Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Wahaca Cooking Classes is the best way to get to know Huatulco with a native chef, you'll learn the history behind the ingredients, traditions and life in rural Mexico.

This is more then learning to make a dish, it is a cultural immersion as well.

You'll learn to make food to feed souls, by creating food that has been passed for generations.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We'll pick you up and drive to one of the most amazing beach in Huatulco, La Bocana, Upon arriving at Wahaca Cooking, you'll jump right in to chopping, dicing, cubing, mixing and all the activity that takes to create delicious food while sipping a refreshing hibiscus water. You'll also learn about the history of the dishes we'll prepare, traditions and life in rural Mexico. Once everything's ready we all seat together and enjoy the meal we have prepared while sipping margaritas freshly made from scratch. After class we'll drive you back yo your place. Recipes will be send via email.

Sample Menu

main

Empanadas

We'll make corn dough empanadas stuffed with creamy huitlacoche and squash a la mexicana.

starter

Green & Red Salsas

Roasted red salsa and tomatillo salsa verde

starter

Tortillas & Sopes

You'll learn how to master the tortilla making to a marriageable status level! Along with the traditional sopes with refried beans and queso fresco.

What‘s Included

We'll get to eat the fruit of a labor sipping a made-from-scratch Margarita.

Hibiscus and bottled water will be provided.

Beer and wine provided.

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Reviews

5.00

82 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun, Hands On and Super Interesting
PatH913,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alfredo as well as being a chef/restauranteur is an excellent teacher. We met him at the market where we selected the ingredients for our class and learned a little about traditional local products and their uses as well as the history of the area. The classroom is well organized and spacious and we were able to enjoy our hands on cooking in the adjacent al fresco dining area. Having spent some time in the US, Alfredo’s English is excellent. I would highly recommend Wahaca Cooking School for anyone interested in traditional Mexican cuisine and techniques.
This is a must do if you are wanting to broaden your knowledge of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Jason S,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience! I recommend this to anyone interested in learning how to prepare, cook authentic Mexican cuisine.
Wonderful Cooking Class Experience.
Candy H,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time learning how to make salsas, emapnadas, sopa, and margaritas at Wahaca cooking class. I loved that it was in Alfredos' kitchen and home. It felt like being with friends. A wonderful experience. I can't wait to return and try another cooking class.
Authentic cooking experience, delicious food and new friends!
W8069ZLjamiec,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 13 year old son and I attended the "Tacos and Margaritas" class with Alfredo and we had so much fun! We learned about the local area, Mexican culture & traditions, food preparation and more! Alfredo is a great teacher, very organized & professional and yet a lot of fun - we highly recommended spending a few hours of your vacation with him. The art of making fresh tortillas was what my 13 year old loved the most. We will be back with the whole family next time.
Must Do!
grainpatch,,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wahaca Cooking School is a must do while in Huatulco. It gives you an opportunity to learn about cooking, traditions, family and local ingredients. Alfredo is welcoming, informative, humorous, a great teacher, accommodating and a chef that offers amazing dishes.
Well worth the price. So good. Sooooo fun!!!
Dave O,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So worth the cost and more. I'm cheap so was concerned about the cost, ... Don't be, ... Well worth it!!! Alfredo and his sous chef were awesome. You will get a really cool history lesson, a fun cooking lessson, and a bunch of Margaritas. The process was very cool and the food was incredible even if I helped make it. Lol. Take some friends, you wont be disappointed.
A fantastic experience!
MIchelle M,,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alfredo is fantastic! He was able to accommodate my vegan diet and taught be everything i need to know to make refried beans and tortillas. I highly recommend this tour and would go again if I get the chance.
What An Opportunity!
Linda F,,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I gave the cooking lesson as a gift to my daughter and husband! After hearing their joy and excitement, I determined that we come back next year I will give it too them again and add myself and granddaughter! Here are some points they shared with me- - Breezy charming kitchen and dining area - Made the most delicious tacos and salsas and even passion fruit margaritas and tortillas (learning about the history of tortilla-making as well their family traditions) -Adjacent to Alfredo and family’s home making it a familial experience. - Alfredo knowledgeable, warm, and multi-lingual/cultural- A real winner!
10/10
922paw,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A must do. Alfredo and Toni were fantastic. You learn alot about food and the region. You make many dishes from scratch. You make margaritas. And you have a great time talking to the well travels Chef/host
Fantastic cooking lesson!
Catherine P,,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful authentic hands on experience …Alfredo was warm, interest and we learned a lot. His outdoor kitchen was extremely comfortable and we made every type of taco imaginable from scratch!