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The 15 Best Mexico City Cooking Classes

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The 15 mexico city cooking classes travellers book most, each with what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The first one is first for a reason.

Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City - What the market and mezcal add
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Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

1.Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124Our pick

This 3.5-hour class pairs a visit to a local market with hands-on Mexican cooking in a small group of up to 10. An English-speaking chef, often José, guides you through choosing ingredients, making dishes such as guacamole and tortillas, and sharing the meal. A small mezcal accompaniment is included; the market visit can be canceled on holidays or in unforeseen circumstances.

“It was a fun and enjoyable experience. The teacher was great and super nice. I loved that I was part of the preparation and cooking of the food. Meet some great people”

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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour - Mextlapiques: a less familiar course
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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

2.Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Start with agua fresca and a chef-led walk through Mercado Medellín, where you’ll hear about the market and taste selected foods. Then make sopes, salsas, tortillas, mextlapiques, white mole, and corn bread in a small English-language class. Your four-and-a-half-hour morning ends with lunch, a drink pairing, and hot chocolate.

“Wonderful class. So much fun, very well organized, the market tour was fantastic and Lorena was terrific...polite, knowledgeable, and a delight to be with. Can't recommend this class highly enough.”

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Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City - Cooking in a home-style kitchen
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Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

3.Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

At Bucareli 165, join an English-speaking chef such as José or Eduardo for a roughly 3.5-hour cooking class with a nearby market visit, hands-on Mexican recipes, and three cocktails. Ingredients and cooking tools are included. The group is capped at six, and the class returns to its starting point.

“Just wanted to say a big thanks to Chef José! From taking us to visit a local market and pick up our ingredients, to guiding us to make incredible soup, guacamole, tacos, enchiladas and cocktails, Chef José has been absolutely amazing and lovely. His instructions were so clear that even a newbie to kitchen like myself could easily follow and enjoy! This is no doubt one of the most unique experiences I have had in Mexico City. Will definitely make those dishes at home! 😆”

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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia - Dishes that go beyond the usual restaurant order
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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

4.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about three hours in gastronomic historian Lucía’s Mexico City home, learning to cook traditional Mexican dishes and hearing the stories behind them. Choose hands-on cooking or a demonstration, discuss menu preferences in advance, then sit down to eat with Mexican beer or tequila. The private class costs $145 per person.

“Lucia was an amazing host and chef! We made many delicious dishes and then got to sit on her beautiful patio to eat our creations. She made us feel very welcome and even had some extra special authentic snacks for us to taste. It was a perfect night and a highlight of our vacation. I very highly recommend.”

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Mexico City: Mexican Cooking Class - What you can learn from tortillas and tamales
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Mexico City: Mexican Cooking Class

5.Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

Spend three hours cooking Mexican food in a home kitchen with a small group of up to six. The experience often begins at a local market, where you choose ingredients before preparing a meal with a chef. Chef José is a frequent instructor, though other chefs may lead the class. Ingredients, cooking tools, and recipes are included.

“I liked that everyone took turns with each part of the preparation and I had fun working as a team. Jose is a great teacher and head chef!”

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México City: Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour - Taste Mexico beyond the usual taco order
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México City: Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour

6.México City: Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Walk Roma with English-speaking guide Yibran, sampling Mexican street and market food, restaurant dishes and a home-cooked meal from hosts Yibran and Daniela. The four-hour tour includes 10 tastings, hot chocolate and a mezcal-and-chocolate flight as described. Come hungry: portions are generous, and the route includes several stops.

“The tour was great! Yibran was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot of México and the culture. Daniella was very kind to welcome us into her home and was an excellent cook. We highly suggest this tour. Great value, amazing host, and LOTS of food.”

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3h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks - Drinks, stories, and a meal together
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3h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

7.3h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Join Mexico City native Aremi in her home kitchen in Roma Sur for a small-group class in Mexican cooking. Prepare dishes such as guacamole, sopes, quesadillas, and chicken tinga, then sit down to eat with drinks. Ingredients and an apron are provided, and you’ll receive digital recipes and a Mexico City food guide.

“Amazing experience! Chef Aremi was extremely welcoming and friendly - she made us delicious food and taught us her ways. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic cooking experience.”

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Private San Angel Tour & Cooking Class in Mexico City with Lucia - From the market to Lucía’s kitchen
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Private San Angel Tour & Cooking Class in Mexico City with Lucia

8.Private San Angel Tour & Cooking Class in Mexico City with Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet Lucía at Mercado Melchor Muzquiz in San Ángel to explore local produce, chilies, spices, flowers, and crafts. Then take a taxi to her home for a private Mexican cooking class or demonstration, followed by a shared meal with options for vegetarians and other dietary needs.

“We had an amazing cooking experience! It was super fun, informative and Lucia made sure to teach us anything we wanted to know! Her place is beautiful and the conversation never lagged. We loved her and have been talking about it since!”

