Mexico · COOKING CLASSES IN MEXICO CITY
The 15 best cooking classes in Mexico City you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Shop a local Mexico City market, cook a full Mexican meal with chef Jose, then enjoy what you make with mezcal.
“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.”
Cook a 4-course Mexican meal in CDMX, shop Mercado Medellín with a chef, and enjoy mezcal or beer, plus dessert and recipes to take home.
“We had a great time cooking with Mariana! We would definitely consider another class next time we are in CDMX!”
Mexico City cooking class with a quick market stop, handmade tortillas, guisados and salsas, plus 3 cocktails in a small group.
“Great experience, went to the market to get some fresh ingredients, made home made tortillas, chicken tinga, guacamole, mixed drinks. Food was delicious and now I have something to bring home with me from Mexico City. Highly recommend”
Private Mexican cooking class with historian Lucía in Mexico City, with hands-on recipes, patio meal, and tequila or beer in English.
“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.”
Small-group Mexico City cooking class with a market stop and chef-led hands-on lessons, plus recipes you can repeat at home.
“We booked a cooking class at the last minute, and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. During the whole 3 hour adventure with Jose, we enjoyed every minute. The class takes place in a lovely building with a large kitchen. At the beginning you walk to a gorgeous Mexican market to choose and buy supplies. Then you carefully prepare a three course meal. It was absolutely delicious, fresh, beautiful and special. Worth every single penny. Do this. You will love it.”
A 4-hour Mexico City tour in Roma, mixing street, market, and home-cooked food, plus a mezcal flight paired with chocolate.
“Probably the best food tour we’ve ever done. Tried a bunch of different, delicious foods from locations we wouldn’t have visited ourselves (which were all filled with locals). Left feeling extremely full. A must do for someone visiting Mexico City.”
A small-group Mexico City home-kitchen cooking class with Chef Aremi, 8 recipes, unlimited drinks, and tips you can cook at home.
“Aremi is so sweet! She was born and raised in Mexico City so this is a very authentic experience. It is very laid back and casual and she makes you feel right at home! The food was so amazing and delicious, she made it look so easy, drinks were also bomb, her place is so cute and quaint! Finally got to cook and try huitlacoche!!”
Meet Lucía at San Ángel’s market, shop with her like a local, then cook Mexican favorites at her home in a private 5-hour class.
“Lucía was the best, our communication was great and she tried to accommodate our requests with no fuss. The whole experience was better than expected. Everyone that visits Mexico should do this tour… highly recommended!!”
Taste Mexico City street food and home-style cooking on a 3-hour walk through Roma Norte, Roma Sur, a Mercado, and a park.
“This tour exceeded our expectations!! The tour guides, Yibran and Daniella, were very hospitable, knowledgeable, and nice. They made us feel like family! I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone wanting to taste the best tacos in the city, learn the history and culture, and meet genuinely sweet tour guides. This was the best tour ever!”
Market tour at Mercado de Medellín, then cook 4 Mexican courses in a design-forward studio, with tastings and drinks in Roma Norte.
“We really enjoyed the cooking class, Mariana has a lot of knowledge and has a pleasant personality. The market visit was a learning experience, the food was tasty and enlisted the companionship of others in the cooking class. Thank you Mariana and her team.”
Hands-on tacos class plus Mercado de Medellín market tour in Mexico City. Learn tortillas, salsas, al pastor, barbacoa, campechanos.
“This Mexican Street Tacos cooking class and market tour was an absolute gem of an experience! As a family with grown children, we were searching for an authentic culinary adventure, and this exceeded all expectations. The day began with an eye-opening market tour where we learned about essential street taco ingredients - from selecting the perfect chiles and tomatillos to understanding different cuts of meat. Our guide's knowledge of traditional Mexican ingredients and their passionate explanations made the market visit both educational and fascinating. The hands-on cooking portion was exceptional. We learned the art of making authentic corn tortillas by hand (much harder than it looks!), an...”
Make 10 Mexican salsas in a small class, then walk Mercado de Medellin for ingredients and tacos, with mezcal, beer, and agua fresca included.
“We had an incredible experience at this Masterclass Salsa Making Class and Market Tour in Mexico City. Netzi was an amazing teacher—warm, knowledgeable, and so much fun to learn from. Our experience began with a short walking tour where we saw fresh tortillas being made and explored a local market where we could buy ingredients (definitely bring cash!). Back at the kitchen—a charming, cozy space—our group of eight (two families: four adults and four teens) dove into making ten different salsas. Netzi walked us through every ingredient and prep step, and while we were out, her helper had already roasted what needed roasting. We chopped, mashed, blended, and cooked as…”
Hands-on market tour and private home cooking class in Mexico City with Margarita. Shop San Angel, learn tortillas, soup, main, dessert.
“Our family had a wonderful time learning how to cook with Margarita. After a short and informative visit to a local market, she welcomed us into her kitchen and we got to work. Her lessons were detailed and hands-on. Everyone got a chance to do some of the prep: rolling and pressing sopes from masa; roasting, cleaning, and stuffing poblanos; and scooping out and filling guavas. Our lunch in her garden was delicious. And it was all the more enjoyable after a couple of hours of cooking and talking with Margarita, who is a great teacher, a hospitable host, and a wealth of information about Mexican food and culture.”
Mexican cooking class in Coyoacán: market breakfast, custom menu, hands-on cooking at a chef’s home, and a three-sample mezcal tasting.
“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 .”
Small-group Roma Sur market walk, hands-on tamales and mole cooking, plus a 3-course Mexican feast with beer, wine, and mezcal.
“Jim was so welcoming, it felt like we were meeting an old friend to catch up. He taught us more about the history of Mexico through food. We purchased all the ingredients we would need to make our meals, and went back to his place to prepare them. The instructions were clear and way to follow, and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend for a half day excursion.”
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