PRIVATE Mexico City Cooking Class with Culinary Historian Lucia

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About this activity

Cook alongside a culinary historian and university professor, in her beautiful home in San Ángel - one of Mexico City's most charming historic neighborhoods. More than a cooking class, this private experience explores the history, traditions, and regional flavors behind Mexico's most iconic dishes as you prepare seasonal recipes together using fresh local ingredients. You'll enjoy a hands-on experience, family recipes, and an authentic home-cooked meal - an interactive, intimate dining experience that's very different from eating at a restaurant.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private hands-on Mexican cooking class in Lucía's home
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Mexican beer or tequila
Included: Authentic homemade Mexican meal featuring seasonal family recipes
Included: Learn traditional Mexican cooking techniques and culinary history

Itinerary

Cook authentic Mexican recipes in Lucía's beautiful home and garden in San Ángel while discovering family traditions passed down through generations. Enjoy a private, hands-on cooking class or live demonstration—your choice. Learn from a culinary historian who teaches Mexican gastronomic history at local universities. Drawing on recipes passed down through her mother and grandmother, Lucía shares authentic techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the stories behind Mexico's diverse regional cuisines. Along the way, you'll discover cooking tips, ingredient secrets, and cultural insights you won't find in restaurants. Perfect for couples, families, and friends, this private experience features a personalized menu based on your preferences. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've prepared together, paired with Mexican beer or tequila, in the peaceful setting of Lucía's home and garden. Whether you're passionate about food or simply looking for an authentic cultural experience, this private Mexico City cooking class offers a memorable way to connect with local traditions through food.

Stop 1
Mexico City

Handmade sopes with refried beans and chorizo · Handmade squash blossom or huitlacoche quesadillas · Homemade salsa roja de molcajete and salsa verde or fresh guacamole · Choice of traditional chicken mole, green pipián, almendrado, or stuffed chiles · Mexican white, red, or black rice with fried plantains · Dulce de guayaba or xoconostles in syrup

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Lucia's home is in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your confirmation voucher for the exact address, the above only offers a generic location in her neighborhood.

End point

Lucia's home is in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your confirmation voucher for the exact address, the above only offers a generic location in her neighborhood.

Using your ticket

Meet your host Lucía at her home in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City.

Address: Santo Desierto 32, Tizampampano, Álvaro Obregón, 01780 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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 [email protected]

Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] 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!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
If anyone in your party has allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences, please let us know at the time of booking.
Families are welcome! Children love helping Lucía prepare handmade sopes, tortillas, and fresh salsas from scratch using child-friendly cooking tools designed for young chefs.