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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.7 (324)

Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

Casa Crespo is Oaxaca in its kitchen. Tradition lives there, where chef Oscar Carrizosa, (originally from the Mixteca region) mixes the ingredients of the 16...

4 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (324)
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$75
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (334)

Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

We welcome you into our home with open arms! Immediately, you will feel part of our family and our traditions. We begin our welcome, the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (334)
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$95
Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier
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Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.8 (76)

Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier

Our Mezcal and mole is the only professional Mezcal and mole pairing done by a sommelier founder of the Agave Spirits Institute. The experience is...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (76)
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$88
Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (118)

Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef

This class is led by Oswaldo, a Oaxacan chef who trained deeply in his region's traditional cooking and even wrote a book about Oaxacan bread....

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (118)
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$85
Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.9 (264)

Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food....

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (264)
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$72
Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.9 (199)

Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (199)
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$121
Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.9 (251)

Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava

An authentic experience to discover Oaxacan culture through cuisine, connect with hosts, and take home a memory you can’t buy in a store or restuant...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (251)
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$94
Cooking classes from the Isthmus with a Tehuana
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (47)

Cooking classes from the Isthmus with a Tehuana

YOUR COOKING EXPERIENCE Our day begins at a traditional local market, where we'll shop together for the freshest seasonal ingredients needed for your chosen menu....

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (47)
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$113
Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
4.9 (67)

Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience

Start with a warm welcome and a refreshing homemade fruit drink Get hands-on making tortillas from scratch (yes, you’ll make your own!) ‍ Cook a...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (67)
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$72
Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.8 (112)

Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook

Discover the culinary essence of Oaxaca and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience by taking our traditional mole making class. Through an exciting tour of...

3 hours 30 minutes
4.8 (112)
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$60
Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (44)

Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, Oaxaca state, I come from a chocolate family by tradition, here...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (44)
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$133
Traditional cooking class: learn how to make an Oaxacan mole
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (28)

Traditional cooking class: learn how to make an Oaxacan mole

With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture. In...

4 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$90
Street Food Cooking Class
Huatulco, Mexico
5.0 (129)

Street Food Cooking Class

This cooking class offers a delicious culinary and cultural experience that explore a variety of Mexican cuisine. Join us on this 3.5-hour tour and live...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (129)
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$110
Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
Huatulco, Mexico
5.0 (92)

Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

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...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (92)
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$139
Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.9 (99)

Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Isthmus Region, belonging to the state of Oaxaca, I come from a chocolate family by...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (99)
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$79
Mixology class with Mezcal in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.8 (18)

Mixology class with Mezcal in Oaxaca

We developed this class because in 2016 I won a contest in Oaxaca with the best bartenders in the City. From there I have the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (18)
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$60
Mama's Kitchen
Huatulco, Mexico
5.0 (43)

Mama's Kitchen

This class explores Oaxaca's most famous dish- mole. We will also be making handmade tortillas and mezcal margaritas....

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (43)
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$115
1 Hour Oaxacan Chocolate Making Class with Mole-making and Drinks
Oaxaca City, Mexico
4.9 (15)

1 Hour Oaxacan Chocolate Making Class with Mole-making and Drinks

With the help of our chef you will learn the history behind the cacao, the origin, the use of chocolate and cacao in native cultures...

1 hour
4.9 (15)
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$40
Seafood Cooking Class
Huatulco, Mexico
5.0 (38)

Seafood Cooking Class

The ocean and rivers in this area are an incredible life force! Learn about fishing techniques, types of seafood and ways to prepare dishes in...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$115
Make Oaxacan-style take-home chocolate
Oaxaca City, Mexico
5.0 (10)

Make Oaxacan-style take-home chocolate

In the workshop, the master chocolatier of three generations becomes a true cocoa alchemist. The secrets transmitted from grandmothers to mothers and from mothers to...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$62

