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.

4.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

Discover authentic Mexican cuisine with a private cooking class in Mexico City, guided by a culinary historian in a charming home setting.

★ 5.0

“Lucia is such a warm and wonderful person. She welcomed us into her home and it felt like cooking with an old friend. The dishes were delicious and we got to enjoy them in her beautiful garden. She is well traveled and very knowledgeable about…”

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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

“Before I slide into a food coma from all of the delicious food that this classically trained chef taught me how to make and what to shop for at the market. I had so many great, new experiences and it was an absolutely incredible time…”

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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.

“Aremi was wonderfully hospitable. We enjoyed our time with her very much. I am not sure I can replicate her mole sauce but I look forward to trying!”

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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

“Our time with Lucia started at a local market where we explored things that we would need to create a food experience. She shared with us the history of many of the ingredients we would use, and we were able to taste samples of spices…”

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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

“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.”

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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

“A welcoming, friendly and fun experience. The teacher was knowledgeable well organized and made sure everyone was included in all the hands on preparation. We created & enjoyed a delicious meal of delicious tacos, salsas, and tortillas that I will recreate at home! I highly…”

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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

“My sister and I had a wonderful time shopping and cooking with Margarita. Her recipes were delicious and easy to follow, in fact, we have been making homemade tortillas ever since we left! ☺️ If you are a foodie I highly recommend you book this…”

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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 an interesting experience. The guide was knowledgeable. However, it was a very long night. Although there was plenty of time cooking, we felt rushed when were finally able to eat the dishes prepared and did not really get to enjoy the fruits of…”

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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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15.Coyocán: Market Tour and Cooking Class

Discover authentic Mexican flavors with this private Coyocán market tour and cooking class, blending culture, cuisine, and hands-on fun in Mexico City.

★ 5.0

“WOW! It's a day later and I am still processing. This was simply one of the best experiences I have had in Mexico. The market tour opened up a world of possibilities: how the market is organized, what certain foods are called, and some deep…”

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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