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Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook
Badge of ExcellenceOaxaca City, Mexico
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Main
Traditional Oaxacan Mole
The moles of Oaxaca are diverse, varied and with different recipes, don't worry, we will send you the recipes.
Starter
Traditional Sauces
We will make various Oaxaca sauces.
Starter
Dough and dishes with Corn dough.
We will work with tortillas, memelas or tetelas, different expressions of the dough to cook.
What's Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- TeoLabXicoténcatl 609, Zona Feb 10 2015, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
We are five blocks from the Zócalo of the City, you can google Teolab as a place and you can get there easily.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not for people with knee problems or with canes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Operated by Etnofood Experiencias
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Featured review
Lynda_K
Victor was a splendid instructor and conversationalist. I never expected that we would be making not just mole, but a six course meal. I also didn't realize we were first going to the market to buy veggies! this was a treat. Victor explained a lot to us about the local herbs and veggies and we met some of the purveyors of special peppers, maiz (for tortillas), etc. Back at the kitchen, all ten of us donned aprons and started chopping the food stuffs. As we were ready to start cooking, Victor told us what to do, what we were making and the process. There were a lot of different things going on so you had to go from one thing to another or listen in on Victor's instructions. It was amazing how smoothly this all worked. It was as if we had been working with this team of people forever! Victor was ever patient and informative. I highly recommend this.
Reviews
4.5
25 reviews
Maren_U, May 2024
Although the guides were nice, it all seemed a bit superficial. Also, we did not see how the mole was prepared, because everyone has to cut/prepared stuff so you don't see what us added/combined in the end. After cooking and eating it was us doing the dishes, while the cook/assistants stood next to us talking
Shyrl_K, Apr 2024
Really enjoyed this experience. Etnofood was a great venue for this cooking class. We were early to the class and had fresh orange juice and warm Apple French Bread that was to die for while we waited!
The market was quite small but had all the ingredients we needed.
Victor was very knowledgeable and a great communicator and cook. Staff were responsive and attentive in assisting our small group of 7 participants. Everything was well timed. The dishes were delicious and we enjoyed having lunch with everyone. Especially loved making the tortillas.
On reflection the only downside was that while we cut and prepared all the mole ingredients we did not actually see how it was put together and cooked.
Loved the fact that Victor was able to share all the recipes with us. HIghly recommend and would participate again.
Lynda_K, Mar 2024
Victor was a splendid instructor and conversationalist. I never expected that we would be making not just mole, but a six course meal. I also didn't realize we were first going to the market to buy veggies! this was a treat. Victor explained a lot to us about the local herbs and veggies and we met some of the purveyors of special peppers, maiz (for tortillas), etc. Back at the kitchen, all ten of us donned aprons and started chopping the food stuffs. As we were ready to start cooking, Victor told us what to do, what we were making and the process. There were a lot of different things going on so you had to go from one thing to another or listen in on Victor's instructions. It was amazing how smoothly this all worked. It was as if we had been working with this team of people forever! Victor was ever patient and informative. I highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Lynda,
What a beautiful experience you've had in Oaxaca! I'm thrilled to read about your culinary adventure with Victor. It seems like you didn't just learn to make mole, but enjoyed a full meal! 🍲 How wonderful to visit the market for fresh vegetables. I can imagine how special it was to learn about the local herbs and vegetables directly from the vendors. 🌿🌽
The description of how everyone put on aprons and started cutting ingredients in the kitchen makes me feel like I'm there with you. It must have been exciting to follow Victor's instructions and see everything unfold smoothly. His patience and knowledge surely made the experience unforgettable. 🍴✨
Thank you for sharing this enriching experience.
Aimee_B, Mar 2024
Such a great way to immerse yourself in Oaxacan culture. Mucho gracias to Victor foe sharing his Grandma's recipes with us. The tour is fantastic and is a really fun day. My son was well looked after and had a great day too!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Aimee!
What a beautiful message! We are filled with joy to know that you enjoyed our "Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook" tour so much. 💖 It is truly rewarding for us to be able to offer an experience that allows you to immerse yourselves in Oaxacan culture in an authentic way. We are pleased to hear that Victor was able to share his grandmother's recipes with you; those recipes passed down through generations are true treasures! 😊 We are delighted that you had a fantastic and fun day. And how wonderful to know that your son also enjoyed the tour!
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your memories in Oaxaca. We hope to see you again to continue sharing moments filled with love, culture, and delicious flavors!
