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Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. You'll walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this 4.5-hour tour. Sample over twenty different local dishes at the markets and street food stalls. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

We developed this class because in 2016 I won a contest in Oaxaca with the best bartenders in the City. From there I have the opportunity to make cocktails for events, classes or gastronomic projects. I have a YouTube channel and a local television program where we prepare the cocktails and the contest I win to show how cooking is more passion than quantity, because flavors are what guide the experience.

Hola!! I’m Betsy Morales, a Oaxaqueña, someone who was born and raised in the beautiful city of Oaxaca! Located in the heart of the city, is the world-renown Benito Juarez market, where my family has owned a family restaurant for over 20 years. I know the Oaxaca markets like the back of my hand, as I grew up in the markets.. surrounded by the flavors, smells, culture, traditions, and visitors from around the world! It is an honor to share with you the traditions and cultures of my beloved Oaxaca. I will share with you my knowledge of Oaxaca’s internationally recognized gastronomy. In addition, the “Oaxaca Street Food Tour” supports the lifeblood of our community, generations of local business owners. As we say in Oaxaca.. !Buen Prevecho! Betsy Morales

What highlights our activity is the careful selection of coffee extraction methods, combined with the meticulous choice of coffee beans from Oaxaca. The rich history of coffee, presented in an exciting and educational way by our passionate specialist, also adds distinctive value to the experience. The unique flavor of our activity is reflected in the fusion of the smoothness and complexity of Oaxaca coffee beans, which stand out in each cup offered during the tasting. Soft nuances, combined with complex notes ranging from earthy flavors to fruity tones, provide participants with a unique and memorable sensory experience. Additionally, the knowledge gained about the coffee production process, from planting to final preparation, adds a deeper dimension to the appreciation of coffee and its exceptional flavor.

Esta experiencia organizada por @Etnofood y @EspacioMezcal (Instagram) es única porque es atendida por jóvenes de una empresa social que se enfoca a la difusión de la cultura del mezcal, los anfitriones son hijos, voluntarios o miembros de la cooperativa del mezcal que buscan. Fomentar la cultura del mezcal y el consumo de productos locales. La experiencia es única porque como anfitriones queremos compartir la cultura del mezcal a partir de una inmersión de sabores y conocimiento dentro de la ciudad en una mezcalería especializada con una colección enfocada a disfrutar el mezcal como una bebida única. Si quieres más información visita nuestra página: www.etnofood.org

Go beyond just a tasting and discover the process of making mezcal, a Mexican distilled drink, during this half-day workshop. Join a small group and mezcal producer to see how the different types of agave are grown and processed into the beloved spirit. You also enjoy a mezcal tasting paired with a light lunch of traditional dishes.

In help whit a Native Chef you will have a cooking clase about MAIZ who teaches you how to use it and cook it to made your own tortillas, memelas, tetelas and more. Also you will learn about the NIXTAMAL that is the technic to prepare de corn. We will show you how to chosse the best ingredients of the region to prepare the best dishes and also you will know the CASA that is one of the most beautiful places from Oaxaca that also has different art expositions. We have also a vegetarian and vegan menú, please specify it before or also any food restriction

This is an excellent opportunity to go away from the tourist areas and come to see a more authentic Oaxaca and enjoy the authentic gastronomy just the way locals do. We approach the markets in Oaxaca in a respectful way. In the latests years there has been an increase of tours, chefs, influencers and personalities that come to the markets of Oaxaca with extraction and exotization purposes. Considering that Oaxaca is one of the states of Mexico with more poverty contrasts. We, all the guides are fully aware of these issues and focus on a culture sharing and encounter.

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.

Carlos is from Oaxaca, and describes it as Mexico’s best food destination! On this food tour you will experience Oaxaca through the eyes of a local - visiting hidden gems and local producers, sampling popular foods and meeting local people. Enjoy the sounds of corn tortilla being kneaded, smell of coffee in the historic center, feel the handicrafts skillfully crafted and the warmth of the locals going about their daily lives in the street. Learn about their stories, share in their culture and create long lasting memories. • 4-hour Private Guided Walking Food Tour in Oaxaca with a local • Tastings of 7 Oaxacan foods like mole, tacos, tamales and empanadas • Samplings of 3 local Oaxacan drinks like mezcal • Visit restaurants, street food stands and markets – places frequented by Carlos and his friends • Central meeting location - Jardín el Pañuelito is included • Vegetarian options are available

Anyone interested in the rich culture of Mexico should experience this opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the country's most emblematic and moving festivities. By participating in the tour of the Central de Abastos and contributing to the creation of a traditional offering, an authentic experience is offered that provides a deeper understanding of the importance of honoring loved ones and the spiritual connection to life and death in Mexican culture. Additionally, this experience provides a unique perspective on the history and traditions rooted in Mexico's vibrant identity, allowing visitors to appreciate the depth and beauty of such a significant holiday in the Mexican cultural calendar.

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

Do you imagine making a Lunch in a Maguey Fields only for your group? Try delicious local food: Tlayuda and Memelas with Mezcal tasting of more than 10 different flavors, with Pulque and Mezcal Cremes. Learn about how Mezcal is made, what are the varieties of Maguey used to make Mezcal and much more! For special ocassions or just for the pleasure! Up to 10 People