Essence of Mexico: Authentic Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour

Details: Your culinary journey begins at our beautifully designed cooking studio in the heart of Roma Norte. You'll be welcomed with a refreshing Agua Fresca, premium Mexican coffee, or our herbal infusion, paired with an authentic Mexican appetizer, as your chef shares the fascinating history and soul of Mexican cuisine. From there, we'll walk to Mercado de Medellín, steps from the studio. This guided market tour offers a window into daily Mexican life and the ingredients that define its cuisine. Along the way, you'll enjoy curated tastings: native corn tortillas, raw cacao, Oaxacan chocolate, seasonal fruits, and for the adventurous, edible insects, a true Mexican tradition. Back in the studio, it's time to cook. You'll roll up your sleeves for a fully hands-on class where you'll master four iconic dishes — from pre-Hispanic roots to our acclaimed White Mole, featured in "101 Reasons to Taste the World" by the Cook and Chef Institute. You'll then sit down to enjoy every dish you've prepared, paired with artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or fine Mexican wine. Leave with new skills, recipes to recreate at home, and a deeper connection to Mexican culture that will elevate your trip.
— Menu 1
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Mexican Street Appetizers
Dish details: Hand-pressed sopes with two house-made molcajete salsas — smoky red and bright green. Mexico's street food culture, made by your own hands.

— Menu 2
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Mextlapique
Dish details: A pre-Hispanic delicacy — vegetables slow-cooked without masa in a fragrant spearmint sauce.

— Menu 3
Course: MAIN
Dish name: White Mole
Dish details: Mexico's celebratory white sauce — pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame, blonde raisins, chile güero. Featured in "101 Reasons to Taste the World".

— Menu 4
Course: DESSERT
Dish name: Corn Bread & Hot Chocolate
Dish details: Pan de elote — a moist, naturally sweet Mexican corn cake paired with traditional water-based hot chocolate. A warm finish to your culinary journey.