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

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must do class!
andreamH5950VU,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, highly recommend. The owner Alfredo is a fabulous person and enjoyed learning new recipes and cooking techniques from him in his open air facility. Super interesting class and the food was delicious!!
Tailgate cooking!!
JOlyn2,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in Huatulco celebrating Frank's 67th birthday and he chose to do a cooking class. I found this on online and from start to finish, everything was excellent. Zero complaints. This little group from Louisiana learned a lot of real Mexican cooking and loved it. We also ate a very interesting breakfast tamale. I would recommend this class to everyone!!
Authentic food!
189sherrih,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed the experience very much. Alfredo was charming and very knowledgeable. His real life stories were very interesting. The food we made was delicious!
Great day!
Arlie L,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We attended with our friends. The guys are non cookers but still found something for everyone to enjoy. Alfredo does a great job explaining what is being cooked, the history of the recipe and teaches you his passion. We enjoyed the day and definitely will recommend to others
Excellent class- Tacos and Margaritas!
Kruperl,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the the Tacos and Margaritas class. Excellent food and drinks. Alfredo’s instructions got us all cooking and stories about Mexican cooking were awesome!
Learning AND Yumminess!
michellegambs,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Run to this experience!:) a local chef and restaurant owner opens his kitchen to you. It is one of my favorite ways to intimately connect with a culture:)
Highly Recommend this cooking class!
T1816JXkimt,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Always the best experience with Alfredo at Wahaca Cooking! We enjoy the shopping at the local markets, followed by the fun experience of cooking in his kitchen. Alfredo explains everything about the food and the history of Huatulco as he goes. We come back every year and will go back on our next trip to Huatulco. Thank you Alfredo for the wonderful memories and experiences over the years!
An absolute must do!
jocelynr614,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience with Alfredo & Wahaca cooking! I can’t recommend this class enough! We spent the morning learning to make tortillas and learning about different ingredients & the history of the region. This is a must if you are in Huatulco & looking for a great cultural (and amazing food!) experience!
Hualtuco I’ll be back….
Sean L,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I’m not a cook at all. I wanted to try something new. My favourite part was shopping in the market learning so much local knowledge and observing our guide masterfully and respectfully communicate and explain about plants, fish, produce and the history. The tour is amazing!!!!
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.