Private Tour

Family-Friendly Empanada Class – Kids Lead the Kitchen

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

What makes this experience unique is that it takes place in a real Buenos Aires family home, where cooking becomes a shared moment. Kids take the lead while everyone participates, turning a traditional recipe into a fun and meaningful activity for the whole family. More than a cooking class, it’s a chance to connect with Argentine culture through food, stories, and time spent together around the table.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What To Expect

Step into a warm Buenos Aires family home where kids take the lead in the kitchen and we all cook together, learning to make one of Argentina’s most beloved dishes — empanadas. This family-friendly experience is designed so kids truly take the lead in the kitchen while everyone cooks together. They don’t just watch — they crack eggs, knead the dough, and shape their own empanadas, turning the kitchen into a joyful, hands-on space. We make everything from scratch, just like my grandmother taught me. You’ll choose between a classic beef filling or a vegetarian option, and I’ll guide you through the traditional Argentine repulgue technique to seal each empanada. To finish, we prepare mini alfajores filled with dulce de leche — and yes, kids assemble them too. More than a cooking class, this is a warm family moment: we cook, laugh, share stories, and experience Argentine tradition around the table.

Sample Menu

main

patties

empanas made by you

dessert

TO SUCK YOUR FINGERS

alphajorcitos de dulce de leche (traditional Argentine dessert)

What‘s Included

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Family-Friendly Empanada Class – Kids Lead the Kitchen

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun, educational cooking experience!
ginnyt679,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Debi took great care with me and my sons. She was patient and welcomed us to a wonderful treat of lunch. We were so blessed to be with her! My sons absolutely loved it!
A tasty lesson
Digby C,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a present for my wife and she loved it. Host and teacher Debi made learning how to make empanada easy and fun. And I got to sample the results. Terrific.
A tasty treat
Digby C,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Debi was a gracious host and made learning how to make Argentina's iconic empanadas was fun and easy. And also enjoyed sharing a glass of wine or two with my classmates. Highly recommend it.
Wonderful Experience
Helena P,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience was great, I felt like a kid when I used to help my grandmother cook our favorite things. Empanadas are a perfect and traditional food. Loved learning the techniques. Lots of fun. Highly recommended. Debra was sweet and very friendly.
Birthday present for my wife
358digbyc,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
She said it was one of the best ever. Loved her cooking lesson, said it was a lot fun in a lovely apartment and Debi was warm and gracious. I tasted the results. Delicious!
Authentic Argentine hygge❤️
Christina R,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
At Debora, you get a really cozy authentic experience, we made amazing empanadas, talked about our different cultures and had fun together for several hours. We can only recommend this course.! ✨✨✨✨
Warm homey vibes
Debra H,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time learning how to make Empanadas with Deborah. She warmly welcomed us into her mom’s home and made us feel right at home as she explained what we were going to do. Everyone had a job and we all were able to make some yummy empanadas. Would highly recommend!
A place of the heart to learn empanadas
Elisa M,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Debi welcomes you directly to her house, making you feel right away as if you were a friend invited for a dinner among acquaintances. The atmosphere is convivial, warm and relaxed. You really learn how to prepare empanadas step by step, having fun and sharing the moment with the other participants. An authentic experience, curated and made with the heart. Highly recommended!
Yum!!! What a fantastic...
Amy B,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yum!!! What a fantastic way to learn about the empanadas! Debi welcomed us into her childhood home and shared how to make empanadas. We learned about the history as well as prepping/cooking tips as well. The empanadas turned out lovely. I will be taking home this experience and will be enjoying it again and again with my family and friends. - better than any souvenir/gift that I could get them or myself. When I travel, I want to have experiences, not just check off on a list sights I have seen. If you are like me, do not hesitate to sign up!
We had a great time...
Matt C,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time making empanadas and drinking mate. Debbie made it feel like we were just visiting our friend in Buenos Aires.