Mexico City

15 Best Mexico City Cooking Classes

The cooking classes: market shopping first, then salsas ground in volcanic stone and a meal you assembled yourself. The recipes travel home better than souvenirs do.

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

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with this hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, starting at a bustling market and ending with a delicious homemade meal.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Wonderful overall. Jose was a great host and chef-definitely one of the better activities we did in Mexico City. Dinner was delicious and authentic… fun!!!”

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3.Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine in a hands-on class in Mexico City, including market visits, cooking, and cocktails—perfect for food lovers.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful small tour in a private home that made it even more special. The trip to the market was a highlight as was the opportunity to visit a home and see the Mexican style of architecture”

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5.Mexico City: Mexican Cooking Class

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine in a small-group cooking class in Mexico City, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy a homemade feast.

★ 4.8

“I had a great time cooking with Jose. I was lucky enough to be the only one in the class so Jose and I did all the cooking together. It was so much fun and the food was delicious.”

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6.Traditional Mexico City Cooking Class with a Chef

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine in Mexico City with a hands-on cooking class, learn traditional dishes, and enjoy a delicious meal in a cozy home setting.

“This is a unique opportunity to meet a local, and learn about Mexican culture & cuisine. Food is prepped so that the cooking is fun & not too labor intensive. We made and tasted several different traditional foods.”

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

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine on this private San Angel tour with Lucia, combining lively market exploration and a personalized home cooking experience in Mexico City.

★ 5.0

“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!!”

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8.Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with a guided market tour and hands-on cooking class in Mexico City. Learn, taste, and enjoy in an intimate setting.

★ 4.7

“Everything was absolutely incredible. Could not rate more highly. Pame was so engaging and knowledgeable. A must do experience if you’re in Mexico City!”

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

Discover authentic Mexican street tacos with a hands-on cooking class, market tour, and delicious tastings—perfect for food lovers seeking local flavors.

★ 5.0

“To say I liked it is an understatement, I LOVED it! This tour had everything. From tasting a local quesadilla stand, going to a market, learning everything about culture and food, to actually cooking and eating the delicious products we made! Those tacos were amazing!…”

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10.Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

Discover authentic Mexican salsas with a hands-on cooking class and market tour in Mexico City. Learn, taste, and recreate these flavorful sauces at home.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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

Discover authentic Mexican flavors with a private market tour and cooking class in Mexico City, led by Margarita. Hands-on, intimate, and delicious.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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12.A Mexican Cooking Class

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, including market visits, a personalized menu, and mezcal tasting.

★ 5.0

“This was our first cooking class and we really enjoyed. Chef Andrea welcomed us into her home and was very engaging. We learned a lot about Mexican food, the whole family got to contribute and the meal turned out fantastic. Highly recommended experience. And a…”

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

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with a market tour and cooking class in Mexico City, featuring a 3-course feast, drinks, and hands-on experience.

“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…”

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

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with a private market tour and cooking class in Mexico City, led by passionate locals Alex and Ale.

★ 5.0

“This experience was wonderful!! We felt welcome and at home immediately, like we came over for a dinner party at a friend's house. Alex has so much great knowledge to share about his culture, food, the city and country, and cooking techniques. We are all…”

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More Mexico City Cooking Classes

5.0Traditional Cooking Class in Mexico City at Margarita’s Home4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 5.0Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class (Roma Norte)2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$119.35 4.4Market tour, cooking class & three-course Mexican feast6 hours$180 5.0Mexico City: Street Taco Cooking Class & Market Tour4.5 hours$186 4.5Rural cooking class at the mountains6 hours (approx.)$120.00 5.0Regional Mexican Cooking Class and Market Tour4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$155.36 5.0Small Group Multi Variety Mole Cooking Class in La Condesa4 hours (approx.)$107.60 5.0Small Group Multi-Variety Tamal Cooking Class in La Condesa4 hours (approx.)$107.04 3.53h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 8 Recipes & Drinks210 - 270 minutes$99 5.0Mexico City: Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour4.5 hours$186 5.0Tamales 101: Multi-variety tamal cooking class and feast4 hours$130 5.0Muchos moles: Multi-variety mole cooking class and feast4 hours$130 5.0Four-course vegan Mexican hands-on cooking class + Market Tour4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$154.83 5.0Virtual Mexican Cooking Class (private and personalized)1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$50.00 5.0Mexican Cooking Class from Scratch in a Local Home in Mexico City3 hours (approx.)$101.74 4.5Tortilla and Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef in Mexico City3 hours (approx.)$120.00 5.0Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Mexico City$95.58 Mexico City: Cooking Class with Chef and Market Tour4 hours$186 4.8Mexico City: Premium Cooking Class3.5 hours$129 Mexico City : Aztec Cooking Class near Fine Arts$83.44 Authentic Jamaican Cooking Class in Mexico City with Theresa$100.00 Shared Mexican Cooking Class Activity with a Local Chef$83.44 Small Group Market Tour and Mexican Cooking Class$71.48 Traditional Mexican Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef$133.73