Top Mexico City Food & Drink Classes

Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson on the Mexican culinary arts during this class in Mexico City. Led by a local chef, this class begins at a local market for a broad overview of local cuisine before heading to the kitchen. Then, dive into tips and techniques for making authentic Mexican dishes using fresh ingredients from the market. Choose between a morning and evening lesson.

Rather than just returning home with memories of Mexican food, learn to cook local dishes yourself during a cooking class that includes cocktails. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a hands-on cultural experience, this class promises to equip you with the skills needed to create classic Mexican dishes while providing insight into the culture of Mexico’s capital.

Nuanced and complex, Mexican sauces define the cuisine and add a punch to any dish. This tour teaches you to distinguish amongst favorite: cook and taste 10 different sauces paired with street food tacos and appetizers and learn the secret ingredients behind each. Then, see the fresh ingredients that make each sauce so good on a walking tour of a local market.

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Discover the culinary riches of Mexico City’s historic center on this half-day food walking tour. Taste authentic Mexican cuisine, designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, as an in-the-know guide takes a small group to a local market, a traditional cantina, a street food stall, and restaurants. Sample different types of foods and gain insight into Mexico’s history and culture as you admire its historical architecture along the way.

Get an insider’s peek into Mexico City's culinary hotspot of Polanco on this food walking tour. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the well-heeled neighborhood to several different eating venues. Sample Oaxacan, Yucatecan and traditional dishes, including chocolate and ice cream desserts, against the backdrop of Polanco’s parks, mansions and art galleries. Capture a memorable experience on this small-group tour limited to just 10 foodies.

Peruse 2 of Mexico City's top street markets during this 5-hour cultural and salsa making experience. Navigate the bustling markets packed with goods like exotic flowers, traditional piñatas, super hot tamales, taco lesson and taste, food history, and 'magic' love potions with your guide, who will give you the inside scoop on the best places to find whatever you're after. With tasty samples along the way, you'll finish your tour with panza llena, corazon contento: a fully tummy and a happy heart. On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.

Save by booking two popular Mexico City tours with this Super Saver featuring some of Mexico City’s best sites. Discover the colonial beauty of Coyoacán, stroll through North America's oldest university and gain insight into Frida Kahlo’s life and artwork at her former home of Casa Azul. Then, drift through the waterways of Xochimilco, a UNESCO site, and enjoy snacks aboard a ‘trajinera’ boat. You’ll come away with unique experiences and knowledge of Aztec history and colonial architecture.

Get a taste of the culinary renaissance in Colonia Roma, a district just west of Mexico City’s Historical Centre, on this half-day food walking tour. This formerly European enclave lined with mansions is now a bohemian hub home to the trendiest eateries, shops, and bars. Samples to enjoy may include tasty fish tacos, Oaxacan cuisine, mezcal, specialty coffee, and cocktails. Along the way, learn about the neighborhood’s history and development into one of Mexico City’s hottest dining spots.

Avoid the tourist crowds on a private tour to Teotihuacan, taking advantage of early pickup from your hotel to gain the best views of the ancient site before other tours arrive. Benefit from your professional guide’s full attention as you explore the pre-hispanic monument together.

On this private half-day tour, avoid the large tour groups and get to know the sights of Mexico City in the company of just your family and friends. Your personalized guide takes you to Tlatelolco, an excavated Aztec zone. Visit the Shrine of Guadalupe, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site, and set your eyes on a cloak said to have imprinted on it an image of the Lady Virgin. Explore the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for arresting views. Transport, tickets, and lunch are included.

Experience Mexico City’s vibrant food culture on a private tour that explores classic tacos, mezcal, and Mexican craft beer. With a local guide to lead the way, you’ll discover colorful neighborhoods in the capital city, making a series of tasting stops for an evening of food and fun. This private food tour includes all food and drink tastings, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mexico City.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Martha who lived abroad for 35 years in 11 countries and took cooking courses in each of these countries to learn a new cuisine and develop new cooking skills. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Martha will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Spanish dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' Mexican home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Mexico's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Mexican hospitality in a residential neighborhood • Vegetarian options available • If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market where your host will introduce you to her favored vendors and together you will purchase a few ingredients for your cooking class

Take an authentic, private cooking class in the colonial neighborhood of San Ángel. Step into the home kitchen of Lucía, a talented cook with a graduate degree in Mexican culinary history. With Lucía’s guiding hand, use fresh, local ingredients to prepare a seasonal menu of dishes like chiles en nogada (meat-filled poblano chilis in a walnut cream sauce) and traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce). Enjoy your meal in Lucía’s lovely home garden.

