We want you to live the whole Mexican experience. After we pick you up, we will head to the local Market in the colourful neighbourhood of Coyoacán where the chef will be waiting for you. We will start with a traditional breakfast (included) at a quesadillas and tacos place. Then we will buy all the ingredients that you will need for your menu (previously selected by you).
Once we have all ingredients we will go to the Chef's house where we will start with the cooking course. As you will be tired and thirsty, we will also include a small Mezcal tasting, and you will be able to try 3 different mezcals with the proper explanation. To finish this experience, you will eat all you cooked with the chef and interchange opinions of what you learned. One of the most wanted experiences due to the approach you have with lots of local people.
You have to select one appetizer, one starter, one main course, one dessert and one beverage option.
Posted By : emilyhE6136OM
The cooking class was wonderful and met the wildly diverse needs of a family with two adults and two young children: one academic who speaks Spanish and knows Mexico City really well, one passionate non-Spanish-speaking chef, a six-year-old who knows how to handle a knife, and a baby who isn't ready for a cooking class. All four of us had a blast. I am writing this review out of the sense of obligation that such stellar hosting and education should be praised, so others will take a chance on the day in the kitchen (starting at the market, of course). You could not ask for better fun than what this experience will give you. Completely worth it. A truly meaningful engagement with local thought and long-standing practices. If you are looking for an activity that kids and adults can do together, this one is great. Make sure your young child knows "claw hand" as a knife cutting skill before your day in the kitchen. Your child will rave about this class, and if you have a baby, you'll be out of the sun and able to take care of the infant while still looking on at the action. I give this experience my top recommendation. I would do it again, in fact.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 15:04:36 
Posted By : Tracy_W
Manuel is a wonderful teacher of gastronomy and the culture around food. Very informative and inclusive. Thank you so much.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 16:56:07 
Posted By : LeeE_R
From the second Jaime picked us up, we knew we were in for an exceptional experience. We met Ricardo who guided us through the wonderful and colorful market place. But first we had quesadillas. I tried the one with brains and flowers. My friend had tinga and cheese. Then we walked a few blocks to the kitchen, in a beautiful home converted to an AirB&b. Our marvelous chef and host was Manuelo. His friendly vibe, knowledge of cooking techniques, guiding us through various steps in preparing our meal was A+++++++. The hands on work stations allowed us to really feel as if we were preparing this delectable meal. Who knew I was opening an avocado incorrectly? Happy to learn the proper way. We were educated on chilies, different types of moles, blistering tomatoes and onions and so many other cooking procedures. We were given a choice of a 5 course meal, which included making horchata. Sharing a meal and great conversation with Manuelo, Ricardo, Jaime and my friend in the neighborhood of Cayoacan was one of the highlights of the trip to Mexico city. Highly recommend? ABSOLUTELY!
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Posted On : 2024-01-26 13:29:43
Posted By : Elizabeth_M
COOKING CLASS THAT WORKS FOR KIDS! This cooking class was awesome. Our 9 year-old loves doing cooking classes when we travel but virtually all México City cooking classes do not allow kids. This one does! Not only was the chef GREAT at teaching proper knife technique and other basics that I struggle with explaining to my kid, he was super engaging with my son and just FUN. We made guacamole, tortilla soup, chicken mole and amaranth cookies plus a nice limeade with chia. Then we ate it. You get a nice market tour at the front end and throughout they provide you with tons of history and detail about what you’re eating and its pre-Spanish origins. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-01-16 10:12:18
Posted By : O5609XKdavido
Mexico City - Saturday
The entire day was 1st class. Thanks Rene and @mannu.crie @ricardo_bonillac
Thank you for organizing a day beyond our expectations.
Chinapas tour, market, then back to Ricardo’s to cook and eat
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Posted On : 2023-11-07 10:58:17
Posted By : caitlinbX5653MH
This cooking class was amazing! The guides and chef were such excellent and patient teachers. We learned so much about the culture of Mexico as well as the food. You will be so happy if you book this tour, every part is fantastic!
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Posted On : 2023-10-31 14:43:35
Posted By : LGS1353
Wonderful experience! Ricardo, Manuela & Derek were incredible. We learned so much about mexican cuisine, and really enjoyed the market tour at the start.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27 17:57:41
Posted By : duilaw
Pick up was on time. Driver, Jaime, was knowledgeable and friendly. Took us to meet Ricardo at the market in Coyoacán. Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable with Mexican cuisine and made starting the day a pleasure. Guided us through the market explaining the food and it’s origins. Then went to meet Manolo, the chef, where we began the cooking experience. It was fun and Manolo made sure everyone was involved in the food preparation. Food and drinks were delicious. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-05-30 10:08:40
Posted By : D9933IXjennifers
This was one of the best experiences I have had traveling. Ricardo, Manolo, and Patricia made sure we had the most special day while also helping us to better understand and appreciate the history, complexity (and deliciousness!!!) of Mexican cooking. It felt like spending the day with your family, it was relaxed, fun, and I feel like I learned so much and am ready to cook at home. The fact you get to spend so much time with people so knowledgeable and so passionate is unmatched by any other experience like this i have done. Do not hesitate, book this experiece, it will make your time in Mexico City so much more rich.
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Posted On : 2023-05-29 19:49:07
Posted By : jonom926
What an incredible experience!! If you’re thinking about doing this, stop thinking and just do it! By far the best thing we did in CDMX!
Patricia was a wonderful driver and tour guide, Ricardo was such a wealth of knowledge! I was so impressed with how much time we got with such a knowledgeable and connected person in the food industry. Finally Manolo! He said he wanted to create an atmosphere of cooking with Grandma, and he nailed it! Low pressure environment where any question is welcomed.
We have always been intimidated by cooking Mexican dishes like Mole, and Manolo made it so approachable.
Five stars- would recommend!!
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Posted On : 2023-05-29 19:43:42
