Tortilla and Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef in Mexico City
Overview
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, led by renowned local chef. Perfect for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper connection with Mexican culture, this class offers a step-by-step guide to preparing traditional Mexican recipes using fresh, local ingredients.
You’ll start by making a green tomatillo salsa and a chunky red salsa, both of which pair beautifully with your homemade guacamole and sirloin and Spanish chorizo campechanos. The chef will also guide you through the process of crafting tortillas from scratch, before finishing with a refreshing lemon sorbet and the rich, sweet taste of dulce de zapote. With ingredients like serrano peppers, masa harina, and Thai peppers, this culinary adventure offers an authentic taste of Mexico. Reserve your spot today for a memorable cooking experience!
What's Included
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Meeting Location
Bucareli 165
Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enhance your trip to Mexico City with a hands-on cooking class led by the esteemed chef, a local expert in authentic Mexican cuisine. In this immersive class, you'll learn traditional techniques and use fresh, local ingredients to create iconic dishes. Begin by crafting two flavorful salsas: a vibrant green tomatillo salsa and a chunky red salsa, paired perfectly with guacamole and sirloin and Spanish chorizo campechanos. You’ll also make tortillas from scratch, learning the age-old method of using masa harina. For dessert, indulge in a refreshing lemon sorbet and the rich sweetness of dulce de zapote. Throughout the class, you’ll work with key ingredients like serrano peppers, tomatillos, and Thai peppers to bring your dishes to life. Secure your spot today and bring the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexico home with you!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5513692P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tortilla and Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef in Mexico City is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tortilla and Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef in Mexico City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
