Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia
During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!
Options
Cooking class and dinner
What's included in Private Mexican Cooking Class with Gastronomic Historian, Lucia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step inside the welcoming home of Lucía, a renowned gastronomic historian, for an immersive Mexico City cooking class that blends traditional flavors with cultural storytelling. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic Mexican recipes from a local expert who has mastered both time-honored family dishes and creative, modern interpretations using the freshest local ingredients. Under Lucía’s guidance, you’ll either enjoy a hands-on cooking experience preparing each dish together or a live cooking demonstration where you watch her techniques up close (your choice). Along the way, you’ll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won’t find in restaurants. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, this experience can be tailored to your preferences. Lucía is happy to accommodate vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions; simply share your needs when booking. Your meal is paired with local alcohol such as Mexican beer or tequila. Whether you’re seeking authentic flavors, cultural immersion, or practical cooking skills, this Mexico City culinary experience offers an unforgettable taste of local life.
Food Menu
STARTER - Nopalitos soup in bean broth, lima soup, tortilla soup, aztec soup
MAIN - Albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle meco,
chiles en nogada, encacahuatado with chicken
MAIN - Pork in verdolagas
MAIN - Mexican white rice, red rice, or black rice with platano macho
DESSERT - Dulce de guayaba, dulce de mamey, flan de cajeta, or gollorias
DESSERT - Coffee or tea
Inclusions
- Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
- Local alcohol
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Lucia's home is in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your confirmation voucher for the exact address, the above only offers a generic location in her neighborhood.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet your host Lucía at her home in San Angel. Address: Cerrada Santo Desierto 32 col Tetelpan Tizanpapano Directions: Lucia lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Here is a Google Maps link to her house: https://goo.gl/maps/tcJagr2zkyJ4CSBB6 Please contact Lucia directly for exact directions to her home at +52 5559650523 or by email at [email protected] -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
