The 15 Best Mexico City Cooking Classes

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Mexican Street Tacos Hands-on Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

At Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte, you’ll tour Mercado de Medellín, learn taco traditions, and cook al pastor, barbacoa, campechanos, tortillas, and three salsas. Chef Pame has led recent classes, with small groups capped at eight. Your meal comes with agua fresca, hot chocolate, and a choice of Mexican drinks.

“To say I liked it is an understatement, I LOVED it! This tour had everything. From tasting a local quesadilla stand, going to a market, learning everything about culture and food, to actually cooking and eating the delicious products we made! Those tacos were amazing! Thanks so much to Pame, the chef, for her dedication and knowledge, she made it even better! One of the best cooking classes I’ve taken while traveling.”

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7.Coyocán: Market Tour and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $149

Meet Ricardo in Coyoacán for market stories, quesadillas, and ingredient shopping, then join Chef Mannu at Meztli Boutique House & Spa. You choose each course of a four-course Mexican meal, with vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and halal needs accommodated by request. The five-hour private experience runs in English, Spanish, or French.

“This was an awesome experience; our group learned so much from Ricardo and Mannu. I think the description undersells this activity. We learned so much from these two and their wealth of experience and passion. We also learned to work with ingredients we don't usually use at home. If you like home cooking and learning about others' food cultures, you will enjoy this experience.”

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8.Market tour, cooking class & three-course Mexican feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $180

Meet Jim at Roma’s Mercado Medellín for a food-focused walk through Mexican history, then head to his Condesa home to make tamales, mole, and tortillas from scratch. The six-hour experience ends with a three-course meal, Mexican drinks, dessert, and recipes sent by email. English and Spanish are offered.

“We had a fantastic time learning how to cook delicious Mexican food. The class was informative and fun, and we loved learning about the history and culture behind the dishes. Plus, the friendly cats were an added bonus!”

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9.Street Taco Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $186

Join Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte for a 4.5-hour food tour led in English or Spanish. Guide Pame takes you through Mercado de Medellín to sample quesadillas, cacao, insects, fruit, and ice cream, then leads a hands-on class covering al pastor, barbacoa, campechano tacos, tortillas, and salsas.

“This is hands-down the best tour I have ever taken in any country! We started the day visiting a few taco stands and a local market. Then we returned to the studio where we prepared three types of tacos and salsas. It was all hands on deck! if you like to cook and eat, this is the tour for you. this was a solo tour for me and everyone was very friendly. I would recommend this cooking class and I will book other classes offered by this company.”

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10.Authentic Mexican Salsas Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Meet Oscar and Messli near Tacuba’s ancient church, shop for ingredients at the local market, then make four plant-based salsas using raw, fried, boiled, and roasted methods. You’ll taste as you cook, enjoy unlimited hibiscus tea and quesadillas, and leave with recipes plus a jar of salsa. The 2.5-hour class is held in Spanish and English for up to 10 people.

“Oscar and Messli were exceptional hosts and made our salsa class one of the most memorable parts of our first trip to Mexico City. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that we truly felt like we were spending time with family. The experience was thoughtfully guided, hands-on, and incredibly fun as we learned to prepare a variety of fresh salsas and delicious quesadillas while enjoying meaningful conversation and laughter throughout. Their passion, knowledge, and genuine hospitality created an atmosphere that was both educational and personal. The drink they prepared for us was absolutely delicious and added an extra special touch to the entire…”

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11.Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $186

Meet your English or Spanish speaking chef at Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte, then visit Mercado de Medellín for quesadillas, cacao, fruit, chilies, and unusual snacks. Back in the studio, prepare 10 salsas and eat them with tacos, appetizers, mezcal, and beer. Groups are limited to seven.

“It was THE best cooking experience I had so far! Not only is the chef Pame really funny, smart and very nice, she has an exceptional knowledge of chillies and salsas. She lets everyone choose their individual spiciness level and adapts the salsas to every level needed. Also the market tour was super interesting and she not only explained but let us taste what she was speaking about. Next time I am in Mexico City I will book again with her.”

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12.Tamales 101: Multi-variety tamal cooking class and feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Spend four hours with Jim in his Condesa home learning the wide world of Mexican tamales. Prepare green tamales and a seasonal fresh-corn version, make chipotle salsa, then sit down to eat from locally made dinnerware. English and Spanish instruction, drinks, dietary adjustments, and private or small-group options are available.

“The class was amazing!!! Jim was so helpful and knowledgeable about Mexican food, the tamales we made were delicious! The whole evening was just beautiful from start to finish, we were all involved doing our part to make the meal together. We were laughing and just enjoying ourselves from the moment we walked into Jim's place. I have mobility issues and Jim made sure I was comfortable and could sit down for the class. 10/10 would do it again today if I could!”

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13.Muchos moles: Multi-variety mole cooking class and feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Spend four hours with Jim in his Condesa home learning how varied Mexican mole can be. You’ll cook manchamanteles, green mole, and fresh corn tortillas, then sit down to eat at a beautiful Mexican table with beer, wine, and soft drinks. English and Spanish instruction, small groups, and dietary accommodations are available.

“Casual atmosphere cooking class that felt very much like a dinner party with friends (plus learning). The small class size is much more intimate and relaxed, but still very informative. We really enjoyed our class with Jim and his passion for Mexican cooking and ingredients is very clear. I loved the diversity of the moles, something not often seen in restaurants. Jim is also very supportive of local produce and crafts and was more than happy to share names of artisans and explain some of the beautiful pieces he had. I also loved his cats. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys food, there is something for everyone of all cooking…”

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14.Learn to Cook Mexican Bread

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $79Best value

Meet Veronica at San Cosme market in Greater Mexico City, shop the local setting, then walk to her apartment for a hands-on Pan de Muerto class. Knead, shape, and bake the bread with orange and anise flavors, prepare high-cacao hot chocolate, and choose a chocolate, whipped cream, or dulce de leche filling in advance.

“We were met by Veronica in the Tacuba neighborhood, and she immediately made us feel welcomed. Toured the local market, and then walked to her apartment where she'd prepared the makings of Mexican bread. We mixed, kneaded, let rise and then baked the bread. She explained the meaning of Pan de Muerte and it was delicious. We also had the famous Chocolate de Mexico. It was lots of fun!”

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15.Vegan & Veggie Market Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Meet outside Café de Tacuba for a four-hour food and culture walk through Centro Histórico and two traditional markets. With a guide such as Ricardo, you’ll taste vegetarian tamales, atole, quesadillas, sopes, or gorditas, ride the metro to Jamaica Market, and make either salsa or a huarache at a family-run eatery.

“The part of the tour that I would give 5* is the Jamaican Market tour and cooking our own salsa - including the group metro ride from the old town. Having more time for this would have been even better. Our tour didn't finish until 2pm, and ended in a rush. The first half of the tour was walking around the old town, including inside the Cathedral and seeing some fascinating murals that we'd never have found on our own. This took us by surprise, as it was not included in the descroption if this tour, and was not really food related. You could lose this part of the tour…”

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