The 10 Market Cooking Classes in Mexico City That Earn Their Price

1.Mexican Cooking Class with Food Market Visit in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Meet chef José at Bucareli 165 for a small-group Mexican cooking class. Visit a local market, help choose ingredients, prepare a seasonal meal, and sit down to eat what you made. Vegetarian options are available, and the class is taught in English.

“It was a fun and enjoyable experience. The teacher was great and super nice. I loved that I was part of the preparation and cooking of the food. Meet some great people”

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2.Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Start with agua fresca and a guided walk through Mercado Medellín, then cook sopes, mextlapiques, handmade tortillas, mole blanco, and corn bread at Aura Cocina Mexicana. Chef guides such as Lorena, Pame, and Mariana lead the English-language class, with drinks, dessert, and recipes included.

“An absolutely incredible experience and a must do when in Mexico City! We had Pam (Pamé) as our host and she was incredible, very funny and hospitable and a great teacher! From the sope to the flan cake everything was so tasty! And the market tour with the bug tasting and the rest was so interesting! We would recommend this to anyone who comes to CDMX!”

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3.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $204

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking chef at Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte. Tour Mercado de Medellín, taste native corn, cacao, seasonal fruit, and edible insects, then prepare four Mexican courses in a group of no more than seven.

“The cooking class was an absolute delight from beginning to end. The day began with a wonderful visit to the local market, where we saw the freshest seasonal ingredients while learning about their origins and uses. Every detail of the class reflected professionalism and passion—from the warm welcome to the beautifully arranged kitchen, which was both elegant and inspiring. The instructor’s expertise and graceful teaching style made the experience not only educational but truly memorable. A perfect blend of culture, flavor, and culinary excellence.”

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4.Mexican Street Tacos Hands-on Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

At Aura Cocina Mexicana, a professional chef such as Pame leads you through Mercado de Medellín and a hands-on taco class. Make al pastor, barbacoa, campechano tacos, three salsas, and corn tortillas, then pair lunch with mezcal, beer, wine, or soft drinks.

“A welcoming, friendly and fun experience. The teacher was knowledgeable well organized and made sure everyone was included in all the hands on preparation. We created & enjoyed a delicious meal of delicious tacos, salsas, and tortillas that I will recreate at home! I highly recommend this class.”

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5.Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Join Alex and Ale for a four-hour private outing in Mexico City. Visit San Juan Market, sample local foods, then cook three or four Mexican dishes in their home, with beer or mezcal included.

“One of the best experiences you can book if you want to get to know Mexican cuisine and locals. Our guide was the most wonderful and we had a great time with nice drinks and food. We will definitively book again.”

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6.Coyocán: Market Tour and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $149

Meet Ricardo at Coyoacán Market for quesadillas, local ingredients, and stories about Mexican food culture. Then walk to Meztli Boutique House & Spa, where Chef Manu guides your private group through a four-course meal in a vintage kitchen. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal menus are available.

“This was a magical experience and the highlight of our CDMX trip. Manu is an incredibly guide, a wealth of information, history, and knowledge. He has a passion for sharing Mexican gastronomy. He was incredible about creating opportunities for my six year old to feel invited to participate in the cooking, market tour, and overall experience. I cannot recommend Manu and this experience enough.”

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7.Market tour, cooking class & three-course Mexican feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $180

Meet Jim at Mercado Medellín for a food-focused walk through Roma, then head to his Condesa home to make tamales, mole and tortillas from scratch. The six-hour experience ends with dessert, Mexican drinks and recipes sent by email. English and Spanish instruction is available.

“Nothing. They did not turn up and were uncontactable, this wasted our whole day!!”

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8.Street Taco Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $186

Spend 4.5 hours with chef Pame and a small group of up to seven, beginning at Mercado de Medellín with quesadillas, cacao, insects, fruit, and ice cream. Back in the Roma Norte studio, make tortillas, tacos, and salsas, then enjoy lunch with beer, mezcal, and agua fresca.

“Such a cute little space for a cooking school! Colorful bright light and super clean! Pame was cheerful and knowledgeable. Alle was wonderful as she quietly helped the guests. Would definitely highly recommend and go back next time I am in town!”

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9.Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $186

Meet your chef at Aura Cocina Mexicana in Roma Norte for a market walk, tastings of native foods, and a hands-on class making 10 salsas. Guides including Pame, Lorena, and Krystel bring humor, chili know-how, and practical recipes to a seven-person group.

“The whole activity was fantastic. We started we with a Mexican snack and background about Mexican food, then went to the local market, then worked together to make 10 Salsas. Then we ate them with tacos. Our Gide Lorena was fabulous. I would definitely encouraged anyone to take this tour”

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10.Vegan & Veggie Market Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $87Best value

Meet outside Café de Tacuba for a four-hour food and culture walk through Centro Histórico and two traditional markets. You’ll ride the metro to Jamaica, sample vegan and vegetarian garnachas, and choose between making salsa or a huarache with a family-run eatery.

“The part of the tour that I would give 5* is the Jamaican Market tour and cooking our own salsa - including the group metro ride from the old town. Having more time for this would have been even better. Our tour didn't finish until 2pm, and ended in a rush. The first half of the tour was walking around the old town, including inside the Cathedral and seeing some fascinating murals that we'd never have found on our own. This took us by surprise, as it was not included in the descroption if this tour, and was not really food related. You could lose this part of the tour…”

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