Top Oaxaca City Food & Drink Classes - page 2

This class is an interactive and hands-on cooking class where everyone participate to make the meals and learn about traditional food. So expect to learn some hands on tips and tricks and have a lot of fun! It is not only a cooking class. It is also a great way to immerse and learn about the culture, practice your Spanish, connect with other travelers and visit a home of a family. We want our guests to have a great time and feel welcome. You will learn about the culture, traditions and local gastronomy. Most meals can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan options and gluten free with advance notice.  Receive instructions in English or Spanish.

If you are in Oaxaca you have to try and get to know Mezcal! Our multisensory experience is the most complete in the city, since you will try at least 6 mezcals, you will learn stories, new friends in the city and at the end of the session you will be able to become a Mixologist and prepare your own Mezcal Cocktail! In this experience you can taste artisanal or ancestral mezcals of excellent quality. Let us guide you through the flavors and aromas of mezcal. Meet our team and receive the best recommendations for the city and its surroundings.

Connect with a local chef and try your hand at preparing a number of traditional Oaxacan dishes with this private cooking class. Learn the tricks and techniques to turning out classic appetizers like tamales, chiles rellenos, tacos, ceviches, and empanadas plus the main mole. Finish by making fresh ice cream before sitting down to sample your handiwork over a family-style dinner.

Learn to make traditional Oaxaca ‘mole’ — a family of chile-based sauces that’s at the heart of the region’s rich cuisine — at a hands-on, small-group cooking class in Oaxaca de Juarez. As you discover the step-by-step process behind making a delicious mole, you’ll pick up key cooking skills and prepare a flavorful breakfast to enjoy with your fellow students.

Discover Oaxaca's best kept secrets at our Oaxacan Hidden Dinner. Immerse yourself in a feast of flavors that capture the very essence of this ancient land. From appetizer to dessert, each dish is a masterpiece that celebrates the richness of local products and the authentic flavors of Zapotec cuisine. Delight in the perfect harmony between fresh ingredients and smooth organic mezcal, in a pairing that elevates the dining experience to new heights. Don't miss the opportunity to live this unique experience during your visit to Oaxaca. We guarantee you an unforgettable evening full of flavor, culture and tradition!

Our local host will take you to the Tlacolula de Matamoros market where you can enjoy an impressive cultural wealth. After touring the market we will make continuous stops at different traditional food stalls from different communities in Oaxaca. You will be able to enjoy different traditional dishes and we will explore the market. You must live this experience. You will better understand the importance of markets in towns like Tlacolula and you will gain knowledge about the gastronomy of Oaxaca.

In the workshop, the master chocolatier of three generations becomes a true cocoa alchemist. The secrets transmitted from grandmothers to mothers and from mothers to sons flow in the workshop. the magical character of this workshop is its vision. The true magic, however, lies in his collaborative project with the cacao growers of Oaxaca. Together, they weave a fabric of flavors and sustainability, connecting the past and future of Mexican cocoa in a symphony of sweetness and commitment. Here you will learn how to make your chocolate. At the end, you will taste your chocolates and the various expressions they can find

The kitchen is a special place for Oaxacan families. Our friend and traditional cook Rafaela teaches us how to prepare local foods and enjoy them. He welcomes us into his home in Teotitlán del Valle with open arms to share his family processes with us in a totally practical cooking class. We go to the traditional town market to enjoy the experience of visiting it, learning how to choose and acquire organic, fresh and ideal ingredients to prepare food. At home, the class consists of preparing and tasting your food, for that reason and thanks to our menu we will know, learn and put into practice the traditional processes and techniques of chocolate making, the preparation of mole, a homemade sauce and making tortillas. The food they do not consume is delivered so they can use it at another time. It is important to clarify that it is a shared class (not private) and students can notify if they have dietary restrictions.

This activity is unique in Mexico and in the world. You will not find another experience that so harmoniously combines avant-garde art with the exquisite tradition of Oaxacan cocoa. It is a pioneering project that we have developed with dedication and passion to offer you an unforgettable and totally original experience. Our tour will not only give you the opportunity to admire the best alternative art and taste exquisite cocoa products, but also includes a special curation to learn about cocoa in Oaxaca. Throughout the tour, our experts will share with you in-depth knowledge about the history, cultivation and production of cocoa. We assure you that this is not just a tour, it is a transformative experience that will awaken your senses, feed your soul and leave you with indelible memories. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unique project and reserve your place now.

Embark on a unique culinary journey at the Central de Abastos de Oaxaca. Immerse yourself in the authenticity of local culture while savoring a delicious brunch and traditional cocktails. Discover the incomparable freshness of local ingredients in the most diverse market in Oaxaca, experiencing first-hand the richness of its cuisine. Interact with passionate local suppliers, learning about their products and traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation. Let yourself be seduced by the tempting colors and aromas that fill the hallways, awakening your senses and immersing you in a unique sensory experience. Through this experience, create lasting and meaningful memories, taking with you a little piece of the culinary essence of Oaxaca that will last on your palate and in your heart long after brunch has ended.

Learn all about Zapotec culture while you make tortillas in a local’s home on this private tour in Oaxaca. Your local Zapotec guide will collect you, then take you to the family home. Try a breakfast of bread and chocolate, and then get ready to learn all about the tortilla making process. You’ll finish the tour with a hearty lunch before being returned to your hotel.

Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook. • Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food • Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes • Hotel pick up and drop off is included • Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions • Vegetarian options are available