Mexican Culture: Authentic Culinary Experience

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s extraordinary food culture with a Mexican cooking class and market tour. Learn traditional dishes, explore local markets, and enjoy a four-course lunch.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eje 3 Pte 191 - Embark on a culinary adventure at our elegantly designed cooking studio located in the vibrant Roma Norte. Guests are greeted with a refreshing Agua Fresca, premium Mexican coffee, or a herbal infusion, accompanied by an authentic Mexican appetizer, while the chef shares the rich history and essence of Mexican cuisine.
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What's Included
  • Market Tour
  • All needed ingredients to cook menu
  • Professional Chef guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Printed recipes
  • Four course lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Mexican Street Appetizers - Hand-pressed sopes with two house-made molcajete salsas — smoky red and bright green. Mexico’s street food culture, made by your own hands.
  • Mextlapique - A pre-Hispanic delicacy — vegetables slow-cooked without masa in a fragrant spearmint sauce.
  • White Mole - Mexico’s celebratory white sauce — pine nuts, almonds,…
Additional Information

Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture
Join us for the Essence of Mexico, an authentic and immersive culinary journey that transcends traditional cooking. Master the art of preparing essential Mexican dishes with confidence, using local, sustainable ingredients, and relish the genuine flavors that define Mexico.
Delight in an unforgettable experience…

Location
Medellín 191A
Medellín
Aura Cocina Mexicana, Medellín 191a (between Chiapas and Tapachula streets), colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City. Please ring the doorbell at your arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ian_r
Apr 11, 2026
Fantastic cooking class and market tour. - Overall a fantastic cooking class and market tour. I ended up going to back to the market and bullying several things the following day, and I would not have known where to go if I hadn’t had a tour first. The class was well paced, interactive, and ended in a delicious lunch! Wholeheartedly recommended.
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Westwoodbear1
Apr 6, 2026
Highlight of our CDMX Trip - A wonderful experience all around! One of our favorite highlights of trip to Mexico City. The chef was engaging, spoke perfect English and taught us a lot about Mexican cuisine and local ingredients. We enjoyed the market tour, the hands on food prep / cooking, and of course the delicious food. You will not go home hungry. It was a small group class with only 7 of us (max 8) so felt intimate with a lot of personal attention. The kitchen was clean and modern - it felt like we were at a dinner party. Do budget enough time as the whole experience is nearly 5 hours. I went with my wife and daughter (18) and it was a perfect activity for such a group. Would highly recommend.
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Janice
Mar 14, 2026
Easily one of the highlights of our trip - A wonderful experience at Aura Cocina Mexicana. A perfect mix of fun, learning and incredible food. Chef Pamela is knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about sharing her culture through food.
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Odyssey15943844669
Mar 8, 2026
A Fantastic Mexican Cooking Class with Graciela - We had an amazing time at Aura Cocina Mexicana with Graciela. She was so warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making the entire class feel personal and engaging. Our small group started with a trip to a local market, where we learned how to select fresh ingredients and even saw tortillas made by hand and machine. Back in the kitchen, we cooked a delicious Mexican meal, including white mole chicken (a special wedding dish) tamales, and more. The whole experience was fun, informative, and hands-on. We left full of new skills, lots of insight into Mexican culture, and with big smiles. I highly recommend this class, it’s well worth it!
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196katev
Mar 2, 2026
Would recommend and take this cooking class again - Fantastic experience overall. We had Pamela as our instructor and she was very knowledgeable and a positive and patient teacher. I especially loved our visit to the market where we got to sample some local foods with Pamela's guidance. The meal was delicious--one of our favorites in Mexico City--and it was further improved by the company of the others in the class. The menu included mole, fresh salsas, a delicious corn cake, and other local foods. We had so much delicious food I couldn't finish it all. Would recommend this class for certain.
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Samis188
Feb 22, 2026
An awesome food experience for the entire family! - We absolutely LOVED this entire experience. As a small group (there were 9 of us in total), we all got to engage with the cooking - and get to know each other. At the end of our trip, everyone in our family said it was their top highlight of our time in Mexico City. Pame, our leader and chef, was incredible. Engaging, fun, and really knowledgeable about Mexico food and history. The experience included a market tour, which was really fun, as well as cooking a multi-course lunch. We went with our 3 kids who are 16, 15, and 11, and not easily pleased. They truly enjoyed the entire day. They loved the cooking, the experience, that it was interactive - and that the food was delicious! We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun, hands-on cooking experience in Mexico City.
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M2505agannb
Feb 20, 2026
Book this cooking class to make the most of your trip to CDMX! - We had an amazing experience with Lorena and her team. It was just the right mix of education, fun and hands on experience that immersed in the culture of CDMX and Mexico. I highly recommend this class. We left very full, happy and relaxed. Chef Lorena is very attentive and a lot of fun - a perfect combination for a perfect experience.
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Rodoula_k
Feb 10, 2026
Highly recommend experience - This was one of the best cooking classes I ever did. Chef Lorena was really knowledgeable, walked us through all the typical Mexican ingredients and then took us to a local market to buy try a few things. She also pointed things about the neighbourhood and interesting buildings around. We made 4 very tasty courses and everything was explained very well and turned out very tasty accompanied with Mexican beer, wine or mezcal. The group was small which made the experience even more personal. Also the space where the cooking class is taking place is very neat.
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Nanci_w
Feb 9, 2026
Essence of Mexico- loved it! - The Essence of Mexico cooking experience was fantastic! From the morning market tour to the 4-course cooking experience, it was exactly what we hoped for. Lorena is a very passionate chef that expertly guided our group through an authentic cooking experience. I would highly recommend this tour if you enjoy food and cooking and would like to take a mini dive into cooking Mexican cuisine!
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Jen_k
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience ALL AROUND! - Amazing experience. We were taken care of from start to finish. I learned so much about the food, history and art of cooking. Definitely enhanced the experience to go to the market and meet the vendors, try the food (even the bugs) and learn about many of the locals who have been creating these dishes for many years. The cooking experience was well organized, easy to follow and fun! One of the best local experiences I've ever had.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).