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.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $57 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is We are five blocks from the Zócalo of the City, you can google Teolab as a place and you can get there easily. 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 4 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 117 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Etnofood Experiencias.
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This was an excellent experience. It was a cool cooking class and you go to the local market to get the fresh ingredients. My host was excellent she was very personable and knowledgeable and the food we made came out excellent. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
Wendy was excellent! She took amazing care of us. We did not expect to cook and eat as much food as we did. Walking to a local market to get ingredients and meet the vendors was a highlight! We would recommend this to anyone and will plan to take other classes in the future!
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.
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!
The class was wonderful i learn so much, the visit to the market was fabulous. It’s a great experience I recommended it.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook | 3h 30min | 4.7 (117) | $57 | |
 Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes | 3 hours | 5.0 (358) | $95 | View |
 Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava | 4h 30min | 4.8 (273) | $88 | View |
 Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class | 4 hours | 4.9 (268) | $68 | View |
 Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez | 6 hours | 4.8 (207) | $114 | View |
 Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef | 3h 30min | 5.0 (131) | $85 | View |
 Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier | 1h 30min | 4.8 (77) | $83 | View |