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5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Learn the art of maíz-based cooking at Tamales Madre

Discover the art of maíz-based cuisine and learn to cook three traditional dishes with me, the founder of the celebrated Tamales Madre restaurant in Mexico City. • Learn about the culture of native maíz, or native corn, including its cultural significance and various types used in traditional Mexican cuisine, and the nixtamalization process in preparing high-quality maíz. • I’ll guide you step-by-step in using these native corns for three dishes. We’ll roll tortillas to make tacos, fill and wrap tamales, and prepare atole, the most popular maíz-based beverage. • Best of all, we’ll conclude our cooking class with a tasting session to enjoy the dishes we’ve prepared together, served alongside traditional home-made mole. You’ll leave with new cooking skills to use back home, along with unforgettable memories of our shared dining experience.

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Mix cocktails with a third-generation chili maker

Dabble in spicy mixology with a third-generation chili specialist in a 60-year-old shop. Arrive at chili shop Touch, smell, and learn about various chilis. Enter the speakeasy Learn about the world of spicy mixology in our secluded bar. Make your own drinks Stir and shake a trio of chili-infused cocktails. Add salt and bitters Combine dried chilis and salt to create a distinct blend. Say farewell Head home with your custom chili salt and bitters.

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Stuff pop tarts over breakfast at a top bakery

Make homemade pop tarts with the founder and get insider access to the local pastry scene. Enter Farmacia Walk to the back of the restaurant as you hear our story. Order breakfast Choose from our full breakfast menu Cut and stuff Cut the dough and fill it with hibiscus jam or cajeta. Share a meal Enjoy breakfast while your pop tarts bake. Wrap with decor Glaze your pop tarts and leave with my Mexico City recos.

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Forage and feast in urban edible garden

Harvest flavors fresh from the land at Mexico City’s Huerto Tlatelolco urban garden. Learn about the importance of the urban agriculture movement and the relevance Go farm-to-table Transform harvest into salad, partake under fruit trees. Discovering the garden Walk around, learn to recognize edible plants and about the benefits of growing a part of our food. We will taste and harvest leaves, herbs, and flowers for salad. Plant seedlings Prepare garden bed, plant seedlings, learn gardening tips. Arrive at garden Welcome activity focusing on urban agriculture.

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Tamales, tlacoyos, and tacos tour with a food writer

Join me, a food journalist, for a culinary tour through Mexico City’s corn-based delights, highlighting the Mexican T Diet, or popular dishes whose names begin with the letter T. • Begin with a tamale—choose green, mole, or rajas—made to a centuries-old Indigenous recipe. I’ll introduce the history of the T Diet and its significance in Mexican cuisine. • Walk with me to a neighborhood market to savor a tlacoyo de requesón and a squash blossom quesadilla (with or without cheese). Along the way, I’ll share about the traditional preparation of various dishes and their evolution. • Finally, savor a taco campechano (the number one in Mexico City) paired with agua fresca. This Taqueria also serves stewed tacos, the pinnacle of the mix between Indigenous and colonial gastronomy. You’ll leave with a full belly and delicious memories of our food tour.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Blend teas using locally sourced botanicals

Journey into the flavorful and aromatic world of Mexican teas at OHA. You’ll discover the art of tea blending as we explore its rich local history, traditional Mexican beverages, and the unique local botanicals that inspire our blends. • Begin with an overview of the significance of tea and traditional ingredients. You’ll gain insight into its origins and role in Mexican culture. • Explore local flowers, herbs, and fruits, diving into their unique flavors and uses. You’ll work with ingredients like cempasúchil, cacao, hibiscus, vanilla, and guava, learning about their flavors, cultural significance, and health benefits. • Craft your own tea blend with guidance to suit your taste preferences before brewing and tasting your creation. You’ll leave with your handcrafted tea, new tea making skills, and a deeper connection to the rich traditions of Mexican botanicals.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Try inventive tacos in La Roma with a food journalist

Visit three of Mexico City’s most creative taquerías with me, a food writer, to discover how chefs and entrepreneurs are reworking classic tacos with surprising ingredients, unconventional cooking techniques, and other innovations. • I’ll introduce our adventure and our first stop in this new taqueria, where one Monterrey entrepeneur has reinvented the classic taco al pastor. • A few steps away this place who started as a food truck. We’ll taste tacos featuring American-style brisket and pork belly, or a vegetarian eggplant option, and I’ll share the story of the creative couple behind it all. • Conclude our feast in an original mini taqueria, where nods to Southeast Asian gastronomy are paired with natural wines. You’ll leave with a broader sense of what a taco can be—and maybe even with a few recipe ideas you can’t wait to try at home. * The tour includes four tacos per person and tree non alcoholic beverages* Please come hungry! MEETING POINT: Álvaro Obregón 130, Colonia Roma Norte. CDMX.

