Regional Mexican Cooking Class + Market Tour (Coyoacan)
Class Summary
So far, our workshop has received visitors from all continents. Reviewed by the Los Angeles Times newspaper and named one of the 10 things to do in Mexico City by Daytripper, is a workshop that connects you with our Mexican cuisine in a very special way.
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You will learn to cook Authentic Mexican dishes, in a fully hands-on cooking class, with easy recipes to follow that you can replicate back home. Enjoy a market tour and a four-course lunch in an intimate cooking studio.
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Highlights
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4-course lunch | Red Mole | Market Tour
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Class Details
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We will start your experience with a welcome "agua fresca" while learning about the history of Mexican cuisine.
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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.
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We will prepare quesadillas with salsa, red rice with fried plantain, hand-made tortillas, red mole, and flan.
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Afterward, enjoy the lunch you've prepared with a pairing of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or Mexican wine.
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Finish your experience with a high note of hot chocolate and dessert.
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Morning 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.
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Cooking Menu
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1st course – Quesadillas with Mexican salsa
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Street food appetizers (quesadillas) paired with a red molcajete salsa
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2nd course – Red rice with fried plantain
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Seasoned Mexican red rice served alongside with crispy fried plantains.
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3rd course – Red mole
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Mole Rojo from Oaxaca, usually served in special occasions, uses traditional spices and ingredients. This version calls for dried chiles as pasilla, guajillo and ancho as well as raisins and almonds or peanuts. It is usually served with chicken (mushrooms or panela cheese as vegan/vegetarian alternatives).
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4th course – Flan
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Creamy, caramel-topped Mexican custard dessert with a rich, smooth texture and a hint of vanilla
*NOTE: Vegan and vegatarian options available
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What's included
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Agua fresca (fruit-based water beverage)
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All needed ingredients to cook menu
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Four course lunch: Quesadillas with Mexican salsa, red rice with fried plantain, red mole (served with chicken, vegan options available) with hand-made tortillas, flan
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Hot chocolate (water-based)
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Choice of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer or Mexican wine
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Market Tour
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What to bring
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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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Regional Mexican hands-on Cooking Class + Market Tour
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Starting time: 9:30am
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Duration: 4.5 hours
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Availability: Mondays and Fridays
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Price from: $2,399 MXN per person