Zihuatanejo Cooking Class: A Journey into Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Embark on a culinary adventure in Zihuatanejo with our authentic Mexican cooking class. Learn the secrets of regional flavors and create delicious dishes with a native cook. Join us for a hands-on experience and discover the art of Mexican cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C. Cacahuananche 21 - Dive into an authentic culinary adventure designed for cooking enthusiasts eager to master the finest Mexican recipes. Learn to prepare chiles rellenos, tamales, and enchiladas, handpicked by our experts, all set in a picturesque Mexican environment. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience and savor the flavors of…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Transportation provided
Meal Options
  • chiles rellenos - Traditional Cheese or meat stuffed poblano pepper, covered with a tomato sauced. An authentic jewel of the Mexican cuisine
Additional Information

Guided by a local culinary expert, you will be introduced to the tastes of the region. Not far from the neighboring town of Coacoyul, our participants will immerse themselves in a genuine, traditional Mexican cooking lesson, where they will have fun crafting genuine and delectable Mexican dishes. Discover the unique secrets each Mexican region…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Janetmc39741479194
Feb 1, 2025
An interesting Mexican cooking lesson and delicious lunch.... - This is a wonderful tour, organized by husband and wife team Carlos and Elsa. Touring the market and picking up fresh produce with Carlos was fascinating, but the best part was when he dropped us off at their lovely home for a cooking lesson with Elsa and delicious lunch. If you are interested in meeting a delightful local couple, having a hands-on lesson as you learn about Mexican cuisine, and enjoying a delicious lunch, this is the tour for you.
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Janet_m
Jan 26, 2025
Highly recommended…. - This is a wonderful tour, organized by husband and wife team Carlos and Elsa. Touring the market and picking up fresh produce with Carlos was fascinating, but the best part was when he dropped us off at their lovely home for a cooking lesson with Elsa and delicious lunch. If you are interested in meeting a delightful local couple, having a hands-on lesson as you learn about Mexican cuisine, and enjoying a delicious lunch, this is the tour for you.
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Michael_s
Jan 11, 2025
Class is Amazing. Viator sucks. - The cooking school experience was wonderful and great fun, however dealing with Viator was horrible and if you can find any other way to book this class do it.
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Kimberly_e
Dec 29, 2024
Excellent food and company - My parents have been visiting Zihuatanejo for 11 years, but with Carlos and Elsa, they got to see it through new eyes. A wonderful experience!
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Peter
Dec 20, 2024
Cooking class in Ixtapa - The kindness and hospitality of Carlos and Elsa was amazing, matched only by the delicious food Everything was done in a participative manner with excellent explanations from Elsa
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Sharono503
Dec 6, 2024
Learn to cook Mexican dishes like a pro! - We had a wonderful time cooking with Elsa and being chauffeured by Carlos. We started off in the markets with Carlos. He did a wonderful job explaining about the fruits, vegetables and herbs we weren’t familiar with, and picked up supplies for our cooking extravaganza. We made salsa, guacamole, chile rellenos (so good and light too!), tamales, enchiladas, and taquitas and chips. Their home is lovely and spotlessly clean. We felt like we were with family in their home. We would definitely recommend this experience!
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Heather
Nov 29, 2024
Great day learning regional dishes to cook! - Carlos and Elsa were more than accommodating! Carlos picked us up from the hotel and took us the market to get items for cooking. He was very informative and spoke very good English. We were then taken to their home to cook and made to feel like family. The only advice I would give is to skip breakfast- there was so much food! I had already eaten a light breakfast so I couldn’t eat as much of the delicious meal as I wanted to!
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Roger_k
Nov 12, 2024
Cooking class - Carlos and Elsa were fantastic boasts and shared so much of their lives! Learning to make local dishes very good! As well we went not knowing anyone and made friends! Highly recommend!
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Nomad797607
Nov 4, 2024
Amazing cooking experience - From the moment we were picked up at our hotel by Carlos he talked about his culture and pointed out many facts about the area. We stopped by the open market in Zihua for a few fresh ingrediencies for our lunch, which was another highlight for me. I could have stayed for at least a few hours. We were invited into a warm and inviting home of Elsa and Carlos. We were all hands-on making Chiles rellenos, tamales, enchiladas, quesadilla, tacos and salsa. By the time we left we were completely in awe of our experience, and stuffed with everything yummy that we helped create. I would highly recommend to everyone. Now I have the recipes to share with family and friends.
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L5244otjohnw
Aug 3, 2024
New meaning to home cooking! - What an incredibly fun morning with Elsa and Carlos! Our day started with Carlos picking us up and taking us through the local food market - he took care to explain all the various foods, down to the different mango varietals, and we picked up fresh produce for the cooking class. It was a treat to join Elsa in her own kitchen (a perk of the low season!) to make dish after dish of amazing food - enchiladas, tamales, and more! We ate way too much, and still had more to bring back to our hotel. Our tip would be to do this class early in the trip so you have time to enjoy all the food you take home! We stayed for extra time, chatting - Elsa and Carlos make you feel like family.
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