Mexico City: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

Mexico City is a vibrant metropolis that boasts a rich culinary heritage. The Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour offers travelers a unique opportunity to enjoy the city’s gastronomic traditions. Participants will embark on a guided exploration of the historic Mercado de Medellin, where they’ll sample local delicacies and seasonal offerings. The experience culminates in a hands-on cooking class, where guests will learn to prepare a delectable four-course meal featuring classic Mexican dishes like tamales and mole. With personalized attention in a small group setting, this tour promises an authentic and unforgettable taste of Mexico City’s renowned cuisine.

This experience made our list of the 20 Best Cooking Classes In Mexico City.

Key Points

Key points:

• This 4.5-hour small-group experience includes a market tour at Mercado de Medellin and a hands-on cooking class to prepare a traditional four-course Mexican meal.
• The market tour showcases the history, structure, and local specialties, including organic quesadillas, chili peppers, cacao, and exotic ingredients like crickets and worms.
• The cooking class, led by a professional chef, teaches participants to make antojitos mexicanos, tamales without masa, white mole sauce, and cornbread with chocolate.
• The experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off, printed recipes, and beverages like aguas frescas, craft beer, mezcal, or premium wine.
• The experience is designed for adults and youth (12-17), but not suitable for children under 12, those with nut allergies, or individuals with mobility impairments.

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Experience Overview

The experience offered by this authentic Mexican cooking class and market tour in Mexico City is a captivating blend of culinary exploration and culture.

Spanning 4.5 hours, the small-group activity is limited to just 7 participants and is available in both English and Spanish. Guests will explore the vibrant Mercado de Medellin, taste local specialties, and then dive into a hands-on cooking class with a professional chef.

The four-course traditional Mexican meal includes antojitos, tamales, mole, and cornbread, complemented by refreshing beverages.

With hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as printed recipes, this immersive culinary experience offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the flavors of Mexico City.

Market Tour Highlights

Visitors explore the bustling Mercado de Medellín, a historic marketplace in the Roma neighborhood, to uncover the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico City.

The tour guide shares insights into the market’s rich history and organizational structure. Guests then embark on a tasting journey, sampling:

1. Mouthwatering quesadillas from an organic tortillería.
2. A variety of chili peppers and 100% raw cacao.
3. Exotic delicacies like crickets, chicatana ants, and chinicuil worms.

The tour also highlights seasonal fruits and hand-crafted ice cream, offering a well-rounded introduction to the diverse flavors and ingredients that define Mexican cuisine.

Cooking Class Details

A hands-on cooking class with a professional chef takes center stage as visitors prepare a traditional 4-course Mexican meal. They’ll start with antojitos mexicanos (Mexican appetizers) served with homemade salsas. Next, they’ll make mextlapiques – tamales without the masa. The main course features a white mole sauce with chicken or mushrooms. For dessert, they’ll bake pastel de elote (cornbread) with chocolate. Throughout the class, they can sip on agua fresca, craft beer, mezcal, or premium wine.

Course	Dish
First	Antojitos mexicanos with salsas
Second	Mextlapiques (tamales without masa)
Third	White mole with chicken or mushrooms
Fourth	Pastel de elote (cornbread) with chocolate
Beverages	Agua fresca, craft beer, mezcal, premium wine

Meal Preparation

After exploring the vibrant Mercado de Medellin and sampling the local flavors, participants dive into the hands-on cooking experience.

Under the guidance of a professional chef, they prepare a traditional 4-course Mexican meal:

• First, they create antojitos mexicanos (Mexican appetizers) and homemade salsas.

• Next, they learn to make mextlapiques, which are tamales without the masa.

• The main course features a white mole with either chicken or mushrooms.

• Finally, they bake a pastel de elote, a cornbread dessert, and pair it with chocolate.

Throughout the class, participants enjoy refreshing agua fresca, craft beer, mezcal, or premium wine.

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Inclusions and Exclusions

The tour package includes a professional chef guide, a comprehensive market tour, all necessary ingredients and printed recipes, a delectable 4-course lunch paired with beverages like agua fresca, craft beer, mezcal, or premium wine, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off. Gratuities are also included. However, the experience is not suitable for children under 12 years old, individuals with nut allergies, or those with mobility impairments.

Includes	Does Not Include
Professional chef guide	Children under 12 years
Market tour	Individuals with nut allergies
Ingredients and recipes	Persons with mobility impairments
4-course lunch and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Point

The Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour takes place at Medellin 191a in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

An apron is provided for participants to use during the hands-on cooking class. The tour has a 5/5 customer rating based on 11 reviews, and is open to adults (18-99) and youth (12-17) only.

The meeting point provides:

1. Easy access to the market and cooking class location.
2. A convenient pickup and drop-off point for hotel transfers.
3. A comfortable space for the small group of up to 7 participants.

With all the details in place, the cooking adventure is ready to begin.

Customer Reviews

Glowing customer reviews highlight the immense appeal of the Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour.

With a perfect 5/5 rating based on 11 reviews, participants rave about the experience. They praise the knowledgeable chef guide, the hands-on cooking class, and the chance to explore the vibrant Mercado de Medellin.

Travelers describe the market tour as a highlight, allowing them to taste local specialties like organic quesadillas, exotic bugs, and artisanal ice cream.

The cooking class itself earns high marks, with guests delighting in preparing a full four-course Mexican meal.

Participant Requirements

Participants must meet certain criteria to take part in the Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour.

The experience isn’t suitable for:

1. Children under 12 years old.
2. People with nut allergies.
3. Individuals with mobility impairments.

The class and tour are designed for adults (aged 18-99) and youth (12-17) only.

An apron is provided for use during the cooking class.

The small group size is limited to 7 participants, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Alcoholic Beverages?

No, you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverages. The package includes complimentary beverages such as agua fresca, craft beer, mezcal, or premium wine. Outside alcohol is not permitted during the cooking class and market tour experience.

Is There an Option to Exclude Certain Ingredients?

Yes, the cooking class offers alternatives to exclude certain ingredients. Participants can request accommodations for dietary restrictions or food allergies, such as nut allergies, when booking the experience.

Can I Take Home the Apron Used During the Class?

Yes, participants can keep the apron used during the cooking class as a souvenir. The apron is provided for the class and is included as part of the overall experience.

Is There a Vegetarian/Vegan Menu Available?

Yes, there is a vegetarian/vegan menu available. The cooking class can accommodate dietary restrictions and offers meatless options for the traditional Mexican dishes, such as mushroom tamales and vegetable mole.

Do You Offer Any Discounts for Larger Groups?

Yes, the cooking class offers group discounts. For groups of 4 or more participants, there’s a 10% discount per person. This makes it an excellent option for larger parties looking to experience authentic Mexican cuisine together.

Recap

The Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mexico City offers an immersive cultural experience. Guests will explore a vibrant local market, sampling regional delicacies, before learning to prepare a traditional four-course meal under the guidance of a knowledgeable chef. This small-group activity provides a personalized opportunity to discover the flavors of Mexico and brings home the skills to recreate them.

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