Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour
Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture
Join us for the Essence of Mexico, an authentic and immersive culinary experience that goes beyond cooking. Learn to prepare the essential dishes of Mexican cuisine with confidence, using local, sustainable ingredients, and savor the true flavors that define Mexico.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with memorable moments and meaningful connections with fellow food enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, gaining a deeper understanding of its culinary heritage—an enrichment that will elevate your entire trip, allowing you to experience Mexico more fully and authentically.
Return home with new cooking skills, rich cultural insights, and cherished memories of an exclusive, high-quality experience that made your trip to Mexico City truly special.
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Morning class 9:30am
Morning cooking class
What's included in Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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 street appetizers with two Mexican salsas, mextlapiques (tamale without masa), hand-made tortillas, mole blanco and corn bread Afterwards, 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. Class includes a market tour to Mercado Medellin (walking distance). We will explain market’s history, organization and offering while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.
Food Menu
STARTER - Mexican Street Appetizers
Sopes with two Mexican salsas (red molcajete sauce and green sauce)
STARTER - Mextlapique
Tamale without masa, filled with vegetables and topped with an spearmint sauce.
MAIN - White Mole
Made with a mixture of light-colored ingredients including white pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, blonde raisins and chile guero.
DESSERT - Corn Bread
Served with hot chocolate (water based)
Inclusions
- Market Tour
- All needed ingredients to cook menu
- Professional Chef guide
- Artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, Mexican wine
- Printed recipes
- Four course lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Mole Blanco 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. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
- Not suitable for nuts allergies
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Aura Cocina Mexicana, Medellín 191a (between Chiapas and Tapachula streets), colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City.
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Ticket Redemption
• Please indicate any allergy or strong dislike.