HANDS-ON COOKING · MEXICO COOKING CLASSES
Everything worth an apron here, in one place: 15 cooking classes with prices, running times and the traveller verdict on each.
Cook authentic Mexican food in Cabo, shop local markets, make tortillas and margaritas, then enjoy a generous lunch with a local chef.
“We normally don't do food excursions so we thought we would try it. This experience did not disappoint! The food was amazing, Izzy the chef was amazing, we learned a lot, and overall we had the best time! I highly recommend.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s market-to-table cooking class with Chef Enrique, fresh tortillas, regional dishes, tequila, and practical booking tips.
“Very fun experience from start to finish. Thanks for the great hospitality and fun cooking experience.”
Cook tacos al pastor, tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and dessert in a Tulum home, with mezcal tasting and warm local hospitality.
“Amazing! Fun! Fun! Fun! My wife and I had such a great time cooking, eating and socializing with our new friends. We started as strangers from around the world and we parted as friends. It was hospitslity at its finest! We learned so much about Mexican cooking and were very hands on. The whole team here was super friendly and we felt like we were part of the family.”
Review of Metate Cabo’s Mexican cooking class, with garden tour, cocktails, hands-on dishes, dinner, tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Beautiful place, great food. While the cooking class was nice, it took about 3 hours. It would be fun with a group of friends. Not the best cooking class we have taken and I would suggest you make reservations and let them do the cooking as the food that was being served off the menu looked great. Our chef was nice but he spoke rapid fire English and our group was just too large and most of the time we could not hear him. Instead, go for a great dining experience and not the “cooking” experience. You’ll spend just about the same amount of $$$ and be less frustrated.”
Cook authentic Mexican food, shop a local market, and learn from Chef José in a small-group Mexico City class with mezcal.
“Wonderful hands-on class that starts with buying produce at the local market and ends with a satisfying meal that we cooked! I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in learning about spices, herbs and the process of making basic Mexican dishes.”
Review of Cozumel’s Ix Kool Mayan cooking class, with hands-on recipes, cultural context, generous food, location tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The lesson included a comprehensive video, in-person instruction, and all of the ingredients and equipment needed to create several dishes. Other Mayan dishes were also included. It began with a Mayan ceremony and dancers. Links to ancient Mayan culture and the Spanish impact were explained. The food was delicious.”
Cook Oaxacan dishes, tour a local market, and share a generous meal with drinks at Casa Crespo in Oaxaca City.
“Great experience! We were lucky and had a small group of only five of us which made the class intimate. It was a good balance of market tour, information and learning the recipes. The food was authentic and tasted amazing. Highly recommend!”
Learn tortillas, salsas, guacamole, and traditional Mexican dishes with Chef Alma in a small Playa del Carmen cooking class.
“Alma was the absolute best. Not only did we get to learn how to make some of the most delicious food we've ever had, but she made it super fun and informative. We learned all about Mexican history and culture as well as the food. Definitely one of the major highlights of our entire trip!”
Explore Mérida’s Lucas de Gálvez Market, shop for Yucatecan ingredients, and cook a three-course meal in a local home.
“Absolutely lovely experience! We saw parts of Merida we would have never found and learned so much from our guide, Diego. Our home chef was so wonderful with her instructions and we really appreciated the air conditioned kitchen. They were both so kind and such great company.”
Cook four Mexican courses, tour Mercado Medellín, taste local ingredients, and enjoy mezcal, beer, wine, dessert, and recipes to take home.
“MUST DO!! If you love cooking like my husband and I do, this was a perfect morning of introductions to native Mexican fruits and vegetables, a spin through the Mercado Medellin to taste some of the fresh fruits and vegetables and get a taste of the daily produce shopping experience. Chef Lorena was our guide through the morning, she gave us histories, flavor profiles, and expertly guided the group through making a 4 course meal, we had 2 children with us and they even had roles and the whole experience was very personal!”
Cook Oaxacan recipes with Chef Adhey Andrade, enjoy hot chocolate, mezcal, family hospitality, and a three-course meal in Oaxaca City.
“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.”
Cook authentic Oaxacan food with nixtamalized corn, handmade tortillas, market shopping, mole tasting, and a family-run ranch kitchen.
“This class was incredible. A friend recommended it to us, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We made traditional corn tortillas from scratch, learned about the history and cooking process of mole, explored new flavors, and gained a real appreciation for the food, from the ground to the table. Even in a group of 15, the experience felt personal and tailored to everyone’s tastes. The setting was beautiful, and we loved getting to wander around the farm and visit the local market to gather ingredients for our dishes. Miguel, the owner, was an exceptional teacher, engaging, knowledgeable, and truly passionate which made the whole experience one of a…”
Shop San José del Cabo’s market, make tortillas, salsas and Mexican dishes with Chef Francisco, and enjoy tequila in a five-hour class.
“Francisco is a fantastic chef and guide ! This cooking class begins at a Mercado where you are educated about how to select produce , dairy and meats . It is a time to connect with the people who live be and work in San Jose . Transportation is provided to the Chef’s Kitchen ( thin school field trip with a strong sense of adventure ). Delicious drinks with hibiscus ; salsa making : guacamole making , corn tortilla making and the main dish with fresh ground spices and herbs is over the top delicious! All of this in a family atmosphere with friendly tourists !”
Explore Puerto Vallarta’s local market, choose fresh ingredients, and cook a private Mexican meal with chef Manu in his home kitchen.
“Fantastic market, cooking, and cultural tour! Manu is a delightful chef, who charmed his way around the market and patiently answered all sorts of our questions (there are seven types of snapper! Guajillo chiles have a tendency to turn bitter!) He then taught us to cook two dishes, enchiladas with rajas and a fantastic ceviche. We met his adorable dog, talked about the history of Al pastor, and had a really lovely time. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour.”
Shop Mercado 23, make guacamole, tortillas, sopes, enchiladas, and arroz con leche in a small Cancun cooking class with hotel pickup.
“Really enjoyed this class and visit to the market. I was a little nervous reading some reviews after I booked. There was concern that there was not enough hands on experience, but I guess the guide/chef Nassim listened to the feedback because we were definitely hands-on. We did make tortillas from masa and put them on the grill. Nassim cooked them for us. We did wind up using fresh tortillas bought from the market. My guess is that they were more uniform for what we were doing. We made guacamole from scratch. We made sopas and did use those in our cooking. We put together enchiladas. Cut the veggies for…”
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