Private Tour
Family-Friendly Empanada Class – Kids Lead the Kitchen
Overview
Available languages
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Options
The Secret Kitchen of San Telmo: Learn to Make Empanadas
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tasty lesson
Digby C,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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
5.00Debi 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
5.00This 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
5.00She 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
5.00At 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
5.00We 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
5.00Debi 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
5.00Yum!!! 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
5.00We had a great time making empanadas and drinking mate. Debbie made it feel like we were just visiting our friend in Buenos Aires.
Cooking with Debi
777svetlanaw,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of 12 had a class with Debi in October, and the experience was absolutely incredible. The historic house added a magical touch — it truly felt like cooking inside a fairy tale. Debi’s aesthetic approach made everything feel thoughtful and inspiring, and having her family stop by to say hello made the experience even more warm and personal. The empanadas were delicious!!! Highly recommend!
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