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

“It was very very fun and the food was delicious. We were my husband Me and my 2 daughters (20 and 17) my youngest wasn’t feeling great so she left with my husband . Even though that wasn’t the best I can definitely say that…”

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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

“Wonderful class! I attended with my three adult kiddos, we all love to cook and especially love Mexican cuisine. The class was just the right size, easy to follow. A quick trip to the market, some fun and easy explanation of local food and back…”

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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

“We booked a cooking class at the last minute, and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. During the whole 3 hour adventure with Jose, we enjoyed every minute. The class takes place in a lovely building with a large kitchen. At…”

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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.

“Amazing experience! Chef Aremi was extremely welcoming and friendly - she made us delicious food and taught us her ways. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic cooking experience.”

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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

“I booked this cooking class experience with two other friends, and we had such a great time! We started the tour at an outdoor market, where we met Lucia. She gave us a tour of the market, stopping to show us different fruits and vegetables…”

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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

“This was such a special activity, and I'm so, so glad we got to take this class & market tour with Chef Kristel (and her team)! My husband and I enjoyed every second, learned so much that we will be bringing home with us, and…”

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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

“I began this class not knowing even the basics of cooking but the teacher's wonderful teaching style had me feeling like a true chef by the time I left. Do not miss this class!”

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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

“My son and I took this salsa making class last week on our trip to CDMX and it was one of our favorite activities we did. Graciela's kitchen was so lovely, warm, and inviting. It was fun to meet other travelers and residents who share…”

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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

“Margarita was so kind to invite us into her beautiful home to cook authentic Mexican meals! The recipes were easy to follow and made with ingredients we will easily find at home. We learned about the history of Mexican cuisine and also saw Margarita’s impressive…”

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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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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

“One of the best experiences you can book if you want to get to know Mexican cuisine and locals. Our guide was the most wonderful and we had a great time with nice drinks and food. We will definitively book again.”

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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

“This was an awesome experience; our group learned so much from Ricardo and Mannu. I think the description undersells this activity. We learned so much from these two and their wealth of experience and passion. We also learned to work with ingredients we don't usually…”

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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