Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour




Discover Mexico's rich culinary heritage! Join our cooking class and market tour, learning traditional dishes with local ingredients. Connect with culture and elevate your Mexican adventure.
Experience Details
Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture
Join us for the Essence of Mexico, an authentic and immersive culinary experience that goes beyond cooking. Learn to prepare the essential dishes of Mexican cuisine with confidence, using local, sustainable ingredients, and savor the true flavors that define Mexico.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with memorable moments and meaningful connections with fellow food enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, gaining a deeper understanding of its culinary heritage—an enrichment that will elevate your entire trip, allowing you to experience Mexico more fully and authentically.
Return home with new cooking skills, rich cultural insights, and cherished memories of an exclusive, high-quality experience that made your trip to Mexico City truly special.
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- An apron will be provided to be used during class. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
- Mole Blanco is usually served with chicken pieces. Other options available: panela cheese or mushrooms, please indicate your selection.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not suitable for nuts allergies
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Eje 3 Pte 191, Eje Vial 3 Poniente, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06700
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
It’s amazing because you combine visiting the market knowing the vegetables and fruits that you later will cook and at the end you will eat all the delicious food that you cooked. Amazing experienc...read more
Everyone in our family had a great time. The instructor/ chef was fabulous and fun. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
This was a very special class which we enjoyed immensely. The market tour was fun and the actual cooking (and eating) was even better. Our chef led us through the most amazing journey of food and h...read more
Chef Pame was an amazing host! I highly recommend this experience as a MUST do for CDMX! The food is incredible! I loved learning about Mexican food culture and history. Pame is very engaging and f...read more
This was an amazing experience and if I could give this experience a 5 star plus I would. Mariana was absolutely wonderful and made our day. She was so incredibly accommodating, kind, and shared he...read more
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