COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in mexico travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Shop for spices in Cabo, make tortillas by hand, cook a full Mexican menu with a chef, and eat lunch with beverages.
Most Popular“Caroline’s is fun and the food, music and margaritas can’t be beat. We came back after coming last year”
Chef-led Mexican legacy cooking class in Cabo San Lucas with garden tour, cocktails, and a meal. Learn 4 dishes to make at home.
“We were two families who had a blast. Staff was good with my daughters fish allergies. Would do again.”
Shop a Mexico City market with chef José, then cook classic dishes in a small group with mezcal and take-home recipes.
“Had a fantastic time, perfect balance of things, all tastes accommodated for. We had a fantastic time. Jose was great.”
Authentic Mayan cooking in Cozumel at Ix Kool: hands-on tortillas and salsa, ceremony, cochinita pibil and sikilp’aak, 2h45.
“Great, like-new venue (Ix Kool restaurant). Good blend of professional video background on the Mayan link, hands on demonstration, do-it-yourself, and chef provided additional food. 3 different drinks, and at half a dozen different foods plus dessert. Nice change from all the tourist traps. Only 3 of us at our class so nicely personal too.…”
Small-group Oaxaca cooking class with a local market tour, hands-on prep, and lunch with complimentary drinks, tailored for your diet.
“We really enjoyed this cooking class, it was great to see the market and learn things such as the sellers outside the market sell from their own organic farms and not resale of wholesale items. The cooking was fun and Oscar made sure to get everyone involved. Especially enjoyed the frozen margaritas!!”
Learn Mexican homestyle cooking in Playa del Carmen with hands-on tortilla, salsa, and mole lessons, plus lunch you make.
“Alma was a fantastic host, I cannot recommend this experience enough. We learned about the history of Playa Del Carmen, made some fantastic food and enjoyed cocktails. Alma also accommodated our dietary requirements and allergies making the experience truly welcoming and comfortable throughout. We went to the grocery store on the way back to our…”
Shop Lucas de Gálvez, cook a 3-course Yucatan meal in a family home, and eat with your guide in Mérida. English tour.
“What a great experience. Diego met us in the morning and provided a thorough market tour. He took the time to show us the market and allow us to sample the local fruits and spices. It was a great experience. After shopping in the market, we went to Mercedes’ house where we learned how to…”
Shop Mercado Medellín, then cook a 4-course Mexican lunch with a chef at Aura Cocina Mexicana, plus mezcal, beer, wine, and dessert.
“This was such a fun and amazing experience. Our host Pamela was very enthusiastic for the foods and traditions of Mexico. We felt immediately like she was an old friend. The food we made was incredible; some of the best we had in Mexico City. The supporting staff were great too. Thank you for the…”
Private market tour and home cooking class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu. Customize your menu, shop Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, then cook and eat.
“Chef Manuel shops based on your desired menu. Be prepared to share with the chef what culinary creation you would like him to prepare. After that, its shopping time at the market. I have taken several cooking classes/demonstrations. This was BY FAR, the best experience I have had. Manuel is an amazing person and just…”
Tour Mercado 23 with a chef, then cook a 4-course Mexican meal with a margarita and drinks, plus hotel pickup in Cancun.
“We had a wonderful experience. Diego was a very pleasant, knowledgeable individual, who conducted a really nice cooking section. The tour of the market as well as the restaurant where the class took place were very enjoyable. Diego's assistant, Angel, was very pleasant and helpful. My wife and I strongly recommend this tour.”
Oaxaca’s vegetarian cooking class blends a neighborhood market walk with hands-on mole, tortillas, and dessert in 4 hours.
“The vegetarian cooking class was more than just delicious food! We learned about Zapotec culture and history from our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Victor. The class was the perfect combination of traditional methods and modern takes on Oaxacan recipes. I would recommend this experience to anyone.”
Tour Mercado de Abastos, then cook traditional Oaxaca dishes from scratch with Minerva Lopez, ending with mezcal tasting and dessert.
“This was just what we hoped it would be! Minerva took us to the market to shop for the meal we were going to prepare. She is so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. Authentic cooking over an open fire and comal. It was a hands on experience and we learned so much!”
Cook a four-dish Mexican feast in San Miguel with Chef David Jahnke. Choose your menu, learn techniques, and eat what you make.
“Chef David is an amazing teacher! We loved the experience of cooking in his beautiful home. I highly recommend!”
A small-group cooking class in Cozumel that starts at El Mercado, then cooks a full Mexican meal at Josefina’s home kitchen.
“Outstanding experience-homemade drinks, great salsa recipes, chicken dish and much more!! The shopping experience at the market was fun also.”
Cabo taco fiesta with salsa dancing and mixology. Learn salsas, corn tortillas, guacamole, and make up to five cocktails plus tequila.
“Total blast. Karina and her team were great hosts and made the experience really fun and entertaining. Learned a lot and would highly recommend this to anyone in Cabo.”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.
