Authentic Mexico City Cooking Class with a Chef

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4 hours
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1 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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Dive into Mexico City's culinary heart with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert chef. Prepare iconic Mexican dishes, enjoy endless drinks, and savor rich cultural tales for an unforgettable experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in the amazing culinary scene of Mexico City. You’ll learn to make some of the capital’s most iconic dishes while uncovering the cultural significance behind each recipe.


Relax and sip refreshing margaritas as you chop, sizzle, and simmer through the afternoon! With easy-to-follow instructions from our Chef, you’ll prepare eight authentic Mexican recipes, including bottomless drinks, appetizers, main dishes and a dessert.

This cooking adventure leads to a fulfilling meal, perfectly satisfying without being too heavy.


The Chef will delight you with fascinating stories about local cuisine, customs, and personal experiences, making this class enriching and entertaining. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience Mexico City, with dynamic conversations and a deep dive into Mexican culinary traditions. Come for the fun, stay for the food, and leave with lasting memories, photos, and recipes! It’ll be the highlight of your trip to Mexico!

Sample Menu

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Guacamole with Pico de Gallo
Creamy avocado with tomato, onion, cilantro and touch of serrano chili. Served with handmade tortilla chips.
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Mini sopes with refried beans and fresh cheese
Thick corn masa cakes topped with beans, shredded meat, lettuce, and salsa.
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Mezcal-margarita with gusano salt
Lime margarita made with mezcal served with artesanal worm salt.
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Mexican street corn (esquites)
With mayo, cheese, lime and chili powder - a classic street snack in Mexico City
MAIN
Tostadas with Chicken tinga or mushrooms
Crispy corn tortillas with a smoky tomato-chipotle stew.
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Classic green salsa
Green sauce made from roasted tomatillos and dried chiles (such as de árbol, morita or pasilla)
STARTER
Jamaica water
Refreshing hibiscus water made with local dried fl owers.
MAIN
Fried corn quesadillas
Stuffed with Oaxaca cheese (or not) and the stew of your choice: tinga, mushrooms or huitlacoche -mexican truffle- (only in season)
MAIN
Sweet potatoes in piloncillo syrup (camote en tacha)
Soft sweet potatoes simmered in raw cane sugar syrup with cinnamon and clove.
DESSERT
Arroz con leche
Creamy rice pudding made with cinnamon, milk and Mexican vanilla.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
transfer

Good To Know

  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance Dont drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Participate in a 4-hour interactive cooking session in the heart of Mexico City to prepare and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. Upon arrival, participants are greeted by the Chef and receive a brief overview of the class. You’ll then follow step-by-step guidance through each recipe, actively participating in the process while enjoying drinks and learning the culinary culture of Mexico. The experience finishes with a shared meal, featuring all the dishes cooked during the class. Participants Will Learn: How to prepare traditional Mexico City dishes. The cultural significance of each recipe and the importance of local ingredients. Techniques and cooking methods unique to the region.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pedregal de Santo Domingo, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Authentic, Delicious, and So Much Fun!
July 15, 2025
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This was one of the best cooking classes we’ve ever taken. The group size was perfect, and the host was incredibly generous—with both his knowledge and his tequila! His explanations were clear, roo...read more

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Excellent culinary experience to discover the restaurants of Roma Sur, nice neighborhood of Mexico
July 04, 2025
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Great experience!! We took a tour of the neighborhood tasting Mexican specialties! The food was delicious, and Leslie shared her love for her neighborhood. It was awesome!

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Authentic Food & Culture Tour in Roma Sur
July 04, 2025
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It was great!!! Lesly gave us an amazing 2-hour tour through Roma Sur, where we tasted her favorite local breakfast spots—family-owned places with traditional and pre-Hispanic Mexican food. We tri...read more

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Local guide showed us local places for traditional food. From mole enchiladas to a pineapple and orange juice
July 04, 2025
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A very authentic gastronomic experience with a local guide. We went only to authentic places were local chilangos eat. From mole enchiladas to pineapple and orange juice finishing with a delicious ...read more

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Great food tour of Roma sur
July 04, 2025
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I enjoyed sampling local cuisine (especially the experience at the restaurant) and learning about the history of cdmx.

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