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Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour - Cooking four courses, not just watching a chef
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Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

9.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $204

In Roma Norte, a chef leads a small group of up to seven from Mercado de Medellín tastings to a hands-on, four-course cooking class. Expect native-corn quesadillas, chili and cacao samples, unusual insect tastings, white mole, and Mexican drinks. Guides have included Pame, Mariana, Lorena, and Kristel.

“the tamale as the second course was soo good. simple but full of flavour.”

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Mexican Street Tacos Hands-on Cooking Class and Market Tour - A chef-led class with room to ask questions
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Mexican Street Tacos Hands-on Cooking Class and Market Tour

10.Mexican Street Tacos Hands-on Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Start at Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte with agua fresca and a lesson in Mexican food history. The morning includes a walk to Mercado de Medellín, market tastings and hands-on cooking: al pastor, barbacoa and campechano tacos, three salsas and tortillas made by hand. Chefs including Pame and Lorena have led the class. Drinks and printed recipes are included.

“Fantastic experience learning about food culture and how to make three types of Mexican tacos. Our chef and guide, Pame, was knowledgeable and personable, taking the time to get to know us and answer our questions. The group size was small, which made it fun to learn together. I would definitely recommend the experience!”

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Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour - Ten sauces show how much salsa can do
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Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

11.Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

At Aura Cocina Mexicana, a chef guides you through ten salsas, from guacamole and green sauce to habanero and chile morita with nuts. The 4.5-hour class includes a walk through Mercado de Medellín, ingredients, printed recipes, tacos, snacks, agua fresca, mezcal, and Mexican craft beer. Groups are limited to eight.

“Myself and daughter decided to book the Salsa cooking class during our trip to Mexico. It was 10 different salsa’s and a visit to the market. First, Chef Pame is wonderful! She displayed professionalism, knowledge, energy, engagement and personality. We definitely will be adding another class on our next trip to Mexico. Highly recommend taking a cooking class. Pame much success and blessings to you!!!”

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Market Tour and Home Cooking Class in Mexico City with Margarita - The value of a private four-hour class
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Market Tour and Home Cooking Class in Mexico City with Margarita

12.Market Tour and Home Cooking Class in Mexico City with Margarita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Join Margarita for a private four-hour cooking class in Mexico City. Visit a covered San Ángel market to choose ingredients, then make two or three traditional dishes in her home, including fresh tortillas, soup, and a main course. Choose lunch or dinner; food, drinks, and gratuities are included.

“Amazing food and education with Margarita. She had everything planned (including avoiding a food allergy). Clean and professional. Amazing experience.”

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A Mexican Cooking Class - Choosing a menu that suits your appetite
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A Mexican Cooking Class

13.A Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend about six hours exploring Coyoacán’s market, eating a traditional breakfast, then cooking a menu you choose in a chef’s home. Private transport, ingredients, lunch, and a three-mezcal tasting for adults are included. The team has included chefs Andrea, Manuelo, Rene, and Beatriz, with Jaime among the drivers.

“This was a great experience with Rene. He was so informative not just about the food but with so many aspects of medico city. The market tour with a some breakfast and then off to a local resident’s home for some cooking . We picked to cook the mole - as it was so tasty .”

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Medellín Market Tour, Cooking Class and 3-course Mexican Feast - Sit down to the meal you helped make
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Medellín Market Tour, Cooking Class and 3-course Mexican Feast

14.Medellín Market Tour, Cooking Class and 3-course Mexican Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet chef-guide Jim at Mercado Medellín for a one-hour look at Mexican ingredients and food traditions, then cook in his Condesa home. In a group of up to eight, you’ll make tamales, mole, salsa and tortillas, share a three-course meal with drinks, and receive the recipes by email.

“This is no mere cooking class; it is an explosion of epicurean delights! We took the private class which allowed us flexibility with menu planning. Chef met us at the Medellín where he taught us about the history of the spices and ingredients we’d be using. While we made móle, tamales, and salsa, Vincente spoiled us with a divine cactus salad and a lesson on herbs such as papolo and epazote. We also learned how to use tequesquité, which was super interesting! Jim wove stories and traditions honoring “las abuelitas” throughout the evening. We really appreciated the use of local and ethically farmed ingredients. Even our delicious craft cocktails were…”

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Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale - From market stalls to Alex and Ale’s kitchen
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Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale

15.Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Alex and Ale take you through San Juan Market, where exotic meats share space with chilies, produce, spices, and mole mixes. Then head to their home kitchen to prepare three or four Mexican dishes, with the menu adapted to your preferences. The four-hour private tour includes drinks and a shared meal.

“The best, most memorable part of our trip! What an awesome experience exploring and shopping at the beautiful market, cooking wonderful food and enjoying an incredible meal with Alex and Ale. They made us feel so welcome, like we were enjoying a meal with old friends. Don’t miss this experience!!”

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