Join local couple Alex and Ale in their vibrant apartment for a private homemade Mexican cooking lesson. Learn traditional Mexican dishes and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Alex lives with his wife Alejandra (Ale) in downtown Mexico City, just blocks from the Plaza de la Constitución. Alex is a K3 teacher in the American School Foundation, while Ale is a professional tour guide who is passionate about sharing her Mexican culture and cuisine with guests. Ale has a wealth of knowledge about the country’s history, anthropology, folklore, and of course, culinary traditions. Alex drew inspiration to cook from his grandfather who would serve delicious nopales (grilled cactus paddles) at his home every Sunday. He learned to cook watching his mother and experimenting in the kitchen after watching food shows on TV. The smells and flavors of his childhood and family meals inspired him to cook more, and now he loves sharing this knowledge with his 6-year old students during their regular cooking class. Both Alex and Ale love sharing meals with friends and family as much as they enjoy cooking. The food that they serve is a mix of modern Mexican dishes as well as Pueblan cuisine, where Ale comes from. While you sip on your welcome drink, Alex and Ale will talk to you about the importance of food in Mexican culture. After your cooking class sit down together to enjoy a meal that includes 3-4 dishes and one or two salsas followed by a dessert. Your meal will be accompanied by beverages like fresh hibiscus water and if you select alcohol, beer and mezcal. Your menu may include traditional and modern Mexican dishes such as picadillo tostadas, enmoladas or flautas or a variety of tacos which will be served with a selection of salsas like salsa verde or roja. Your meal will conclude with a dessert like sweet Mexican corn cake. Please note: This experience is great for travelers traveling with children! Points of Interest - Traveling Spoon
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcohol
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Alex and Ale
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alex and Ale, a lively, local couple, are devoted to introducing their Mexican heritage and food to their visitors. Experience an exclusive, self-made Mexican cooking session and feast in their humble yet dynamic apartment.
Involve yourself in Alex and Ale’s kitchen and acquire the skills to prepare 3-4 classic Mexican food items including a self-made salsa. You may be taught how to prepare dishes like flatuas, tostadas or enmoladas, which are chicken-filled corn tortillas prepared in a mole sauce. Mole is a rich, chocolate-based sauce full of various spices, widely loved in Mexico and simple to cook - an excellent sauce to learn for your own Mexican cooking collection. Since Alex and Ale’s kitchen is a bit small, you will likely be doing most of the cooking prep in the bar area, using the kitchen for the final cooking stage. Enjoy a communal meal featuring the homemade Mexican dishes you learned to cook with this charming pair.
If there’s a specific Mexican dish you’re particularly interested in learning, don’t hesitate to inform Alex while placing your booking.
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Mexico City home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Mexican culture and cuisine together.
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
