Top 7 Cooking Classes in Mexico City

1.Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Review of Mexico City’s hands-on cooking class, local market visit, mezcal, seasonal dishes, price, logistics, and who should book.

“I was a solo traveler welcomed into a fun group. The chef was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The space was beautiful and filled with eclectic decor. Best of all, the food was delicious, and we actually helped shop for, prepare, and cook.”

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2.Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Cook a four-course Mexican meal, tour Mercado Medellín, taste local specialties, and pair lunch with mezcal, beer, or wine.

“Absolute highlight of our trip to Mexico City. We should've started with this! I learned so much about the food (and general culture) of Mexico. I don't even like cooking and had such a good time with our chef, Lorena. The market visit, cooking process, and meal were all amazing.”

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3.Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Cook authentic Mexican dishes, shop a local market, and mix three cocktails in a small-group Mexico City class led by an English-speaking chef.

“A wonderful cooking class with cocktails where we got to go to the local market to pick out our ingredients. Jose was a great guide and chef and taught us many tips for Mexican cooking”

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4.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Cook authentic Mexican dishes with historian Lucía in her Mexico City home, garden, and kitchen, with drinks, stories, and a full meal included.

“Lucia was an amazing host and chef! We made many delicious dishes and then got to sit on her beautiful patio to eat our creations. She made us feel very welcome and even had some extra special authentic snacks for us to taste. It was a perfect night and a highlight of our vacation. I very highly recommend.”

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5.Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

Learn Mexican recipes, shop a local market, and cook a three-course meal in a small-group Mexico City class for $121.

“We booked a cooking class at the last minute, and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. During the whole 3 hour adventure with Jose, we enjoyed every minute. The class takes place in a lovely building with a large kitchen. At the beginning you walk to a gorgeous Mexican market to choose and buy supplies. Then you carefully prepare a three course meal. It was absolutely delicious, fresh, beautiful and special. Worth every single penny. Do this. You will love it.”

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6.3h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110Best value

Cook eight Mexican dishes in a Mexico City home kitchen with margaritas, local stories, recipes, and a small group of up to six.

“Our favorite activity to do when we travel is to take a local cooking class, and this cooking class did not disappoint. We had so much fun at our cooking class. Aremi was so nice! We selected a private cooking class and worked with Aremi to suit our tastes. I would recommend this class for sure!”

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7.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $204

Tour Mercado de Medellín, taste native Mexican foods, then cook a four-course meal with mezcal, beer, wine, and expert guidance.

“Everything was absolutely incredible. Could not rate more highly. Pame was so engaging and knowledgeable. A must do experience if you’re in Mexico City!”

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