Oaxaca Cultural Cooking: Traditionally Embrace the Oaxacan Cuisine, Culture, Heritage and Warmth
4.8
22 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Experience the rich cultural and culinary heritage of Oaxaca through traditional cooking. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and warm hospitality that make Oaxacan cuisine unique.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Calle Morelos 11 - The first thing we will do is cook our own sauce for our authentic Oaxacan breakfast. Then we will know the organic ingredients that we will use in our recipe; We will make a toast with mezcal to start the cooking class, and that our food is very tasty.
The mole, tamale or dish that you choose to prepare will be the one that you will carry in your heart and you will learn how to do it from the beginning to the end.
Do not forget that you will be involved in all the processes so that you know the cultural meaning of each one, you will learn to make tortillas by hand and put them on the comal so come ready to participate and eat!
After that now if at the table, we will eat together what we prepare.
Traditional cuisine in Oaxaca is a cultural heritage and I will share with you the experience of visiting my house so that you can live a totally traditional experience. Come prepared to enjoy!
For your convenience the classes are available in English, with special features for vegans or vegetarians, just let me know in advance.
Welcome to Oaxaca!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
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traditional breakfast - Hot chocolate
Bread
Memelites -
Our mole - It will be the dish you choose to cook:
Black mole, red mole, yellow mole, green mole, chichilo mole or stew.
Choose one.
Additional Information
Cooking traditionally is something that includes more than a dish, cooking in Oaxaca means that you get to know our culture and our heritage, way of life and above all our warmth.
I will teach you how to choose good ingredients or even how to substitute them for the ones you like.
If you are vegetarian or vegan, Oaxacan cuisine has more than one option for you, since meatless dishes are part of our culture and I can adapt to your needs.
Currently I have received more than 500 travelers from all over the world in my kitchen, and this is a new channel for you to come to know the authentic traditional cuisine.
Come with an open mind and ready to learn to cook and make new friends.
Welcome to Oaxaca!
- Not really
Location
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
A colleague of us will pass by you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(22 Ratings)
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Renz_t
May 1, 2024
Amazing! - Mimi and Charlie were such gracious and warm hosts. They’ve made us feel like we’re a part of their family, they’ve educated us about Oaxacan cuisine, why they do the things they do and how it relates to their culture and traditions. Mimi taught us how to cook amazing Oaxacan dishes from scratch, it was so informative, fun and very interactive. We definitely recommend every partaking in this class. Such an amazing experience!
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Elaine_s
Apr 12, 2024
Mimi is a joy! And the... - Mimi is a joy! And the class was informative and fun to participate in. Her son was the translator and provided some wonderful background to how Mimi came to be well-loved for her cooking talent.
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Whitney_k
Apr 3, 2024
This was our favorite experience in Oaxaca! - The experience was a joy from start to finish. Mimi was a warm, funny and engaging host, Charlie was a great translator and very thoughtful, and the food was fantastic. We were involved in all aspects of the cooking and learned a lot. We highly recommend this heartwarming and educational experience!
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Brian_l
Mar 7, 2024
Mimi is the Very Best of what Oaxaca is all about! - Mimi is a Oaxacan treasure and I cannot recommend her cooking class more! If you have one day to experience what Oaxaca is all about, this is how you should spend half of it. Mimi (her son Charlie, and the rest of the family) could not have been more humble and welcoming in making us feel at home in her kitchen. We had a group of 12 strangers from all over the world, and by end of the day we were laughing and crying like we were family. For me, traveling is about immersing yourself into the culture, making a meaningful connection to a place, and creating a lasting memory that extends past an Instagram photo. When we left Mimi's, it was like leaving a small piece of our heart in Matadamas. We made some damn good food, too. Can't wait to be back!
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Bigchiquis
Mar 7, 2024
The Very Best of Oaxaca - Mimi is a Oaxacan treasure and I cannot recommend her cooking class more! If you have one day to experience what Oaxaca is all about, this is how you should spend half of it. Mimi (her son Charlie, and the rest of the family) could not have been more humble and welcoming in making us feel at home in her kitchen. We had a group of 12 strangers from all over the world, and by end of the day we were laughing and crying like we were family. For me, traveling is about immersing yourself into the culture, making a meaningful connection to a place, and creating a lasting memory that extends past an Instagram photo. When we left Mimi's, it was like leaving a small piece of our heart in Matadamas. We made some damn good food, too. Can't wait to be back!
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Robin_r
Mar 6, 2024
Best Oaxaca Cooking Class - Every detail of this jam-packed day was perfectly planned for hands-on education and lots of fun! Breakfast and lunch included. We prepared fresh salsa, tortillas, mole negro and the best tamales.
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S8948uajoanned
Feb 25, 2024
Cooking Class With Personality! - Mimi’s class was outstanding and a highlight of our trip- my first to Oaxaca. Her son Charley translated so there were no misunderstandings. We met folks from all over the world, even 2 from my neighborhood in San Francisco!
The food was delicious. We made traditional mole, an involved process, cooking over wood coals.
But, the success of this class is Mimi herself. She has so much personality and she stars as a master cook and teacher!
Highly recommend this class.
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Abraham_a
Jan 25, 2024
FANTASTIC - Mimi is a treasure. Personally, Vivacity, she had it all, and we haven’t even begun about the cooking. Great experience.
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Pamela_g
Nov 4, 2023
Oaxaca cooking experience - This class was so well organised. We were made to feel welcome from our arrival. Around 18 participants but Mimi and her son quickly remembered all our names. So many highlights! Highly recommend this experience.
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Gregory_m
Nov 1, 2023
Absolutely wonderful! - Mimí and her family were absolutely wonderful! Immediately after getting off the van she made us all feel at home. Her casa is your casa as she says. She takes her craft seriously but allows fun and love to shine. That's the secret to her great tasting dishes. I would highly suggest anyone wanting to learn how to make great tasting Oaxaqueño food this is the place to do so! Mimí, I wish you nothing but the best for you and your family who so graciously welcomed us into your home for the afternoon. Thank you for great memories for my husband and me.
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