The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
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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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
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!
What‘s Included
brunch
a full 4 course meal cook it by your self
mezcal tasting and cold beers
free demand
welcoming
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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't miss this experience!
Happiness24212470920,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience. A highlight of our trip. Excellent food, lots of fun, and a great day of learning. The whole thing lasted from 9am-3.30/4pm. They give you a small breakfast , so save room for all the deliciousness.
Wonderful Oacxaca cooking class experience
luluwei,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were an international group of 8, all English speaking. It was a pretty little farm. We made tortillas , salsas, soup, moles and dessert under our chef’s excellent and informative guidance. We would not hesitate to repeat this class! Sign up!
Much more than a cooking class!
Morgan G,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This cooking experience is excellent - the hosts showed us their property and garden and then took us to the local market to gather ingredients for our meal. We started with coffee and quesadillas, and sampled 10 moles to then choose which two we would make together. We learned how to make tortillas from scratch, empanadas, molotes, a local soup, and two different moles. The chef is great and the food was delicious.
Don’t think twice, just book!
Joseph D,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was amazing! We don’t typically do group things like this ever, but something about it changed our mind. And we are so happy it did. The entire group was just delightful. Chef was so fun and informative. We happily recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Oaxacan cuisine, the act of cooking it, history of ingredients; or if you just want to have a great time, lots of laughs, and maybe a few beers while you’re at it. It was an experience we very much treasure!
Fun day cooking!
Susan L,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really fun day! Jose was engaging with all of us and shared interesting insights about the food and cooking process. The food was excellent and each of us got to cook or make all the dishes.
This class was...
Abigail B,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This class was incredible. A friend recommended it to us, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We made traditional corn tortillas from scratch, learned about the history and cooking process of mole, explored new flavors, and gained a real appreciation for the food, from the ground to the table. Even in a group of 15, the experience felt personal and tailored to everyone’s tastes. The setting was beautiful, and we loved getting to wander around the farm and visit the local market to gather ingredients for our dishes. Miguel, the owner, was an exceptional teacher, engaging, knowledgeable, and truly passionate which made the whole experience one of a kind. It added so much to our time in Oaxaca and was a true highlight of our Mexico trip!
The best activity in Oaxaca!
Sasa R,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved everything about this class! We were picked up from Oaxaca center and taken to a small farm with beautiful garden and outdoor kitchen. We met Jose there and started to plan the menu - we set the menu according to our wishes, while drinking hot chocolate or coffee and eating the first course of the day. Next stop was the market where Jose got all od the needed ingredients. Cooking was so much fun, we made 4 dishes and we got a chance to try 9 moles - which was pretty awesome! The atmosphere was great and Jose was a perfect teacher - he is such a warm and funny person, we loved cooking with him so much! For the money you pay you really get so much food, but even more important you get a perfect day in Oaxaca!
Amazing
Angel S,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was by far the BEST experience! Amazing from start to finish and well worth the money!!! I have told everyone how amazing it was…
Lovely cooking and tasting experience
ghafnerkz,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent a lovely day cooking authentic Oaxaca dishes Our chef Jose was very friendly and knowledgeable and created an enjoyable informative class. We tasted 9 moles, made different salsas, made tortillas from scratch and cooked a full mole dinner and authentic soup. The staff at the garden were all helpful and kind. Would highly recommend. Jose even made us some beautiful tasty mescal cocktails.
Best cooking tour in Oaxaca
T1756TQjackc,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time at this cooking class. It was one of our favourite things that we did on our 3 week trip to Mexico. Miguel and his team were amazing at guiding us through the class. Miguel not only has a great understanding of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, he had great knowledge of the history and origins of food around the world. We felt like we learnt at lot about Oaxacan food but also the history behind it. The property was also amazing spot to cook, relax and tour the farm. If you’re looking for a cooking tour we highly recommend this one. Thanks again team
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