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Viator · group up to 4 pax

Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook

4.7(114)Oaxaca City1 hour
VIATOR4.5(33)TRIPADVISOR4.8(81)

Description

Discover the culinary essence of Oaxaca and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience by taking our traditional mole making class. Through an exciting tour of the local market and an immersion in the culinary culture of this Mexican region, you will have the opportunity to not only learn how to prepare the emblematic Oaxacan mole, but also to understand its deep cultural meaning and its importance in identity. gastronomic of Mexico. From the careful selection of fresh, authentic ingredients to the tasting of unique flavors, this class will allow you to appreciate the richness of traditional Mexican cuisine. Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure that awakens all the senses and carries with it the authentic spirit of Oaxaca. Through our mole making class, you will not only learn about the complexity of flavors and cooking techniques, but also the history and culture embedded in each bite. Minimum 1 maximum 12 people. We do not use products of animal or illegal origin.

Tour Options

Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook

Highlights

Bottled water
(for travelers +18)
Lunch

What's included

Included
Bottled water
(for travelers +18)
Lunch
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not for people with knee problems or with canes.

Reviews(114)

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E8069BPjustinh
August 19, 2026
Beyond Expectation

Wendy took amazing care of us. Her English is excellent. We did not expect to get to visit a market, which was AMAZING! Highly recommend. Great deal for the price and we left super full.

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mojipartovi
August 16, 2026
A Taste of Oaxaca

I really enjoyed this vegetarian cooking class! The chef was very informative and made the experience fun and interesting. I especially enjoyed the market shopping and learning about the different spices, ingredients, and local flavors. A great way to experience Oaxaca through its food and culture!

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karlitasmahahual
July 12, 2026
Amazing and fun class !

The class was wonderful i learn so much, the visit to the market was fabulous. It’s a great experience I recommended it.

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mikaylam101
July 3, 2026
One of the best experiences ever!

This was more than just a cooking class… it was a dive into true Oaxacan culture through its people, food, techniques and love. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone visiting Oaxaca! Truly worth every single penny!

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sofialW834FV
June 25, 2026
One of my favorite classes I’ve taken!

The mole cooking class was one of the greatest experiences that I’ve had in 6 months of travel around Latin America. As someone who enjoys cooking, getting to be a part of the whole process of making the dish, from going to the market, prepping all of the ingredients, cooking, and finally eat the meal was exactly what I was hoping for. Wendy is a fantastic teacher and a great person to chat with about Oaxaca and cooking. I absolutely recommend this class.

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jackierR9208IG
June 21, 2026
Very Informative Class

We had so much fun! The experience starts with a visit to a nearby market to pick out ingredients emphasizing how the chef centers the local community in the class. Besides learning to cook mole and a few salsas, we also learned some Oaxacan history through the process.

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lizv2018
May 7, 2026
Fabulous and authentic instructor

I learned so much about the Zapotec culture and the history and evolution of molé. Our guides were fantastic! The chef allowed us to fully participate in the preparation and execution of the meal. It was beyond deliciosa!! And so fun!!

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Tara V
April 23, 2026
Mmmmm Magnificent Mole

We loved the experience! The food was so good and sourced from a local mercado. The chef spoke both english and spanish, and asked us which we preferred. When we chose Spanish, she was very good about checking for understanding and explaining things multiple ways when needed. We enjoyed a delicious feast together at the end! It was about 4 hrs. The first 30-60 minutes was shopping, another 90 minutes or so of prep and cooking with plenty of tasting along the way, and then the feast!

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fredsN637IF
April 20, 2026
Local and authentic culinary experience

Victor and his team were fun and informative! We prepared the meal together, so success was guaranteed. Tasty!

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bettaguinnes
March 8, 2026
Mole cooking class 5 stars

I took part into the Mole cooking class, which was something more than just a cooking class! We learnt about tradition, food, culture and we had a really good time. The group was small, just four of us. We went to the local market, the chef told us everything about the different local fruits and vegetable and then we cooked a salsa, yellow mole, and we made tortillas and quesadilla ourselves! After the cooking we enjoyed eating together. It was a really nice experience, the chef explained us all everything and was both friendly and helpful! I strongly recommended it.

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