Zihuatanejo Cooking Class: A Journey into Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Embark on a culinary adventure in Zihuatanejo with our authentic Mexican cooking class. Learn the secrets of regional flavors and create delicious dishes with a native cook. Join us for a hands-on experience and discover the art of Mexican cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C. Cacahuananche 21 - Dive into an authentic culinary adventure designed for cooking enthusiasts eager to master the finest Mexican recipes. Learn to prepare chiles rellenos, tamales, and enchiladas, handpicked by our experts, all set in a picturesque Mexican environment. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience and savor the flavors of…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Transportation provided
Meal Options
  • chiles rellenos - Traditional Cheese or meat stuffed poblano pepper, covered with a tomato sauced. An authentic jewel of the Mexican cuisine
Additional Information

Guided by a local culinary expert, you will be introduced to the tastes of the region. Not far from the neighboring town of Coacoyul, our participants will immerse themselves in a genuine, traditional Mexican cooking lesson, where they will have fun crafting genuine and delectable Mexican dishes. Discover the unique secrets each Mexican region…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_m
Mar 27, 2026
Understanding Mexican food, how to shop for it and how to prepare it authentically - This was a wonderful experience! The hosts, Carlos and Elena are warm-hearted, joyful people that share their knowledge and culture with care and patience. They field all questions and create an authentic learning and engaging experience for everyone. I have memories and skills that I will revisit many times.
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Sue_w
Mar 11, 2026
A must-do in Zihuataneho!! - Easy pickup at and return to hotel, very interesting trip to municipal market, and a lovely home to get instructions and hands on experience to make classic Mexican food. I have nothing but positives for Carlos and Elsa's offering. Great value!!
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Justine_w
Mar 5, 2026
So much fun! Be ready to eat a lot! - Carlos and Elsa are wonderful hosts! The walk through the market was fun and informative. Carlos explained interesting foods and culture. Elsa and her daughter were a joy to cook with! I love to cook, so the explanations and tips they gave were great. Elsa even gave me some helpful hints when I told her about an event I'm hosting this fall. Whether you love to cook or just want to have fun, this class is a blast. And my husband now knows hot to make guacamole!
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Gareth_p
Mar 2, 2026
We had a fantastic time... - We had a fantastic time in this cooking class. Elsa and Carlos are fantastic hosts, and Elsa and her daughter were great at taking us through each dish we made and the how to prepare each ingredient in each dish. I would definitely recommend this when visiting Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa.
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Michael_c
Feb 21, 2026
Amazing experience,... - Amazing experience, perfect balance of participating in the cooking while the hosts (Elsa and her family) did the heavy lifting. You make a lot of food, so come hungry! It was nicely spaced so that you eat a mini brunch shortly after arriving so you get hungry again for the subsequent big lunch. The market tour was cool to experience the local shopping routines and see all the vendors. Plan for the entire experience to take half of your day, we finished around 1:30pm.
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Amy_w
Feb 13, 2026
Great experience! - Carlos and Elsa are warm and welcoming hosts and provided a great experience. From the tour of the market to opening their home to teach us how to make Mexican favorites, it was a first-rate experience.
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Richard_m
Feb 11, 2026
It was perfect, beautiful... - It was perfect, beautiful food…everyone was cooking, happy and the food was delicious 😋. A must do!
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Susan_m
Feb 9, 2026
Wonderful market tour & personalized cooking class - After being picked up at your hotel, Carlos starts the day with a very informative tour of the local market. Amazing way to orient yourself for future shopping! After selecting market fresh produce, class actually starts in their private home. This class is like no other.... 10/10 The class is personalized to the huge menu for your diet, interest & culinary aspirations. Outstanding day!
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Brenda_j
Feb 9, 2026
Exceptional at home authentic cooking experience - This was an exceptional experience. Carlos picked us up and we had a grand ZIHUA market tour (along with some last minute shopping for the class). With Elsa and he daughter, we made hibiscus tea, guacamole, sopas, enchiladas, tamales, chile relleno , taquitos. We had coconut candy dessert and feasted. Beverages of plenty were available. We felt welcome at their home. Be prepared to dig in. They provide aprons so no need to worry about attire. They take photos so you don’t have to while your hands are in the mess preparing your dishes. We can’t wait to try the recipes back at home (they send those as well). It’s a fun day. We highly recommend it! You can find them on Facebook ‘zihua cooking class’ and book direct with Carlos or Elsa . I don’t see a place to add pics here 🤔
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Tanis_g
Mar 6, 2026
Unbelievable foodie experience - Carlos and Elsa were wonderful hosts. The day started with Carlos picking us up at our Airbnb and taking us through one of the local markets where we grabbed a few last-minute ingredients and got a glimpse of everyday life in Zihuatanejo. From there we went to Elsa and Carlos’s home where Elsa walked us through making several traditional dishes including sopes, tamales, chili rellenos, enchiladas and taquitos, along with fresh salsas and guacamole. Everything was hands-on and relaxed, and Elsa was a great teacher. Make sure you come hungry because there is a lot of food by the end. It was a really fun day and a great way to experience authentic Mexican cooking. Highly recommend this experience if you’re visiting Zihuatanejo.
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From $110
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).