Authentic Mexican Cooking Lesson With a Gastronomic Historian in Mexico City


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From $118.00

34 reviews   (5.00)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Mexico City, Mexico City

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients. 

Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!


What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Dinner

Gratuities

Lunch

Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum numbers apply. Lucia has a two guest minimum. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum numbers apply. Lucia has a two guest minimum. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

Incredible Cooking Experience!
Go702954, 25-07-2022
Incredible experience!!! Our cooking class with Lucia was the highlight of our trip! We started at the market where she showed us a variety of foods, spices, & goods that are unique to Mexico. We then went to her beautiful home where we started cooking. We made an array of delicious quesadillas, molé verde, Mexican rice, & flan de cajeta! It was my husband’s birthday so she was sure to include some of his favorite dishes! We learned SO much and had so much fun doing it! Lucia is a wealth of knowledge, very kind, and an amazing Chef! After we finished cooking, we got to sit outside in her beautiful, lush garden and enjoy the fruits of our labor! She has a stunning view and an incredible garden where she grows her own herbs and vegetables.
We communicated before our arrival and she gave us so many wonderful recommendations and tips for our trip. She even set us up with a private guide to Xochimilco for a sunrise tour, which exceeded all expectations! Do yourself a favor and book a cooking class with Lucia! I promise you won’t regret it!
Amazing food experience
nadiaromhen, 01-06-2022
Lunch with Lucia was so wonderful. The food was amazing and she was able to accommodate my food restrictions as a vegan! Beautiful experience, delicious food, and we got to learn so much from her. Definitely would recommend this to anyone visiting Mexico City that enjoys delicious food
Eating well, and taking the skills with you
Atcher, 01-06-2022
Lucia welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home. We got to work in her spacious kitchen prepping several dishes. She very generously accommodated the variety of dishes we'd suggested as options to learn how to make - roast, stuffed poblano peppers, green salsa, lime cured fish (ceviche Mexican style), red rice, and, of course, tortillas. She worked patiently with us explaining the cooking techniques and the backstory on different variations in preparation styles. Then she joined us for lunch in her lush garden while we stuffed our faces. Very highly recommend this for anyone who likes to cook (or eat) and is curious about stories behind the foods.
Fun and delicious vacation highlight!
Joe_V, 09-03-2022
Our experience with Lucia was something I will never forget! We learned so much about Mexican cuisine & this will go down as a highlight of our trip to CDMX!! A truly great time!
Wonderful experience learning about food and Mexico!!
Mitch_C, 16-02-2022
Wonderful experience! Lucia is such a kind and welcoming person! We quickly felt at ease and were enjoying our conversation and the process. I also really appreciate Lucia's mix of an easy-going attitude and making sure we were seeing and doing what was necessary to really learn the recipes. She also helped customize the class and dishes to what was most relevant for us. I would definitely take a class with Lucia again next time we are back in Mexico city.




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