Traditional cooking class: learn how to make an Oaxacan mole

5.00

5.0(29 reviews)

4 hours 45 minutes

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture.

In this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them.

I will teach you recipes that you can easily repeat at home. We will cook in a traditional smoke kitchen, with utensils that have been used for generations in my family, you will discover our traditions and I will give you advice that will help you better understand and taste the dishes of Oaxacan cuisine.

When we prepare the mole, I will teach you how to select the best ingredients that have given Oaxacan mole worldwide fame and recognition.

Please let me know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so I can adjust the menu so you can fully enjoy the experience.

Additional Info

What To Expect

First we will have a delicious hot chocolate and then, let's cook! We will cook everything in beautiful clay pots as is traditionally done in Oaxaca. With your help we will prepare a delicious breakfast, we will make sauces and tortillas, which you will make with your own hands and I will help you at every step. After breakfast, we will cook one of the seven Oaxacan MOLES and, of course, we will also make a delicious dessert, you will love it! I support local producers so the ingredients we will use will be fresh and organic, we will also harvest some of the ingredients from my own garden. To accompany the meal we will prepare a drink with the MEZCAL that my family has been producing for several generations.

Sample Menu

starter

Candies, chocolate, sauces

main

Mole (varies depending on season)

dessert

Bananas, apples or some fruit of the season, roasted in firewood.

Options

Evening Class

Duration: 4 hours

Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class (includes transportation)

What‘s Included

Seasonal Mole (main course)

Private transportation

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Coffee and/or Tea

(for +18 travelers)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good experience to get out of the ordinary!
R1321ADinesc,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
For us it was a wonderful experience, we had a great time! Su is super friendly and we felt at home, the best thing is that it has many utensils then we all participated even if we were as a couple! Thank you Su!
Great Experience!
Nicole R,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Su and her team were welcoming and knowledgeable! Everything was well organized, including transportation. Class was very hands on and informative (both English and Spanish). We cooked as a team and enjoyed wonderful food together. Highly recommended!!
An excellent experience for people who love to cook
Mauren P,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An excellent, in depth and hands on opportunity to learn about tradicional Oaxacan cuisine. The hosts were so kind, and encouraged everyone on the class to experiment with their own favorite flavors to make our experience special. I can’t wait to go home and try out my new cooking skills!
Highly Recommend!
Alex G,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
So happy we did this. Suzy (the chef) is so knowledgeable about the history of the food and culture around it. Made delicious salsas and learned the rules about what goes with what. The kitchen is the perfect set up and in the afternoon we made an incredible mole sauce. Highly recommend!
Best food had while in Oaxaca!
Ami K,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So glad we did this cook class, it was informative and fun. We got to do a lot of the prep work and got to fully appreciate the effort needed to make mole! Susana our host/chef and our translator was really friendly, and easy to communicate with. Would absolutely recommend this class… we had some of the best food!
The food, the setting and the people made this experience one of mine and my husband’s favorites! Loved every minute!
kahlm75,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The food, the setting and the people made this experience one of mine and my husband’s favorites. Loved every minute of it!
Fabulous Cooking Class
Roving65829184284,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved this cooking class. We learned to cook several authentic Oaxacan recipes in Su's beautiful, traditional kitchen. We shared breakfast, lunch, hot chocolate and alcoholic beverages, along with so many foodie facts and stories. So delicious. So much fun. Don't miss this one!
This was a fantastic...
Ann G,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic experience. We learned to cook some authentic Oaxacan recipes, along with hot chocolate, alcohol beverages, foodie facts and stories- all set in a beautiful outdoor kitchen. Great food. Great company. Don't think twice about this one. It was the perfect day.
Incredible experience!
Gaylynnnurse,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was not just a cooking class, it was a wonderful experience. Setting was beautiful, outdoor kitchen was beautiful and the food was incredible. I highly recommend!
Wonderful experience!
Sierra G,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I had a fantastic time! The food was delicious, the company was even better! Make sure you book this experience, you will not regret it :)