this in Oaxaca!

Gleyna_O, Mar 2026

Amazing experience. Was the highlight of our Oaxaca trip. Genuine people, a loving family, who hosted the experience and DELICIOUS food was made! Highly recommend to everyone.

Great cooking class.

Lori_V, Feb 2026

This was a fantastic cooking class. Hands on and very fun. The chef explained the history of the food and the importance to Oaxacan people. The food we prepared was delicious. I highly recommend.

Must-try cooking class

Rodoula, Feb 2026

This was a delightful experience. A lot of information about Oaxacan cuisine, ingredients and techniques but also great atmosphere and welcoming environment. You will feel as a guest at chef Adhey's home and have a lot of fun. Highly recommended!

Cooking with Adahey and Enrique

Jeff_H, Feb 2026

It was wonderful and a great way to experience the Oaxaca culture and food. We were instructed by warm welcoming hosts who were sooo much fun!we loved hearing about her Abuellas and all she learned from them -a major bonus was we cooked an amazing meal enjoyed by our whole group!!

Hands on. Lots of fun ...

Jane_F, Feb 2026

Hands on. Lots of fun delicious food. Authentic Oaxaca recipes. Interesting people The least touristy thing we did in Oaxaca.

You cook

Ted_F, Feb 2026

Chef Adhey explains, then has the guests chop, saute, season the filling and sauces for 6 dishes. You then combine the parts and get to eat everything. Very fun. Very nice people. Lots of time for questions. Nice pick up and drop off.

must do!

GlenEllen_B, Feb 2026

if this is the only excursion you book you will have experienced the best! the chef, her husband and children (who only greeted you warmly) are the most upbeat, wonderful people to meet. the food was amazing, better than most restaurants and the experience truly authentic and enjoyable.

Great! Fun, educational and delicious!

joeslomka, Jan 2026

Chef Adhey and her...

Janice_H, Jan 2026

Chef Adhey and her husband and family made me feel very welcome. The afternoon was a fun, interactive learning experience. We made delicious food and enjoyed our meal together.

A perfect evening!

Sally_M, Jan 2026

Everything you need is taken care of! No skills required! You will learn about the food, the cooking, traditions, the family, and Oaxaca culture! Enjoy delicious food, & good company!

Really good experience....

Lucy_w, Jan 2026

Really good experience. Adhey, Kiki and family were great hosts. Food was excellent. All told a Five Star experience.

Best Oaxacan cooking class ever!!

Lynne_T, Jan 2026

This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. An amazing introduction to Oaxacan cuisine in a warm authentic Oaxacan family environment. Chef Adhey would be a celebrity chef in the US. Step by step we learned to make multiple salsas and an amazing Chille rellenos. Great activity for single person, couple or family.

Come Hungry, Leave with a Full Heart!

Diana_C, Dec 2025

From start to finish, Adhey and Enrique were absolutely fabulous hosts. They welcomed us into their home and shared such thoughtful, delicious insights into Oaxacan food and culture. As a solo traveler, it meant so much to feel so at ease and truly at home. If you love amazing food and connecting with wonderful people, I can’t recommend this experience enough.

Amazing food with amazing people!

Kathleen_S, Nov 2025

Fantastic cooking class experience! We were picked up from the meeting point and had a short trip to Chef Adhey’s home. The class space is great for a group up to 8 people. We all cooked and chatted and worked together to prepare different salsas and chile rellenos. Had so much fun and felt welcomed to Oaxaca by Chef Adhey and her family.

Our top activity in Mexico!

Denise_P, Nov 2025

Fabulous warm hosts, perfect organisation, such a homely comfortable environment, delicious food and great fun.

The best time spent in Oaxaca!

Mark_G, Nov 2025

Chef Adhey and her husband Enrique invited us into their beautiful home and provided the highlight of our week in Oaxaca. You learn amazing cooking techniques from a professional who has cooked all over the world. The music, drinks, camaraderie were amazing. Don’t miss the chance to eat this well and have this much fun!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Muchas gracias Mark, nos encanto tenerles en casa, cuando cocines algo por favor envíanos fotografías! saludos y bendiciones

A must do!

Niamh_C, Nov 2025

Our experience in Chef Adehy’s class was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, the environment was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and it truly felt like a family affair from beginning to end. We loved every moment of it. We honestly couldn’t recommend anything in Oaxaca more highly — this class is an absolute must!

One of the best things we did while in Oaxaca!

Lisa_H, Nov 2025

We had such a great time at this cooking school, can't recommend it enough! Make sure you come with an appetite because the food you'll make is so delicious and there is plenty of it!! A must-do while in Oaxaca!

You will learn...

Teresa_B, Nov 2025

You will learn traditional Oaxaca cooking with Adhey and her husband. It was a wonderful experience. Adhey was so warm and welcoming. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend you taking this cooking class with Adhey

Amazing time and great food!!