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New York City
Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef
A1647JLedwinw, Sep 2026
Great !
Made a 3 course Oaxacan meal with Oswaldo. They all came out amazing and Oswaldo was an amazing teacher. We were in a small group of 6 in total which means we all got enough help and attention from the chef. We ended the afternoon by all having dinner together and enjoying the amazing dishes.
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Excellent experience!!
New York City
Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook
Kenneth_R, Sep 2026
Excellent experience!!
This was an excellent experience. It was a cool cooking class and you go to the local market to get the fresh ingredients. My host was excellent she was very personable and knowledgeable and the food we made came out excellent. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
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Amazing food and an education on Oaxacan life
New York City
Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
Sightsee585690, Sep 2026
Amazing food and an education on Oaxacan life
The vegetarian cooking class was a highlight of my visit to Oaxaca. Victor, the chef/instructor, explained the history of the largely plant-based cuisine of the region, and shared memories of his grandmother’s traditional cooking. Besides helping to prepare (and eat) delicious food with layers of flavors, I received an excellent lesson on Oaxacan culture. Highly recommended!
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The experience was incredible they are very polite. They have much love for the ancestors and culture. They are very we
New York City
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes
D3022BMluzp, Sep 2026
The experience was incredible they are very polite. They have much love for the ancestors and culture. They are very we
I can't explain the amazing experience. They are very welcoming to there home, the love and history of there ancestors is amazing. 100% recommend.
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A Wonderful Oaxaca Cooking Experience!!
New York City
Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava
Gregory_K, Sep 2026
A Wonderful Oaxaca Cooking Experience!!
A wonderful way to spend a morning in Oaxaca. Miguel and Jose are so kind, teaching you every step, from making homemade tortillas all the way to mole. They offer as much or as little info as you want. A favorite experience of ours in Mexico!The setting is a beautiful outdoor kitchen and garden with two of the sweetest dogs for additional company!
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The walk to the market is...
New York City
Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
Manuel_P, Sep 2026
The walk to the market is...
The walk to the market is a slight uphill incline. Oscar provided information about the different vegetables, plants and even flowers we passed along the walk to the market.
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Caring
New York City
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes
U9942AFlidiag, Sep 2026
Caring
Best experience in Oaxaca! If I could sum this experience in one sentence it would food culture and friendship.
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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
New York City
Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef
Linda_N, Sep 2026
Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
Chef was completely prepared and had everything prepped and ready for us to start cooking. All of the food was delicious! We learned about traditional cooking methods and how to make all the dishes from scratch. We got to enjoy our meal afterward. We had a wonderful experience and left feeling full and satisfied!
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Great experience
New York City
Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
120nict, Sep 2026
Great experience
Fantastic experience! The course is suitable for cooking enthusiasts as well as for people who want to learn more about the local cuisine and culture. We had a great time and would take the course again in a heartbeat.
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Highlight of the trip
New York City
Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
Natalia_M, Sep 2026
Highlight of the trip
We had high expectations for this tour and they were absolutely exceeded. The market tour was very informational and we even got to see where maiz is processed. The cooking experience in Minerva Lopez’s home was absolutely incredible since she has so much knowledge to share. Overall a major highlight of our trip and we hope to return soon!
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Book this class!
New York City
Mama’s Kitchen
Valerie_R, Sep 2026
Book this class!
We learned to make the most delicious mole (two kinds!) and while we were doing it, we also learned about the historical roots of Mexican cuisine. The food was fantastic, as were the locally sourced mezcal margaritas! (Our son had a mocktail version.) But best of all, Jane is a wise, warm, and lovely host and teacher. And her place was beautiful. So grateful for the time we shared.
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Amazing time with Minerva and team!
New York City
Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
leighannw112, Aug 2026
Amazing time with Minerva and team!
Rare and wonderful! Sandy our guide and Tonya Minerva’s daughter picked us up and took us for a market tour. It was nice to see and have experienced guides for the market. Minerva’s outdoor kitchen was amazing. We love to cook and the food, ingredients and cooking methods were a great opportunity to learn so much more. We learned to make an amazing mole and to cook tortillas on the Comal. She shared with us her 8 year journey from a suggestion that she do a cooking class for a couple interested in learning local cooking methods to now with regular groups traveling through her home. Our experience for so special with Minerva and her team. We are particular about how we spend our time on vacation and prefer this mix of smaller, personal and local experience. We highly recommend!
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Come as a hungry tourist, leave as a satisfied friend
New York City
Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava
THOMASP, Aug 2026
Come as a hungry tourist, leave as a satisfied friend
An exceptional culinary adventure awaited me at an authentic Oaxacan farm. Despite being the sole guest on this particular day, Miguel and his remarkable staff ensured a comprehensive experience. From a personalized driver to pick me up, to a tour of the farm grounds, a shopping trip to the market, and a history lesson on Oaxacan cooking through the ages, every detail was meticulously arranged. And of course, the pièce de résistance was a delightful four-course meal that left me thoroughly satisfied.
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Great experience
New York City
Mixology class with Mezcal in Oaxaca
Coco_S, Aug 2026
Great experience
We reserved a Mezcal Mixology three hours before the class, and IT DID NOT disappoint! Diego is a great and fun teacher that takes you from basics, we did three drinks and the last one you get to create your own using the skills you just learnt. We were mixing dancing and laughing in the classroom, and the drinks were AMAZING 🤩 Highly recommend!
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Excellent Mole Class by Wendy
New York City
Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook
E8069BPjustinh, Aug 2026
Excellent Mole Class by Wendy
Wendy was excellent! She took amazing care of us. We did not expect to cook and eat as much food as we did. Walking to a local market to get ingredients and meet the vendors was a highlight! We would recommend this to anyone and will plan to take other classes in the future!
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Excellent one and half...
New York City
Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups
Claire_S, Aug 2026
Excellent one and half...
Excellent one and half hours learning about the history of cocoa and tasting the different beans and drinks. Place is hidden but lovely and our host Naomi was excellent and very engaging. Would highly recommend it !
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