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- English
- Spanish
During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!
Example Menu
Starter
Nopalitos soup in bean broth, lima soup, tortilla soup, aztec soup
Main
Albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle meco,
chiles en nogada, encacahuatado with chicken
Main
Pork in verdolagas
Main
Mexican white rice, red rice, or black rice with platano macho
Dessert
Dulce de guayaba, dulce de mamey, flan de cajeta, or gollorias
Dessert
Coffee or tea
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Lucia's home is in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your confirmation voucher for the exact address, the above only offers a generic location in her neighborhood.
What to expect
Under Lucía’s guidance, you’ll either enjoy a hands-on cooking experience preparing each dish together or a live cooking demonstration where you watch her techniques up close (your choice). Along the way, you’ll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won’t find in restaurants.
Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, this experience can be tailored to your preferences. Lucía is happy to accommodate vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions; simply share your needs when booking. Your meal is paired with local alcohol such as Mexican beer or tequila.
Whether you’re seeking authentic flavors, cultural immersion, or practical cooking skills, this Mexico City culinary experience offers an unforgettable taste of local life.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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