Mexican Tacos Cooking Class With Local Chef in Chicago

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begin by crafting creamy guacamole and a vibrant, zesty salsa that will elevate your taco game. Next, master the skill of making masa and pressing your own corn tortillas to create the perfect foundation for your tacos. Then, cook up a perfectly seasoned taco filling and assemble each taco with a medley of fresh toppings to achieve the ideal harmony of crunch, color, and flavor.

Throughout the session, you'll hone your skills in tortilla-making, knife work, seasoning, and assembly techniques that will make recreating taco night at home surprisingly effortless. The atmosphere remains light and convivial, and the conversation flows naturally as you savor each bite and discover why homemade tacos are truly worth the extra few minutes of effort.

Example Menu

Main

Protein

With chicken, steak,or veggie/vegan options

Main

Assorted Toppings

With cilantro, onions, corn tortilla shells and taco seasoning

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Wolf Point Distilling

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Learn the art of mixing and pressing masa to create soft corn tortillas, mastering simple techniques for handling and cooking fresh dough along the way. Then, prepare a delicious taco filling, honing your seasoning skills to achieve balanced flavors that will leave you wanting more. Assemble everything with vibrant, colorful toppings that add an extra layer of excitement.

Throughout the process, develop practical skills like knife work, tortilla-making, and ingredient preparation that you can apply long after class is over. Say goodbye to store-bought taco kits and hello to a newfound sense of culinary confidence. Finally, sit back and savor the fruits of your labor with a meal that s fresh, satisfying, and entirely yours from start to finish.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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