Tortilla Class and Workshop in Mexico
Overview
Observe and participate actively in the journey that starts with dried corn kernels and ends with the tortilla itself. Make tortillas under the guidance of a true expert and learn the ancient technique of Nixtamal. This is a unique “only in Mexico” experience with hands-on learning and corn deep-dive knowledge. If you’re a home cook who wants to learn more about Mexican food, or you’re simply curious about an ingredient that cuts across all areas of Mexican gastronomy, this experience is for you. Corn tortillas are the bedrock of Central Mexican cooking, but several native Mexican corn strains are now in danger of disappearing. In this workshop and class, you’ll learn the history and importance of Mexican corn and what’s needed to save the heirloom strains from extinction. Also, learn how to make salsa in a molcajete (ancient volcanic stone mortar).
What's Included
- Snacks The quesadilla you will make
- Culinary expert local guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
C. Dr. José María Vértiz 997
Narvarte Poniente, Benito Juárez, 03020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
On this activity you will start by listening to a short, engaging lecture on why Mexican corn matters and how heirloom corn strains are disappearing. From there you’ll learn about the process of nixtamal, an essential part of transforming corn into tortillas, and you’ll grind your own heirloom corn on the metate, an ancestral Mexican volcanic-rock grinding stone. Then you will make your own tortilla, cook it fresh on the comal, and transform it into a delicious quesadilla. To top your quesadilla, you will make your own salsa using a molcajete.
At Eat Mexico we have carefully designed this experience because we think it is a very relevant topic to share. Generally, the tortillas that are sold in most places lack the quality and nutritional content of ancient, handmade tortillas. We believe it is crucial that people all around the world understand the importance of the Nixtamal process and how to look for high quality elaboration, since this has an important impact on the tortilla´s nutritional value.
If you’re a home cook who wants to learn more about Mexican food, or you’re simply curious about corn and tortillas, this experience is for you.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Snacks. The quesadilla you will make.
- Culinary expert local guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tortilla Class and Workshop in Mexico is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksThe quesadilla you will make
- Culinary expert local guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
