Mexican Cooking Experience: Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Mezcal Tasting in Coyoacán
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22 Ratings
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican culture with a market tour, cooking class, and mezcal tasting in Coyoacán. Choose your own menu and indulge in a delicious feast!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mexico City - We want you to live the whole Mexican experience. After we pick you up, we will head to the local Market in the colourful neighbourhood of Coyoacan where the chef will be waiting for you. We will start with a traditional breakfast (included) at a quesadillas and tacos place. Then we will buy all the ingredients that you will need for your menu (previously selected by you). Once we have all ingredients we will go to the Chef’s house where we will start with the cooking course. As you will be tired and thirsty, we will also include a small Mezcal tasting, and you will be able to try 3 different mezcals with the proper explanation. To finish this experience, you will eat all you cooked with the chef and interchange opinions of what you learned. One of the most wanted experiences due to the approach you have with lots of local people.
You have to select one appetizer, one starter, one main course, one dessert and one beverage option.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Kitchen, cutlery, ingredients
- Mezcal tasting for guests 18+
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meal Options
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Appetizer. One option to choose - Guacamole with grasshoppers
Mexican Pepperleaf with string-cheese and sauce
Pork Scratching taco in a green sauce
Esquites (Corn stew) -
Starter. One option to choose - Tortilla soup
Shrimp broth
Fideo seco (Short pasta dish)
Mexican Rice -
Main Course. One option to choose - Chicken with Mole sauce
Cheese-filled Poblano chili
Zucchini flower quesadilla
Shredded chicken Poblano style with chipotle -
Dessert. One option to choose - Fried banana with sour cream
Avocado pie
Zapote sweets
Amaranth and chocolate biscuits
Additional Information
We aim to immerse you in the authentic Mexican lifestyle. After fetching you, we’ll visit the bustling Coyoacán Market where our chef will welcome you. Our day begins with a classic breakfast of quesadillas and tacos, which is included in your package. Next, we shop for the ingredients required for your handpicked menu.
With the ingredients all ready, we proceed to the chef’s home to commence the culinary class. As a refresher, we also organize a brief Mezcal tasting, where you can sample three varieties of Mezcal accompanied by a detailed explanation. The experience culminates in you enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared with the input of the chef. A lively exchange of thoughts on what you’ve learned often follows. This immersive experience is quite popular due to the rich interaction with the locals.
Your meal will consist of one appetizer, one starter, one main course, one dessert, and one drink of your choice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Emilyhe6136om
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent introduction to Mexican cooking with thoroughly delightful expert locals - The cooking class was wonderful and met the wildly diverse needs of a family with two adults and two young children: one academic who speaks Spanish and knows Mexico City really well, one passionate non-Spanish-speaking chef, a six-year-old who knows how to handle a knife, and a baby who isn't ready for a cooking class. All four of us had a blast. I am writing this review out of the sense of obligation that such stellar hosting and education should be praised, so others will take a chance on the day in the kitchen (starting at the market, of course). You could not ask for better fun than what this experience will give you. Completely worth it. A truly meaningful engagement with local thought and long-standing practices. If you are looking for an activity that kids and adults can do together, this one is great. Make sure your young child knows "claw hand" as a knife cutting skill before your day in the kitchen. Your child will rave about this class, and if you have a baby, you'll be out of the sun and able to take care of the infant while still looking on at the action. I give this experience my top recommendation. I would do it again, in fact.
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Tracy_w
Mar 15, 2024
More than expected. - Manuel is a wonderful teacher of gastronomy and the culture around food. Very informative and inclusive. Thank you so much.
