Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Through the knowledge of a local chef, you will learn about the cuisine of the region and cook three typical dishes of the region, as well as accompany your food with sauces and make your tortillas in a traditional comal.
Vegetarian menu available on request.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Cook a three-course menu of traditional Oaxacan food, with a local chef and writer of Oaxacan cookbooks. Learn the history and origin of local dishes, techniques, as well as ingredients. It is a 100% practical class. The experience includes seasonal water and drinks. (Vegetarian, gluten free and vegan menu options available on request)
Sample Menu
starter
Water Chocolate & Bread
Traditional Oaxacan chocolate drink in water accompanied by a traditional bread.
starter
Moulded sauce
Creating a traditional sauce using molcajete
starter
Twins
Thick omelet with black bean paste and fresh cheese.
main
Stewed Mole
Mole thickened with seeds, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
starter
Tortillas
Handmade regional corn tortillas
dessert
Oaxacan chocolate tamale
Tamale dough made with Oaxacan chocolate
Options
Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef
What‘s Included
You’ll be able to taste and enjoy all the dishes you prepare during the cooking class, drinks included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The experience was hands...
Hillary E,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was hands on and educational. We all prepared the meal together and ate together as a group. Oswaldo was so knowledgeable and obviously passionate about his craft and culture. As group classes do, everyone started out a bit shy but we ended up laughing and having a great time eating and chatting. It was a lot of food but we could take extra home with us. I would definitely recommend this class.
Must-do experience
N3943CJgerardh,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience. Wholesome, organised, educative and enriching! Oswaldo is a warm, knowledgeable and passionate man who creates an authentic and fun opportunity to learn how to cook your own authentic Mexican food, need I say any more? 🤤
Must do!
tayam2024,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Oswaldo! He was very kind and knowledgeable and funny! Wonderful group experience and everything tasted so so good!!! Highly recommend!!
Amazing
kiylaa12,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class was amazing and super inclusive! All the food we made together as a team made it even better. From the tamales to the mole, everything was so tasty!
Great!!!
Taraa121212,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience overall. Great food. Great teaching and learning. Great company. Meeting new friends.
A perfect addition to our trip
allyh333,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot express how much I LOVED this experience. Each dish was carefully thought out and delicious. Chef Oswaldo is super knowledgable and passionate. His explanations were clear, thorough and useful. We got so much hands on experience I feel confident I could, given access to all the ingredients, recreate my meal at home. If you are looking for an opportunity to craft a beautiful Oaxacan meal, this is the class for you!
Wonderful Oaxaca culinary experience!
JDHendu,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent ! Chef Oswaldo was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone visiting Oaxaca with an interest in its culinary heritage.
All round great experience
jennyf936,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time. Oswaldo was excellent and very knowledgeable. The food was delicious and we made a good range of food. The kitchen is lovely.
Wonderful cooking class in Oaxaca!
Eduardo C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Oswaldo was a great host! Once are group met up he took us back to his beautiful place where we prepared some amazing Oaxacan dishes. Everything was explained to us in both and English so no one felt left out, we had a small group of 4 so felt very intimate. If your looking to book a cooking class, I would definitely recommend this one. We came hungry and left stuffed! Memorable experience and skill to take back home to cook for friends and family.
Great experience
Caitriona C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with Oswaldo. Relaxed atmosphere, great food. Great for coeliacs, very accommodating.
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