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Taste Mexican spirits with the Priestess of Mezcal

Join me, an agave expert who has been called the “Priestess of Mezcal,” for a guided tasting that explores the world of Mexican spirits. I grew up around the world of agave and spirits, am a renowned taster and judge, and can’t wait to share my expertise with you. • Meet me at Filomeno in Colonia Roma for a welcome cocktail and an overview of our evening. • Dive into a tasting of five Mexican spirits, including mezcal, tequila, raicilla, sotol, and bacanora. Learn insights about their history, production, and flavor profiles. I’ll pair each spirit with Mexican snacks that complement the spirits and enhance the tasting experience. • We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session, and you can ask questions about the distillation process, my unique background growing up in a family with roots in the spirits world, and more. This experience is an intimate chance to immerse yourself in the complexities of these beloved ingredients and hear stories about the real people who make them.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Discover the ancestral agriculture traditions of Mexico

Experience the beauty of Xochimilco's canals while immersing yourself in Mexico’s ancestral agricultural traditions on this guided tour. • We’ll explore the canals—listed as a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn about local flora and fauna, and discover the ecological significance of the floating gardens, or chinampas. • In a hands-on farming workshop, you’ll participate in ancestral farming techniques like cultivating beds, harvesting rainwater, and planting native crops. You'll have the opportunity to plant, transplant, or harvest indigenous crops. • We'll conclude with a guided meditation on interconnectedness and a nourishing farm-to-table meal made using organic ingredients from the garden. You'll walk away with a new perspective on preserving Mexico's rich traditions, as well as tips for cultivating sustainability in your daily life. Funds from this experience are allocated to support the project.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Create your Own Infused Kombucha with ancestral botanicals

At Umani, time is the most precious ingredient and the essence of every creation in this engaging workshop exploring the ancestral roots of fermentation in Mexico. Join us to craft your own kombucha, infused with history, purpose, and flavor. • Begin with a guided tasting of house-made kombucha, natural cider, and wine and discover how fermentation, similar to cooking, transforms ingredients over time. • Next, dive into the cultural significance of fermented drinks in Mexican traditions, from celebratory rituals to mourning rites. •Create Your Own Infused Kombucha Learn how to personalize kombucha using locally grown, aromatic botanicals like hoja santa, hibiscus, or lemongrass—not just for their flavor but for their history and energetic properties. With our expert guidance, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of infusion and natural carbonation. •Bottle and label your kombucha creation. We’ll send you off with a special Umani take-home kit, including a herbal guide and postcard. You’ll leave with knowledge in your mind, a can in hand, and a newfound appreciation for the patience and craft behind every sip.

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Make tacos al pastor with a chef

During this experience, you will learn to cook the famous "tacos al pastor" with my dad, a professional instructor and culinary artist, who will share his tips and recipes with you. We'll meet at the local market to buy ingredients and learn more about Mexican spices and food. Then we'll return to my family home, where you will learn how to marinate the meat for the tacos. You will prepare red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole, and make your own tortillas on the traditional Mexican "Comal"—a smooth, flat griddle. At the end, we'll put everything together to make the tacos, sit and enjoy what you have prepared, and learn a little more about Mexican gastronomy. Other things to note We will send later, the recipes through email. You can take the class in English, Spanish, or French. We can also offer a chicken and a vegetarian version.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 701 reviews