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Leee_r
Jan 26, 2024
Cooking class extraordinaire - From the second Jaime picked us up, we knew we were in for an exceptional experience. We met Ricardo who guided us through the wonderful and colorful market place. But first we had quesadillas. I tried the one with brains and flowers. My friend had tinga and cheese. Then we walked a few blocks to the kitchen, in a beautiful home converted to an AirB&b. Our marvelous chef and host was Manuelo. His friendly vibe, knowledge of cooking techniques, guiding us through various steps in preparing our meal was A+++++++. The hands on work stations allowed us to really feel as if we were preparing this delectable meal. Who knew I was opening an avocado incorrectly? Happy to learn the proper way. We were educated on chilies, different types of moles, blistering tomatoes and onions and so many other cooking procedures. We were given a choice of a 5 course meal, which included making horchata. Sharing a meal and great conversation with Manuelo, Ricardo, Jaime and my friend in the neighborhood of Cayoacan was one of the highlights of the trip to Mexico city. Highly recommend? ABSOLUTELY!
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Elizabeth_m
Jan 16, 2024
Class that works for KIDS!!! - COOKING CLASS THAT WORKS FOR KIDS! This cooking class was awesome. Our 9 year-old loves doing cooking classes when we travel but virtually all México City cooking classes do not allow kids. This one does! Not only was the chef GREAT at teaching proper knife technique and other basics that I struggle with explaining to my kid, he was super engaging with my son and just FUN. We made guacamole, tortilla soup, chicken mole and amaranth cookies plus a nice limeade with chia. Then we ate it. You get a nice market tour at the front end and throughout they provide you with tons of history and detail about what you’re eating and its pre-Spanish origins. Highly recommend.
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O5609xkdavido
Nov 7, 2023
Mexico City Cooking Class - Mexico City - Saturday
The entire day was 1st class. Thanks Rene and @mannu.crie @ricardo_bonillac
Thank you for organizing a day beyond our expectations.
Chinapas tour, market, then back to Ricardo’s to cook and eat
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Caitlinbx5653mh
Oct 31, 2023
Amazing experience! - This cooking class was amazing! The guides and chef were such excellent and patient teachers. We learned so much about the culture of Mexico as well as the food. You will be so happy if you book this tour, every part is fantastic!
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Lgs1353
Oct 27, 2023
Great experience with two very, very knowledgeable guides. Learned a lot about how diverse Mexican cuisine is. - Wonderful experience! Ricardo, Manuela & Derek were incredible. We learned so much about mexican cuisine, and really enjoyed the market tour at the start.
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Duilaw
May 30, 2023
Great cooking experience. - Pick up was on time. Driver, Jaime, was knowledgeable and friendly. Took us to meet Ricardo at the market in Coyoacán. Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable with Mexican cuisine and made starting the day a pleasure. Guided us through the market explaining the food and it’s origins. Then went to meet Manolo, the chef, where we began the cooking experience. It was fun and Manolo made sure everyone was involved in the food preparation. Food and drinks were delicious. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended.
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D9933ixjennifers
May 29, 2023
Best CDMX experience, hands down - This was one of the best experiences I have had traveling. Ricardo, Manolo, and Patricia made sure we had the most special day while also helping us to better understand and appreciate the history, complexity (and deliciousness!!!) of Mexican cooking. It felt like spending the day with your family, it was relaxed, fun, and I feel like I learned so much and am ready to cook at home. The fact you get to spend so much time with people so knowledgeable and so passionate is unmatched by any other experience like this i have done. Do not hesitate, book this experiece, it will make your time in Mexico City so much more rich.
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Jonom926
May 29, 2023
Best experience of CDMX! - What an incredible experience!! If you’re thinking about doing this, stop thinking and just do it! By far the best thing we did in CDMX!
Patricia was a wonderful driver and tour guide, Ricardo was such a wealth of knowledge! I was so impressed with how much time we got with such a knowledgeable and connected person in the food industry. Finally Manolo! He said he wanted to create an atmosphere of cooking with Grandma, and he nailed it! Low pressure environment where any question is welcomed.
We have always been intimidated by cooking Mexican dishes like Mole, and Manolo made it so approachable.
Five stars- would recommend!!
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