Stephanie_R, Oct 2025

Very welcoming family ! The class is going to run over so do not book any other activity that same day! It is so worth it tho! I felt very welcome, laughed a lot and the food was delicious!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

un verdadero gusto tenerte aqui !! muchas gracias nos divertimos mucho juntos . Recuerda que tienes una familia aqui en oaxaca

Oaxaca cooking class

Anna_M, Oct 2025

If you are looking for an authentic cooking class, book this activity. Our favourite experience in Oaxaca, 10/10. Learn to cook different salsas and local dishes, lots of information provided also. A really friendly and enjoyable experience. Thank you Adhey and Enrique!!

Amazing Class

Juliana_F, Sep 2025

We had the most amazing time at Dos Corazones Cooking Classes with Chef Adhey Andrade! From the moment Enrique picked us up and welcomed us into their beautiful home, we felt like part of the family. Their home is stunning, and their sons were so sweet in greeting us as well, it felt like a warm embrace. Chef Andrade is an incredible teacher. We learned so much, cooked together with wonderful people, and experienced recipes passed down through generations. It was more than a cooking class, it was a heartfelt cultural experience. We are so grateful to the Andrade family for hosting such a beautiful and moving event. I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting, you will leave with full hearts, full stomachs, and memories to last a lifetime. We can’t wait to make Grandma’s recipes at home!

A special Oaxacan experience

Jason_V, Aug 2025

We were greeted at a local park and driven to the chef’s home. The kitchen, which was designed by Chef Adhey and her husband Enrique, is a beautiful oasis to prepare Oaxacan food. Chef Adhey shared her culinary story and led us on a wonderful journey to prepare some Oaxcan dishes. The experience was wonderful, friendly and fun. We highly recommend this experience. Let them know your dietary restrictions ahead of time and you should be good.

Can't miss experience

Elliott_N, Jul 2025

The hospitality, the food, the opportunity to cook authentic Oaxacan cuisine means this should be number 1 on your list of things to do in Oaxaca. I stayed an extra night to take part, and I am so glad ! Chef Adhey and her family welcome you into there home like it is a dinner party, where you are an active part. Communication is excellent, transport is included and you will definitley leave very full and very happy.

My 11 year old daughter...

Diana_R, Jul 2025

My 11 year old daughter and I did this cooking class with Chef Adhey Andrade last weekend. It was a wonderful experience — a true highlight of our trip to Oaxaca. Chef Adhey and her family were very friendly, attentive and kind. Chef Adhey was great at including my daughter in the cooking process and making it approachable and fun for her. My daughter loved it! We both learned so much about local fruits and vegetables and traditional Oaxacan recipes. The food was absolutely delicious and we look forward to recreating the recipes at home. Chef Adhey- thank you for sharing your home and your love of cooking with us!

Such a lovely family with...

Kelan_G, Jun 2025

Such a lovely family with open arms, welcoming you into their home to cook in their backyard on an awesome traditional outdoor bbq giving you a more authentic side to Mexican food rather than just tacos and quesadillas. The 4 of us felt right at home straight away having a laugh between us, I could not praise this experience enough it was definitely a highlight of our trip.

Super fun

Austin_K, May 2025

We had a great time with this very sweet family. They brought us to their home. We met their children and their dog. We had an amazing time learning about the culture and the food. The cooking class is set up to be so informative and fun. I would definitely recommend this.

The best experience in Oaxaca

Greg_M, Apr 2025

Cannot say enough about this experience. It was the highlight of the trip for my family. So much fun. Met lovely people. Adhey and Enrique were so welcoming, kind and great company. Much beer, mezcal, laughs and amazing food. Thanks so much!!

Authentic cooking class in Adhey's family home

Fabia_B, Apr 2025

This was a very authentic and wonderful experience at lovely Adhey's home. The class was not sold out, so we were only 3 participants. The menu was very tasty and we were guided step by step through it, so that we can recreate it at home, as we also got the recipes with us. The food is adjustable, should you be allergic to some ingredients. My partner has a severe nut allergy, that we announced beforehand, and although she had to skip some of the snacks and chocolate in the beginning, her allergy was accommodated for the main menu and Adhey made sure there was no cross-contamination and my partner could eat the full main course. There are nuts in the room though, so if you have an airborne nut allergy, this is not the place to be. Lactose intolerance can be accommodated with no problems. We were picked up and dropped off in the city and the class was just a short drive away.

Amazing cooking and cultural experiences!

Moushumi_C, Apr 2025

This was one of the best cultural experiences I’ve had in a long time! Chef Adhey was not only a great instructor but also incredibly warm person. Her beautiful energy made the experience really fun. She chose dishes that we could easily make when we return home, which was very thoughtful of her. The food turned out to be delicious. It was lovely to end the class with a family dinner. The experience felt very authentic and something I would strongly recommend.