3hr Cooking Class in Cuernavaca 8 Recipes and Bottomless Drinks

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in the amazing culinary scene of Cuernavaca. You’ll learn to make some of the capital’s most iconic dishes while uncovering the cultural significance behind each recipe.

Relax and sip refreshing margaritas as you chop, sizzle, and simmer through the afternoon! With easy-to-follow instructions from our Guide, you’ll prepare eight authentic Mexican recipes, including bottomless drinks, appetizers, main dishes and a dessert.

This cooking adventure leads to a fulfilling meal, perfectly satisfying without being too heavy

The Guide will delight you with fascinating stories about local cuisine, customs, and personal experiences, making this class enriching and entertaining. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience Cuernavaca, with dynamic conversations and a deep dive into Mexican culinary traditions.
Come for the fun, stay for the food, and leave with lasting memories, photos, and recipes! It’ll be the highlight of your trip to Mexico!

Example Menu

Starter

Guacamole with Pico de Gallo

Avocado prepared with tomato, onion, cilantro, and serrano chili. Served with handmade tortilla chips.

Starter

Mini sopes with refried beans and fresh cheese

Thick corn masa bases topped with beans, cheese, lettuce, and shredded meat.

Starter

Mexican street corn (esquites)

Classic Mexico City street-style corn with mayonnaise, cheese, lime, and chili powder.

Starter

Jamaica water

Traditional hibiscus water made from dried local flowers.

Main

Tostadas with Chicken tinga or mushrooms

Crispy corn tortillas topped with a tomato-based stew.

Main

Fried corn quesadillas

Corn quesadillas filled with Oaxaca cheese (optional) and your choice of stew: chicken tinga, mushrooms, or uitlacoche (seasonal).

Main

Mezcal-margarita with gusano salt

Margarita prepared with mezcal and served with traditional worm salt.

Main

Classic green salsa

Green salsa made with tomatillos and dried chiles.

Main

Camote en tacha

weet potatoes cooked in piloncillo syrup with cinnamon and clove.

Dessert

Arroz con leche

Traditional rice pudding with cinnamon and Mexican vanilla.

What's Included

Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
Small group for a personalized experience
5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will contact you via Whatsapp/SMS/Email with more details about the start time and meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Mexican home and step into the local way of eating.

You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as guacamole and quesadillas. The rhythm is relaxed and intuitive, focused on how locals actually cook, not on rigid instructions.

As you cook, your host shares practical techniques and cultural details that rarely appear in cookbooks, but make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home. Most ingredients are easy to find worldwide, so what you learn travels with you.

Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book and a curated Cuernavaca Food Guide to keep exploring local flavors.

When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal they prepared together. A homemade margarita is served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen turns into a shared table of conversation and laughter.

You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it.

You leave with practical skills you’ll actually use, genuine memories and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Cook in Fiesta

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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