Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 13 guests
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English, Spanish
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Join Lucía for a private Mexican cooking class, crafting authentic dishes while learning culinary secrets in a fun, intimate setting. Explore traditional and modern flavors. Book now!

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

Experience Details

During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients. 


Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).


Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Nopalitos soup in bean broth, lima soup, tortilla soup, aztec soup
MAIN
Albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle meco,
chiles en nogada, encacahuatado with chicken
MAIN
Pork in verdolagas
MAIN
Mexican white rice, red rice, or black rice with platano macho
DESSERT
Dulce de guayaba, dulce de mamey, flan de cajeta, or gollorias
DESSERT
Coffee or tea

What You Get

Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes with Lucía in this Mexico City cooking class. Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Cook together with Lucía and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques. Note that Lucía can offer both a hands-on cooking class or a cooking demonstration in which you will watch Lucía prepare the dishes. Please specify what you prefer at the time of booking.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Santo Desierto, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX

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Lucia home is in San Angel. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. That can be found upon booking confirmation.
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!!
June 23, 2025
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We had such a great time! Lucia was so knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend taking this class. This was the highlight of my trip to Mexico City!

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Cooking class with Lucía is a MUST!
June 10, 2025
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Cooking class with Lucía is a MUST while visiting Mexico City! Lucía is an amazing chef. My husband and I met her at the best Mercado in Mexico City. We wandered through the amazing grocery store ...read more

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Great morning with Lucia
May 31, 2025
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My mom and I did the cooking class with Lucia and really enjoyed it. Lucia is easy to talk with, accommodating to various tastes, and gave us other recommendations for our stay. We learned how to m...read more

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Cooking and sharing - Lucia's class left us wanting to know more!
May 14, 2025
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We booked this because of Lucia's background as a gastronomic historian. And I'd like to begin by saying I recommend this class without reservation. With all those warnings of Mexico City's traffic...read more

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Mucho Grande!
April 29, 2025
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Can't say enough about our time with Lucia. She is an excellent teacher and skilled at her teachings. My husband and I enjoyed our time in her beautiful home. We learned so much and hope to utilize...read more

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