Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Experience (Roma Norte)

Class Summary

Deeply Connect with Mexican Culture

The Essence of Mexico is our most complete experience — and our most loved. Start with a guided tour of Mercado Medellín, cook a full traditional Mexican meal from scratch, and sit down to a shared lunch with mezcal, craft beer and Mexican wine. Everything you need to understand Mexican food culture in one morning.

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​Enjoy meaningful connections with fellow food enthusiasts and gain a deeper understanding of Mexico's culinary heritage — an experience that will enrich your entire trip.

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Return home with new cooking skills, rich cultural insights, and cherished memories that made your trip to Mexico City truly special.

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This is our most popular experience — we recommend booking at least 5 days in advance!

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What's included

• Welcome Drink & Appetizer: Refreshing Agua Fresca, handpicked Mexican coffee, or our signature infusion, paired with delicious quesadillas.

• Curated Market Tour: Explore Mercado de Medellín with tastings, historical insights, and a deeper understanding of Mexico’s rich culinary traditions.

• Hands-On Cooking Class in a Beautifully Curated Studio: Learn to create a full Mexican meal, from street appetizers to a celebratory dish, surrounded by traditional crafts and cultural touches.

       You will prepare some of the most beloved Mexican dishes:

• Street appetizers (sopes) with two Mexican molcajete salsas

• Mextlapiques (vegetable tamales without masa)

• White Mole served with handmade corn tortillas

• Corn bread with traditional hot chocolate

• Premium Beverages: Savor artisanal mezcal, craft beer, or fine Mexican wine during lunch, perfectly complementing your homemade dishes.

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Highlights

• Our Most Complete Offering: This experience provides a full exploration of Mexican gastronomy, offering the richest insight into Mexico’s culinary heritage from market to table.

• Curated Market Tastings: Experience special tastings from select vendors that showcase the most authentic and vibrant flavors of Mercado Medellín.

• Award-winning recipe: Cook our acclaimed White Mole, featured in '101 Reasons to Taste the World' by the Cook and Chef Institute.

• Cultural Insights: Learn about the history and significance of Mexican cuisine in an intimate and welcoming environment.

• Locally Sourced Ingredients: Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients directly from the market, capturing the essence of local flavor.

• Unique Dining Experience: Relish your homemade dishes paired with premium Mexican beverages in our vibrant, culturally immersive setting.

• Memorable Social Connections: Cook and dine alongside fellow travelers, creating lasting memories and shared experiences in an intimate atmosphere.

• Take-Home Knowledge: Leave equipped with practical skills and recipes that enable you to recreate the essence of Mexican cuisine at home.

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What to bring

• 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.

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Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Experience

• Starting time: 9:30am

• Duration: 4.5 hours

• Availability: Monday to Saturday

• Price from: $2,399 MXN per person 🔥Summer Sale