Mexico City: Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour
Roma Norte, Mexico
Cook and taste 10 different salsas in a cooking class and market tour with a professional chef. Take home some easy recipes and fun memories.
Mexican Cooking Class and Market Tour in Roma Norte, Mexico City
This experience suits food enthusiasts interested in authentic Mexican cuisine, combining a market tour and hands-on cooking in Roma Norte.
Description
Begin in a contemporary cooking studio located in the Roma Norte neighborhood. Meet your chef instructor and enjoy a welcome drink of agua fresca, coffee from selected Mexican beans, or a special infusion. Learn about the history of Mexican cuisine while preparing for the experience.
Take a walking tour of Mercado de Medellín, exploring the market’s rich history and cultural significance. Taste quesadillas made from native corn at an organic tortillería and observe the traditional nixtamalization process. Discover multiple chili varieties at a chili stand, sample 100% raw cacao and hand-made artisanal chocolate from Oaxaca, and try exotic insects like crickets, chicatana (flying ants), and chinicuil (worms). Seasonal native fruits such as mamey, chicozapote, and tuna, along with hand-crafted ice cream, are also included.
Return to the cooking studio for a hands-on class where you will prepare 10 different Mexican salsas using various cooking methods including roasting, frying, and raw preparation.
After preparing the salsas, enjoy them alongside street food tacos and appetizers with fillings like cochinita pibil, cecina, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, cactus leaves, zucchini, fried beans, and quesadillas. The meal is paired with agua fresca, artisanal mezcal, and Mexican craft beer.
Salsas You Will Learn to Prepare
- Traditional guacamole
- Red molcajete sauce
- Green sauce
- Ranchera sauce
- Mango and chile manzano sauce
- Habanero sauce
- Devil's sauce
- Chile morita with nuts sauce
- Chipotle sauce
- Salsa borracha (drunken sauce)
Includes
- Professional chef guide
- Market tour
- Ingredients
- Printed recipes
- Lunch
- Beer and mezcal
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
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.
Booking tip: Wear comfortable shoes for the market walk. The best time to visit is in the morning when the market is lively and fresh ingredients are available.
