Regional Mexican Cooking Class and Market Tour

5.0
(11 reviews)

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

Dive into the rich culinary heritage of Mexico and master the art of cooking traditional Mexican dishes that you can recreate at home. Discover the Diverse Flavors of Regional Mexican Cuisine!

Example Menu

Starter

Mexican Street Appetizers

Quesadillas with Mexican Salsa (red molcajete sauce)

Starter

Red Rice with Fried Plantain

Traditional Mexican Red Rice dish with Fried Plantain.

Main

Red Mole

Made with a mixture of red-colored ingredients including dried chiles as pasilla, guajillo and ancho as well as raisins and almonds or peanuts.

Dessert

Flan

Creamy, caramel-topped Mexican custard dessert with a rich, smooth texture and a hint of vanilla.

What's Included

All needed ingredients to cook menu
Lunch
Four course lunch: Quesadillas with salsa, red rice & plantain, mole rojo, hand-made tortillas, flan
Professional Chef guide
Artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, Mexican wine
Agua fresca (fruit-based water beverage)
Hot chocolate (water-based)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Aura Casa Coyoacán, San Gregorio #3 (Between Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Tres Cruces Streets), Villa Coyoacán, Mexico City.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We will start your experience with a welcome "agua fresca" while learning about the history of Mexican cuisine.

Then we will share with you detailed explanations of recipes and ingredients to be ready to head to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience.

We will prepare quesadillas with salsa, red rice with fried plantain, hand-made tortillas, red mole, and flan.

Afterward, enjoy the lunch you've prepared with a pairing of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or Mexican wine.

Finish your experience with a high note of hot chocolate and dessert.

This Class includes a market tour to Mercado de Coyoacan (walking distance). We will explain the market’s history, organization, and offerings while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Mole Rojo is usually served with chicken pieces. Other options available: panela cheese or mushrooms, please indicate your selection.
  • An apron will be provided to be used during class, though for your protection we suggest use of closed shoes and long sleeves. Please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
Supplied by Aura Cocina Mexicana

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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