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A kitchen with a gas stove, a fire extinguisher, and various ingredients like onions, limes, and a cutting board. 1
A market with various fruits and colorful decorations. 2
A person in a blue shirt and apron with kitchen patterns, a woman in a white embroidered shirt behind a counter with vegetables and kitchen tools, and a fire extinguisher on the wall. 3
A market with people shopping, including a pile of green limes in the foreground. 4
A group of people preparing citrus fruits on a checkered tablecloth. 5

Traditional Mexican Cooking Lesson and Market Visit in Guadalajara

By Elsa Noemi Castillo Hernández
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,495 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Walk around an authentic local market
  • Cook the Mexican dish of your choice
  • Express class: ideal for travelers with limited time

Activity location

    • Guadalajara
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. Alcalde 732, Centro Barranquitas, 44200 Guadalajara, Jal., México | Between Eulogio Parra and Arista
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

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Traditional Mexican Cooking Lesson and Market Visit in Guadalajara

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
P 6,495.17 x 1 AdultP 6,495.17
Total
Price is P 6,495.17

Private Chef at Home Experience

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Transform your accommodation or residence into a private restaurant. Relax and enjoy a 3-course culinary feast freshly prepared by a professional chef. From traditional Jalisco flavors to contemporary fusion haute cuisine.

Price details
P 9,021.06 x 2 AdultsP 18,042.12
Total
Price is P 18,042.12

Traditional Mexican Cooking Lesson and Market Visit in Guadalajara

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private class that includes a light breakfast at the market, tequila-based drinks, and a main course such as: molcajete, mole, tamales, birria, or pozole with their respective add-ons, tortillas, and sauces

Price details
P 12,629.49 x 1 AdultP 12,629.49
Total
Price is P 12,629.49

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bilingual local tour guide and chef: Professional and personalized support in Spanish or English throughout the activity.
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the market: Interactive visit to a traditional market to learn about the history of the ingredients, chili peppers, and the local culinary culture.
  • Inclusions
    Fresh ingredients: All the supplies and raw materials needed to prepare the chosen dish.
  • Inclusions
    Practical cooking lesson: Use of facilities, cooking utensils, and apron during the session.
  • Inclusions
    A main course of your choice: Individual preparation of a recipe of your choice from: meat with its jus, stuffed chili, tacos gobernador, fajitas, chilaquiles, gorditas or huitlacoche quesadillas (with vegan options available).
  • Inclusions
    Traditional accompaniments: Sauces, side dishes, and finishing touches for each dish.
  • Inclusions
    Food tasting: Lunch with the dish prepared by you.
  • Inclusions
    Water of the day: Traditional refreshing beverage to accompany your meal.
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast beforehand: The experience starts directly with the tour and the cooking, so it's recommended that you come having already had breakfast.
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic beverages or tequila tasting: Spirits, cocktails, and tequila tasting are not included.
  • Exclusions
    Dessert: The session concludes after the main course food tasting.
  • Exclusions
    Additional dishes: The class includes the preparation and consumption of one (1) main course per person from the list of options.
  • Exclusions
    Tips: Gratuities for staff and market vendors are voluntary and not included.
  • Exclusions
    Transportation: The round-trip transfer to the meeting point at the market is at the traveler's expense.
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases: Any souvenirs, snacks, or extra ingredients that you want to buy at the market on your own.

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years, Children under 2 years, Children under 3 ft (90 cm), Children under 3 years, Children under 4 years, Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years, Children under 7 years, Children under 8 years

What you can expect

  • Do you want to learn the secrets of Mexican cuisine but are short on time? This experience is perfect for you! We offer you a light, dynamic, and delicious version of our classic cooking lesson, focused on the essentials: the market, the ingredients, and the seasoning.

    Our adventure begins at a vibrant local market. With our tour guide, you'll walk through the colorful aisles to immerse yourself in Mexico's culinary culture. You'll learn to identify the key ingredients, from the variety of chili peppers to the aromatic herbs, and we'll select the freshest ingredients for our cooking session.

    Afterwards, we'll move to the kitchen, where you'll put on your apron. Unlike other longer workshops, here we'll get straight to the point. You can choose and prepare one of the following iconic dishes, each made from scratch with its respective traditional accompaniments (sauces, side dishes, and finishing touches):

    Meat in its jus: A comforting and tasty classic from Guadalajara with bacon and beans.

    Chile relleno: The perfect balance of tradition, breading, and a spectacular sauce.

    Tacos Gobernador: Delicious shrimp tacos with melted cheese and a smoky touch.

    Fajitas: A juicy option, full of color and seasoning.

    Chilaquiles: The king of Mexican cuisine, crispy and dipped in the sauce of your choice.

    Gorditas: Filled with flavor and with that perfect handmade corn texture.

    Huitlacoche quesadillas: An ancient gem with the “black gold” of Mexican gastronomy.

    Do you have dietary restrictions? No problem! We have delicious vegan options adapted so that no one is left out of cooking or enjoying the authentic Mexican flavor.

    Important Note: To keep this experience light, flexible, and accessible, this workshop does not include breakfast beforehand, tequila tasting, or dessert. We are 100% focused on you mastering the main dish you have chosen.

    At the end, we'll sit down to enjoy the masterpiece you prepared yourself. You'll take home the knowledge and recipes to replicate these flavors anywhere in the world. Bon appetit!

Location

Activity location

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    • Guadalajara
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. Alcalde 732, Centro Barranquitas, 44200 Guadalajara, Jal., México | Between Eulogio Parra and Arista
    • Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico