Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipes
About Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipes
This cooking class welcomes you into a local family’s home to cook Oaxacan dishes from the host’s grandmother’s recipes. It has 364 reviews and a 5.0 rating.
The class lasts about 3 hours, with prices from about $95 per person. Classes are taught in English or Spanish.
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Welcome chocolate and pan, appetizer, various salsas, guacamole, the main dish and a light dessert. Beverages include: water, beer and Mezcal included.
Meeting point
Go to the corner of Valentín Gómez Farías and Reforma, and look for a guide with a dusty blue Subaru hatchback.
What to expect on the day
You begin with hot chocolate and pan, the way the host’s grandmother welcomed guests. The class takes place in an outdoor kitchen on the family’s terrace, where you cook on a brasero, a traditional brick stove with an open fire. You help make appetizers, traditional drinks, salsas and a main dish, then sit down together to share the meal with stories and mezcal.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: Transport from the meeting point, hot chocolate and pan, an appetizer, salsas, guacamole, the main dish and a light dessert, plus water, beer and mezcal.
- Not included: Tips.
What to bring
- An appetite, as the meal is large.
- Clothes you don’t mind getting a little smoky near the open fire.
Tips for a better day
- Finding the start: Go to the corner of Valentín Gómez Farías and Reforma and look for the guide with a dusty blue Subaru hatchback.
- Ask questions: The host enjoys sharing family stories and traditions, so the class is very personal.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Home cooks, couples and families with older children who want a warm, personal food experience.
Consider another option if: You want to learn more about mezcal itself. The Mezcal Journey visits agave fields and an artisanal distillery.
Restrictions
Participants must be at least 8 years old. Service animals are allowed, and public transport is available nearby.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
FAQ about Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipes
How long is the cooking class?
About 3 hours.
What do we cook?
Appetizers, traditional drinks, salsas and a main dish.
Is the class in English?
Yes. It is taught in English or Spanish.
Where does the class take place?
In an outdoor kitchen on the host family's terrace.
Are drinks included?
Yes. Water, beer and mezcal are included.
Is transport included?
Yes. The host drives you from the meeting point.
Where is the meeting point?
The corner of Valentín Gómez Farías and Reforma.
What is the minimum age?
8 years old.
What is a brasero?
A traditional brick stove with an open fire.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
