Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour
Roma Norte, Mexico
Immerse yourself in Mexico's extraordinary food culture in a guided cooking class and market tour with a professional chef. Learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes, in a fully hands-on cooking class.
Mexican Cooking Class and Market Tour in Roma Norte, Mexico City
This activity is a hands-on cooking class and market tour in Roma Norte, ideal for food lovers wanting to learn Mexican cuisine in an intimate setting.
Highlights
- Market tour of Mercado de Medellín in the Roma neighborhood
- Cooking class in a contemporary-designed, intimate studio with friendly staff
- 4-course lunch paired with Mexican craft beer, mezcal, and premium wine
- Hands-on experience that builds confidence in cooking Mexican dishes
Description
Begin your experience at a modern cooking studio in the eclectic Roma Norte neighborhood. Enjoy a welcome drink such as Agua Fresca, coffee made from selected Mexican beans, or a special infusion while learning about the history of Mexican cuisine.
Next, take a walking market tour to Mercado de Medellín, one of the main markets in Roma Norte. Explore the vibrant halls and learn about the market's history, organization, and offerings. Taste quesadillas made with native corn at an organic tortillería, view the traditional nixtamalization process, and learn about various chili varieties. Sample 100% raw cacao and hand-crafted artisanal chocolate from Oaxaca. Try exotic insects such as crickets, chicatana flying ants, and chinicuil worms. Sample seasonal native fruits like mamey, chicozapote, and tuna, along with hand-made ice cream.
Return to the cooking studio to prepare a 4-course meal featuring traditional Mexican dishes. For the first course, prepare antojitos mexicanos including street food sopes served with two Mexican salsas (red molcajete and green sauce). The second course involves making Mextlapique, a pre-Hispanic tamal without masa, with a vegetable-only version covered in hierbabuena sauce.
Next, prepare white mole, a traditional dish from central Mexico made with white pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, blonde raisins, and chile guero. This mole is served with chicken, mushrooms, or panela cheese. Finish with pastel de elote, a cornbread paired with water-based chocolate.
Enjoy the meal with pairings of Agua Fresca, Mexican craft beer, mezcal from Oaxaca, and premium red or white wine from Valle de Parras.
Includes
- Professional chef guide
- Market tour
- All ingredients
- Printed recipes
- 4-course lunch
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, mezcal, or wine)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Important Information
- An apron will be provided for use during the class
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot. Wear comfortable clothes and bring an appetite. The best time to join is in the morning for the freshest market experience.
