Top Oaxaca Food & Drink Classes

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 a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

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. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

Book this small group tour led by a professional sommelier, who will take you through Oaxaca’s mezcal and mole scene. All the mezcal and mole you try will come from single families, so you really get a local feel for the area. You’ll keep costs down with this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel, since the max per group is just six guests.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will continue to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. You'll walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this 4.5-hour tour. Sample over twenty different local dishes at the markets and street food stalls. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.

Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Skip eating at a crowded restaurant, and book this Mexican Cooking Class with a Tehuana in Oaxaca City for a unique experience you won’t soon forget. Go to the local market with your instructor—a Tehuana—and pick out fresh ingredients to cook with. Then, head back to your instructor’s home to learn to cook a traditional meal and learn about Tehuanas' culture. Afterward, enjoy what you’ve made with mezcal cocktails.

Cooking traditionally is something that includes more than a dish, cooking in Oaxaca means that you get to know our culture and our heritage, way of life and above all our warmth. I will teach you how to choose good ingredients or even how to substitute them for the ones you like. If you are vegetarian or vegan, Oaxacan cuisine has more than one option for you, since meatless dishes are part of our culture and I can adapt to your needs. Currently I have received more than 500 travelers from all over the world in my kitchen, and this is a new channel for you to come to know the authentic traditional cuisine. Come with an open mind and ready to learn to cook and make new friends. Welcome to Oaxaca!

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

Learn to make fresh tortillas from scratch at a small-group Oaxaca cooking class that explores the fundamentals of traditional cuisine. You’ll transform traditional corn dough into tortillas and other specialties, and make flavorful toppings and fillings to eat alongside. The small-group format ensures a personal experience as you visit a local market, prepare a menu, and enjoy a hearty lunch.

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.

Try your hand at preparing celebrated Oaxacan dishes with this cooking class. Tour a local market to learn about and purchase fresh ingredients. A professional cook will lead your interactive class, sharing information about pre-Columbian cuisine and culinary methods. Learn to make tortillas from scratch and prepare a traditional dish like red or black mole. Take your knowledge with you and cook Oaxacan delicacies for your friends back at home.

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 tradition, where I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years, giving rise to cocoa, you will be able to taste how cocoa It transforms its flavor according to its elaboration.

Prepare, cook and enjoy the results of a variety of southern Mexican dishes during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Huatulco. Receive instructions (in English!) on how to make some of the region's most flavorful dishes and learn tips and techniques for recreating them at home. Once you're through whipping up a delightful meal with others, sit down and savor the fruits of your culinary creations. You'll receive a souvenir recipe book to take with you as well.

Learn to cook with the traditional ingredients of Oaxaca and the Central Valley regions of Mexico at this private vegetarian cooking class. Your masterchef teacher will tell you all about the ingredients, focusing on corn, and then you’ll do some hands-on preparation and cooking. This is a private group, so you’ll get loads of personalized instruction.

Learn about fishing techniques, types of seafood, and ways to prepare dishes during this half-day interactive cooking class in the coastal town of Huatulco. Prepare Baja-style fish tacos, ceviche, and more, as well as hear about the history of fishing in the area and the significance of the ocean and rivers to the community.

Whether you’re a mezcal-lover or you want to try the Mexican spirit, this tasting workshop is sure to teach you something new. Learn about the process of making mezcal and how it differs from its more famous cousin, tequila. Then, enjoy tastings of several exotic mezcals such as a 12-year aged mezcal and even a scorpion-infused one.

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, in the state of Oaxaca, I come from a traditional chocolate-making family, here I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years. Come and learn about our culture and prepare your own chocolate in a traditional way, with basic equipment that you can replicate at home! Suitable for Children, adults and anyone who wants to make their own Oaxacan chocolate. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.