10 Authentic Cooking Classes in Mexico City (2024)

1. Private Cooking Class with a Culinary Historian

Do you want to dive into Mexico’s culinary traditions? Then you absolutely need to book this cooking class in Mexico City with Lucía, a Mexican food historian and master chef.

Beyond the incredible recipes, Lucía will share insights about Mexico’s rich culinary traditions as you soak in the authentic Mexican ambiance of her home and garden – it’s an all-around cultural experience!

You’ll delve into Mexican cooking techniques while learning how to prepare traditional family recipes passed down through generations using fresh, local ingredients.

Think hearty nopal soup, a simple mole dish, meatballs in a smoky chipotle sauce, and Mexico’s iconic national dish, chiles en nogada.

For dessert you’ll learn how to prepare classics like dulce de guayaba or a velvety flan de cajeta. Her menu dances with the seasons, ensuring you use fresh, seasonal ingredients from the nearby market.

There’s no doubt about it, Lucia’s gastronomic knowledge and passion for sharing makes this one of the best cooking classes in Mexico City.

2. Tortilla Making Class in Mexico City with Market Tour

If you love tacos and all the creations you stuff inside, you should book this market tour and tortilla making class guided by a trained chef.

You’ll kickstart your cooking journey by visiting a local market – diving into the world of Mexican ingredients – exotic fruits, organic corn, artisanal chocolate, and all the chili knowledge you can handle.

After the market tour, you’ll head to a sleek kitchen to elevate your Mexican cooking game. Start by whipping up authentic guacamole and a variety of salsas.

Then you’ll learn how to make your own tortillas from scratch before cooking a season-inspired guisado such as chicken tinga or mole.

While you savor your creation, you’ll sip on Mexican craft beer, mezcal, and wine. What’s more? You’ll discover the perfect pairings too! Plus, take home a recipe booklet to become the family’s new Mexican cuisine guru.

3. Craft Cocktails and Cooking Class in Mexico City

Ready to salsa up your Mexican culinary knowledge? You need book this small group Mexican cooking class which is all about mastering the essentials of Mexican food – tasty tequila and mezcal cocktails included.

This tasty course will help you to master the art of the tortilla. Led by a team of trained chefs, you’ll craft your own tortillas from scratch. Then learn how to make the Mexican guisados (stews) such as mole and chicken tinga to stuff inside.

With some exquisite cocktail craftsmanship up their sleeves, you’ll cheers to your newfound skills by crafting some of the best mezcal and tequila cocktails – think ginger lemonade, margaritas, and palomas.

Welcoming all skill levels, this cooking course in Mexico City has got you covered with all the tools, ingredients, and recipes. With a max capacity of 6 Mexican chefs-to-be, you can round up your amigos or family and make it a memorable fiesta.

5. Mezcal Tasting and Cooking Class w/ a Pro Chef

Ready to live the full Mexican culinary experience? Join Rene, a professional chef whose recipes and mezcal tasting can turn any bad day into a fiesta.

This foodie cooking class in Mexico City begins with a market tour in Coyoacan where you’ll enjoy a few snacks and buy the ingredients for your pre-selected menu.

Then you’ll go to Rene’s home to discover the techniques behind authentic Mexican cooking. The four course menu includes choices such as esquites, chicken mole, and stuffed poblano peppers.

It wouldn’t be a proper Mexican experience without a mezcal tasting. You’ll sip three mezcals while learning about this trending spirit.

And you’ll complete this Mexico City cooking class with a discussion about Mexican food and what you learned.

6. Vegan Cooking Class Mexico City

Craving a taste of Mexico’s culinary wonders minus the meat? You should book this vegan cooking class in Mexico City which takes you on a flavorful journey through Mexican food.

After a tour of Mercado Medellin, you’ll learn how to whip up iconic Mexican dishes using plant based ingredients. Think classics like tortilla soup, mextlapiques (tamales without masa), and vegan tacos al pastor.

You can look forward to a tasty history lesson guided by a pro chef and foodie historian. She’ll also pair the food with your choice of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or a fine Mexican wine.

7. Mexican Cooking Course in CDMX at a Local Home

Join Alex and Ale – the dynamic duo of Mexican cuisine who are passionate about sharing their culture through its food.

They offer one of the best cooking classes in CDMX with culinary influences from the nearby foodie mecca of Puebla, where Ale is from.

Your classroom? Their cozy downtown home.

You’ll cook traditional dishes such as a variety of tacos, picadillo tostadas, flautas, and enmoladas. Plus, master the art of making tortillas from scratch with a traditional press and comal (a flat griddle).

This cooking class is also spec-taco-lar for families. Thanks to Alex’s K3 teaching background and Ale’s tour guide experience they’ve created a cooking class that is a blast for kids, too!

Combined with a tasty corn dessert, hibiscus water, beer, and mezcal (for the adults), and you’ve got yourself one immersive lesson and many new flavors to take home with you. As well as a couple of new friends in Mexico City.

8. Market Tour and Salsa Making Class with a Local Family

Looking to spice up your salsa skills? Then this salsa-making class in CDMX is definitely the place to be!

A bilingual local guide will journey you through the hidden gems of two different local markets in Mexico City – far from the tourist circus. They will give you the inside scoop for finding the best food and freshest ingredients.

At the same time, they’ll unfold the history and culture of Mexican cuisine while you’re munching on street food like tacos and tamales.

The aftermarket exploration takes you to meet a local family business with a century-old legacy. You’ll learn the art of crafting four distinct salsas using a traditional mortar and pestle.

Savor your homemade salsa atop a classic huarache, a thick corn tortilla loaded with beans, cheese, and meat. This class completes with a jar of salsa and a recipe booklet to flaunt your newfound skills.

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9. Street Taco Cooking Class and Market Tour

This culinary adventure promises to unlock the secrets of crafting the perfect salsa and mastering the art of the tortilla.

Get ready to embark on a journey into the heart of Mexican street food when you book this street taco cooking class and market tour in Roma Norte.

It starts with a visit to the local market where you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mexican flavors. You’ll discover the essential ingredients for creating Mexican tacos while indulging in a few snacks from handpicked food stalls.

Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and don your apron. Under the guidance of Lorena, you’ll learn the intricate process of crafting three mouthwatering taco varieties: the iconic tacos al pastor, succulent beef barbacoa, and savory Campechano tacos.

As the culinary adventure culminates, you’ll savor the fruits of your labor by indulging in the very Mexican tacos you’ve expertly prepared. To elevate the experience, they will pair your tacos with mezcal, beer, or Mexican wine.

10. Learn Mexican Recipes That You Can Cook At Home

Book this class to learn how to make delicious Mexican food with ingredients that are easy to find in your local supermarket and recreate at home.

You’ll join Tim, a seasoned chef and permaculturist with a flair for food magic. He’s worked with food his entire professional career and will release his Mexican cooking secrets in his Bellas Artes loft.

Get hands-on cooking experience with classics like chipotle tinga tostadas, chilaquiles, and mouthwatering tamales.

Easy-to-find ingredients with common kitchen tools as your trusty sidekicks. Speaking of sidekicks, Tim’s your guide into the heart of Mexican cooking – his rooftop garden even sprouts fresh and organic goodies.

This whole experience boasts a friendly experience and space to connect with fellow food lovers while diving into authentic dishes. You’ll leave with recipes in hand, ready to recreate the magic in your kitchen.