MEXICAN COOKING CLASSES

Mexican Cooking Classes: the 15 Best Worldwide

38 classes  ·  from $61 a head

Tortillas pressed by hand, chillies explained properly and a mole that takes a list of ingredients you will not believe. The 15 below are priced and paced honestly.

Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets - Cooking at the chef’s home makes the lesson personal
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Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

1.Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144Our pick

Meet at Mercabo in central Cabo San Lucas for a guided market visit, fresh ingredients, and hands-on cooking at a chef’s home. Depending on the day, you’ll make mole, tamales, birria, Baja seafood, pork tacos, or Mexican antojitos, plus tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and margaritas. Lunch and beverages are included.

“Fun and great food with amazing hosts. The owner and her staff were gracious, knowledgeable and friendly. Group size was bigger than I hoped for (about 16) but they made it work and all were included in the experience. Food amazing, drinks plentiful and well worth our time.”

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Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum - The opening lesson: chiles, tortillas, and Mexican flavor
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Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum

2.Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend about three hours in a local Tulum home with Lily, Lupita, or the Rivera’s Kitchen team. Learn tortilla-making, prepare tacos al pastor, guacamole, salsa, and dessert, then share the meal with drinks and a guided mezcal tasting. Groups are small, though some hands-on work may be shared.

“This was one of the best things we did on our trip. Not only was the food amazing, it was touching to be so warmly welcomed by our hosts. We learned a lot about the history of the food and its preparation, as well as many memorable flavors we’ll experiment with at home. Highly recommend!”

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Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas - A garden lesson about Mexican ingredients
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Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

3.Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At Metate Cabo in El Tezal, a chef such as Roberto or Chef Su leads a three-hour Mexican cooking evening. You tour the restaurant garden, learn about local herbs and spices, make a cocktail and several appetizers, then share dinner and dessert. The class is in English, limited to 10 people, and ends where it begins.

“Excellent tour of farm to table ingredients, pedigree and execution. Very knowledgeable chef and excellent food. This restaurant is going to climb it's way to Michelin stars. Lovely staff and personal service.”

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Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City - Starting at the market near Bucareli 165
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Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

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

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

Meet chef José at Bucareli 165 for a three-and-a-half-hour Mexican cooking class with a local market visit. Help choose ingredients, prepare tortillas, guacamole, salsas, guisados, and dessert, then sit down to eat with the group. The English-language class accepts up to 10 people and offers vegetarian options.

“Fun and engaging class with Jose and a lovely group of fellow participants. Made the most amazing guacamole and fresh blue corn tortillas, amongst other things. Good amount of food and we were able to wrap up what we couldn’t eat to take with us.”

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Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class - What you actually do during the class
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Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class

5.Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Join Chef Alma and her family team for a three-hour, hands-on Mexican cooking class in Playa del Carmen. You will make tortillas, salsas, guacamole, rice, and other traditional dishes, then eat what you prepare. The class is limited to eight people, offered in English and Spanish, and includes a recipe collection to use at home.

“Chef Alma was so great and nice! She truly does make you feel welcomed in her home. It was great to learn about the history of Playa Del Carmen and about the cuisine of the area as well. All of my friends had fun with this experience, and the recipes you receive are priceless! We walked to the location from downtown Playa Del Carmen from the coast and felt extremely safe. I cannot recommend this experience enough!”

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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour - Sopes, salsas, and the first taste of the kitchen
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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

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

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

Start with agua fresca and a guided visit to Mercado Medellín, then return to Aura Cocina Mexicana for a hands-on four-course class. Chefs such as Lorena, Pame, Mariana, Ana, and Nitze teach salsas, tortillas, mextlapiques, mole blanco, and corn bread. Lunch includes drinks, dessert, and printed recipes.

“We had a great time cooking with Mariana! We would definitely consider another class next time we are in CDMX!”

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Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor - What you actually cook during the class
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Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor

7.Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Start with hotel pickup and a guided visit to Cancun’s Mercado 23, where you select fruit, herbs, vegetables, meat, or seafood. Then prepare a four-course Mexican meal with a small group, plus coffee, soft drinks, and one margarita. Guides may include Diego, Angel, Sasha, G, Asim, or Nassim.

“Went on this tour/ class last year and couldn’t recommend it more! It was fantastic, informative and fun! Diego led our tour/class and was really friendly, the food was delicious and I’m still using the recipes now! Would definitely do this again and recommend that anyone visiting Cancun does it too!”

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Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria - What happens during the two hours
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Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria

8.Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at noon near Madrid’s Chueca district for a hands-on class in a private home. With a host such as Paloma, Pilar, or Pipa, you’ll prepare Valencian paella, Spanish tortilla, and sangria, then sit down to eat with wine or coffee. The group is limited to seven.

“Our hostess Pilar was wonderful! She was an excellent teacher and we had a feast of the Spanish tortilla, Sangria, and Paella that she cheerfully taught us to make. She was warm and welcoming, and it was a treat to be in such a beautiful Spanish home with such a radiant person. We truly enjoyed our time with her, and the delicious authentic food. We highly recommend this experience in Madrid - you won’t be disappointed.”