With all our affection
Judith_C, Feb 2024
We enjoyed an informative and enjoyable hour at the local market, sampling foods and purchasing items for the meal. My expectation was that I would leave class knowing how mole was prepared. I actually never saw it being prepared. Each student was given a different task from washing veggies to chopping them. We each prepped a different part of the meal and took turns washing dishes throughout the class. The chef knows his stuff, but is weak on teaching.
Tom_K, Feb 2024
From shopping to chopping, rinsing and mincing, frying and steaming, we had a wonderful day in Oaxaca with Victor and the team at Etnofood. A visit to a local market first to buy ingredients and to chat with Victor’s favorite merchants, and then an elaborate preparation of mole, salsa, rice, salads, and tortillas. A real nice way to spend the day in Oaxaca. Thanks to Victor.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Tom,
What a joy to read about your day in Oaxaca! The warmth and passion in every word of your experience are palpable. It seems like more than just a cooking class; it was a day filled with colors, flavors, and special connections.
The visit to the local market sounds enchanting, doesn't it? Imagining the hustle and bustle, tempting aromas, and the excitement of chatting with local merchants. And then, the detailed preparation of mole, salsa, rice, salads, and tortillas... what a delicious feast!
We appreciate you sharing this precious day with Victor and the Etnofood team. It's heartening to know that there are experiences so authentic and full of heart. May each day be filled with moments as special and delicious as this one.
Sending warmth and joy your way,🌟🍲
Mark_W, Feb 2024
I did not take this class, I'll be upfront about it. I signed up for it, was apprised it was occurring and I showed up for it, only to learn it had been `blended' into a vegetarian cooking class. Since I didn't want to attend that class, I was told to return in two to three hours to talk to a manager. When I did, I was kept waiting for another hour before an assistant manager told me the vegetarian class would have covered moles, so theoretically I should have been happy to attend. Rather than listen, he lectured me on the value of the class and the cooking school, then refunded only 75 percent of my fee. I was very disappointed.
Charles_M, Feb 2024
We shopped in the Mercado for ingredients. Victor got us working preparing many foods for sumptuous meal. Learned about all that goes into. Preparing Oacan food.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Charles, 🌟
What joy to learn that you enjoyed our culinary experience. It was a true pleasure to immerse ourselves together in the local food culture.
Exploring the market to select ingredients and getting hands-on with Victor to prepare a delicious meal was a unique and special experience. We're pleased to know that you enjoyed the preparation of many foods for a sumptuous meal. 🛒👨🍳
It's exciting to hear that you learned about all the details involved in preparing Oaxacan food. The richness of Oaxaca's culinary tradition is truly fascinating! 🍲🌶️
We appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed this deep dive into our local food culture. We look forward to having you again to explore more flavors and culinary traditions!
With warmth
Evelyne_D, Feb 2024
The staff was fantastic!
Well organized.
We first went to a market to get some ingredients with Liz. Then back at the commercial kitchen to chop, prepare and cook our dinner under the supervision of very nice señoritas. We even got to try and learn how to drink Mescal. A yummy “vegetarian” meal full of flavours! Not only did we learn about the food , but also about the culture. ¡Muchas gracias!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Evelyne,
What joy to receive your message! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed a wonderful evening full of flavors. It fills us with satisfaction to learn that the experience of preparing an Oaxacan Mole with a traditional cook was to your liking. 🌮🌶️
We appreciate your kind words about our staff and the organization of the event. It was a pleasure to accompany you on the visit to the market to acquire the ingredients with Liz and then return to the commercial kitchen to chop, prepare, and cook an extraordinary dinner. 🍲🔪
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the delicious "vegetarian" meal full of flavors and that you could also explore the culture, including the experience of trying and learning how to drink Mezcal! Thank you for highlighting not only the food but also the cultural aspect of the experience. 🌎🥂
We hope this experience has left you with cherished memories. Many thanks to you for choosing us and sharing this special experience! You are always welcome. 🌟💖
With love
Carl_R, Jan 2024
Loved the teamwork of all of us tourists under the watchful eye of three wonderful young local ladies to make a beautiful Mexican mean. Dining together was the highlight!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Carl,
What immense joy to read your comments about the experience of preparing a Mole Oaxaqueño together! 🌟 It was a genuine pleasure for us to have the opportunity to share this activity with you.
We are filled with happiness to know that you valued the collective effort and that the attentive supervision of our local chefs added a special touch to the activity. 🍲 The shared dinner was undoubtedly the highlight, and we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed it as much as we did.
We sincerely hope that this experience has left a lasting impression on you. We are eager and excited to have you back for future culinary adventures. 🌮🎉
with love
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