Great cultural experience - All of the great stories Alfredo shared about growing up in Huatulco, how it has changed, the traditions and the culture, were wonderful, as was the food!

Amazing Celebration of culinary learning! - We were picked up by a van at our front gate. Then went to Bocana beach. Alfredo was waiting and extremely organized. We learned all about various specific ways to create traditional Mexican food. Including tortillas, several salsas and marinades. We prepared shrimp, fish, chicken and beef. Some for tacos others for empanadas. Still others battered and served on the side. Margaritas were enjoyed throughout this process. At the end of the class we enjoyed the food. Every one went home with a desire to only eat freshly made tortillas. The classroom was a joy to be in and everyone was able to participate.

What a terrific class!!!! - This class was such a fun thing to do. Pick up was early (to me that’s right on time)! Alfredo was there to greet us. Super friendly and very comfortable atmosphere. I went with a group of 4 friends. We had so much fun and Alfredo makes you feel welcome. You get to actually participate in the class, chopping, stirring, mixing, etc. he explains all of the ingredients and how they are used or help to aid the delicious dish we are creating. I learned a lot. Laughed a lot and left very full from the delicious meal we made. Recipes were shared via email after the class which is such a bonus! Afterwards my friends and I wanted to walk on the beach for a short while and Alfredo kindly arranged for a later pick up for us at the beach. So thoughtful. I would highly recommend this class. Do it! Have fun. Thank you to Alfredo and his staff (which were also super helpful and kind).

A wonderful educational and tasty experience - A well organized and fun experience. A driver picked us up at our hotel and drove us to Alfredo’s home. We were soon joined by others who were eager to learn about Mexican cooking. Alfredo is a wonderful teacher and it’s a very friendly atmosphere in a spacious kitchen. We all got to participate in the cooking and to enjoy the tasty foods afterwards. Highly recommended!

Must-Try Workshop - An incredible experience! My husband and I learned so much and will definitely be taking another class next time we are in Huatulco. The food, beverages and company were all fantastic and Alfredo is an excellent and informative instructor.

Best Vacation experience ever - We loved every second - It’s hard to pick a favorite moment from any vacation of all time. Maybe I’m a little biased since we just returned from this trip, but watching my kids knead tortilla bread, devein shrimp, mix margaritas, squeeze limes, chop cilantro, blend salsas, taste test everything – it filled my heart seeing them so happy. Watching them take instruction and be able to reap the rewards at the end of the day by eating 40 million tacos was also a beautiful thing. Wahaca Cooking class was a last-minute add by my husband, tossing it into our agenda less than a week before heading out on vacation. He chatted with Alfredo, the head chef, on Instagram and found out they could accommodate kids as young as 8 (which ours is) so my husband signed us up based on positive reviews and his personal enjoyment of taco and margarita consumption. Wahaca is located in La Bocana Copalita, a 20 minute drive from Santa Cruz. A cab picked us up at 9am to head there and we cooked and ate until 1pm. There’s a huge table on the covered patio that held 10 of us, there were clean bathrooms, an authentic tortilla oven, pictures of the chef’s mother, a large colorful logo, and fresh ingredients waiting for us to turn them into something wonderful in the indoor kitchen. So we apron’ed up, washed our hands, and got ready for some action. Alfredo was PHENOMENAL. I have no other words for him. He did not baby our children, but kept them involved and interested. He trusted them to do hard things and helped them do them properly. He laughed a lot and kept the beer and fresh juices flowing. As a group of 9, we made four different salsas, four protein options (fish, chicken, pork, and shrimp), two flavors of margaritas, pico de gallo, sliced vegetables, and more than 50 homemade tortillas. You could sense his authentic joy when it comes to the kitchen. And by the end, our kids felt the same. Once we finished the chopping, cutting, kneading, flipping, cooking, breading, and mixing, we ate the fruits of our labor. We ate. And we ATE. And we ate some more. You’ll never know the true limits of a 14-year old boy’s stomach and metabolism until it’s faced with bottomless freshly-made Mexican tacos. We all went back for thirds, minimum. It was a happy table of people from Canada, Ireland, and California whom we’d gotten to know and appreciate over the course of the class. And here we are now, slamming tortillas together as one unit of hungry, bonded chefs. I can’t say it enough – it was flawless. Just like everything else in this area, we were not rushed to leave. We lingered and chatted and ate and drank until someone eventually said, “Well, I guess we should head out.” No schedule, no hurry. Only time, relaxation, and good company. Are tacos and margaritas not your thing? (hmmm, are there people in this world who actually answer yes to this?) But there are other different options available – be sure to check out his other cooking classes online, including spicy tingas and peppers, seafood, moles with pork, tamales, passion fruit ceviche, jalapeno poppers, and more. I recommend following him on Instagram too. Reservations can be made very close to the date you plan to attend and he says he hosts classes six days a week. OH – and Alfredo also owns a restaurant in La Crucecita called “Alfredo’s” which, of course, our family ate at that night. We told him we were going and when we arrived he had reserved the table up front for our family. Does it GET nicer than that? The food was unsurprisingly spectacular and it felt good to support this awesome guy and his passion.

Costa Cooking Class - What a wonderful experience, it is an absolute must do when visiting the area! I loved learning the different techniques, cooking with different foods, learning the history and then sitting down with strangers turned into friends to enjoy it all. Thank you Alfredo & family for opening your kitchen and home to us!

Cooking on Valentine's Day - Amazing Experience. - My wife and I attended the Mi Cocina class with Alfredo on Valentine's Day. The experience was a highlight of this year's trip to Huatulco. Some much fun learning about the food and history of the area, preparing the food, meeting new people and sharing our meal together.

Learning to shop, cook, and eat like a local! - I was interested in the shopping in La Crucecita with cooking class and talked some friends into it. What an awesome amazing experience. We were picked up in a vintage beetle and taken down town. We had met with another couple that was taking the class as well. After a short talk of what we might like to cook with, the five of us went with Alfredo through the side streets and into all those little stores we so often walk past. He told us about the local history and how it mingled with the food. As we went, we all carried bags of the goodies he bought for the food we would prepare. Taking and joking with everyone and collecting some ingredients from some older ladies who sat on the street edge because they had the best selection of what he was looking for. After we had all of our ingredients, we were taken to the cooking school out in Bocana, and then the cooking began. As he told us what to prepare, Alfredo spoke about how his family taught him the recipes and what the food meant to the local people. Very, very interesting and informative. Once all the food was prepared and we helped cook, we ate, and ate, and ate. Then we were taken back to our original pick-up points by taxi and a couple of days later, recipes of all the times we made. For those who love to eat, and even don't know how to cook, but want to learn about a bit about the local history. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST! You won't be disappointed.

Wonderful Experience - Was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the experience. Great venue and food was delicious. I would definitely go again.