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Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture
Join us for the Essence of Mexico, an authentic and immersive culinary experience that goes beyond cooking. Learn to prepare the essential dishes of Mexican cuisine with confidence, using local, sustainable ingredients, and savor the true flavors that define Mexico.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with memorable moments and meaningful connections with fellow food enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, gaining a deeper understanding of its culinary heritage—an enrichment that will elevate your entire trip, allowing you to experience Mexico more fully and authentically.
Return home with new cooking skills, rich cultural insights, and cherished memories of an exclusive, high-quality experience that made your trip to Mexico City truly special.
Example Menu
Starter
Mexican Street Appetizers
Hand-pressed sopes with two house-made molcajete salsas — smoky red and bright green. Mexico's street food culture, made by your own hands.
Starter
Mextlapique
A pre-Hispanic delicacy — vegetables slow-cooked without masa in a fragrant spearmint sauce.
Main
White Mole
Mexico's celebratory white sauce — pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame, blonde raisins, chile güero. Featured in "101 Reasons to Taste the World".
Dessert
Corn Bread & Hot Chocolate
Pan de elote — a moist, naturally sweet Mexican corn cake paired with traditional water-based hot chocolate. A warm finish to your culinary journey.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Aura Cocina Mexicana, Medellín 191a (between Chiapas and Tapachula streets), colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City. Please ring the doorbell at your arrival.
What to expect
From there, we'll walk to Mercado de Medellín, steps from the studio. This guided market tour offers a window into daily Mexican life and the ingredients that define its cuisine. Along the way, you'll enjoy curated tastings: native corn tortillas, raw cacao, Oaxacan chocolate, seasonal fruits, and for the adventurous, edible insects, a true Mexican tradition.
Back in the studio, it's time to cook. You'll roll up your sleeves for a fully hands-on class where you'll master four iconic dishes — from pre-Hispanic roots to our acclaimed White Mole, featured in "101 Reasons to Taste the World" by the Cook and Chef Institute.
You'll then sit down to enjoy every dish you've prepared, paired with artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or fine Mexican wine.
Leave with new skills, recipes to recreate at home, and a deeper connection to Mexican culture that will elevate your trip.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Mole Blanco is usually served with chicken pieces. Other options available: panela cheese or mushrooms, please indicate your selection.
- An apron will be provided to be used during class. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
- Not suitable for nuts allergies
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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