The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
Overview
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5 hours
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Hello everyone!
After years of fine dining and living out of mexico, I returned to my roots to create "The Real Oaxaca Cooking Experience."
At Quinta Brava, our dedicated team of three professional cocineras and the chefs is passionate about guiding you through an unforgettable culinary journey.
This unique experience aims to preserve and share the rich heritage of ancient Oaxacan cuisine. You’ll learn traditional cooking methods and use authentic utensils that our ancestors cherished. Under the guidance of our experts, you’ll prepare a variety of recipes from across Oaxaca on a traditional wood stove known as the "Lorena," crafted from mud and sand.
What sets this experience apart is that you will be the main chef, cooking everything by hand. Immerse yourself in the magic of Oaxacan culture and flavors, and leave with not just recipes, but a deeper appreciation for this culinary art. Join us for a truly authentic and hands-on adventur
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
What To Expect
Hands‑on cooking class in Oaxaca with local family and mezcal tasting. Discover the art of Oaxacan ancient cuisine in an authentic cocina de rancho, where we embrace the time-honored traditions, family and wood-fired cooking like in t he old fashion times. Our immersive, hands-on cooking class is designed for everyone that appreciate and enjoys the best of life like eating. You, as the main chef of your culinary journey, you will take the lead in crafting exquisite Oaxaca dishes that you can recreate anywhere in the world. Join us for a unique experience where knowledge is shared and culinary skills are honed. I will provide you with a treasure trove of traditional grannies and also old recipes, ensuring you leave with the confidence to replicate these flavors in your own kitchen. Elevate your culinary repertoire and indulge in the rich heritage of Oaxacan cuisine. Your journey to becoming a master of this exquisite culinary tradition begins here.
Sample Menu
starter
tortillas, empanadas, memelas, quesadillas, tetelas,
you will create delicious dishes using nixtamalized corn to make handmade tortillas, featuring quesillo, squash blossoms, and more!
main
soups and moles
Embark on a hands-on cooking adventure! Choose from a variety of soups and moles to create under the guidance of our expert cocineras. Don’t miss out!
dessert
so many choices for dessert
The choice is yours! With plenty of options to explore, you’ll create your perfect dish. Don’t miss out on this delicious adventure!
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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
What‘s Included
brunch
a full 4 course meal cook it by your self
mezcal tasting and cold beers
free demand
welcoming
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
264 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic experience
Suzanne D,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience. Miguel is passionate about Oaxacan cooking. The setting is beautiful. We learned so much and had great fun along the way. Book it now!
Good times, Great food
gregnI6244XU,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome time and experience.
Fun Learning Traditional Oaxaca Foods and Cooking Methods
KellyBCNTR,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had such a good time with our son and his wife. The host was wonderful at explaining the various moles and traditional cooking methods. Each participant was involved in different aspects of the dishes we cooked and the food was tasty. The other couples were also fun to learn and chat with.
Recipes missing
Niels V,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Had a very nice experience and enjoyed everything moment. We are still missing the recipes thought, would appreciate if they would still send them. If this is done, 5/5 rating!
An Incredible Cultural Cooking Experience
Karen S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My Sister and I had the pleasure of an incredible farm-to-table Oaxacan cooking experience with José as our instructor today. We were picked up in Oaxaca Central in a van and driven out to a smaller more laid back area outside of town where there was an outdoor cooking experience with José showing us the old traditional methods of making foods such as corn tortillas made from scratch, moles, salsas, empanadas and more.. We were given a tour of their large fruit and vegetable garden and their goats, chickens and such. Then we walked to the local market to shop for additional fresh ingredients. We arrived back and José put us to work, showing us the authentic cooking techniques over fire, using all the freshest ingredients. We enjoyed several dishes and it was a wonderful experience in a laid back large back yard setting. They have a great set up there for a truly memorable day. Oh, and we enjoyed the cocktails too!!
A wonderful experience!...
Ed L,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful experience! Learn how to make tortillas from corn masa. They showed us nine different Molay's and we got to pick two that we made from scratch.. Delicious.!
Great day
Claire R,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a lovely surprise. This was a great cooking class, loved the setting, the short walk to the market, learning the processes of making some authentic food and getting to taste all the different moles.
Unique experience you won’t regret!
shaunii2025,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time at this cooking class. It was such a unique experience learning the traditional way of making corn tortillas , learning about the different types of mole’s and being surrounded by the agriculture the food was made from. Beautiful scenery and staff, Jose was so lovely we really enjoyed our time ! And we were full the rest of the day!!
Mole, mole, and more.
tweibelzahl,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, fun and engaging.
A fabulous day! Jose' rocks!
carolbU5463AX,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely experience, and a very fun & delicious day. First, we were really fortunate to have a great group of relative strangers. Our host was Jose' and we felt so lucky to have him - skilled, personable and with a great sense of humor. This was so much more than a cooking class. We discussed then tasted the recipe choices, then took a short walk into the village to purchase supplies. We made two different main dishes (two moles, in our case) plus empanadas, rolling out tortillas from scratch, a salsa learning experiment, and a dessert. Beer, water and mescal available. All in a lovely garden with an outdoor kitchen. Jose' made this a really fun day. My only suggestion would be that Quinta Brava (owner) supply some sort of rough recipe to take home with us.
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