Oaxaca Cooking Class: Two Traditional Moles & Memelas

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Oaxaca Cooking Class: Two Traditional Moles & Memelas

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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Join us in Oaxaca to prepare authentic moles with a local chef. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class, learn cultural stories, and craft your own mezcal cocktail with an expert mixologist.

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

Experience Details

We cook for fun and relaxation. We like that you can have a good time while sharing about the culture. You can create your own cocktail with mezcal with the bartender.

Sample Menu

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Oaxacan moles
We will make 2 moles of the 7 representative moles of Oaxaca.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Cocktail making.
Private transportation
Meals
We will make 2 moles of the 7 moles recognized in Oaxaca.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

Step into a local Oaxacan home and discover the traditions behind one of Mexico's most iconic dishes : mole. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare authentic Oaxacan mole from scratch using traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients. Roast chilies, toast spices and seeds, and discover the cultural significance behind each ingredient as you follow family recipes passed down through generations. Along the way, you'll learn about Oaxacan culinary traditions, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and gain the skills to recreate these flavors in your own kitchen. You'll also prepare a mezcal cocktail with local ingredients while learning about the role mezcal plays in Oaxacan culture. Non-alcoholic options are available. This small-group experience offers a personal and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Oaxaca through its cuisine.

Meeting & Pickup

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The translator will pick you up at the meeting point. When all the participants are gathered, you will move with the translator to La Cocina which is located 20 minutes from the meeting point.
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Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco, Miguel Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68080

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When you are in the Temple of San Matias Jalatlaco head to the large trees that are located in the courtyard of the Temple.
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.

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5.0
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Perfect Oaxaca cooking class
February 08, 2026

Wonderful cooking and cultural experience with Quetzalli. It was educational and delicious ; we learned about moles and then cooked and had them for lunch. Our translator Valeria was also exception...read more

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