Oaxacan Mole Making Class: Dive into Traditional Mexican Culinary Culture

Immerse yourself in the culinary essence of Oaxaca with our traditional mole making class. Discover the cultural significance of this iconic Mexican dish and learn to prepare it from scratch.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • TeoLab - Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience as we explore the world of traditional Oaxacan mole, enriched with local touches and gastronomic surprises. We will begin with an exciting tour of the market, where in addition to collecting the essential ingredients for our mole.

Once in the kitchen, we will learn to prepare Oaxacan mole following authentic methods, and we will combine it with an exquisite main dish. In addition, we will delight ourselves with a typical Oaxacan dessert, we will cook everything in our cooking class and we will enjoy many culinary secrets.

Don’t forget that if you come to Mexico we will teach you how to make various Oaxacan sauces, with chilies and different products from the region. As a special surprise, we will incorporate a locally grown ingredient that will bring an exciting twist to our menu, perhaps a type of herb or an exotic fruit that highlights the nuances and authenticity of traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable culinary journey, where the flavor and culture of Oaxaca come together in a feast of authentic delicacies and local surprises.
Minimum 1 Maximum 12 People.
We do not use products of animal or illegal origin.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • (for travelers +18)
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Traditional Oaxacan Mole - The moles of Oaxaca are diverse, varied and with different recipes, don’t worry, we will send you the recipes.
  • Traditional Sauces - We will make various Oaxaca sauces.
  • Dough and dishes with Corn dough. - We will work with tortillas, memelas or tetelas, different expressions of the dough to cook.
Additional Information

Discover the culinary essence of Oaxaca and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience by taking our traditional mole making class. Through an exciting tour of the local market and an immersion in the culinary culture of this Mexican region, you will have the opportunity to not only learn how to prepare the emblematic Oaxacan mole, but also to understand its deep cultural meaning and its importance in identity. gastronomic of Mexico. From the careful selection of fresh, authentic ingredients to the tasting of unique flavors, this class will allow you to appreciate the richness of traditional Mexican cuisine.

Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure that awakens all the senses and carries with it the authentic spirit of Oaxaca. Through our mole making class, you will not only learn about the complexity of flavors and cooking techniques, but also the history and culture embedded in each bite.

Minimum 1 maximum 12 people.
We do not use products of animal or illegal origin.

  • Not for people with knee problems or with canes.
Location
TeoLab
Xicoténcatl
We are five blocks from the Zócalo of the City, you can google Teolab as a place and you can get there easily.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Camarilloguy
Jul 18, 2024
If You Love Food, You'll Love this Class! - The class is a complete experience -- educational, fun, and very hands-on. The trip to the market was informative and the chef who took us explained everything. She also allowed us to look around and explore, and to ask questions about other things in the market. In the kitchen, the chef and her assistant were patient, kind, and thorough. They carefully demonstrated everything for us before having us try on our own. I speak only a little Spanish, and communication was no problem -- both the chef and her assistant were able to clearly communicate everything in English when necessary (which was often). They also creatively accommodated one of the other participant's food allergies. Together, we made Mole, Tortillas, Quesadillas, and Salsa. At the end, we had an amazing dinner together. I highly recommend this experience!
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Rhea_a
Jun 29, 2024
Local Market and Cooking - The cooks were very accommodating and let me try new foods at a local market. The food was delicious and abundant!! They taught me lots of new things about the cooking and food!
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L3363tktamarah
May 9, 2024
Great, but a bit different from the description - Loved it. BUT, it was different than the description. We made 1 (easier) mole and several other dishes with a group. So I don't feel like I made a mole myself or understand the whole process now. All dishes were delicious and eating with the group was great. Would 100% recommend. But do realise that it might not be for you if you are only interested in mole.
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Caitlynb139
May 6, 2024
Amazing authentic afternoon - This was one of our favourite experiences in Oaxaca! We had the most amazing chef, who showed us so much in the local market, and we learnt so much about making mole, tortillas, tortellas, salsa etc. When our chef found out I wasn’t the biggest fan of bananas, he bought a plantain and made the most delicious dessert out of it - it was mind blowing! A must do if you are in Oaxaca for a super authentic experience - thanks so much chef!
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Apr 28, 2024
Best Experience in Oaxaca! - This was my most fulfilling experience during my stay on Oaxaca. Chef Victor was amazing, talented and so much fun! I would have gone back the next day if I wasn’t moving on to another city in my vacation travels. We shopped an authentic market, tasted and learned about many local ingredients, and spent the afternoon cooking a wonderful meal we all shared. I will definitely do this tour again with Chef Victor when I return to Oaxaca! ❤️
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Andrehl4617ji
Apr 24, 2024
Super Experience! - What a good experience! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a different experience, the Chef was very friendly along with his entire team!
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Andrehl4617ji
Apr 22, 2024
Super experience! - Fantastic experience! I recommend it to everyone who comes on vacation to the city of Oaxaca. The chef and his assistants made the experience better.
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Shyrl_k
Apr 20, 2024
Fabulous Experience! - Really enjoyed this experience. Etnofood was a great venue for this cooking class. We were early to the class and had fresh orange juice and warm Apple French Bread that was to die for while we waited! The market was quite small but had all the ingredients we needed. Victor was very knowledgeable and a great communicator and cook. Staff were responsive and attentive in assisting our small group of 7 participants. Everything was well timed. The dishes were delicious and we enjoyed having lunch with everyone. Especially loved making the tortillas. On reflection the only downside was that while we cut and prepared all the mole ingredients we did not actually see how it was put together and cooked. Loved the fact that Victor was able to share all the recipes with us. HIghly recommend and would participate again.
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Mike
May 28, 2024
Very average cooking class in Oaxaca. - The leaders were good. The amount of cleanup was excessive. Also, some of the meal was made by staff not us. We lost the opportunity to learn more.
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Maren_u
May 5, 2024
Average - Although the guides were nice, it all seemed a bit superficial. Also, we did not see how the mole was prepared, because everyone has to cut/prepared stuff so you don't see what us added/combined in the end. After cooking and eating it was us doing the dishes, while the cook/assistants stood next to us talking
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