Lucha Libre, Ringside seats guaranteed

Welcome!!! This is a Low-cost VIP Lucha Libre Experience! You´ll live Lucha libre as locals do, with the same passion and energy. I can guarantee you seats in the first 8 rows (most of the times first 3 rows) , depending on your booking anticipation. At first we´ll go to a restaurant, where you can have some good food and drinks, but the restaurant is only a tasty pretext to talk about Lucha Libre. Vegan and Vegetarian options are available. (bill is not included) At the restaurant, I will explain you the history, rules, movements and all the basics you need to know to enjoy Mexican Wrestling. After the restaurant we will walk (15 to 20 minutes) straight to the Arena Mexicoooooooo (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) or Arena Coliseoooooooo! (Satudays) Before we get our seats, we will pass through the official store and non official stands swhere you can buy any souvenir you want. You can do it either before or after the match. If you want to buy any souvenirs I highly recommend you to bring Mexican pesos , as dollars or credit cards are not always accepted. Other things to keep in mind Arena México: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Arena Coliseo: Saturdays Hours and Arena vary depending on the day

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 10796 reviews

⭐Lucha+Tacos+Cerveza= BEST NIGHT EVER ⭐

Mexico’s #1 LUCHA LIBRE EXPERIENCE! You will have a tasty and fun night that you can only experience in Mexico City with local friends. We will start by tasting mouthwatering tacos in one of our favorites taquerias, then we will go have some beer and great mezcal. While we wash down the tacos, we will introduce you to the history and nuances of lucha libre—professional Mexican wrestling. We'll then head to the arena for a fantastic night of lucha libre! Other things to note Tickets, food, and drinks before the show are included — all you need to do is enjoy. Please contact us if you want a date that isn't available or private experience for a large group *On Tuesdays we will start at 18:00 in Roma Norte. *On Fridays, we will start at 19:00 in Roma Norte. *On Saturdays, we will start at 18:30 in Centro. *On Sundays we will start at 15:30 in Roma Norte.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1903 reviews

"VisitXochimilco" Tequila beer Mezcal Games Miches and more

TEQUILA, BEER, FRIED TACOS, MEZCAL, MICHELADAS WORKSHOP, DRINKS, SWEETS, GAMES AND MORE ! ! ! ! Join this Mexican party, you don't have to worry about anything, just enjoy!!! Your experience starts in Xochimilco, where your host will be waiting for you with a welcome gift - During the entire tour we give them unlimited drinks such as: tequila shots, beer, bottled water, juice -We will play "loteria" (traditional game, like bingo) we have prizes -We will visit an “chinampa” authentic island and you can take beautiful photographs -In this island we will eat fried tacos (an order of 4 tacos) with a very nice view -We prepare a Master Class for you, you can create your own Micheladas (beer prepared) -tasting tradicional candys - tasting Mezcal with Oaxaca Salts or "pulque" tradicional drink - During the trip you can take photos and we give you interesting facts about Xochimilco - 100% pet friendly experience. ***It is important that you calculate the time, we have only 10 minutes of TOLERANCE*** During the trip you can hire mariachis and buy additional food, ADDITIONAL COST.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews

Xochimilco Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks

Experience Xochimilco on a traditional Trajinera boat tour with food and drinks. Party with unlimited drinks, take part in a cocktail workshop, and have a delicious Mexican lunch on a floating island. Souvenir gift Drinks buffet Guided boat trip Play bingo Mexican game Play pirinola roulette Mexican game Win prizes in the Mexican games Know the history of the river Observe beautiful landscapes Listen to mariachi music Listen to norteno music Listen to marimba music Buy a souvenir at the floating market Buy a crown of flowers at the floating market Take a photo on the floating island Visit the restaurant on the island Eat Mexican food in the restaurant on the floating island Rest on the floating island Meet Mexican people on the floating island Buy a souvenir at the restaurant shop center Learn to do michelada cocktail in the workshop Eat mexican gummies Drink tequila, mezcal, pulque, michelada cocktail and more Drink water, juice and soda Listen Mexican music Dance reggaeton music Go to the bathroom when you need it Listen to the story of the mexican salamander Axolotl I will share an itinerary of my favorite activities in Mexico City Return to the meeting point In cases of force majeure, the navigation route will be modified.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Cook mole praising Mexican food goddess

During this experience we will cook, talk, learn, feel, taste, smell, understand and pay tribute to the original goddesses of food in this land and finally eat Mole. But first let’s prepare some of the most delicious tacos to eat as a snack meanwhile we cook the complex recipe of Mole Sauce. You know how eat inspires to cook and vice versa ;) This dish is a World Heritage, so be prepared to receive a cultural transmission; cooking mole involves history, music, wisdom, customs, legends, nature, environment, humour, tradition and of course the warmth of Mexico. I will teach you how to cook Mole step by step, so you can entertain your family and friends when you return home and share this beautiful and delicious heritage. Other things to note We are going to cook with chile, and some nuts so take precautions if you are intolerant, mole will be a little spicy. Please arrive on time so we can share and have a good time ;)

