Oaxacan Cuisine: Traditional Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of Oaxacan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make memelitas and authentic mole while discovering the secrets of this vibrant culinary culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gueta - First we will have a delicious hot chocolate and then, let’s cook! We will cook everything in beautiful clay pots as is traditionally done in Oaxaca.
    With your help we will prepare a delicious breakfast, we will make sauces and tortillas, which you will make with your own hands and I will help you at every step.
    After breakfast, we will…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Candies, chocolate, sauces
  • Mole (varies depending on season)
  • Bananas, apples or some fruit of the season, roasted in firewood.
Additional Information

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 this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them.
I will teach you recipes that you can easily…

Location
Oaxaca Graphic Arts Institute
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
We will meet in front of the IAGO (Institute of Graphic Arts of Oaxaca) which is opposite the Church of Santo Domingo. There someone from our team will come by to transfer you to our kitchen located 15 minutes away.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R1321adinesc
Feb 9, 2026
Good experience to get out of the ordinary! - For us it was a wonderful experience, we had a great time! Su is super friendly and we felt at home, the best thing is that it has many utensils then we all participated even if we were as a couple! Thank you Su!
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Nicole_r
Feb 5, 2026
Great Experience! - Su and her team were welcoming and knowledgeable! Everything was well organized, including transportation. Class was very hands on and informative (both English and Spanish). We cooked as a team and enjoyed wonderful food together. Highly recommended!!
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Mauren_p
Feb 4, 2026
An excellent experience for people who love to cook - An excellent, in depth and hands on opportunity to learn about tradicional Oaxacan cuisine. The hosts were so kind, and encouraged everyone on the class to experiment with their own favorite flavors to make our experience special. I can’t wait to go home and try out my new cooking skills!
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Alex_g
Jan 9, 2026
Highly Recommend! - So happy we did this. Suzy (the chef) is so knowledgeable about the history of the food and culture around it. Made delicious salsas and learned the rules about what goes with what. The kitchen is the perfect set up and in the afternoon we made an incredible mole sauce. Highly recommend!
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Ami_k
Nov 7, 2025
Best food had while in Oaxaca! - So glad we did this cook class, it was informative and fun. We got to do a lot of the prep work and got to fully appreciate the effort needed to make mole! Susana our host/chef and our translator was really friendly, and easy to communicate with. Would absolutely recommend this class… we had some of the best food!
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Kahlm75
Oct 25, 2025
The food, the setting and the people made this experience one of mine and my husband’s favorites! Loved every minute! - The food, the setting and the people made this experience one of mine and my husband’s favorites. Loved every minute of it!
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Roving65829184284
Sep 22, 2025
Fabulous Cooking Class - I loved this cooking class. We learned to cook several authentic Oaxacan recipes in Su's beautiful, traditional kitchen. We shared breakfast, lunch, hot chocolate and alcoholic beverages, along with so many foodie facts and stories. So delicious. So much fun. Don't miss this one!
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Ann_g
Sep 21, 2025
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic experience. We learned to cook some authentic Oaxacan recipes, along with hot chocolate, alcohol beverages, foodie facts and stories- all set in a beautiful outdoor kitchen. Great food. Great company. Don't think twice about this one. It was the perfect day.
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Gaylynnnurse
Aug 31, 2025
Incredible experience! - This was not just a cooking class, it was a wonderful experience. Setting was beautiful, outdoor kitchen was beautiful and the food was incredible. I highly recommend!
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Sierra_g
Jul 30, 2025
Wonderful experience! - My husband and I had a fantastic time! The food was delicious, the company was even better! Make sure you book this experience, you will not regret it :)
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From $94
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).