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Great experience!!!
This class was AWESOME! My favorite activity in Oaxaca. Guides are super friendly and knowledgeable. My husband does not cook and is not the least bit interested in learning and he had a great time!
Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $68 / person
- Location
- Oaxaca City, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Etnofood Experiencias
- Meeting point
- We will meet at Etnofood, the Cooking School and where we learn to teach cooking classes and can occupy the kitchens, the space is inside the place called Etnofood, at Xicotencatl 609, Col. Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca.
Description
This is a practical cooking class focused on making five different sauces, designed to be made in a market environment. The activity begins with a guided tour of the market, where participants select fresh and seasonal ingredients, learning to recognize their quality, origin and culinary use. Later, in the workspace, a chef or facilitator guides the participants step by step in preparing the sauces, sharing basic techniques, flavor combinations and context on the Mexican culinary traditions associated with each recipe. The activity concludes with a tasting of the prepared sauces, encouraging conversation, exchange of learning and appreciation of the work done by the participants.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12–60)
- $68
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Instructor English and Spanish
Entrance fee
Snacks
Not included
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5 reviews
How it compares in Oaxaca City
- Starting price $68 is 35% above the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Oaxaca City
Excurgo comparison of 534 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty in motor mobility or long distances
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market take?
Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market cost?
Prices start at $68 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.
What days does Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:30 AM.
Can I cancel Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet at Etnofood, the Cooking School and where we learn to teach cooking classes and can occupy the kitchens, the space is inside the place called Etnofood, at Xicotencatl 609, Col. Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty in motor mobility or long distances
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Salsa Making Class in a Mexican Market worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Etnofood Experiencias.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Highly recommend Wendy's salsa making class
Wendy was an excellent host and cooking guide. She was enthusiastic and very competent in showing us how to roast, chop, and hand grind the chiles, nuts and seeds that we used in the 5 salsas. She showed us how to make home-made tortillas from the masa we bought at the market. And we used local ingredients such as huitlacoche, epazote and zucchini flowers in our quesadillas (along with special local cheese). She shared the recipes with us at the end, after we enjoyed an excellent lunch. Wendy was very personable, and spoke both English and Spanish! We highly recommend this class.
O
Great morning
We had a great morning - Pablo was a lovely guide. He and the rest of the crew were kind and helpful. We had a lovely trip to the market and then the salsa cooking. We learnt a lot!
L
Great way to spend a few hours!
Great class! It's a fantastic way to spend half a day getting hands on experience making 5 salsas. Each one was delicious!! Beautiful lunch setting afterward with the handmade tortillas, quesadillas, and memlas. The class was from 10:30 -2 with lunch. Highly recommend!
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Hands on Salsa Experience - Making and Munching
Highly recommend! First we shopped for local produce, then - hands on! we roasted some chilis, peanuts, sesame seeds, & tomatoes, sauteed pineapple, chopped and ground up the combined ingredients, making 5 very different salsas. We then made tortillas and quesadillas & had a lunch with our salsas, a refreshing drink and fresh fruit.
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