Mexican Cooking

Fresh ingredients, everything from scratch, flavors of our traditional Mexico; in a beautiful Mexican-style house, surrounded by gardens, everything is set and carefully hand-picked for you to enjoy and live an authentic cultural and gastronomical immersion to the deepest traditions and roots of our ancient Mexican cuisine. Our gastro-cultural experience starts off with a brief introduction to the essential flavors and ingredients of Mexican cuisine, follow by a mezcal tasting, where we will learn, superficially, about its main characteristics and the right way to taste it. Then, in an ambiance full of joy, music and laughter, we will prepare a full menu with sides, salsa and fruit water "agua fresca" The preparation of tortillas and quesadillas is from scratch, as well as quesadillas, for which we always use artisanal cheese. By the end of the class, we sit down in one table to share the food we just prepared and the experience itself! Mi casa es tu casa, you are always welcome!

Live this incredible cooking adventure that will take place in one of the best and most exclusive Mexican restaurants in Los Cabos. You will have a reserved table where our Master Chef will teach you the secrets of authentic Mexican cuisine. Our groups are small, which allows a more personalized attention to each visitor. Learn step by step how to cook four delicious typical dishes of Mexican cuisine. You will even learn an original recipe to mix the perfect cocktail! You will have the opportunity to visit and learn all about natural ingredients that delight the most demanding palates in our own garden. Ideal for the whole family or as a couple, if you are tired of the same flavors in the typical buffet, come and enjoy, discover and savor new ingredients and ways of cooking them, from a good aroma to an exquisite seasoning, please your senses by learning from our expert local chef!

This experience was created for those who love to cook and want to learn the Mexican culinary arts. Our Mexican Cooking Class is approximately 3.5 hours long and is led by an experienced chef, specialized in Mexican gastronomy.

You will learn how to cook salsa de molcajete, guacamole, mouthwatering enchiladas and tostada. You will get to taste our own brand of Mezcal and Tequila made organically in small batches. You’ll discover the unique flavours of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life.

Learn the secrets of Mexican cooking with a hands-on lesson, led by a local English-speaking chef. Receive expert step-by-step instructions to prepare a 4-course meal (5 dishes and 2 drinks) representing different regions of Mexico. Get to know the art of Mexican cuisine by using traditional kitchen tools like Molcajete (stone mortar), Comal (flat griddle), and clay pots. A private kitchen and intimate atmosphere at the most iconic mexican restaurant in Cancun is waiting for you!

Our groups are small so you will have a very personalized experience, everybody gets to participate in the cozyness of local home. You will be cooking very traditional and local family recipes and using local and fresh ingredients. We will surprise you with ingredients that are native to Mexico and you will discover how to use them. We promise that you will have one of the best meals of your trip.

Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture Join us for the Essence of Mexico, an authentic and immersive culinary experience that goes beyond cooking. Learn to prepare the essential dishes of Mexican cuisine with confidence, using local, sustainable ingredients, and savor the true flavors that define Mexico. Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with memorable moments and meaningful connections with fellow food enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, gaining a deeper understanding of its culinary heritage—an enrichment that will elevate your entire trip, allowing you to experience Mexico more fully and authentically. Return home with new cooking skills, rich cultural insights, and cherished memories of an exclusive, high-quality experience that made your trip to Mexico City truly special.

Mexican Gastronomy was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2010, by UNESCO. For me, it is a pleasure to show part of the Mexican cultural heritage; based on traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. If travelers so wish, they are taken on a tour of the local market where they can view fresh produce at its best. We will teach them to make the most traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine, where they will be able to use techniques inherited from generations.

You will spend approx 3hrs with our Master Chef learning about essentials of a Mexican Kitchen, the secret of the Ceviche and Guacamole, how to use different ingredients, what it takes to make mouth-watering salsa or fresh guacamole and finally prepare your own dishes. This is a hands-on experience. You will have your own cooking station! Vegetarians are welcome! You will learn to prepare step by step your own dishes, We will prepare it with a local beer and and guacamole, as an appetizer we will prepare the world famous Peruvian Ceviche with fresh tuna medallion or Shrimp. You can delight our famous tamarind, mango, strawberry and jamaica Margaritas. After the cooking classes you can relax on our beach you can also take a relaxing massage with our therapist. You don't have to worry about the transportation, it's included (round transportation)!

