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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

By Traveling Spoon
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $118 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients. 

Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!

Activity location

  • Mexico City
    • Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santo Desierto
    • Santo Desierto
    • Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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Cooking class and dinner
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 2:30pm
Price details
$118.00 x 2 Adults$236.00

Total
Price is $236.00
Until Tue, Oct 14
Cooking class and lunch
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Cooking class and lunch with your host Lucia

Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$118.00 x 2 Adults$236.00

Total
Price is $236.00
Until Tue, Oct 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local alcohol

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.

Activity itinerary

Step inside the welcoming home of Lucía, a renowned gastronomic historian, for an immersive Mexico City cooking class that blends traditional flavors with cultural storytelling. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic Mexican recipes from a local expert who has mastered both time-honored family dishes and creative, modern interpretations using the freshest local ingredients. Under Lucía’s guidance, you’ll either enjoy a hands-on cooking experience preparing each dish together or a live cooking demonstration where you watch her techniques up close (your choice). Along the way, you’ll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won’t find in restaurants. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, this experience can be tailored to your preferences. Lucía is happy to accommodate vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions; simply share your needs when booking. Your meal is paired with local alcohol such as Mexican beer or tequila. Whether you’re seeking authentic flavors, cultural immersion, or practical cooking skills, this Mexico City culinary experience offers an unforgettable taste of local life.

Location

Activity location

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    Mexico City
    • Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Santo Desierto
    • Santo Desierto
    • Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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