Overview
During this experience, you will cook authentic Mexican dishes with your host Lucía in her spacious home kitchen and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques! Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Your menu will be based on the season and might include dishes like potato leek soup, albondigas en salsa de chile chipotle mecos (meatballs in a smoked chili sauce), sopa de nopalitos (cactus paddles in bean broth), fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce) and chile en nogada (stuffed poblano chilies, smothered in creamy walnut sauce).
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Lucia home is in San Angel. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. That can be found upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meet your host Lucía at her home in San Angel.
Address: Cerrada Santo Desierto 32 col Tetelpan Tizanpapano
Directions: Lucia lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Here is a Google Maps link to her house: https://goo.gl/maps/tcJagr2zkyJ4CSBB6
Please contact Lucia directly for exact directions to her home at +52 5559650523 or by email at lucia_delabarra@yahoo.com.mx
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Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes with Lucía in this Mexico City cooking class. Lucía can cook a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from traditional family recipes passed down through generations of home cooks, to modern dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Cook together with Lucía and learn some of her favorite cooking tips and techniques. Note that Lucía can offer both a hands-on cooking class or a cooking demonstration in which you will watch Lucía prepare the dishes. Please specify what you prefer at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Minimum numbers apply. Lucia has a two guest minimum. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Mexican Cooking Class with a Gastronomic Historian
Can I cancel Private Mexican Cooking Class with a Gastronomic Historian for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Lucia home is in San Angel. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones.
What's included?
- Private cooking class + meal with your host Lucia
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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