Master the art of one of Mexico’s most famous dishes during a cooking class that teaches you to make traditional tacos. As well as learning to cook under the guidance of a Mexican chef, you’ll explore a local market and see stalls that many first-time visitors miss out on. As well as including all food, this experience includes your choice of alcoholic and soft drinks, and comes with printed recipe cards to take back home.

Take the opportunity to meet other people from around the world in this unique experience. We add value to this experience by including a mixology tour based off of local Mexican flavors and national liquors. There is also a food tasting specifically paired to go alongside the specially prepared drinks. Our experience also covers most if not all the expenses typically associated with your time on our trajineras (boats). From the drinks to the food and from the music to the restroom breaks; we intend to remove the conflicts typically presented to locals and foreigners when spending time on the trajineras in Xochimilco.

Join our passionate team of culinary experts, including food engineers, chefs, and a coffee national judge, for an unforgettable hands-on cooking adventure. Delve into the rich history and culture of Mexican cuisine as we explore the origins of chocolate, a treasured delicacy invented by indigenous groups and exported to the world from Mexico. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting Mexico's beloved churros from scratch. Our expert instructors will guide you through the entire process, from preparing the dough to mastering the traditional frying techniques. You'll learn how to create these delectable pastries using authentic ingredients and time-tested methods. Embark on a chocolate adventure as we introduce you to the world of ganache, a luxurious treat made from exquisite Mexican cacao beans. Our expert chocolatiers will teach you how to prepare a rich, velvety chocolate ganache that perfectly complements the crispy, golden churros.

Master the art of preparing authentic Mexican salsa during an immersive cooking class. Lead by resident cooks, the class is a great opportunity to experience the local culinary culture with Mexico City natives. Begin with a visit to the bustling Tacuba Market to collect fresh ingredients for your sauces. With the help of your epicurean host, learn how to prepare raw, fried, boiled, and roasted salsas.

Join a local home chef, Margarita, in her home where you'll learn how to make traditional Mexican dishes. You'll visit a local market to pick up ingredients and then get to work, cooking delights such as tortilla or black bean soup, chicken breast stuffed with cheese and green salsa, and dulce de leche crepes. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from, and vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Embark on a journey into the world of bread passion and immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and traditions of Mexican baking. Join our community of culinary enthusiasts dedicated to the art of breadmaking as we lead you through the enchanting realm of Mexican bread. Envision yourself on a rooftop terrace, bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by the alluring aroma of freshly baked bread. Our class provides an intimate setting, fostering lasting connections and the creation of cherished memories. As we delve into the baking process, our knowledgeable host will reveal the secrets behind traditional Mexican bread recipes. They'll guide you through each step, from crafting the dough to perfecting the art of shaping and decorating. Witness the metamorphosis of basic ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces. Imagine the delight of savoring your first bite into a homemade concha, its soft, buttery texture melting in your mouth, and the sweet flavors dancing on your taste buds.

With each sip you will be transported to a Mexican farm- experiencing the soil, age, and characteristics of each agave. Our passionate experts will provide a tailored experience that will inspire you to learn more about agave spirits and the palenques, vinatas, and campos they come from. Guests enjoy sharing the tasting notes and favorite sips with each other and debate which is their favorite. If they find one they love, they can take it home with them to share the story with friends and family.

In this gastronomic adventure we want to teach you the art of Mexican gastronomy through ancestral techniques and giving you the greatest secrets that have been kept in our family for many years. In this master class you will learn the importance of the resources, culture and history behind each ingredient and food. For our family it is very important to teach you the love with which cooking is done in Mexico and we want to share the PASSION FOR COOKING. This tour is to be in contact with nature, to forget about the daily routine, stress and work. Dare to live new experiences, on this trip we are looking for great friends, hosts to share and unforgettable moments. Get to know the real culture of Mexico in the mountains, if it cooks, its life, its nature.

Learn how to prepare Mexican dishes from a professional chef during a private cooking class in Mexico City. The epicurean adventure begins at a local market in the Coyoacan neighborhood, where you’ll enjoy a typical breakfast and pickup the necessary ingredients for your selected menu. Later, head to your instructor’s home to discover the techniques behind authentic Mexican cooking. Wash everything down with a mezcal tasting.