Mexican Culinary Experience: Market Tour and Cooking Class

Discover Mexican cuisine with a market tour, cooking class, and 3-course feast. Learn, cook, and savor authentic dishes in an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Av Nuevo León 4 - Dive deeper into Mexican cuisine with an engaging market tour and cooking class!
    Embark on a one-hour exploration of Roma’s Mercado Medellín, where you’ll discover how ancient Mesoamerican ingredients and techniques have influenced the Mexican cuisine of today. Learn about the impact of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Recipes by email after the class
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Tamal verde/green tamal or tamal de elote/ fresh corn tamal (please choose one) - Traditional corn flour tamal with a tangy green tomatillo filling or lesser-known fresh corn tamal with a smoky red chipotle topping.
  • Mole poblano, mole verde or mole manchamanteles (please choose one) - Classic spicy but sweet mole poblano with chocolate, fresh, light…
Additional Information

Experience Mexican food like never before with a market tour and cooking class! Learn about the ancient and colonial roots of the dishes you love, prepare them from scratch and feast like an emperor!
This is one of the most complete culinary experiences we’ve seen in Mexico City. Many places offer either market tours, classes or tastings, and they teach…

Location
Medellín Market
Campeche
We'll meet at the corner of Medellín and Campeche streets. That side of the market has a big Mercado Medellín sign and a canopy, so feel free to wait for your guide in the shade!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N8179pbandreww
Apr 20, 2025
Awesome - Awesome - This was an absolute amazing experinece. Shopping in the market was one of the best I many other market/cooking classes I have taken. The authetenic approach to cooking was awesome. The only suggestion I have is to shorten the evening - the entire day was too long.
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Tdholiday
Apr 19, 2025
A great food experience! - Jim was a great host! I learned an amazing amount about the origins of food and its movement around the world. It was the best meal I had in Mexico City and feel confident that I can try and replicate it at home. We even learned about chocolate and prepared our own hot chocolate. I have no hesitation in recommending this experience
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T7369gljessicas
Apr 17, 2025
Book this tour RIGHT NOW - Words cannot express how wonderful this experience was. Jim was a delight, so knowledgeable and truly went above and beyond. This was part of my wife and I’s honeymoon, and it could not have been more perfect. He imparted so much interesting info about ingredients and cooking, his house was the perfect setting, he was so generous with food and drink, even his cats were delightful and stole the show! If you are considering booking this tour-stop considering and just book it. If you are debating between this and another, book this one. I would have gladly paid more and will absolutely continue booking with Jim and refer more people his way!!
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T1349stkateh
Mar 19, 2025
Medellín Market Tour - We loved our market tour and cooking class with Jim! He was wonderful with our group, and extremely knowledgeable in Mexican cuisine, history, and culture. The recipes we cooked were delicious. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Angela
Feb 24, 2025
Outstanding Culinary Experience - This is no mere cooking class; it is an explosion of epicurean delights! We took the private class which allowed us flexibility with menu planning. Chef met us at the Medellín where he taught us about the history of the spices and ingredients we’d be using. While we made móle, tamales, and salsa, Vincente spoiled us with a divine cactus salad and a lesson on herbs such as papolo and epazote. We also learned how to use tequesquité, which was super interesting! Jim wove stories and traditions honoring “las abuelitas” throughout the evening. We really appreciated the use of local and ethically farmed ingredients. Even our delicious craft cocktails were made with locally distilled liquors. This was the best culinary course we’ve ever taken! Thank you both for giving us this incredible experience! It was the highlight of our time in CDMX. We’ll be back!
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Angela_r
Feb 24, 2025
Incredible Culinary Experience! - This is no mere cooking class; it is an explosion of epicurean delights! We took the private class which allowed us flexibility with menu planning. Chef met us at the Medellín where he taught us about the history of the spices and ingredients we’d be using. While we made móle, tamales, and salsa, Vincente spoiled us with a divine cactus salad and a lesson on herbs such as papolo and epazote. We also learned how to use tequesquité, which was super interesting! Jim wove stories and traditions honoring “las abuelitas” throughout the evening. We really appreciated the use of local and ethically farmed ingredients. Even our delicious craft cocktails were made with locally distilled liquors. This was the best culinary course we’ve ever taken! Thank you both for giving us this incredible experience! It was the highlight of our time in CDMX. We’ll be back!
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Isabel_l0nd0n
Dec 30, 2024
Lovely way to spend a day in Mexico City - Such an enjoyable day! A relaxed morning mooch around the market, with some great food history chat and then we prepared tamales, moles and a pork dish back at Jim's home. A great combo of learning new things and meeting new people.
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Erik_e
Oct 31, 2024
Come hungry, leave fulfilled. - Jim was so welcoming, it felt like we were meeting an old friend to catch up. He taught us more about the history of Mexico through food. We purchased all the ingredients we would need to make our meals, and went back to his place to prepare them. The instructions were clear and way to follow, and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend for a half day excursion.
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Alysha_k
Oct 22, 2024
A must activity!! - Absolutely amazing experience! Jim was very knowledgeable and hospitable, and we had an incredible time!!
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H7234uimichellef
Oct 16, 2024
Enriching Culinary Experience - The evening was absolutely fabulous! Jim took us on an enriching tour through the Medellín market, where we had the chance to taste fresh produce while learning about the intricacies of Mexican food culture. Jim’s deep knowledge made the experience more immersive, he answered all my questions with patience, making sure everyone was comfortable while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and fun. It was a holistic experience that gave us insight into Mexico’s rich culinary traditions. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to combine learning with an enjoyable and flavorful evening.
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From $133
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).