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.

Customer Ratings
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Jeff_t
Apr 5, 2025
Wonderful day - Carlos picked us up from our hotel and we went to the market. It is an exotic maze of stalls that sell almost everything. The variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, chilies, flours, corn products, coffee, and all kinds of kitchen tools and dishware is unrivaled by any large grocery or superchain. The prices are also a fraction of what you find in other store. We found it fascinating even though there were some things that we would never consider buying. We then went to his beautiful home with a huge shaded garden where his wife Elsa was already doing some pre-prep. We had some delicious herbal tea before starting our cooking adventure. We learned how to make sopas, toquitos, stuffed fire roasted poblano peppers, tamales in corn husks, and delicious salsas. Elsa was even able to accommodate my wife's cow dairy allergy with tasty alternatives. We had a toast of mezcal prior to eating. While we are not typically fond of mezcal, their offering was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious as we enjoyed some red wine and continued to learn about Zihuatanejo and other places they lived. The tour has certainly been the highlight of our awesome vacation.
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Yeenaber
Mar 20, 2025
A Wonderful Hands-On Cooking Experience - We had a very enjoyable morning with Carlos and Elsa making a variety of classic Mexican dishes. First, Carlos picked us up and took us to the central market in Zihuatanejo to shop for fresh ingredients. Then, we went to their comfortable home where Elsa taught us her recipes to make jamaica tea, guacamole, salsa and homemade chips, taquitos, potato and cheese tamales, chiles rellenos and chicken and cheese enchiladas. Everything was delicious and, needless to say, we did not leave hungry. We also enjoyed a delicious dessert and got to meet several of their rescue dogs, a big bonus for us dog lovers. We highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves good food and good company!
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Freedom06439375502
Mar 17, 2025
A experience everyone should have! - This was, without a doubt, the best part of our vacation in Ixtapa. Carlos and his wife are so entertaining and informative, and the food we made is the best. We arrived strangers and left with new friends.
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Gloria_j
Mar 9, 2025
Authentic and j extremely fun and pleasant day! - This was one of the best excursions we have ever been on. Both Carlos and Elsa are amazing hosts and welcomed us into their beautiful home. It was truly a hands-on experience from marketing with Carlos to cooking with Elsa is an extraordinary experience. Elsa is an excellent teacher as well as chef. We would definitely do another excursion and recommend highly.
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Steven_l
Feb 26, 2025
Excellent, very well... - Excellent, very well presented, small group, transportation provided. Made and ate several different dishes
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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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From $110
up to 10 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).