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Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

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Mexico City, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 44 (29) days in advance.

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover why Mexican Salsas are a cornerstone of Mexican gastronomy and enjoy cooking and tasting 10 different salsas. Learn the history, classification, uses, secrets and how to prepare our special selection of Mexican Salsas. Focusing on the different preparation and cooking methods and the different uses of fresh and dry chilies.

All our recipes are meant for you to replicate in your daily menus back home. Salsas to be tasted with street food tacos and appetizers with a choice of fillings (cochinita pibil, cecina, quesadillas, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, zucchini, refried beans, sauteed mushrooms and cactus leaves). Beverages include "agua fresca", artisanal mezcal and Mexican craft beer.

Enjoy a culinary market walk to Mercado de Medellín (walking distance). We will explain market’s history, organization and offering while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Artisanal mezcal and Mexican craft beer
  • Street tacos and appetizers with choice of fillings ("carnitas", "cochinita pibil", roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, cheese and cactus leaf)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Medellín 191A
Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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What To Expect

Discover why Mexican Salsas are a cornerstone of Mexican gastronomy and enjoy cooking and tasting 10 different salsas. Learn the history, classification, uses, secrets and how to prepare our special selection of Mexican Salsas that you can replicate back home and impress your friends at your next gathering.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • An apron will be provided to be used during class. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesArtisanal mezcal and Mexican craft beer
  • Street tacos and appetizers with choice of fillings ("carnitas", "cochinita pibil", roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, cheese and cactus leaf)
  • Culinary market walk to Mercado de Medellin
  • All needed ingredients to cook Mexican salsas
  • Agua fresca (fruit-based water beverage)
  • Printed recipes
  • Professional Chef guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • An apron will be provided to be used during class. To better enjoy the class we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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