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4h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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Mexico City, Mexico
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Join a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in the amazing culinary scene of Mexico City. You’ll learn to make some of the capital’s most iconic dishes while uncovering the cultural significance behind each recipe.

Relax and sip refreshing margaritas as you chop, sizzle, and simmer through the afternoon! With easy-to-follow instructions from our Guide, you’ll prepare eight authentic Mexican recipes, including bottomless drinks, appetizers, main dishes and a dessert.
This cooking adventure leads to a fulfilling meal, perfectly satisfying without being too heavy

The Guide will delight you with fascinating stories about local cuisine, customs, and personal experiences, making this class enriching and entertaining. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience Mexico City, with dynamic conversations and a deep dive into Mexican culinary traditions. Come for the fun, stay for the food, and leave with lasting memories, photos, and recipes! It’ll be the highlight of your trip to Mexico!

What's Included

  • All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
  • Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • Transfer
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle Nte 74-A 3719
La Joya, Gustavo A. Madero, 07890 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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What To Expect

Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Mexican home and step into the local way of eating.

You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as guacamole and quesadillas. The rhythm is relaxed and intuitive, focused on how locals actually cook, not on rigid instructions.

As you cook, your host shares practical techniques and cultural details that rarely appear in cookbooks, but make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home. Most ingredients are easy to find worldwide, so what you learn travels with you.

Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book and a curated Mexico City Food Guide to keep exploring local flavors.

When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal they prepared together. A homemade margarita is served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen turns into a shared table of conversation and laughter.

You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it.

You leave with practical skills you’ll actually use, genuine memories and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance Dont drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4h Cooking Class in Mexico City: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5362P28

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
  • Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • 5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
  • Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks
  • Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
  • Transfer

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance Dont drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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