Tortilla and Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef in Mexico City

4.5
(2 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on cooking class in Mexico City, led by renowned local chef. Perfect for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper connection with Mexican culture, this class offers a step-by-step guide to preparing traditional Mexican recipes using fresh, local ingredients.

You’ll start by making a green tomatillo salsa and a chunky red salsa, both of which pair beautifully with your homemade guacamole and sirloin and Spanish chorizo campechanos. The chef will also guide you through the process of crafting tortillas from scratch, before finishing with a refreshing lemon sorbet and the rich, sweet taste of dulce de zapote. With ingredients like serrano peppers, masa harina, and Thai peppers, this culinary adventure offers an authentic taste of Mexico. Reserve your spot today for a memorable cooking experience!

Example Menu

Main

Green Salsa

With tomatillos, white onions, garlic, cilantro, fresh Thai pepper, salt and pepper

Main

Red Chunky Salsa

With roma tomatoes, white onions, garlic, sun-dried peppers and basil

Main

Guacamole

With avocado, serrano pepper, sea salt and key lime or lemon

Main

Sirloin and Spanish Chorizo Campechanos

With cheese, white onions, cilantro, tortillas and lime

Main

White Mushrooms and Spinach

With onions, roma tomatoes, oil, salt and pepper

Main

Handmade Tortillas

With corn flour or masa harina, salt, pepper and vegetable oil

Dessert

Lemon Sorbet and Dulce de Zapote

With sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon stick

What's Included

The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you in front of the building. It is located on the left side of the shop called Sincro-Bandas.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enhance your trip to Mexico City with a hands-on cooking class led by the esteemed chef, a local expert in authentic Mexican cuisine. In this immersive class, you'll learn traditional techniques and use fresh, local ingredients to create iconic dishes. Begin by crafting two flavorful salsas: a vibrant green tomatillo salsa and a chunky red salsa, paired perfectly with guacamole and sirloin and Spanish chorizo campechanos. You’ll also make tortillas from scratch, learning the age-old method of using masa harina. For dessert, indulge in a refreshing lemon sorbet and the rich sweetness of dulce de zapote. Throughout the class, you’ll work with key ingredients like serrano peppers, tomatillos, and Thai peppers to bring your dishes to life. Secure your spot today and bring the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexico home with you!

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan! 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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