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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1889 reviews

Bake traditional Mexican bread with a local baker

Use all five senses as you knead dough, shape classic breads, and enjoy them fresh from the oven while learning the basics behind everyday panadería culture.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 4802 reviews

Learn to Make Authentic Churros with a Chef

Make traditional churros and rich Mexican hot chocolate from scratch with the founder of Borola Café. All ingredients and recipes are included. Great for families and cooks of all ages.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Mexican Spirits Cocktail Class with Top Mixologist

Step into the vibrant world of Mexico’s most iconic spirits in The Mexican Spirit Experience: Cocktail Masterclass, an immersive, hands-on journey hosted by one of the city’s top local mixologists.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews

Make Authentic Churros with a Master Churrero

Discover the art of churro making in Colonia Juárez. Inspired by our family’s treasured culinary heritage, this kid‑friendly experience lets guests of all ages enjoy creating and savoring churros.

5 out of 5 average rating, 871 reviews

Learn to make authentic Mexican salsas & tortillas

Savor the vibrant flavors and rich history of the country’s cuisine with chef Eduardo Arturo. Craft three salsas and inventive tortilla creations in a hands-on cooking session.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Make tamales & tortillas with Tamales Madre's chef

Join the chef-owner of Tamales Madre to transform native corn into tortillas, tamales and atole. Learn nixtamal techniques in an interactive class at one of Mexico City’s top kitchens.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2246 reviews

Make tacos al pastor with a chef

Learn to cook tacos al pastor with a professional instructor and culinary artist.

5 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

Celebrate Día de Muertos with a local

Join an authentic local celebration. Join us at the market, make offerings, rituals, crafts (26 to 31 Oct) and visit the pantheon (only 1 Nov at night)

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2296 reviews

Mezcal Mixology Masterclass

Learn the secrets of mezcal mixology at an elegant speakeasy in La Condesa while crafting three signature cocktails and savouring a guided mezcal shot.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Uncover centuries old traditions in Xochimilco

Explore Xochimilco’s markets and canals while learning to cook traditional Tlapique tamales with a local chef. Discover ancient culinary traditions, meet farmers and taste authentic Mexican flavors.

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Authentic Mexican Plant-Based Cooking Class

Explore vibrant Mexican ingredients, cook plant-based versions of classics, and enjoy what you create in this hands-on class. Take home digital recipes to bring Mexico to your kitchen.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Comal Tradition: A Tortilla-Making Session

Grind the corn yourself. Feel the difference in a tortilla made the way our ancestors taught us, exactly as it was meant to be done.

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Learn the secrets behind great salsa & tortillas

Master five authentic salsas and fresh corn tortillas and wow your friends back home with your taco making skills.

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Cook Mexico's most patriotic dish: Chile en Nogada

Commemorate Mexican independence like a local with a delectable Chile en Nogada. Discover the dish's fascinating history and prepare it from scratch like thousands of families around Mexico.

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Prepare unique tamales at an art deco apartment

Learn about the dizzying diversity of Mexican tamales before rolling up your sleeves and preparing two very different versions of this iconic favorite from scratch.

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Master multiple moles in an artsy local home

Discover the extraordinary diversity of Mexican moles before donning an apron and preparing two of the dish's most delectable versions from scratch and dining in decadence.

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Make jocoque, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh and pita

Learn how to prepare authentic Lebanese mezze from scratch: hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, labneh and fresh pita. We'll sit down to share an authentic Lebanese table, as we do in my family.

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Learn how to cook Lebanese specialities

Learn how to cook 3 classics of Lebanese cuisine: kibbeh, stuffed vine leaves (dolmas) and bride's fingers. Discover family techniques, cook step by step, and share the table at the end of the experience.

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My Home is Your Home: Mexican Cuisine with Chef Betty

Cook with Chef Betty, learn culinary techniques and stories, discover the secrets of our cuisine and share a family meal.

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Cook traditional sauces in Xochimilco

Prepare 3 delicious Mexican sauces with fresh ingredients and unique flavours on board a trajinera while enjoying a honey spirit and the beauty of the canals of Xochimilco