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- English
- Spanish
Cook alongside a culinary historian and university professor, in her beautiful home in San Ángel - one of Mexico City's most charming historic neighborhoods. More than a cooking class, this private experience explores the history, traditions, and regional flavors behind Mexico's most iconic dishes as you prepare seasonal recipes together using fresh local ingredients. You'll enjoy a hands-on experience, family recipes, and an authentic home-cooked meal - an interactive, intimate dining experience that's very different from eating at a restaurant.
Example Menu
Starter
Handmade sopes with refried beans and chorizo
Starter
Handmade squash blossom or huitlacoche quesadillas
Starter
Homemade salsa roja de molcajete and salsa verde or fresh guacamole
Main
Choice of traditional chicken mole, green pipián, almendrado, or stuffed chiles
Main
Mexican white, red, or black rice with fried plantains
Dessert
Dulce de guayaba or xoconostles in syrup
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
Learn from a culinary historian who teaches Mexican gastronomic history at local universities. Drawing on recipes passed down through her mother and grandmother, Lucía shares authentic techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the stories behind Mexico's diverse regional cuisines. Along the way, you'll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won't find in restaurants.
Perfect for couples, families, and friends, this private experience features a personalized menu based on your preferences. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've prepared together, paired with Mexican beer or tequila, in the peaceful setting of Lucía's home and garden.
Whether you're passionate about food or simply looking for an authentic cultural experience, this private Mexico City cooking class offers a memorable way to connect with local traditions through food.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If anyone in your party has allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences, please let us know at the time of booking.
- Families are welcome! Children love helping Lucía prepare handmade sopes, tortillas, and fresh salsas from scratch using child-friendly cooking tools designed for young chefs.
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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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