Medellín Market Tour, Cooking Class and 3-course Mexican Feast
Overview
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6 hours
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Experience Mexican food like never before with a market tour and cooking class! Learn about the ancient and colonial roots of the dishes you love, prepare them from scratch and feast like an emperor!
This is one of the most complete culinary experiences we've seen in Mexico City. Many places offer either market tours, classes or tastings, and they teach you how to make a single dish or a couple of related dishes. With us, you get the best of all worlds, as first, your guide will give you a comprehensive overview of the history of Mexican cuisine, then, you'll prepare an entire menu that consists of multiple courses and sides, and finally, you'll learn about and taste lots of local drinks. Not only does this represent great value for money, it also makes for an experience that's the highlight of many of our guests' time in Mexico!
We can happily plan for most dietary requirements, but unfortunately strict kosher is not possible at this time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Understand and enjoy Mexican cuisine more than ever with this market tour and cooking class! On your one-hour tour of Roma's Mercado Medellín, you'll learn how ancient Mesoamerican ingredients and techniques shape the Mexican cuisine we know today, and why the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century changed the way people eat both here and in Europe forever. Then, back at the beautiful Condesa home of your chef/ guide, you'll make all your favorite dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients. Prepare to get your hands dirty, as in just 3.5 hours, you'll rustle up tamales, mole and tortillas. Mexican craft beer and soft drinks will keep you hydrated. Finally, you'll enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor at a table laid with local linens and artisanal tableware. Reflect on the day's experience over dessert and finish with a cup of Mexican wine and/ or mezcal. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated. Wheelchair users have attended the class before, but the building does not have an elevator. Allergy sufferers should be aware that there are two cats in the house. Solo travelers are welcome. Just reach out!
Sample Menu
starter
Tamal verde/green tamal or tamal de elote/ fresh corn tamal (please choose one)
Traditional corn flour tamal with a tangy green tomatillo filling or lesser-known fresh corn tamal with a smoky red chipotle topping.
main
Mole poblano, mole verde or mole manchamanteles (please choose one)
Classic spicy but sweet mole poblano with chocolate, fresh, light green mole with crisp leaves or decadent manchamanteles with tasty tropical fruit.
main
Fresh corn tortillas
dessert
Dessert
What‘s Included
Recipes by email after the class
I'll give you all the ingredients, equipment and guidance you need to prepare two courses, salsas and tortillas. There'll also be dessert, but I'll prepare that before you arrive.
Those over 18 will be offered Mexican beer, wine and mezcal, and others will enjoy traditional local soft drinks.
Gratuities
Options
Open class
Private upgraded tour & class
Private to your party: Enjoy an upgraded version of our well-rated mole class all to yourselves! Great for families or groups of friends.
Extra taco course & cocktails: Try local taco fillers like guacamole, huitlacoche and chapulines. Enjoy a premium bottle of Mexican red wine and cocktails.
Personalized start time: Since the experience is private, we can start at the time that works best for you. Just reach out after making a booking.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
mackenzie k,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A++ muy bien! wha a great class and amazing guide/chef/host/instructor Jim! would recommend 100% to everyone!
Mexico City memory must-do cooking class
ericasI3312BN,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic from 1st look to taste. He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and executed the cooking class flawlessly. It was a lot of fun, super immersive and probably the best meal we had on the trip. totally worth it! He even surprised us with a surprise dessert and we also enjoyed local drinks as we cooked. Fabulous
Amazing experience, we learned many things that will be taking home to our own kitchen!
Jack WChicago,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim gave us a wonderful experience today. The market tour was very interesting and he had a lot of information on the history of food evolution. We had so much fun making the tamales, homemade tortillas and the fantastic Monet with chicken, apple, and pineapple. We definitely learned things that will be taking home to our own kitchen. Couldn’t give it a higher mark! And the cider and beers were interesting to taste as well. Definitely booked this when you’re in town.
Market, mole, and tamales!
Christina R,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful class! Jim includes the history and origins of the ingredients of Mexican cuisine and makes the market tour interactive and different than any other class! The tamales were delicious and we learned a new method for keeping the masa moist and flavorful. The first time we had mole verde and I’ll be making it at home! The atmosphere was welcoming and beautifully decorated with local art and even the plates and bowls we used added to the experience. If you’re in Mexico City, Jim’s class is worth it!
The best cooking class/tour. Don't even think about doing a different option but Martaja!
Sunshine17034355062,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this now! Simply put, this was one of the best experiences in our trip to Mexico City. The tour of the market was absolutely lovely and informative. With such a large market, I wouldn't have known where to start but Jim showed taught us so much about current and historical ingredients. He was so personable and the class flowed so well. I will forever carry the things he taught me and remember this class every time I make my own mole, tamale, or tortilla. It felt like I was cooking at a friend's house that also happened to be an expert chef. So comfortable there and he even made us some traditional cacao drinks at the end that was the perfect cap to the perfect evening.
Highly recommend the cooking class + market tour
A6188MCstephanier,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the market tour and three course meal cooking class. The market tour was fantastic, Jim shared about the history of how ingredients crossed continents and developed into Mexican cuisine today. The dishes we made all turned out delicious. Everything was very clean and sanitary. Jim has done a lot of training and clearly knows his stuff, he’s also very open and personable. Highly recommend this course, I’m sure all of his classes are great, but I would recommend this one with the market tour.
Must do for foodies! Book Martaja!
960raynam,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband had such a wonderful, meaningful time on this tour with Jim. We booked ‘The Works’ Market Tour, Cooking Class and Mexican Feast and it was so worthwhile! Jim was warm and inviting with a wealth of knowledge and passion for Mexican food and its origins. We learned a lot. I appreciated all the details from the beautiful locally made spoons and bowls and decor in his lovely Condesa home! The meal was delicious and I have never made such flavourful authentic Mexican food and this knowledge I gained will last a lifetime for me! I left feeling SO inspired and happy to have found this tour and support Jim’s dream job :)
Awesome - Awesome
N8179PBandreww,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolute amazing experinece. Shopping in the market was one of the best I many other market/cooking classes I have taken. The authetenic approach to cooking was awesome. The only suggestion I have is to shorten the evening - the entire day was too long.
A great food experience!
TDholiday,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was a great host! I learned an amazing amount about the origins of food and its movement around the world. It was the best meal I had in Mexico City and feel confident that I can try and replicate it at home. We even learned about chocolate and prepared our own hot chocolate. I have no hesitation in recommending this experience
Book this tour RIGHT NOW
T7369GLjessicas,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Words cannot express how wonderful this experience was. Jim was a delight, so knowledgeable and truly went above and beyond. This was part of my wife and I’s honeymoon, and it could not have been more perfect. He imparted so much interesting info about ingredients and cooking, his house was the perfect setting, he was so generous with food and drink, even his cats were delightful and stole the show! If you are considering booking this tour-stop considering and just book it. If you are debating between this and another, book this one. I would have gladly paid more and will absolutely continue booking with Jim and refer more people his way!!
From MX$2,860.00
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