Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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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.

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

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

STARTER
Mexican Street Appetizers
Sopes with two Mexican salsas (red molcajete sauce and green sauce)
STARTER
Mextlapique
Tamale without masa, filled with vegetables and topped with an spearmint sauce.
MAIN
White Mole
Made with a mixture of light-colored ingredients including white pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, blonde raisins and chile guero.
DESSERT
Corn Bread
Served with hot chocolate (water based)

What You Get

Market Tour
All needed ingredients to cook menu
Professional Chef guide
Gratuities

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

We will start your experience with a welcome "agua fresca" while learning about the history of Mexican cuisine. Then we will share with you detailed explanations of recipes and ingredients to be ready to head to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. We will prepare street appetizers with two Mexican salsas, mextlapiques (tamale without masa), hand-made tortillas, mole blanco and corn bread Afterwards, enjoy the lunch you've prepared with a pairing of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer or Mexican wine. Finish your experience with a high note of hot chocolate and dessert. Class includes a market tour to Mercado Medellin (walking distance). We will explain market’s history, organization and offering while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Eje 3 Pte 191, Eje Vial 3 Poniente, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06700

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Aura Cocina Mexicana, Medellín 191a (between Chiapas and Tapachula streets), colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City.
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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Amazing experience eating Mexico!!
July 15, 2025
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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

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Fun family cooking class
July 14, 2025
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Everyone in our family had a great time. The instructor/ chef was fabulous and fun. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

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Wonderful food adventure
July 09, 2025
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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

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a CDMX must-do!
July 05, 2025
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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

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Highly recommend
July 01, 2025
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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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