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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef - What you actually do in the kitchen
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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef

9.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend three hours in Chef David Jahnke’s home kitchen in San Miguel de Allende, preparing four Mexican dishes from a flexible menu. Choose hands-on or demonstration cooking, ask for vegan or gluten-free adjustments, then eat everything you make while learning about ingredients, nutrition, and Mexican culinary traditions.

“David’s knowledge and his ability to connect with us. My daughter and I enjoyed the class tremendously.”

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Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class - Making salsa, guacamole, and tortillas from simple ingredients
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Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

10.Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet Karina and the Juan More Taco team at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food for a hands-on Cabo evening of tortillas, salsa, guacamole, tacos, five Mexican drinks, dancing, live music, and tequila tasting. You will cook, shake margaritas, play percussion, and finish with churros. The $143.32 price includes food and drinks, but not transportation or tips.

“Fantastic interactive experience! We didnt expect everything and it was all great!!! Karina and the entire crew were amazing! Will definitely do it again! Great communication prior as well.”

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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia - A three-hour menu with room to choose
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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

11.Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia

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

Spend about three hours in Lucía’s home in Mexico City, cooking or watching a private lesson shaped around your tastes. This gastronomic historian teaches traditional dishes, regional ingredients, salsas, desserts, and the cultural stories behind them. You’ll eat your meal in her garden or patio, with Mexican beer or tequila included.

“My family had an amazing experience cooking mouthwatering Mexican dishes under masterful guidance of Lucia in her charming home. We shared stories, laughs, and amazing meal. I’m afraid quesadillas are forever ruined for me as I’m unlikely to find quesadillas that would taste as fantastic as the ones we made as a group. We received a lot of cooking tips that are easily transferable to home cooking. It was very nice seating outside on the patio having the meal that we all prepared. It was a lifetime memory for my family that we will cherish forever. Very grateful to have had this incredible cooking experience. Highly recommend.”

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Tasty Mexican Cooking Class with Feast in Riviera Maya - The garden visit sets the tone
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Tasty Mexican Cooking Class with Feast in Riviera Maya

12.Tasty Mexican Cooking Class with Feast in Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Spend about six hours at Mexico Lindo Cooking near Puerto Morelos, preparing a rotating six-course Mexican meal with a professional chef. You’ll visit the organic garden, learn regional recipes and cooking methods, then sit down to eat with drinks, tequila, music, an apron, and recipes to take home. Groups are capped at eight.

“I was looking for something different than the typical tourist activities when I found Chef Ali's cooking school! It was everything I expected and more. The recipes were great; I learned how to make tamales like I've always wanted. I can't wait share my new talents with friends and family at home.”

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Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class - The market visit and the avocado lesson
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Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class

13.Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Learn Mexican cooking at Cancun Food Tours with chefs such as Diego, Nassim, and Carlos. You will prepare guacamole, tortillas, beans, sopes, enchiladas, and arroz con leche, with fruit and tamales to taste and a margarita included. The class begins at 11 a.m. in central Cancun, lasts about three and a half hours, and welcomes up to 10 people.

“Our tour guide was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable. No wait time, pickup was on time. Driver very nice. Loved walking through the market. Food and drinks were wonderful! Highly recommend this tour!!!”

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Mexico City: Mexican Cooking Class - Walking to the market before the knives come out
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Mexico City: Mexican Cooking Class

14.Mexican Cooking Class

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

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking chef at a white door on Calle Bucareli 165 in Juárez. In three hours, you may visit a local market, select ingredients, prepare several Mexican dishes, make tortillas, and sit down to eat what you cooked. Chef José leads many sessions, with other instructors assigned as needed.

“Absolutely Amazing Experience. A must do when in Mexico City. Chef Eduardo is an amazing talent and even better person! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Mexican Cuisine. I learned so much in the time spent with The Chef! From the trip to the market, learning how to pick proper ingredients, to the prep, mise en place, execution and of course eating all the delicious creations. I can’t wait to use the techniques I learned. Definitely a 5* Class. I would highly recommend.”

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Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour - Mercado de Medellín, a useful lesson in everyday Mexico City food
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Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

15.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

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

Meet Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte for coffee or agua fresca, then walk to Mercado de Medellín for quesadillas, cacao, fruit, chocolate, and insects. Back in the studio, prepare four Mexican courses with a chef such as Pame, Mariana, or Lorena, then enjoy lunch with Mexican drinks. Small groups are limited to seven.

“Pame is one of the kindest and friendliest guides I have ever met! She is a great entertainer, and funny and charming too. She taught us so much about not only the food, but the history and culture of the colonia we were in (Colombian heritage) and the greater Valley of México, from ancient to modern civilization. I was in heaven! This was a really, really cool experience and worth every penny and the 5+ hours we spent there. Highly recommend!!”

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