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An authentic experience to discover Oaxacan culture through cuisine, connect with hosts, and take home a memory you can’t buy in a store or restuant At Quinta Brava, you step into an intimate setting to uncover the stories and traditions behind local food. We cook together over wood fires, share a meal, and create lasting memories. Led by expert local cocineras, and chef Miguel you are guided step by step. This immersive farm-to-table cooking class is a way to preserve Oaxacan gastronomy. Master traditional techniques and cook time-honored recipes on a wood stove. You are the main chef—cooking by hand from start to finish. Taste true culture, get real recipes, and deepen your culinary appreciation.
Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava lasts about 4h 30min.
Prices start at $91 per person for this Oaxaca City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Look for our branded QUINTA BRAVA minivan at the meeting point for an 8:45 AM pickup. Please message our manager 24h ahead at +529511104594 to confirm details. See you soon!. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
A wonderful way to spend a morning in Oaxaca. Miguel and Jose are so kind, teaching you every step, from making homemade tortillas all the way to mole. They offer as much or as little info as you want. A favorite experience of ours in Mexico! The setting is a beautiful outdoor kitchen and garden with two of the sweetest dogs for additional company!
An exceptional culinary adventure awaited me at an authentic Oaxacan farm. Despite being the sole guest on this particular day, Miguel and his remarkable staff ensured a comprehensive experience. From a personalized driver to pick me up, to a tour of the farm grounds, a shopping trip to the market, and a history lesson on Oaxacan cooking through the ages, every detail was meticulously arranged. And of course, the pièce de résistance was a delightful four-course meal that left me thoroughly satisfied.
It completely exceeds expectations. You can be as detailed as you want. A wide menu to choose from and a complete experience of the production process. I definitely recommend it
Very educational. The class starts with a ride in a comfortable van to a destination about 20 minutes from the Center. It was a wonderful learning experience. The only thing I didn't like was going to the market. It was a long walk but the host gives the group the choice of what they want to cook which is why we had to go to the market. He has a wonderful authentic Oaxacan kitchen. He is a wonderful host and a good teacher. I used to be a chef so I prefer to observe , but my group loved it. Plan to spend the whole day . Like 9am to 3 pm. Great food ! We learned how to make tortillas from scratch. and we got to eat everything we made. Great fun and our host has a mini farm and a wonderful herb and vegetable garden. The class is outside and we eat at a picnic table with a covered roof. And at the end of class we sit down together and enjoy the meal we created together. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class, the food, and the experience of learning about Oaxacan cuisine. We’re sorry the walk to the market felt long. We would like to clarify that the market is only about four blocks away—approximately a four-minute walk from our kitchen. Since guests choose the dishes they would like to prepare, visiting the market allows everyone to select fresh, local ingredients and makes the experience more interactive and authentic. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Oaxaca in the future!
It was amazing. Jose explained everything for us and answered all of questions, . Everything was easy to learn and bring those recipes bring home to make for my family. Miguel Angel was great he also stepped in to help giving us some cooking tips . Thank you for having me in your home, the farm with all the fresh fruit and veggies was great. Look no further if you are looking for a cooking class.
This was one of the highlights of our trip. Miguel was amazing. His home and gardens are amazing. It is completely hands on and a trip to the local market and into his farm. Don’t look any further. Book this.
From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and instantly brought all the participants together. The host was fantastic—so friendly, engaging, and passionate—and the supporting staff went out of their way to be helpful and kind. What I loved most was that we didn't just blindly follow a recipe. We actually learned the why behind the cooking, including how to make small adjustments to customize the dish to our own tastes or completely transform it into something new. It felt like a true community experience. I highly recommend this class to anyone!
This was a fantastic experience. Miguel is passionate about Oaxacan cooking. The setting is beautiful. We learned so much and had great fun along the way. Book it now!
Awesome time and experience.
My husband and I had such a good time with our son and his wife. The host was wonderful at explaining the various moles and traditional cooking methods. Each participant was involved in different aspects of the dishes we cooked and the food was tasty. The other couples were also fun to learn and chat with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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