Private Tour
Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class in a studio, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Step inside the welcoming home of Lucía, a renowned gastronomic historian, for an immersive Mexico City cooking class that blends traditional flavors with cultural storytelling. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic Mexican recipes from a local expert who has mastered both time-honored family dishes and creative, modern interpretations using the freshest local ingredients. Under Lucía’s guidance, you’ll either enjoy a hands-on cooking experience preparing each dish together or a live cooking demonstration where you watch her techniques up close (your choice). Along the way, you’ll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won’t find in restaurants. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, this experience can be tailored to your preferences. Lucía is happy to accommodate vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions; simply share your needs when booking. Your meal is paired with local alcohol such as Mexican beer or tequila. Whether you’re seeking authentic flavors, cultural immersion, or practical cooking skills, this Mexico City culinary experience offers an unforgettable taste of local life.
Sample Menu
starter
Nopalitos soup in bean broth, lima soup, tortilla soup, aztec soup
main
Albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle meco,
chiles en nogada, encacahuatado with chicken
main
Pork in verdolagas
main
Mexican white rice, red rice, or black rice with platano macho
dessert
Dulce de guayaba, dulce de mamey, flan de cajeta, or gollorias
dessert
Coffee or tea
What‘s Included
Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
Local alcohol
Options
Afternoon Cooking Class
Morning Cooking Class
Reviews
116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
Devi D,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful morning making sopas, tortillas, quesadillas, and other tasty bites. We learned new herbs and techniques. It was relaxing and informative such a beautiful place. We explored close by neighborhood for a complete day.
Highly recommended!
mattwT9984CE,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. Lucia was kind, informative, and fun. I learned a lot and enjoyed the delicious mole we made.
In case you haven’t...
Gibbs Y,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of four had an amazing time with Lucia! Lucia was a clear and effective teacher for cooking delicious tacos, sopes, mole, and dessert and we returned home with new recipes and skills. We also enjoyed chatting with her about Mexican history while dining in her beautiful home. Her insights on Mexican culture, food, and history provided valuable perspective on our entire trip. She also gave us recommendations for places to visit which we enjoyed greatly. Thank you, Lucia!
Fantastic experience!
N8339YGsamanthaw,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucia is both an expert in Mexican gastronomy and a warm and welcoming host in her beautiful oasis of a home and garden. She and her assistant Senora Eva created a fun, interactive and delicious hands-on experience for our group of 9. Gracias Lucia!
A Not To Be Missed Experience
Maureen J,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were 5 of us in the group for Lucia's cooking class. Lucia welcomed us warmly to her lovely home. We were all given tasks to contribute to the meal. Lucia was very organized and kept everything moving along with guidance and easy to follow instructions. Lucia also included background info on some of the ingredients we used so we all learned something new! The food we made was all delicious! We sat outside on her patio to eat the lunch we'd made and enjoyed her beautiful, lush green yard! We enjoyed the opportunity to experience something outside of the typical tourist sites and to get to know a local. Thanks you Lucia!
Awesome Class
T9357NZpatg,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent class! Lucia was very warm and welcoming, the ingredients were fun and the food was amazing!
Excellent class! Lucia...
Patrick G,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent class! Lucia was very warm and welcoming, the ingredients were fun and the food was amazing!
Lucia is the best!
alexanderrU6054GM,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucia is such a great source of knowledge on Mexican cooking and made the whole experience so much fun! The mole sauce, various salsas, tortillas, and various fillings for other dishes that we learned to make in particular were exquisite! Highly recommend this for anyone with a love of food and an appreciate of the culinary arts within CDMX!
A Must-Do Experience!
Roam58295274538,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a most wonderful time cooking with Lucia. Before our experience, she provided a proposed menu with options to change it (we didn’t). The actual experience was wonderful - we prepared ingredients, cooked the dishes, and enjoyed the delicious food on Lucia’s beautiful patio. Lucia is a gem - warm, welcoming, and eager to share her passion and knowledge of Mexican cuisine. A must-do experience when in Mexico City!
Amazing cooking class for the whole family.
Rachel A,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our entire family loved Lucia's class. She put together an amazing vegetarian menu. My sister thought it was the best meal we had in Mexico City- and we went to some Michelin spots. My dad, who was unsure about the class, loved it and wants to cook together more in the future. Lucia was very warm and welcoming. She organized the class well. Her home kitchen and garden were a lovely space to spend time. She brought out toys for my 13 month old niece, who spent time with her parents in the garden while other adults cooked. This experience was a highlight of our trip
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