It is an easy way to introduce yourself to mexican cuisine. It gives you access to local culture. Is an opportunity to interact with local people.

~ First stop, fresh market for ingredients. ~ Next, hands-on instruction and taste-testing accompanied by all the agua de Horchata (rice water drink) you can handle. ~ Once TORTILLAS are made, together we Cook & Eat Guacamole, Beans and Brisket to roll our BURRITO (as many as you want to eat) ~ Final touch because we know our audience: take home fresh Tortillas ! We will meet at an ancient church at the heart of Tacuba. Steps away is Tacuba Market where we will buy our fresh ingredients. We will cook Mexican Flour Tortillas from scratch in the traditional northern style, at the same time we will cook Beans, Brisket and Guacamole Salsa to stuff our Burritos. Unlimited Horchata water included. At the end you will leave with Fresh Tortillas and new recipes to take home. You will LEARN new cooking skills with a dash of Mexican history and culture. This experience can be held in more than one language simultaneously. Our Kitchen is on a 1st floor and shared with a scaredy cat.

Discover our expert chefs Mexican cooking secrets and also learn to mix delicious mezcal cocktails with local fresh ingredients. Our hands-on cooking class and cocktail making experience it's the perfect match. Enjoy great food and a fun and fascinating guide to making your own Mexican cocktails and authentic Mexican food at home.

Hosted by a native cook, will guide you to the regional flavours. , aside to the neighbour town of coacoyul, our guests will experience a real and traditional Mexican cooking class, where they will have a blast preparing-authentic and delicious Mexican dishes. Get the secrets every Mexican region has, enjoy an unforgettable cooking time, with a woman and her knowledge of prehispanic, hispanic and contemporary cuisine. Our class is designed for you to be the artist, while our host shares the family secrets, so you can easily replicate the recipe. It is a hands on a unique experience. After cooking you will have the opportunity to enjoy and share with your friends, family or new friends what you cooked.

During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.  Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce). Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!

In my cooking classes I will share all my culinary experiences and techniques with you to prepare traditional dishes. You can choose to set up your cooking class menu to make it to a unique gastronomic gourmet experience for you.

Discover the joy of making Mexican Fiesta Favorites: Margaritas, Mezcalitas, Guacamole, and Handmade Tortillas with simple, authentic recipes you can recreate at home. Enjoy delicious flautas as the main dish and churros for dessert. This experience has a total duration of 2.5 hours and is perfect for any celebration!

You will learn about the culture, you will discover our traditions and the authentic flavor of Mexican food, enjoying a magical place that will transport you to an exceptional unique environment. Have fun exploring new flavors and creating unforgettable memories!

Wahaca Cooking Classes is the best way to get to know Huatulco with a native chef, you'll learn the history behind the ingredients, traditions and life in rural Mexico. This is more then learning to make a dish, it is a cultural immersion as well. You'll learn to make food to feed souls, by creating food that has been passed for generations.

Treat your palate to some of the best flavors of Mexico in our afternoon cooking class with authentic tacos, beans, salsas, and drinks. One of the classic choices for tacos here in Mexico is tacos Al Pastor. Take a slice of authentic Mexican culinary back to your hometown and impress your friends and family. We will show you how to shop for and make the famous Al Pastor tacos in the form of "Trompitos" like the are prepared by the street vendors with the meat on a spit. Become our guests as the preparation process will all be done in our family kitchen at our local home here in Cozumel. As a grand finale we will sit at our dinner table and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Provecho!!

Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking School is the first culinary school teaching cooking classes in the heart of down town Playa del Carmen. Isa's cooking classes are dedicated to the art of classic traditional Mexican cuisine. The school is is located in a home kitchen close to the local market where you will visit and learn about Mexican ingredients (as well as purchase some of the ingredients you will need for your class). In this class you will create a well-rounded, multi-dish lunch in a small class setting (no more than 8 students in class). Classes are hands-on and some demonstration, so be prepared to work! Chef Isa (and/ or Chef Pavel, Isa's cooking partner and husbad) is not only a cooking class teacher, she is also a professional chef with over 10 years of cooking experience. She/ he is thrilled to share their knowledge on cooking techniques in addition to teaching you how to make authentic Mexican dishes.