10 Mexican salsas, enjoy cooking and tasting them in Oaxaca

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

In Mexico, salsa is one of the most important elements of the culinary experience. A dish can be delicious, but if we know how to pair it with a well-balanced salsa, we can highlight the complexity of its flavor.

With Chef Carrizosa, you'll have the opportunity to learn the secrets of preparing the salsas, learn the names of fresh and dried chiles, and learn their different cooking methods. Explore the variety of ingredients native to Oaxaca, learn how to make a salsas, and enjoy the experience in the Casa Crespo kitchen with a taco tasting to pair with your salsa.
We make sure to consider any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have.

Example Menu

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Salsa verde fresca

Salsa made with tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro

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Salsa de molcajete

Salsa made with roasted tomatoes, chili peppers, and garlic

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Guacachile

Salsa made with jalapeños, onion, garlic, oil

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Salsa macha

Salsa made with peanuts, morita, chile de árbol, oil

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Guacamole

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Salsa borracha

Salsa made with dried chilies and beer

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Salsa de tamarindo

Chipotle chile, tamarind, onion

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Salsa de jamaica

Morita chile, vinegar, hibiscus flowers

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Xnipec

Red onion, habanero, sour orange juice.

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Salsa de jitomate y miltomate

Roasted tomatoes and tomatillos, costeño chile, garlic

What's Included

Enjoy salsas with tacos and a selection of fillings (cochinita pibil, quesadillas, eggs, sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, nopales, and alcoholic beverages included).
Tips are not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Casa Crespo, Reforma 808 at the corner with Jacobo Dalevuelta, right in front of jardin Conzatti

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

If tacos are the kings of Aztec cuisine, their crown is the salsa. In Mexico, salsa isn't just a side dish; it's the soul of gastronomy, capable of transforming any dish and bringing out its deepest flavors.
Learn all the secrets behind preparing the most famous salsas with Chef Carrizosa. Discover the difference between each type of chili and learn how to make salsa with chile de arbol, chipotle, jalapeño, and even the hottest, habanero.
In this class, you'll master the preparation of the most iconic salsas, such as Xnipec and Macha; you'll also understand the differences between guacamole and guacachile; learn how to prepare salsa verde, the classic molcajete salsa, and "borracha"; and refine your palate with salsas seasoned with hibiscus flowers and tamarind.
At the end of the class, enjoy a delicious tasting of tacos paired with these ten different types of salsas.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Casa Crespo Cooking Class

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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Short term availability

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