Make Traditional Mole and Tacos With a Mexican Chef

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Join a vibrant cooking class in Mexico City to master traditional mole and tacos. Guided by a skilled chef, learn authentic techniques and enjoy a hands-on experience with local ingredients.

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

Experience Details

Take your love for Mexican cuisine to the next level with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City. Led by a highly skilled local chef, this class offers travelers an exciting opportunity to learn traditional culinary techniques while enjoying the vibrant culture and scenery of the city.


You’ll start by preparing handmade tortillas for vegan tacos filled with zucchini blossoms, onions, portobello mushrooms, and epazote or peppermint. Then, create a flavorful black bean stew with porchetta and chorizo, followed by a rich mole sauce made with Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, and mulato dried peppers. For dessert, you’ll flambé fresh fruit and caramelize peanuts to finish the meal on a sweet note. This immersive experience is perfect for food lovers who want to dive deeper into Mexico’s culinary traditions—book your spot today!

Sample Menu

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Black Bean Stew
With porchetta and longaniza or chorizo
MAIN
Mole
With roma tomatoes, tomatillos, white onions and mulato dried peppers
MAIN
Handmade Tortillas
With onion powder, white pepper powder, black pepper powder and dried basil
MAIN
Vegan Tacos
With zucchini blossoms, portobello mushrooms, white onions and epazote or peppermint
MAIN
Soursop Sorbet
With flambéed seasonal fruit and caramelized peanuts

What You Get

Licensed Guide
The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Good To Know

  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Enhance your Mexican getaway with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, where you'll learn traditional culinary techniques from an esteemed local chef. This immersive experience invites you to master the art of creating authentic Mexican dishes that you can recreate at home. Begin by preparing handmade tortillas for vegan tacos filled with zucchini blossoms, onions, portobello mushrooms, and epazote or peppermint. Next, work with porchetta and chorizo to make a hearty black bean stew, and craft a rich mole sauce using Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, and mulato dried peppers. For dessert, enjoy a sweet finale of flambéed seasonal fruit and caramelized peanuts. Under expert guidance, you’ll gain valuable tips and techniques, making this class an unforgettable culinary adventure. Reserve your spot today and bring the flavors of Mexico home with you!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bucareli 165, Bucareli, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06600

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The chef will be waiting for you in front of the building. It is located on the left side of the shop called Sincro-Bandas.
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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We had a great time and will be back!
March 31, 2025
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We had such a wonderful time with Eliana! We started by going to the market, got a history lesson, prepared the ingredients, and cooked a delicious multi-course meal! We’ll be back. Eliana is a won...read more

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