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

Eat street food & exotic fruits at local market in the city

Let’s have a chill walk through Reforma, enjoying the sunday afternoon, on our way to the market. We will explore a Tianguis (street market) and eat our way around the best eats in the city. We will eat tacos, tlacoyos, quesdillas, we will try snacks, and aguas frescas. Whatever catches our eye, we can try. We will also try local fruits that can only be found in this part of the world such as mamey, sapote negro, chico, tuna fruit Just a little bit of everything so you can experience a full day of mexican cuisine all at once. This is my favorite sunday market, very authentic and full of culture. This is NOT a tourist market so get ready to immerse yourself into the Mexican Culture, and experience a sunday afternoon the ways locals do. Tour is around 2-3hrs, it always depends on the group, how much we talk, how much we eat, etc etc. What I love about hosting this tour is that it is never 1 the same, we all bring something different to the table every time. Think of this tour just like a friend showing you around, let's chat, share our travel experiences and enjoy some good food. Ps. Don't forget to check out my other experiences too :)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 3162 reviews

Eat & Explore Local Markets - All Inclusive

Eat Traditional Mexican Food & Explore the 3 most exotic markets in the city. (Food, tastings & transportation are included) Take a deep dive into Mexican culture by visiting local places to taste authentic Mexican food, native fruits and vegetables, as well as receive information about Mexican traditions and history. Just to chill out Mezcal tasting included at the end :) Discover the real Mexico, book today. We'll meet at the meeting point and then take the public transport to visit the neighborhood of la Merced. At La Merced we'll walk through the aisles and had a traditional Mexican breakfast (Quesadillas with or without cheese, Tlacoyos or Gorditas) after you'll have the opportunity to try different types of mole, Mexican fruits, vegetables and the best tacos in the city. Also we'll venture into the aisles dedicated to medicinal plants, magical items, and various other items that demonstrate the syncretism of beliefs and practices that exist in México. For the end, we'll take public transport and visit San Juan Market, which specializes in gourmet and exotic foods. Here at our place at he market we'll taste grasshoppers and Mezcal. Trippers. Mx

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 697 reviews

Mezcal tasting (only artisan & ancestral mezcal) authentic⭐

AUTHENTIC cultural immersion where you'll taste only ARTISANAL and ANCESTRAL mezcal made by small producers. Your participation SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, “THE BEST IN CLASS CULTURAL EXPERIENCE WITH A RENOWNED MEZCAL PRODUCER FROM THE STATE OF OAXACA, YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT! Reader's Digest. Ideal experience for a traveler, groups and couples where you will learn EVERYTHING about the culture, origin and tradition of mezcal, you will learn to recognize an authentic artisanal mezcal through the senses and how to drink it; you will experience a guided tasting enjoying the authentic flavor of this spirit; you will know how and who produces it and you will identify its category, type and the species of agave with which it was made, all in an intimate and cozy atmosphere; you will try author mezcals from a collection of more than seven hundred types between wild agaves and blends; They are limited and unrepeatable productions, extremely careful and valuable, whose ancestral elaboration is worthy of being recognized by our visitors. IF THE EXPERIENCE DOES NOT MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, WE GUARANTEE THE REFUND OF YOUR PAYMENT. FOR AN OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE AND RESPECT FOR MEZCAL: - WE DO NOT USE INDUSTRIAL MEZCAL OR COMMERCIAL BRANDS.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 6841 reviews

⭐BIKE to taste the world's BEST TACOS!

WORLD'S TOP TEN AIRBNB EXPERIENCE!!! Mexico’s #1 AIRBNB EXPERIENCE! Join one of our curated routes of El Taco Club to discover and taste some of the best tacos in the world. We'll provide bikes and lead you through the chic and hip neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma Norte. We'll ride through beautiful parks and hop from brick-and-mortar establishments to street stands, sampling a variety of tacos influenced by Mexico's diverse geography and culture. In the end we'll wash the tacos down with cold beer. Other things to note Bikes, Helmets, Food and Beverages are included all you need to do is enjoy. We have great vegetarian options! If you want a date that isn't available or a private tour for a large group contact us.

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