Cooking Class: Regional Cuisine & Tortillas

Gain insights into the region’s cuisine from a local chef and prepare three traditional dishes. Enhance your meals with authentic sauces and craft your own tortillas using a traditional comal.

A vegetarian menu is available upon request.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C. Macedonio Alcalá 909 - Prepare a three-course meal featuring traditional Oaxacan cuisine alongside a local chef. Discover the history and origins of regional dishes and their ingredients. The experience includes seasonal beverages. (Vegetarian menu options are available upon request)
What's Included
  • Meals
Meal Options
  • Twins - Thick omelet with black bean paste and fresh cheese.
  • Stewed Mole - Mole thickened with seeds, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
  • Oaxacan chocolate tamale - Tamale dough made with Oaxacan chocolate
Location
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
Head to the main entrance of the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Temple. We will be waiting for you in front of The Italian Coffee.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Desi915
Mar 27, 2026
Incredible food and experience - The class was amazing! Chef Oswald was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. From meetup to dinner everything was so easy and well presented and prepared! I can’t recommend him highly enough will be back!
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Susanmh5370ka
Mar 27, 2026
Don’t miss this cooking class! - Chef Oswaldo was an awesome teacher who encouraged me to be actively involved in the cooking from start to finish, which was an incredible learning experience. I was the only person who had signed up for that day so I ended up with a private class. Upon arrival I was given a nicely printed recipe book to follow and take notes, as well as some delicious hot chocolate and a breakfast pastry. Oswaldo was so professional and organized and he was very supportive and patient as I was learning new cooking techniques. He has all the traditional Oaxacan equipment so you really get to experience authentic cooking. The three courses were prepared within a reasonable time and allowed for a relaxed meal at the end. The food was wonderful and I can’t wait to try the recipes at home. The setting, in a large garden area with lots of space, was cool and comfortable for cooking. I would encourage anyone considering a cooking class to choose this one—you won’t be disappointed!
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Nikhilm753
Mar 20, 2026
Cooking class - Found out about this experience through someone I met at my hostel. So glad I found this as I had a great time and was hoping to do a cooking class in Oaxaca. I love chocolate Tamales now!
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Matthew_r
Mar 19, 2026
Highlight of our trip - Host was incredibly experienced, brilliant knowledge and a pleasure to be around. All the food was delicious and cooking was fun for the experienced cooks in the group and the beginner cooks!
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Jovanasilva
Mar 11, 2026
Mole making class - Amazing food. Chef Osvaldo was great at explaining everything and made the experience so much fun. The food was great and the drinks were delicious. Enjoy every second !
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Theresa_l
Mar 11, 2026
An enjoyable learning and dining experience. - Our chef, Oswaldo Ramirez offered a wonderful, rich experience for us. He is an excellent teacher who is proud of the Oaxaca cuisine he has mastered. The class was enjoyable with a convivial group of six around the table. I highly recommend Taller de Cocina Quiote Recetario.
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Chiaragh2066pc
Mar 10, 2026
Great teacher & good for all groups and skills - Oswaldo was a lovely teacher - patient, friendly and clear. The class went at a good pace. It was a really enjoyable experience. I would recommend for any skill level or group size, even alone. We had a lot of fun conversations with our group throughout the session. We got a copy of all the recipes, too (tortillas, memelas, mole, chocolate tamales, red salsa).
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Clara
Mar 9, 2026
Clear recommendation! - Fantastic experience! Our instructor Oswaldo was so nice and was so good at helping and explaining. The food also tasted so good, and it was all just mega nice! Clear recommendation!
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Pauline_s
Mar 8, 2026
Fantastically authentic experience! - Osvaldo was great! So informative and very engaging. Oh! And Chocolate Tamales?! Yes and thank you! I've only made ones with pineapple and coconut. Highly recommend! My only suggestion is that if someone has walking difficulties make sure you let the instructor know so that your guest meets at the culinary location and not somewhere a distance away then. has to walk. ;-) I wanted to grind the mole but my legs were spent! I would've never been able otherwise get up. LOL
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Dynamitetravel
Mar 5, 2026
A Must Do Cooking Class In Oaxaca - My cooking class experience was great! Chef Oswaldo is an expert but very modest. He was super knowledgeable not only about cooking but also about Oaxacan culture and traditions. He was patient and friendly and the menu was perfect. The venue was clean and colorful and perfect for a cooking class. It was more than enough food and I left feeling happy and stuffed! I would gladly do another cooking class and truly enjoyed my experience.
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From $75
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).