Market tour, cooking class & three-course Mexican feast
Roma Sur, Mexico
Experience Mexican food like never before with a market tour and cooking class! Learn about the ancient and colonial roots of the dishes you love, prepare them from scratch and feast like an emperor!
Mexican Market Tour and Cooking Class in Roma, Mexico City
This combined market tour and cooking class in Roma suits food enthusiasts interested in authentic Mexican cuisine and cooking techniques.
Highlights
- Explore the history of Mexico's unique culinary traditions
- Learn to prepare tamales, mole, and tortillas from scratch
- Enjoy a three-course meal with drinks at a beautifully set table
Description
Begin with a 90-minute tour of Mercado Medellín in Roma, learning how ancient Mesoamerican ingredients and techniques influence modern Mexican dishes. Discover how the 16th-century Spanish conquest led to culinary innovations on both sides of the Atlantic.
After the market visit, head to a private home in Condesa for a hands-on cooking class lasting around three hours. With expert guidance, prepare tamales, mole, and tortillas from fresh ingredients. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. Throughout the class, enjoy small-batch Mexican beers and soft drinks to stay refreshed.
Conclude the experience by dining on the dishes you prepared at a table adorned with local linens and artisanal tableware. Dessert is served alongside Mexican wine and/or mezcal, offering a moment to reflect on the day.
Shorter classes are also available. Check the activity provider page for more details.
Includes
- One-hour market tour
- Taxi to cooking location if it rains
- Guidance and all ingredients to prepare two courses and tortillas
- Dessert
- Mexican beer, wine, mezcal, and soft drinks
- Recipes sent by email after the class
Excludes
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Wheelchair users have participated before, but the building lacks an elevator.
- There are two cats in the house; allergy sufferers should be cautious. Allergy pills are available, and cats are kept out of the cooking area.
- After booking, you will be contacted to confirm your menu. Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated, except strict Kosher diets at this time.
- Eat a substantial breakfast before the class, as it involves standing for several hours and likely ends after 2 PM.
- Be aware that other participants may book the same experience at a lower price via the Martaja website.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes, and check your email for menu options after booking.
