Mexican Street Tacos: Market Tour and Cooking Class

Plunge into the remarkable culinary culture of Mexico and get to know the techniques for crafting some of Mexico’s finest street tacos, which you can recreate in your own kitchen. The experience includes a visit to a local market, a practical cooking tutorial, and a meal.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Medellín 191A - Begin the experience with a refreshing “agua fresca” and an introduction to the rich history of Mexican cuisine.
    Participants will receive comprehensive explanations of recipes and ingredients before heading to the kitchen for an interactive cooking session.
    The menu includes: Tacos al Pastor (pork), Tacos de Barbacoa (beef), Tacos…
What's Included
  • All needed ingredients to cook menu
  • Tacos al Pastor, Tacos de Barbacoa, Tacos Campechanos, three Mexican salsas and hand-made tortillas
  • Professional Chef guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Agua fresca (fruit-based water beverage)
  • Hot chocolate (water-based)
  • Market tour
  • Printed recipes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Taco al Pastor with Mango and Chile Manzano Sauce
  • Taco de Barbacoa with Drunken Sauce
  • Taco Campechano with Devil’s Sauce
Additional Information
  • An apron will be provided to be used during class. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
Location
Medellín 191A
Medellín
Between Chiapas and Tapachula Streets
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mike_k
Feb 6, 2026
Highly recommend, 5 stars - Wonderful class and market tour. Highly recommend. Pame was an excellent guide and chef and made the experience very enjoyable.
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Guy
Jan 1, 2026
A great experience! - This was a great experience. The instructor was lovely, and clearly had a passion for cooking. She was happy to answer all of my questions, and had great english! The experience itself included a short market tour, and making handmade tortillas, proteins and salsas for a delicious taco lunch. Well worth the money, in my opinion!
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547piab
Dec 31, 2025
The best tacos in Mexico City! - Mariana and Jazmin made the experience! The tacos were to die for. Looking forward to trying the recipes out at home. It was exactly what we hoped it would be. A perfect start to our Mexican holiday!
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Rahe27
Nov 27, 2025
Unforgettable Taco Cooking Experience - Review: I had the pleasure of joining Pame and her team for the tacos cooking experience, and it was truly outstanding. From the very beginning, they ensured everything ran smoothly and that we felt welcome and cared for throughout. The experience included preparing from scratch, three different types of tacos and paired salsa, to enjoy along with refreshing drinks. Beyond the cooking, we visited a nearby market where we learned about the local products used in the dishes, and then continued to a tortilla‑making place where we had the chance to taste freshly made tortillas and learn how strict the quality control is. The combination of hands‑on cooking, cultural immersion, and Pame’s warm hospitality made this experience unique. It was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so grateful he did. It has been one of the highlights of my time in Mexico.
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Michelle_d
Nov 1, 2025
A Culinary Highlight: The Perfect Family Food Adventure - This Mexican Street Tacos cooking class and market tour was an absolute gem of an experience! As a family with grown children, we were searching for an authentic culinary adventure, and this exceeded all expectations. The day began with an eye-opening market tour where we learned about essential street taco ingredients - from selecting the perfect chiles and tomatillos to understanding different cuts of meat. Our guide's knowledge of traditional Mexican ingredients and their passionate explanations made the market visit both educational and fascinating. The hands-on cooking portion was exceptional. We learned the art of making authentic corn tortillas by hand (much harder than it looks!), and mastered the techniques for preparing various street taco fillings. The highlights included: Making fresh salsas from scratch, Preparing marinades for different meats, Learning proper cooking techniques for al pastor, barbacoa, and other classic fillings, Understanding the importance of each garnish and accompaniment. The instructor created such a welcoming environment that it felt like cooking with family. They shared invaluable tips and tricks that you can only learn from someone with deep knowledge of street food traditions. The finale was enjoying our creations together - the most delicious and authentic street tacos we've ever tasted. This class gave us not just recipes, but real skills we can use to recreate these amazing tacos at home.
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Jory_z
Oct 29, 2025
Superb Street Taco Cooking experience! - Incredible immersive and interactive culinary experience! A very special thanks to chef Pame who is incredibly knowledgeable about the taco culture and history here in Mexico. The experience is part field trip (tortillería and local mercado), part taco filling/salsa/tortilla making lessons, and best of all….eating our creations! Chef Pame and assistant Valentina are friendly and made sure to get to know each of us in our group of 5. Also included in the experience were photos taking by our paparazze Pame and recipes to recreate our tasty delights at home There are many culinary experiences from which to choose here in Mexico City. The Street Tacos Hands-On Cooking Class and Market Tour should be tops on your list.
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Sean_g
Aug 27, 2025
Fantastic cooking experience! - Fantastic experience learning about food culture and how to make three types of Mexican tacos. Our chef and guide, Pame, was knowledgeable and personable, taking the time to get to know us and answer our questions. The group size was small, which made it fun to learn together. I would definitely recommend the experience!
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Laurask445gk
Jun 10, 2025
Mandatory experience for everyone visiting Mexico City! - If you're visiting Mexico City this should be the absolute first thing you do! I did the street taco cooking class and it was one of the highlights of my trip and something I’d recommend to everyone! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth that felt like a big hug. Lorena was an incredible host - kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about sharing her love for the Mexican cuisine. She always made sure we were taken care of during the class and never had an empty glass of water or agua fresca! It didn’t feel like she was working at all, she was simply doing what she loves, and that energy was contagious. The market tour at the start was a really nice as we saw the ingredients and gave inspiration for other places I wanted to check out as Lorena was great at letting us know of the great spots around the area. As I was doing this cooking class on my last day in Mexico City I felt quite sad leaving Mexico City as I’d just gain so much inspiration. I was super impressed by how smoothly the class was run. Everyone had something to do and it all flowed super naturally. Despite coordinating everything, Lorena was very present and engaged. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions, which led to some conversations and you could tell that she really cared! This experience was a great introduction to Mexican culture and a clear reflection of how sweet and generous the people here are. If I had more time in Mexico City, I would have taken another cooking class! I feel confident trying the food we made in the class at home and was happy to get the recipes from the class. Definitely felt like the cooking class was worth my money and even more! Hope to see you again!
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Koumeister
Apr 22, 2025
Fantastic experience for beginner to intermediate home cooks - The Mexican Street Tacos class was a fantastic way to intimately about local produce, ways to replicate dishes at home, and a bit about Mexico City's food culture. Our guide Netzi was knowledgeable, patient, and led us to confidently prepare the dishes and salsas. The class can probably accommodate super novice cooks (they can do the simpler activities) but I think to get the most out of this experience it'll be best if you're semi-confident with a chef's knife. I'm excited to replicate these tacos and salsas at home, thanks Netzi!
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Tour703960
Apr 4, 2025
Great fun and now I can make street tacos! - So much fun on all levels. The education, the hands-on, the market tour, the warm hospitality -- my three young adults (age 13, 19, 21) said this was their top three favorite activity on this family trip. Home run!
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From $150
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).